Home usually has a few dog hairs blowing around, or stuck to our upholstery or clothes. Anyone who has a dog knows that March often offers muddy paw prints in the foyer, and we don't mind. Our cats are cuddled up in the warm, fresh laundry and we are too distracted by their peacefulness to notice that they've made more work for us. Of course, for animal lovers, home isn't really home without a pet.
The team behind Beartooth Humane Alliance feels pretty similarly. Animal welfare has been their focus since 2006 and their efforts and impact have only grown, making Billings a place to call home for lots and lots of lives. They are different from a typical animal rescue organization in the way that they don't have a building that houses animals without a home. They have grown to a point where a network of foster families now exists to care for pets in transition.
Starting off as the only animal welfare organization in Carbon and Stillwater counties, the Beartooth Animal Alliance initially set out to spay/neuter and offer humane education in addition to helping animals find homes. Their efforts date back before a formal group was realized with the first ever spay and neuter clinic called Operation Nip & Tuck was offered to the community thanks to the help of generous donors and more than 100 volunteers. Now, instead of a clinic, they offer appointments. Since its inception, more than 5,000 dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered.
And while that's a huge feat to celebrate, there are still animals that need homes, which is why you're seeing these furry and charming faces. If any of these stories or personalities strikes a chord with you, please call 406.446.3500 or start by filling out an adoption form located at BeartoothHumane.org.
Miko is a sweet, all-black cat with a gentle personality. He’s content to spend his time on your lap purring loudly while the world goes by. There’s nothing that phases this little guy! Miko is litterbox trained and his adoption fee includes all vaccinations, microchipping, and neuter when he’s old enough. We don’t know if Miko has been around other cats or dogs but he’s so laidback that we’re sure he’ll do just fine in most any situation.
Mav is a good-natured kitten who loves to be held. He’s playful, and likes toys too, but he mostly just wants to be with his people. Mav is litterbox trained and his adoption fee includes all vaccinations, microchipping, and neuter when he’s old enough. We don’t know if Mav has been around other cats or dogs, but he’s so easygoing that we’re sure he’ll adapt to any situation in no time. He and Miko are the best of friends!
Drew is a sweet boy who wasn't expecting to make a transition into a new home. His caretaker recently passed away and Drew is looking for a second chance. Drew is a Staffordshire terrier mix, about 9 years old, weighing about 50 pounds. He loves people and loves attention. Drew is neutered and house-trained (uses a doggie door). He lost an eye earlier in life, but it hasn’t slowed him down! He will roam and get into trouble when off-leash, so a fenced yard is a must. He hasn’t been around many children, and dislikes cats. Drew is a lover through and through.
BHA is a 501(c)3 non-profit tax exempt corporation and operates entirely on donations. Please also note that one or all of these animals may have already been adopted. Please refer to the website to see if they are still available for adoption.
