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MISSION VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER
The Mission Valley Animal Shelter is managed by a 9 member Board of Directors. The
BOD meets monthly and all directors take an active role in ensuring the organization
is run efficiently and in a business-
The MVAS annual budget averages $225,000 per year with an annual intake of more than
1,000 animals. The organization is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are
tax-
We remain committed to caring for all animals that come to the shelter. We treat them in the most humane way possible. If you can help us, please consider making a donation of time or money so that we can continue our work of loving and caring for animals and reducing pet overpopulation.
Over the years the Mission Valley Animal Shelter has successfully matched thousands of pets with people and families across the surrounding counties. There are too many wonderful stories to list that explain the joy that pet adoptions have brought to both children and adults. Please contact us for more information on how you can help us achieve our goals.
MVAS was organized in 1989, opened as temporary facility in 1992 and moved to our permanent location in 1994. During 2000 we raised money for an expansion of our shelter, which was completed in 2001. A further expansion was done in 2010 without incurring additional debt.
History
The facility has 8 inside dog kennels, 6 outdoor covered runs, 10 outdoor dog runs, an isolation kennel and 2 separated fenced yards for dogs. The facility is surrounded with 500 feet of 8 foot tall fencing to ensure security and provide room for animals to exercise and run.
Inside the shelter is a 300 square feet cat room where cats can freely roam and socialize. There is also a cat isolation room where new cats and kittens are observed prior to joining the general population.
Facilities
MVAS is located in the Mission Valley of western Montana and is the only facility between Missoula and Kalispell. Lake County is one of the few Montana counties with no animal control laws. The CSKT animal control officer is severely restricted in both authority and funding, so most stray animals end up at MVAS.
Location
