2025 Renovations

Exciting Changes Coming to the Great Falls Animal Shelter

The Great Falls Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce that the City Commissioners have approved a $129,688.35 contract for a renovation project, which will improve our facility for both animals and visitors.

Key Details of the Remodel:

Contractor: A&R Construction
Funding: The project is part of the larger State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA) initiative.

Project Highlights:

Replacing the front door.
Remodeling the kitchenette area.
Cutting concrete and replacing plumbing lines.
Patching and repainting the entire floor and walls in the dog kennel area.

Timeline:

The remodel is set to begin in early February 2025 and is expected to be completed by April 2025.

Impact on Shelter Operations

To accommodate this exciting renovation, the shelter will temporarily close its doors to animals during our renovation. We are working hard to ensure all our furry friends find loving homes before the project begins.

Free Adoption Event in January:

To help us relocate the animals, we are hosting a free adoption event throughout January. Our goal is to have as many of our animals adopted as possible before renovations starts. This is a perfect opportunity to add a new member to your family while supporting the shelter’s efforts.

Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting journey! For more information about the renovation project, adoption events, or how you can help, please call us at (406) 454-2276 or visit our website at Great Falls Animal Shelter.

Thank you for your continued support of the Great Falls Animal Shelter!

How the Community Can Help:

Adopt a Pet: Participate in our January adoption event and give a deserving animal a loving home.
Stray Animals: Only pick up a stray animal if you are able to care for it until the owner is found. Use resources such as Pawboost, Petco Love Lost, and the Facebook group “Great Falls Lost and Found Pets” to help reunite animals with their families more quickly.
Encourage Responsible Pet Ownership:
•Ensure your pets have microchips and visible ID tags to make it easier to reunite them with you if they become lost. Tags and microchips are available at the shelter for a nominal fee.
•Update your contact information associated with microchips and tags to ensure owners can be contacted without delay.
Spread the Word: Share our updates on social media to help inform others about these temporary changes.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What will happen with the dogs that are not adopted during this event?
We are actively collaborating with shelters across the state to ensure all animals are housed safely and comfortably until our renovations are complete.

Will cat adoptions still be available?
Cat adoptions will continue as long as we are able to keep our building open. However, the shelter will need to close for a few weeks while painting and resurfacing are underway.

What should we do if we encounter a sick or aggressive animal?
Please contact Animal Control immediately at 406-455-8492.

Will the Great Falls Animal Shelter be accepting animals during the renovation?
No, the shelter will not be taking in animals from the public during this time.

With the weather getting colder, why not wait for warmer weather?
The shelter reviewed intake data from the past year and found that these months are traditionally our slowest for animal intakes.