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 https://thededmanfoundation.com/

Address

1410 24th St

Fort Benton, MT 59442

Donation —

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

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

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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The Dedman Foundation

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!