Cuddlin' With Kittens From The Humane Society of Western Montana

News director Nick Chrestenson got in on the fun during some stress-relieving cuddling.

It was another Take Me Home Tuesday the radio stations with the Humane Society of Western Montana, sponsored by our animal-loving friends at Paul's Pancake Parlor in Missoula. Katie from the shelter brought in the very talkative Bandit and Baby, two adorable 8-week-old kittens. And does the Humane Society ever have the kittens right now!

Katie says that kitten season is in full swing at the shelter. They are overflowing with amazing kittens, and some really great adult cats, too. Bandit and Baby are mostly black with a little bit of white, rocking some longer hair and whiskers. They are two of four from the same litter waiting for adoption. Their little siblings feature more of a tortoise shell pattern.

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FREE VACCINES & MICROCHIPS AUGUST 16 AT PET FEST

In conjunction with the annual Pet Fest event in downtown Missoula, the Humane Society team will be there with their mobile hospital offering at NO CHARGE core vaccines and microchips for dogs and cats from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The 20th annual Pet Fest runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in Missoula's Caras Park on Saturday, August 16.

Missoula Pet Fest is a celebration of pets, people, and the bonds we share. This free family-friendly festival brings together dozens of rescues, shelters, vendors, and pet lovers from across the region for a day full of activities, giveaways, adoptions and treats in the heart of downtown Missoula.

For vaccines and microchips, no appointment is necessary. Please bring pets on leash or in carriers. And past vaccine records are helpful, but not required.

During the shelter's free vaccine clinics and microchipping, Katie says it's not uncommon for them to see over 100 pets during a couple of hours at one of their free events!

The Humane Society of Western Montana is open 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesdays through Sundays at 5930 Highway 93 South, Missoula. If you would like to see more of the adorable dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes right now, visit the shelter's ADOPT page.

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