09/29/2026
Fort Benton Feral Cat Update
We've been getting a lot of calls asking for help with Fort Benton's feral cat problem. We want to help, but right now we're maxed out. Here's where things stand and how you can pitch in:
1. We need more volunteers!�Only 3 of us are doing this work. Each litter of kittens takes 1–3 weeks of socializing, feeding, and cleaning in our homes, and we currently have 2 litters in our garages and bathrooms. Adult feral females need 3 days of recovery after a spay. Do you have a bathroom or spare room that could fit a large wire kennel? We'd love your help socializing kittens and temporarily housing feral females until they can be released.
2. We need drivers.�Vet appointments are booked 2–4 weeks out, which means we can't get adults fixed fast enough to reduce the population. We'll be adding a vet in Great Falls to ease the backlog, but that takes extra driving and time. If you're willing, or already head to Great Falls regularly, please join our driving list!
3. The Dedman needs homes for cats.�The Dedman is full, so socialized cats have nowhere to go. Please adopt, spread the word, and support the Dedman however you can.
We're so thankful the Dedman is funding this program. We couldn't continue without them. But we're unpaid volunteers who have already put countless hours and our own money into this. If you're calling us for urgent help, we ask that you pitch in a little too. Let's work together so we can make a real difference. VOLUNTEERING is key!
