Adopt
Welcome to the Adoption Page! Visit Missoula Animal Services during operating hours if you would like to meet an animal. To see additional photos and information, click on the pet’s profile picture.
6700 Butler Creek Road, Missoula, MT 59808
Monday – Friday – 12:00pm to 5:30pm
Saturday – 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday – Closed
Adoptable Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Adopt a Pet from Missoula Animal Services
Missoula Animal Services holds adoptions every day except Sunday. Please see the hours listed above before you visit to the shelter. If you’re interested in a pet, you can fill out an adoption application before meeting them and our shelter staff will hold onto the application until you can visit. Or you can fill out these forms in person at the shelter. All adoption proceeds go towards covering the expenses of animals in our care.
Adoption Process
1. Search our dog and cat pages to see animals currently available for adoption. Or visit us during scheduled hours.
2. Fill out the pre-adoption questionnaire online or download it below. Email the completed form to [email protected]. If you have questions, call us at 406.541.7387.
If you need an accessible PDF version of this application, please email [email protected]
3. We review interest forms on a first-come, first-served basis. Our review process typically takes 1-2 business days before we begin calling interested adopters. During this phone call, we determine if an animal is a good match for you and your household.
We will discuss things like:
- The animal’s medical history
- The adoption contract
- Any pet supplies you may need
- Living situation (i.e. homeowner, renter, etc.)
- If current dogs at your residence are licensed
- If you currently have more than two dogs within the city limits, a multiple pet permit is needed
4. Once staff has given you approval, fill out an adoption application.
If you need an accessible PDF version of this application, please email [email protected]
5. Once your application is emailed, contact the shelter to schedule an adoption appointment. We will place the animal on hold and get the pet ready for pick-up. The animal will be ready to meet you when you arrive. We will fill out any additional paperwork onsite.
Please Note: A completed application is required for all animals, regardless of whether or not you’ve met the animal.
Dog, Cat, and Small Animal Adoption Fees
Adopt a Dog
If you would like to meet a dog, visit our shelter during the hours listed above. A shelter attendant will bring a dog out for you to meet and walk. If the shelter is busy, an attendant might not be able to bring the dog out right away. We suggest that you call 406.541.7387 to schedule a meeting.
All available dogs are spayed/neutered. Adult dogs are up to date on rabies vaccines.
Dog adoption fees are $100 with a $20 licensing fee. All dogs in Missoula City-County limits are legally required to be licensed. Please see our Animal Licensing and Permits page to learn more.
Adopt a Cat
If you would like to meet a cat, visit our shelter during the hours listed above. To avoid the cat room becoming crowded, please call 406.541.7387 to schedule an appointment to visit. Some cats are held at PetSmart on Reserve St., (2850 N Reserve St) and are available to meet during store hours.
All available cats are spayed/neutered. Adult cats are up to date on rabies vaccines. Kittens who are too young for rabies vaccines will go home with a voucher for a discounted rabies vaccine at their next check-up.
Cat adoption fees are $75.
Adopt a Small Animal
Sometimes small animals come to our shelter, like rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, lizards, and more! We’ve even had goats!
Any animal categorized as “other” will appear on the cat page.
Adoption pricing will vary depending on the pet.