Montana Rescue & Rehabilitation Organizations

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Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species. 

Lewis & Clark Humane Society — Helena

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No

Address
2112 E. Custer Avenue
Helena, MT 59602

Phone
406-442-1660

Email
adoption@lchsmontana.org

County
Lewis and Clark County

Website
Home – Lewis & Clark Humane Society

Emergency Hotline
No

Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Small companion animals

Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Stray and lost-animal services
Foster care
Spay/neuter support
Community education
Pet-owner resources

About
Lewis & Clark Humane Society has served the greater Helena area since 1964, providing shelter and care for lost, neglected, stray and surrendered companion animals. The organization primarily works with dogs and cats while also assisting small companion animals and operating adoption, foster and community-support programs. 

Last Verified
September 24, 2026


Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter — Billings

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No

Address
5056 Jellison Road
Billings, MT 59101

Phone
406-294-7387

Email
No public email

County
Yellowstone County

Website
Home | Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter

Emergency Hotline
No

Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Small companion animals
Occasional birds, reptiles, and other companion animals

Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Foster care
Lost-pet reunification
Working Cat Program
Low-cost veterinary services
Spay/neuter programs
Community education
Pet rehoming assistance

About
Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter cares for Billings-area lost and transitioning companion animals and reports taking in thousands of animals annually. Its programs include adoption, foster care, lost-pet reunification, veterinary services, outreach and a Working Cat Program for cats better suited to barns and similar environments.
September 24, 2026


Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter — Bozeman

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No

Address
1549 E. Cameron Bridge Road
Bozeman, MT 59718

Phone
406-388-9399

Email
frontdesk@heartofthevalleyshelter.org

County
Gallatin County

Website
https://www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org/

Emergency Hotline
No

Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats

Services Provided
Open-admission sheltering
Pet adoption
Lost-and-found services
Spay/neuter assistance
Pet training
Behavior consultations
Microchipping
Humane education
Community pet resources

About
Heart of the Valley serves communities throughout the Gallatin and Madison valleys. It operates as an open-admission shelter for dogs and cats regardless of condition or circumstance. Also provides training, behavioral assistance, humane education, lost-pet services and spay/neuter support. 

Last Verified
September 24, 2026


Humane Society of Western Montana — Missoula

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No

Address
5930 Highway 93 South
Missoula, MT 59804

Phone
406-549-3934

Email
paws@myhswm.org

County
Missoula County

Website
Humane Society of Western Montana

Emergency Hotline
No

Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Ferrets
Guinea pigs
Rats
Hamsters
Mice
Other small companion animals

Services Provided
Pet adoption
Animal sheltering
Foster care
Spay/neuter services
Vaccinations
Pet food assistance
Behavior helpline
Dog training
Microchipping
Lost-and-found assistance

About
The Humane Society of Western Montana serves companion animals throughout western Montana. In addition to dogs and cats, the shelter works with a variety of small pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats, hamsters and mice, and provides extensive veterinary and owner-support programs.

Last Verified
September 24, 2026


Montana WILD Wildlife Center — Helena

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
No

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes

Address
2668 Broadwater Avenue
Helena, MT 59602

Phone
406-444-9942

Email
Ali.Pons@mt.gov

County
Lewis and Clark County

Website
CONSERVATION :: Montana WILD Rehabilitation Center | Montana FWP

Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only

Animals Helped
Young black bears
Young grizzly bears
Young bobcats
Young lynx
Young mountain lions
Wild birds
Beavers
Porcupines
Weasels
Badgers
Mink
Martens
Other permitted wildlife

Services Provided
Wildlife rescue guidance
Wildlife rehabilitation
Veterinary and supportive care
Release of rehabilitated wildlife
Permanent placement when appropriate
Wildlife education
Ambassador-animal programs

About
Montana WILD is operated by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wildlife. The center may accept certain young bears and wild cats, birds, beavers, porcupines and mustelids. Montana regulations prohibit the center and other Montana rehabilitators from rehabilitating deer, elk, moose, wolves, coyotes, foxes  and designated rabies-vector species.

