Pet Owner Resources

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The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter understands that owning a pet can be difficult and expensive. Our goal is to make sure owners have the resources they need to be educated and responsible pet owners while navigating through some of the challenges. In this section we will provide information to help owners confidently face the challenges of pet ownership. 

Animal Ordinances

Being a responsible pet owner means knowing and understanding the legal responsibilities of owning a pet. In Great Falls we are governed by three sets of ordinances:

Behavior and Training

One of the most challenging parts of being a pet owner is behavior. Everyone has a different idea of how their animals should behave. Check out our Behavior and Training section to help get you and your animal on a path to harmonious living. 

Vet Care

By far, the most expensive part of pet ownership is the animals vet care. Just like humans, animals require basic routine care from vaccinations to a regular check up. They sometimes need emergency care or develop diseases that need ongoing treatment. Planning ahead and knowing your options can make these vet related costs much easier to navigate. Check out our Animal Medical Resources page to learn more and get yourself prepared for the unexpected.