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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.

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Address
1410 24th St
Fort Benton, MT 59442
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Meet their adoptable pets

1410 24th St

Fort Benton, MT 59442

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 Louise's adoption status with email updates.
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Louise

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Pit Bull Terrier

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 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 Pumpkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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

Shelter FAQs

Chouteau County, Great Falls and the greater area.

  • 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Dedman Foundation

Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center

900 25th Avenue Northeast,
Great Falls, MT 59404

Pet Paw-see

P.O. Box 6491,
Great Falls, MT 59406

Humane Society of Cascade County

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

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Pecan's adoption status with email updates.
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Pecan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Weasel's adoption status with email updates.
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Weasel

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Tigger's adoption status with email updates.
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Tigger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Great Falls, MT
We'll also keep you updated on Louise's adoption status with email updates.
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Louise

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs
Great Falls, MT

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