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Missoula resident writes guidebook about dogs

Kim West
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MISSOULA — During the pandemic, what were you doing? Binge-watching a new show or outdoors and walking?

Missoula resident Kim West, the owner of Lint Roller Productions, decided to write a guidebook about dogs. That's because she's a pet photographer -- and also has a canine obsession.

There's over 130 dogs in her new book called "Far Fetched" as well as date night dog-friendly ideas, dog-friendly trails, where to get free snacks for your fur-baby, stores that are dog friendly and so much more.

But the book isn't just about dogs, it’s also about connecting a community.

"Dogs represent such an unconditional love it’s so pure and unadulterated and I feel like dogs are such a great connector of people as well,” West said. “There's nothing political about dogs. I can encounter anyone on the sidewalk walking their dog and have a wonderful conversation. ‘What’s your dog’s name? What do they like?’ It gives people a spark of joy.

The book has raised over $3,000 for the Humane Society of Western Montana.

Click here for more information about Far Fetched.