City of Great Falls Animal Shelter
Our Mission
The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter is dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of our community’s domestic animals and citizens through education and responsible pet ownership. We believe that every adoptable animal deserves a path to a loving home.
A Commitment to Compassion
As the municipal shelter for the City of Great Falls, we serve our community by providing a safe, temporary home for stray and abandoned animals. We are proud of our commitment to our residents, working year-round to ensure that every animal receives quality care, including daily feeding, medical treatment, and behavioral support during their stay.
How We Care
Our shelter is a place of hope, not a final destination. We utilize a wide range of resources—including rescue partnerships and community adoption events—to ensure every adoptable animal finds their match. Through the dedicated efforts of our staff and volunteers, we do not euthanize animals due to space or length of stay, prioritizing the welfare of each individual pet we serve.
Building Lifelong Bonds
We believe that adoption is a joyful partnership that enriches both the pet and the adopter. We are committed to supporting you through the adoption process, ensuring you have the information needed to welcome a new furry friend into your life with confidence. By taking the time to find the right match, we help build strong, lasting relationships that thrive for years to come.
Join Our Community
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to view our currently adoptable pets on our website or visit us during our operating hours to experience the difference our team makes. You can also support our mission by volunteering or learning more about our community programs today.
- Friendly and empathetic staff
- Efficient adoption process
10/23 - Winter pet safety: Great Falls Animal Shelter warns of hidden dangers beneath pets’ paws
As temperatures drop across Montana, keeping pets safe means paying attention to more than just how cold it gets.
9/15 - Cascade County selected for animal cruelty response, prevention program
Cascade County has been selected for a yearlong program aimed at improving the response to animal cruelty and preventing abuse and neglect.The Animal Legal Defe
9/8 - What really happens when the Great Falls Animal Shelter reaches full capacity
What really happens when an animal shelter runs out of room? The Great Falls Animal Shelter says the answer might surprise you.
8/20 - What happens when you drop off a stray at the Great Falls Animal Shelter?
Animals without any form of identification are held for 72 hours. Those with identification — a microchip, tag, or collar — are held for 96 hours, giving owners an extra day to reclaim them.
8/7 - Great Falls Animal Shelter earns no-kill recognition for third consecutive year
For the third year in a row, the Great Falls Animal Shelter has earned no-kill recognition — and the people behind it say the community made it possible.
5/20 - 'Bark In The Park' combines baseball, dogs, and support for shelter pets
Bark in the Park is set for Saturday, May 23rd at Centene Stadium during the Voyagers game against the Idaho Falls Chukars.
5/12 - Great Falls shelter worker nears animal chaplain certification
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A City of Great Falls Animal Shelter staff member is nearing the end of animal chaplaincy training aimed at supporting shelter workers and community members through
