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Montana animal shelters

There are 150 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Montana. Combined, these Montanan animal shelters employ 454 people, earn more than $29 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $76 million.
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Animal shelters by major Montana cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Missoula
 
21
 
$3,698,007
Billings
 
20
 
$5,008,643
Great Falls
 
3
 
$1,555,382
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Job trends for Montana animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
15
1-10
 
6
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Montana

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
37
$250k to $1M
 
16
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Montana

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1-20 of 150

Heroes and Horses

Heroes and Horses challenges and inspires growth in combat veterans using wilderness and horse-human connection. 360-degree approach includes physical fitness, counseling, and nature.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
27
EIN
46-4639973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heart of the Valley (HOV)

The mission of Heart of the Valley Inc. is to compassionately shelter the lost and surrendered pets of Gallatin and Madison valleys, and to enhance the lives of people and companion animals through pet adoption and education.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
50
EIN
23-7375919
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter (YVAS)

To provide shelter for animals in transition, serve as advocates for animals and their people, and be a leader in enhancing the human-animal bond.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
47
EIN
26-1389957
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Western Montana

We are committed to Saving Every Animal Every Time by being a leading resource for companion animals and their people.We provide top-notch care and medical treatment for our shelter guests who need extra care to make them adoptable.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
42
EIN
81-0290933
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of NW Montana

Kalispell's Humane Society of NW Montana is a no-kill animal adoption center offering safe, permanent identification, and early age spay/neuter services.
Revenue
$995.5k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
20
EIN
81-0496442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dedman Foundation

The Dedman Foundation provides care for homeless animals. The organization is dedicated to animal protection and welfare, and operates out of Fort Benton, MT.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
13
EIN
20-2070604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stafford Animal Shelter

The Stafford Animal Shelter facilitates adoptions, reunions, humane animal care treatment and education.
Revenue
$999.3k
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
18
EIN
36-3432468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bitter Root Humane Association

The Bitter Root Humane Association is organized in an effort to prevent cruelty to animals, to promote animal population control, and to educate the public on the needs, care, and understanding of animals.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
20
EIN
81-0351709
IRS type
501(c)(3)

AniMeals

Animeals is a no-kill animal adoption center and food bank serving 147,000 square miles in Montana and parts of Idaho.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$881.4k
Employees
25
EIN
20-4694132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center

Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center provides shelter and education, promoting animal welfare and human-animal bonds while serving Great Falls and North Central Montana.
Revenue
$955.4k
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
35
EIN
72-1537063
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lewis & Clark Humane Society (LCHS)

The LCHS is a private, community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides shelter for unwanted and stray animals (primarily dogs and cats).
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
38
EIN
81-6014910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cat Connection

The Cat Connection is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Polson, MT that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-4927950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rezq Dogs

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Revenue
$236.8k
Assets
$226.5k
Employees
2
EIN
26-4207289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lincoln County Shelter Friends

Lincoln County Shelter Friends is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Troy, MT that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-2129272
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Take Two Equine Rescue

Rescues and advocates for abused/neglected equines to keep them out of the auction pipeline. Located in Shepherd, MT.
Revenue
$15.0k
Assets
$421
Employees
0
EIN
88-3452693
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Sky Happy Tails

Big Sky Happy Tails is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Missoula, MT that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-3396524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Norris Ark Training and Recovery Center

Norris Ark Training and Recovery Center is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Norris, MT that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
39-3125980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Welfare League of Montana

Animal Welfare League of Montana is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Laurel, MT, which was founded in 1983 and most recently had $27,185 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$27.2k
Assets
$60.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-0399059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

White Wings Rescue

White Wings Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Ronan, MT that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-1160859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tails As Old As Time

Tails As Old As Time rescues senior dogs, providing loving retirement homes and comprehensive support, including free veterinary care for their lifetime.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-3320457
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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