Happy Tails Inc.

Helping cats that are unwanted and abandoned.

About

Happy Tails started in 2019. There was little rescue activity happening in Glendive and a lot of stray and loose animals roaming town. We wanted to make life better for animals in our town and started one cat at a time. Now we have a space to rescue and programs to help people keep their cats in-home and decrease the number of unwanted litters. Our programs are TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return), SNAP (Spay, Neuter Assistance Program) and pet food pantry. We are completely ran by volunteers and funded by people in our community and fundraising.

Our mission is to reduce the number of abandoned, stray and feral cats by caring for them and seeking suitable homes when able. We strive to help families keep their pets in home with programs to assist in caring for the pet and by promoting responsible pet ownership and education in our community.

Donate

Every dollar helps save lives

$25

Donation Amount

Adopt/Foster

Save a Life

Available cats

Find your perfect family member.

Foster

Find out how you can foster to help save kitties lives.

Adopted cats

Cats that found their furr-ever home!

Events

Support our events and save lives

Microchip Clinic
10May

Microchip Clinic

  •  5/10/2025 01:00 PM - 5/10/2025 05:00 PM
  •   1919 North Merrill Avenue, Glendive, MT, USA

Pets get out sometimes. Want to be reunited with your pet faster? Microchip them! Bring your cat or dog to get microchipped. only $20 per pet! Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. We will be in the conference room, just follow the signs

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RADA CUTLERY FUNDRAISER
30Apr

RADA CUTLERY FUNDRAISER

  •  4/30/2025 08:22 PM
  • Online Event

We wanted to let you in on our amazing fundraiser! All proceeds will go to our SNAP program. This program helps assist in the cost of spaying and neutering pet cats that you already have and is available for Dawson County residents. It is for one pet per household, one per year. The voucher will pay for the majority of the spay/neuter however you would still be responsible for $50 for a spay and $35 for a neuter, plus vaccinations if needed. This program is intended for people who cannot afford the full cost so they can be responsible pet owners by getting the cat spayed/neutered. We still advocate for responsible pet ownership. Please click on "Read More" to find the link and start shopping!

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Fun educational facts

Fun facts about kitten eyes

Having litter box problems?

If your cat isn't comfortable with their litter box or can't easily access it they might not use it.
  • Clean litter boxes 
    • You can scoop and/or change your cat's litter at least once a day. 
    • When you change your litter box, rinse the litter box out completely with baking soda or unscented soap once a week. 
  • Large boxes and shallow bed of litter  
    • They can enter easily. Sometimes cats prefer large litter boxes.
    • Provide one to two inches of litter, they don't always like a large amount of litter.  
  • Try switching your litter up. 
    • Use an unscented clumping litter. 
  • You can also try adding more litter boxes. 
    • Typically, it is 1 litter box per cat + 1 litter box. 

Household Aggression

Here are some tips to try and help some of the aggression towards each other.
  • Don't let them fight it out. They don't resolve any of their issues fighting. 
    • Try clapping loudly or spraying them with water from a spray bottle. 
  • If they are males, you can try neutering them. Intact males are particularly prone to aggressive behavior. 
  • Separate the resources by providing multiples (litter boxes, beds and bowls) in different areas of your house.
  • Provide additional perches and hiding spots.
  • Reward the desired behavior
    • Praise or toss treats to reward your cats when you see them acting in a friendly manner. 
  • Try Pheromones 
    • FeliWay (diffusers or spray)
    • The pheromones mimic a natural cat odor that may reduce tensions. 

Fun facts about black cats

  • Can have unique patterns hidden within their fur that is usually seen best in the sunlight.
  • Very intelligent and tend to be more aware of their surroundings and potential dangers.
  • Known for having mellow and easy-going temperaments, they're often independent yet fun-loving and affectionate. 

Volunteer

Be a part of the solution

Fundraising & Grant Writing

We need volunteers to help come up with ideas for fundraising and to execute them. Grant writing is another avenue to raise funds.

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Trapping

Help trap for TNR

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Vet transportation

Taking cats to and from vet appointments.

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Cleaning & Socialization

Clean the rescue and help socialize

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Services

Saving cats from being abandoned or unwanted one program at a time

TNR

Trap, Neuter and Return

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SNAP (spay, neuter assistance program)

Help spaying and neutering

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Pet food Pantry

Need help feeding your pet?

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Rescue

All the cats we rescue

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MEMBERSHIP

BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION

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Visit PetCO LOVE LOST to find or report your lost pet

Visit PetCO LOVE LOST to find or report your lost pet image
We are a proud partner with Petco Love Lost to help reunite lost and found pets with their owners. Go to this link to report a pet lost or found.

Petco love lost

Board

Our dedicated volunteer leaders

Robin Kolling

President and C.E.O.

Robin has always grown up loving animals and has been rescuing cats with her husband for over 16 years. She works full-time an Activities Assistant/CNA at the Veterans Home.

George Kolling

Rescue manager

George is recently retired and is volunteering at Happy Tails full-time. He and his wife Robin have 15 cats and 1 dog. Rescuing cats is a passion of George's. He is the resident cat daddy/cat whisperer.

Lacie Bennett

Treasurer

Lacie lives in Glendive with her husband, children & pets. She became an unexpected cat mom in the summer of 2022 & has been head over heals for them ever since. Now the proud cat mom of 4 & dog mom of 2 her life is full. When not loving on her family & pets or working, she enjoys watching movies, coloring & doing word searches

Brenda Baer

Secretary

Brenda is married and enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with her family. She loves cats and has a few rescues of her own. She works full-time at Mid-Rivers Communications.

Hope Opie

Board Member

Hope is employed at the Dawson County Veterinary Clinic and is attending school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She loves animals, so that is why she works in the field she does. Some of her hobbies include: working with large animals, spending time with her animals, and planting her garden in the summertime.

Contact

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  • Glendive, Montana, United States