Bozeman Magazine

The Many Splendors of Dogs

Ken Walcheck

Most of us miss out on life’s big prizes: The Pulitzer. The Nobel. An Oscar. An Olympic gold medal. Nevertheless, we’re all eligible for life’s small pleasures: A pat on the back for a job well done. Viewing a glorious sunset…

Six Historically Significant Montana Pets

Liz Bischoff

This short list of historically significant pets in Montana gives us a glimpse of Montanans’ relationships with their pets over the history of this amazing state. There is a common theme of love and companionship, which concludes that all dogs…

Bozeman’s Best Friend: History Tails of Local Hounds

Rachel Phillips

Bozeman is, and was, a dog-loving community. For centuries before the town even existed, dogs were essential helpmates and companions to Native people living, hunting, and passing through the Gallatin Valley. More recently, when farms and ranches…

Top 10 Fun Local Activities For Dog Owners

Joseph Montalbano

As many of you may know, Bozeman is a very dog accessible place. Not only is the great outdoors a perfect place to keep your pooches at your side, but the city itself is very accommodating and welcoming to our furry halves. I hope some of these…

Trekking Tribble

Marion Jackman

Bozeman is an outdoor lover’s paradise that attracts people from around the globe. Not only are we mere hours away from two national parks that are world renowned for their natural wonders, we are also surrounded by tall mountain peaks and a…

Settling Into the New Normal With Your Pet

Behavior thrives on routine. Predictability in our surroundings and social interactions creates a sense of comfort and safety for us and the animals we care for. COVID 19 has thrown a wrench into people’s daily routines. For our dogs, in-home…

The Miracle of Bubba: An Interview with Author Joe Flynn

Christie Selensky

“My name is Bubba. I am a black Labrador retriever with a very special story to tell.” The Miracle of Bubba: An Inspirational Dog Story is an account that is at once harrowing and heartfelt; a story of sadness and fear, but also of…