The Humane Society of Western Montana staff consists of 16 dedicated, knowledgeable and compassionate employees. We care for over 1300 animals at the shelter each year and maintain an adoption rate of 98%+. Our animal family at home consists of many dogs and cats, a ferret, rabbits, horses and birds.
The Adoption Specialist position is responsible for ensuring the pets and people we serve receive exceptional and enriching care. The duties of this position include providing daily pet care (enriching, cleaning, feeding, monitoring and medicating), match-making and performing pet adoptions, performing pet intake interviews and exams, placing special needs pets and, above all, practicing the humane treatment of all animals.
The Animal Care Specialist position is responsible for the daily care of the animals in the shelter environment and facility maintenance. In addition Animal Care Specialists provide the front line for pet care and observation; assist the Adoption Specialists in understanding each individual animal's requirements and needs; uphold the values and mission of the Humane Society of Western Montana; and above all, practice the humane treatment of all animals.
Our dog trainers use positive, dog-friendly training methods and will show you how to teach your dog to respond to voice cues and hand signals. Our qualified instructors have experience in everything from puppy socialization and basic manners training to behavior modification for reactive and fearful dogs. Our trainers are required to complete a formal training process and many go on to become Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDTs), requiring documented experience in hands-on training, passing a written exam and maintaining annual continued education credits.
