Pet Friendly Community

When deciding to relocate to Missoula, the last thing you need to do is worry about how your favorite furry friend will handle the transition. Missoulians love their pets and in Missoula there are plenty of pet-friendly hotels, shops and services. Rarely will you ever pull up to a drive-through with your pet without driving away with an afternoon treat for your furry friend!

We encourage you to visit www.missoulapets.com/images/pet_hiking_guide.pdf for a Dog Owners Guide to Missoula created by Missoula Parks and Recreation, Lolo National Forest and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The guide offers a full map and additional outdoor opportunities for your pet.

Pet Licensing

Both City and County residents must license all dogs over the age of 4 months. New residents must purchase a dog license within 60 days of moving into the county or city. If you live within the City limits, you can purchase a license at the City Finance Office in City Hall, County Health Department or at the Animal Shelter on Butler Creek Road. County residents can purchase a license at the County Treasurer’s Office in the County Courthouse, County Health Department or at the Animal Shelter on Butler Creek Road Please call 406-541-7387 for more information.

Missoula also offers an abundance of resources for animals including:

Go Fetch!
(406) 728-BARK; www.gofetchdog.com

Petsmart
(406) 549-9188; www.petsmart.com

Dog Logic
(406) 327-9663; www.nocagesmontana.com

For a List of Pet-Friendly Hotels, Doggy Day Cares, Kennels & Borders & Pet Nanny Services and Pet Friendly Apartments Visit:
www.missoulacvb.org/dog-acc.php

There are also some wonderful Pet Groups in and around Missoula:

Animeals
Animeals provides food for hungry animals whose sole purpose is to keep animals fed and find them forever homes.
(406) 721-4710; www.animeals.com.

MontanaPets.org
MontanaPets.org helps you find pets that need a home.

Missoula Animal Control
(406) 541-7387; www.montanapets.org/mac

Missoula Humane Society
(406) 549-3934; www.myhswm.org

Missoulapets.com
A one-stop community resource for pets and animal shelters in the Missoula and western Montana area. Bookmark our blog (updated daily) and post your pet on our MyBFF page. www.missoulapets.com

Without a leash

The Missoula area has many opportunities and fantastic recreational locations throughout the city where you can let your dog romp and play. Areas throughout Missoula where your dog can run without a leash include:
1. Jacob’s Island Bark Park
2. Fort Missoula Canine Campus
3. Blue Mountain Recreation Area
4. Pattee Canyon Recreation Area
(exceptions include on groomed ski trails in the winter)

With a leash

If you would rather exercise your dog with a leash- areas include:
1. Hike the “M” trail on Mount Sentinel (where posted)
2. Mount Jumbo (where posted)
3. All parks and trails within city limits
4. Maclay Flats Recreation Site