Pets

Before I was married and had kids, I was a proud puppy parent. I loved my dog more than anything else in the world at that time. However, as I have become a parent to children, my relationship with my dog changed. She is no longer the center of my world, but she is still a very important part of my family.

When I was younger I had a pet rat named Ned. He was given to me by my brother, much to my mother’s chagrin. He was a sweet little albino rat. I used to put him in the hood of my sweatshirt and go for walks. He was very sweet.

Kitten meets parrot on couch. Kitten wants to play. Parrot wants the couch all to itself. Kitten wants to play, parrot wants none of that. Who wins?

Fireworks and heat are a couple of things pet owners are going to have to contend with over the next week or so. Fireworks are illegal within the city limits of Missoula and on all public lands. Lots of pets really have a hard time dealing with all the noise and activity this time of year...

More people favor dogs than cats when it comes to having a pet. Recent research has revealed that 52% of us like digs as pets while only 21% chose cats. When it comes to gender more women than men would have a pet 64%-58%. This survey also asked people what they would choose for an exotic pet...

We’ve got two dogs in our household and a cat that allows us to live in his house. They get along real well. So I guess we’re typical pet owners according to Public Policy Polling. More people favor dogs than cats when it comes to having a pet...

At around 6:20 this morning, May 29, the Missoula Fire Department dispatched three engine companies, a ladder company and the Battalion Chief to a structure fire at 1633 Idaho Street.

Boy I’m just filled with inconsequential information today. According to sarajean at Pet in The Pocket,” Frogs make great pocket pets, so you may want to celebrate Frog Jumping Day by getting a frog—or a toad—as a pet. Many frogs are simple to care for, fun to watch, and can be a great first pet for children—as long as they maintain proper hand washing techniques...

A  Colorado couple, with a pair of cats that live a development near Durango CO,  are facing a real dilemma.

In past years yellow ribbons were used to commemorate soldiers away at war and could be seen on almost every street. They were tied to trees, fences, mailboxes and even cars. However, today that yellow ribbon has a new meaning. Yes, thanks to The Yellow Dog Project, you can now see yellow ribbons tied to dog leashes all across the United States.

If you are thinking of adding a fluffy little kitty or a cuddly little puppy to your family, then you need to visit Petsmart this weekend for their annual adoption event. Not only will the Missoula Animal Control have pets available for adoption, but you will also see animals from numerous area shelters and rescues, including the Western Montana Humane Society...

A cat burglar is loose...he'll take just about anything you leave lying around.