Animal Shelter Operation and Optional Lease

2026-11-03

The successful proposer shall : 1 . Operate the shelter in accordance with local , state and federal laws ; and in accordance with the humane guidelines of a nationally recognized humane organization , such as the Humane Society of the United State , the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals , or the American Humane Association . 2 . Accept for refuge all animals brought in by any City ' animal control officer or member of the public within the City or other participating jurisdiction . 3 . Make every reasonable effort to locate owners of animals believed to be lost , strayed or stolen ; if a previous owner cannot be found or an owner surrendered the animal , to find suitable homes for any animals believed to be adoptable ; and to euthanize humanely and lawfully animals neither claimed nor adopted . 4 . Maintain animals in suitable enclosures that provide adequate space to prevent overcrowding and to maintain normal exercise , according to species . Cages holding cats must contain a litter box for each cat . 5 . Restrain animals by adequate fencing maintained at all times to contain the animals . 6 . Provide at the proposer ’ s expense an annual inspection of the Animal Shelter to be conducted by the Humane Society of the United States or some equivalent agency to be mutually agreed upon during the contract process . 7 . The successful proposer must provide equipment , tools , supplies and staff necessary to complete the scope of work , including all animal care set forth in Section 6 D .

Montana

2026-04-29