COVID adopted pets have helped people manage pandemic stresses
By: John Riley
and last updated 2021-04-19 19:40:47-04
HELENA â Anyone who has ever had a pet knows just how much of an impact that animal can have on their lives. For many people during the COVID pandemic, those bonds have been more important than ever.
Andy Jacobs adopted two cats, Felix and Sarah, from the Lewis and Clark Humane Society (LCHS) in June of 2020 just to have some more company. He says the benefit of having them both during a stressful year was an incredible blessing.
âItâs been a really big relief. Theyâve provided a lot of joy and a lot of reducing of anxiety and things like that because theyâre around,â explained Jacobs. âI have something to look forward to every day when I get home from work.â
COVID adopted pets have helped people manage pandemic stresses
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LCHS looks to answer if cats or dogs are the better pet in friendly fundraiser competition
By: John Riley
and last updated 2021-01-16 11:03:25-05
HELENA â Since time immemorial, civilized man has been divided over one topic. Which are the better pets, cats or dogs?
The Lewis and Clark Humane Society (LCHS) is looking to help answer that while also supporting the animals in their care with
The animal shelter had to cancel their âWine for Whiskersâ fundraiser this year due to COVID. In its place theyâre holding a crowdfunding event that is guaranteed to be a bit polarizing.
Cats On Mats helps shelter cats find their forever homes
By: Marian Davidson
and last updated 2020-12-25 11:05:24-05
HELENA â A Helena yoga studio has come up with a creative way to help shelter cats find their forever homes. Each month, Gentle Healing Center hosts Cats On Mats - a yoga class with shelter cats from the Lewis & Clark Humane Society.
Gentle Healing Center owner Robyn Lund came up with the idea for Cats on Mats four years ago, and since then, Lund said it has become a favorite tradition.
âWe do some yoga, nothing crazy because people mostlyâ¦follow the cat,â Lund said. âThey watch the cat, get all the snuggles.â