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The Dedman Foundation

Animal shelter in Fort Benton, MT

We are a private, non-profit animal rescue founded in 1993 by Florence Dedman. She gave her entire life savings to found an animal rescue to serve her hometown and community. We strive to keep her spirit alive in our work, and provide a safe place for cats and dogs to stay when they have nowhere else to go.

Contact —
Email dedmanfoundation@gmail.com
Phone (406) 622-5657
Website
Address
1410 24th St
Fort Benton, MT 59442
Donation —
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Meet their adoptable pets

1410 24th St

Fort Benton, MT 59442

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Dedman Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Pit Bull Terrier/Border Collie

Female, Adult
Fort Benton, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Fort Benton, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Fort Benton, MT
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Shelter FAQs

Chouteau County, Fort Benton and surrounding communities.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

We require potential adopters to meet the animal they are interested in adopting. If they decide to move forward, they fill out an application. We contact their references and veterinarian. If there are other animals in the home, we require a meet and greet. If all is well, we approve their application. The adoption fee is paid, and the animal goes to their forever home!

Adoption application

https://www.thededmanfoundation.com/adoptions

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Pets at shelters & rescues near The Dedman Foundation

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Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center

900 25th Avenue Northeast,
Great Falls, MT 59404

Humane Society of Cascade County

P.O. Box 1774,
Great Falls, MT 59403

We'll also keep you updated on Naomi's adoption status with email updates.
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Naomi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Lobster's adoption status with email updates.
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Lobster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Jade's adoption status with email updates.
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Jade

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Buttons's adoption status with email updates.
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Buttons

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Fish's adoption status with email updates.
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Fish

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Banksy's adoption status with email updates.
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Banksy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Great Falls, MT

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