Licensing and pet ordinances
All dogs six months or older must be vaccinated against rabies. Dog licensing varies according to the county and city in which you live. Here are links to specific requirements and ordinances for the greater Helena area. These sites provide applications to properly license your dog:
Lewis and Clark County
Click here to review a summary of the county's animal control ordinances
Download a county dog license application (PDF)
Animal Control Officer: 447-8351
City of Helena
Click here to review a summary of the city's animal control ordinances and the Helena Police Department animal control officers
Download a City of Helena dog license application (PDF)
Animal Control Officer: 447-8461
Broadwater County
Click here for Broadwater County contact information and cities of Townsend and Three Forks
Jefferson County
Click here for Jefferson County contact information and cities of Boulder, Clancy and Jefferson City
Bailey is a six year old Catahoula Leopard dog; the only known domesticated Native North American dog breed.
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You're invited to the eleventh annual Spay-ghetti Dinner, February 18, 2012!
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January 25, 2012: Judge Rules Humane Society Allowed to Keep Rescued Malamutes until Trial;
Chilinski Not Allowed to Sell Dogs While Court Case in Pending
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In a giving mood today? Check out our Wishlist page for a list of the "little things" that really benefit the animals at the shelter. Wishlist >>
Please join us in kicking off "The Pathway Home," a visionary campaign beginning September 2008 to build a new shelter for the greater Helena area.
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LCHS is pleased to announce its merger with Spay Montana, a mobile program providing spay/neuter services to Montana communities.
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In most shelters, cats are rarely identified by breed. Instead, they are labeled as Domestic short, medium or long hairs. So why aren't we describing our dogs in a similar way?
Learn about dog body language
The LCHShas organized a Play Group Crew, that has exceptional knowledge and observational skills on dog body language. Watch a video >>
Check out the Lewis & Clark Humane Society's Pet Channel on YouTube. See the many stars of the shelter at their best, and available for adoption!
