Richie Is A Fun-Loving Pooch, Ready For Adoption In Billings

With Christmas fast approaching, many puppies will be purchased as gifts. If you're considering a new pet for a holiday present, please think about adoption before you buy. There are so many awesome dogs looking for homes at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, including our featured Wet Nose Wednesday pet, Richie.

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Meet Richie.

Richie is a medium-sized, five-year-old who weighs around 40 pounds. He arrived at the shelter as a stray and was not microchipped. (Note: this service is just $20 at YVAS, no appointment is necessary.) The shelter is calling Richie a Border Collie mix, and he's ready to adopt now.

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Richie. Credit Michael Foth, TSM

He's playful, intelligent and gentle.

This dog is a gem. He knows how to sit on command (our bag of treats was an encouragement) and Lindsey Dillon from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter said he behaves well on a leash and in the car. He'll likely get along great with other dogs and respectful children.

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Can't adopt, but want to help?

YVAS currently has several Giving Trees set up around town. Grab an ornament and then pick up a gift that the shelter pets would love to get from Santa this year. Find one of the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter Giving Trees at the following locations:

Billings Public Library
PetSmart
Fuel Fitness
Big Sky Coffee Roasters
Shipton's Big R - Heights
D.O.G
Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter

Graphic courtesy YVAS.

Get up your 2025 Critter Calendar at the shelter.

They're just $20 and you can purchase one online HERE. Thank You, Shipton's Big R for supporting animal adoption in the Billings area.

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