262 Fairgrounds Rd. Hamilton, MT 59840
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Phone: 406.363.5311
262 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT
59840
| Monday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Thursday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Friday | 1pm - 6pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 6pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 6pm |
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The Bitter Root Humane Association was formed in 1972 by a group of local animal lovers. At that time they built a shelter on Adirondac Street in Hamilton. In December of 1982 the City of Hamilton took over the property for a septic treatment plant. Without the necessary funds to relocate, the shelter was forced to close. Homes were found for the remaining animals and the shelter was dismantled. A new Board was chosen in 1983 and in 1984, Countess Margarite Bessenyey came to the rescue and gave the group land on Fairgrounds Road with a ninety-nine year lease. Six years later, in 1990 the Bessenyey Estate deeded the land to the Bitter Root Humane Association.
Betty Cook, as President in 1984, led the volunteers in raising money for the shelter. They did everything from holding dances to bake sales and raffles. Even without a shelter, they did the best they could and placed many stray animals and answered cruelty calls. By January of 1985, they had enough money (approximately $100,000.00) to put out for bids to build their shelter and building began in May 1985. That building is the current shelter facility at 262 Fairgrounds Road.
