City of Great Falls Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Great Falls, MT

The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter has been proudly serving pets and people since 2007, when the city took over operations from the Humane Society. Since then, we’ve worked hard to create a safe, welcoming space for homeless and lost animals. We are honored to be designated as a no-kill shelter by the Best Friends Animal Society, reflecting our commitment to saving lives and ensuring every adoptable animal has a chance to thrive.

Our mission is threefold:
- Reuniting Families: We help lost pets find their way back home.
- Finding Forever Homes: Every animal deserves a loving family, and we’re dedicated to making that happen.
- Community Impact: While we’re still growing our programs, we’re proud to host free rabies and microchip clinics for canines to help keep our community’s pets healthy and safe.

We’re a small, city-run team with a big heart, and we rely on the incredible support of our volunteers and donors to keep tails wagging. Every contribution—whether it’s fostering, volunteering, or donating—helps us make a difference.

If you’re looking for your next furry family member or want to learn how you can support our mission, visit us today.

Contact —

Email gfanimalshelter@greatfallsmt.net

Phone (406) 454-2276

Website https://greatfallsmt.net/animalshelter/welcome-city-great-falls-animal-shelter

Address

1010 25th Ave NE

Great Falls, MT 59404

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1010 25th Ave NE

Great Falls, MT 59404

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Shelter FAQs

Great Falls, Montana is where we take in animals from but adopters are welcome from anywhere in the world!

1. Submit Application
2. Meet the Pet
3. Sign Adoption Contract
4. Pay Fee
5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adopting from the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter is simple, quick, and exciting—just like finding your new best friend should be!

We welcome all adopters and are here to make the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Start your adoption journey today and see how a shelter pet can change your life!

Adoption application

https://greatfallsmt.net/animalshelter/online-adoption-application

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City of Great Falls Animal Shelter

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