Pet Boarding & Daycare

Born Christmas Day in Minnesota somehow life brought me out to California, at a young age, where I lived most of my life. Growing up in the states capital and surrounding areas.  Most of my extended family was close and we spent every Holiday together.  All the years growing up we had animals; Cats, Fish, Dogs and as an adult I continued that with the addition of some reptiles as well.  I never had the chance to live on a farm but anytime we went to the state fair and walked the livestock area I simply loved to see the goats, cows and horses.  Its been a life long dream of mine to have a small farm, something that would sustain my family and maybe even have enough to share with friends.  My husband is an Army Veteran and a member of the CVMA (Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association) I am an auxilary member and could not have asked for a better group of people to surround myself with. Our originating Chapter 33-7 California Capital Chapter was a small group when we joined and I got to watch it grow exponentially.  I really enjoy riding my own motor cycle more than sitting on the back of someone elses.  There is just something liberating and exciting about seeing the landscape from the riders seat. However the rewarding gratitude you feel inside when helping other veterans in need outweighs all the fun to be had, its making a difference that at times is ALL the difference to someone that really warms a heart.

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Anyway after leaving my 21 year career with Kasier Permanente my husband got a position with Customs and Boarder Protection as an Officer and we chose the location of Montana.  Several factors played into this choice and I personally am so glad we made this decision.  Its been a little tough starting out, but nothing we weren't able to handle.  There are few folks in town who know a bit of the story but I can tell you that anytime.  The point is, I was here he had a job and I did not.  We found the perfect home on a small plot of land and upon seeing it I knew what I wanted to do.  Having a deep love for dogs, Veterans and gardening I knew we were in the right place.  So though we lived the first three months here in the Shelby Comfort Inn with our 3 large Dogs I knew all the tough stuff was neccessary.  

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So He went off to training and I spent 2 months in the hotel, moved into our home with the help of some family and a friend we knew out in Columbia Falls.  Once I got Settled I began Demolishing the internal workings of a portion of our shop.  He came home mid August 2022 from training and then helped with some internal build projects.  We transformed the shop from what it was to the Kennel you see now at Furterniy House.  It has been a great learning experience for me and while it is not entirely what I envisioned I have plenty of time to make it what I want.  I have goals for this business to grow into something that can give back to the community in more ways than just aleiveating a need for pet care.  I would like to see it one day employ veterans in need and maybe even non violent offenders in their process of rehabilitation and reintergration.  In addition I would like to see it become something that can also save more animals.  I have always loved the underdogs so a rescure for what are known as the bully breeds, dogs that many people fear due to stigmas created by inadaquate owners would really bring me joy.  In addition, I'd love to be able to have our own small veterinary office right here on site.  I know there are vet offices here in town but it is my experience that availability is limited and not specialized.  If our pets have a provider that specializes in them like we would have a doctor ourselves their quality of life, nutrtition and availability to emergency response would soar.  When our pets are in optimal health both body and mind they are happier, more stable and less likely to be reactive or aggressive, this is why I've also begun the process of training to become a Certified Personal Dog Trainer.  

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