Last Verified
September 24, 2026


Montana Raptor Conservation Center — Bozeman

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes

Address
161 Bent Wing Road
Bozeman, MT 59718

Phone
406-585-1211

Email
info@montanaraptor.org

County
Gallatin County

Website
Home – Montana Raptor Conservation Center

Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only

Animals Helped
Eagles
Hawks
Falcons
Owls
Ospreys
Northern harriers
Vultures
Other birds of prey

Services Provided
Raptor rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical care
Physical rehabilitation
Release
Transport coordination
Permanent care for non-releasable raptors
Conservation education
Research partnerships

About
The Montana Raptor Conservation Center has rehabilitated birds of prey since 1988 and responds to distressed-raptor calls across a large portion of Montana. Its work includes rescue, medical treatment, flight conditioning, release, education and permanent care for non-releasable ambassador birds. Montana FWP identifies MRCC as a permitted raptor rehabilitation facility. 

Last Verified
September 24, 2026


Wild Skies Raptor Center — Missoula Area

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes

Address
P.O. Box 3676
Missoula, MT 59806

Phone
406-210-3468

Email
montanawildskies@gmail.com

County
Missoula County

Website
Wild Skies Raptor Center

Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only

Animals Helped
Hawks
Owls
Eagles
Falcons
Other native raptors

Services Provided
Raptor rescue
Rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Release
Permanent ambassador care
Public education
Conservation outreach

About
Wild Skies Raptor Center was founded in 2010 and focuses on rescue, rehabilitation, and release of birds of prey. The center also maintains non-releasable ambassador raptors for conservation education. Montana FWP lists Wild Skies among the state’s permitted raptor rehabilitation facilities. 

Last Verified
September 24, 2026


Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center — Kalispell

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes

Address
37 Panoramic Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901

Phone
406-250-1070

Email
wildwingsrecovery@yahoo.com

County
Flathead County

Website
HOME | MT Wild Wings

Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only

Animals Helped
Eagles
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Other birds of prey

Services Provided
Raptor rescue
Wild-bird rehabilitation
Medical and supportive care
Release
Permanent care for education birds
School programs
Public education
Facility tours

About
Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center is a volunteer-operated rehabilitation facility specializing in sick and injured birds of prey. Its primary goal is rehabilitation and release, while non-releasable raptors may become education ambassadors. Montana FWP identifies the center as one of Montana’s permitted raptor rehabilitation facilities.

Last Verified
September 24, 2026


The Last Best Place for Animals — Helena

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No

Address
6941 North Montana Avenue
Helena, MT 59602

Phone
No public phone

Email
No public email

County
Lewis and Clark County

Website
The Last Best Place for Animals | Montana-Based Sanctuary for Farm Animals

Emergency Hotline
No

Animals Helped
Cows
Goats
Horses
Pigs
Roosters
Mules
Other farm animals

Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Lifetime sanctuary care
Rehabilitation
Animal husbandry
Volunteer opportunities
Humane education
Farm-animal advocacy

About
The Last Best Place for Animals provides lifelong refuge for unwanted, abused and neglected farm animals. Its residents have included cattle, goats, horses, pigs, roosters and a miniature mule, with a focus on long-term sanctuary care rather than traditional pet adoption. 

Last Verified
September 24, 2026


United in Light Draft Horse Sanctuary — Livingston

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No

Address
82 Billman Lane
Livingston, MT 59047

Phone
406-222-7982

Email
No public email

County
Park County

Website
United In Light, Inc., Draft Horse Sanctuary – Home

Emergency Hotline
No

Animals Helped
Draft horses
Senior draft horses
Abused draft horses
Neglected draft horses
Draft horses rescued from slaughter

Services Provided
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Lifetime sanctuary care
Emergency assistance for Montana horse owners during natural disasters
Equine education
Human-animal programs
Public visits and outreach

About
United in Light provides sanctuary for mature draft horses that have been rescued from slaughter, neglect, abuse or other difficult circumstances. The horses are rehabilitated and generally remain at the sanctuary for life. The organization has operated since 2003 and has been based in Livingston since 2007. 

Last Verified
September 24, 2026