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Working cats program offers pest control solution

MISSOULA, Mont. — Not every cat that ends up in a shelter is fond of human interaction, which is where the AniMeals Adoption Center and Food Bank's Working Cats Program comes in. This initiative places cats on farms and ranches for pest control purposes. Janet Rose, the executive director

Pet-friendly gardening drives plant choices this spring

This spring, pet owners rethink what earns a place in their gardens. Shoppers read plant tags carefully, weighing toxicity alongside bloom time and color before anything goes into their carts. As February opens the growing season, pet-friendly gardening moves to the forefront, indicating a lasting shift in how families

From extra treats to new toys, pets get their royal treatment today

Dogs get extra walks, cats get new toys to ignore and Americans act like they don’t already spoil their pets every day. National Love Your Pet Day on Feb. 20 gives pet owners an official excuse to shower their four-legged buddies with more attention. Grooming appointments stack up,

How could cats help cure cancer?

How could cats help cure cancer?

By Stephen Beech Cats could hold the key to curing breast cancer and other deadly forms of the disease, suggests new research. The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in both humans and animals - including dogs, say scientists.

We Should Be More Creative with our Halloween Costumes

We Should Be More Creative with our Halloween Costumes

I love Halloween because I love to dress up and see other people’s costumes. However, it seems that some people aren’t as committed to originality as they should be. While Halloween may be just a day to get plastered for some college students, you still need to be

Enjoy the Brawl of the Wild game outside of the stadium

This Saturday, Nov. 19, is the famous Brawl of the Wild. Whether you are supporting the Cats from Bozeman or Missoula, there are multiple places you can watch the game in each town where you could do just that. In Bozeman, if you are not going to be in the

What to expect from Bobcat Hoops

As the first freezes of winter begin to take hold of campus and the football season enters its closing chapters, a new form of anticipation has begun to take hold of Montana State sports fans: Basketball is coming. The MSU Men’s Basketball team had a very strong showing in