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Ready to mend a broken heart? Meet our Lonely Hearts members below.
Lonely Hearts Club.
Like many animal shelters, Pintler Pets has longer-term residents that have been patiently waiting for a family and a home for far too long. These lonely hearts have so much love to give and are waiting to meet you!
*All of our pets are microchipped, vaccinated (age and species based), dewormed and spayed/neutered before adoption.
Please be sure to read our adoption FAQs and familiarize yourself with our adoption process before applying.
Ronnie
2 Y/O Female, Cattle Dog Mix
Resident since: June 2024
Good in a home with: Other dogs, prefers a home without children
Ronnie is a sweet girl that just needs a little socialization. She is more than eager to learn new things and walks well on a leash and has a very expressive face! She is very easy to fall in love with.
Buttercup
Adult Female, Great Dane Mix
Resident since: May 2024
Good in a home without: Cats
Buttercup (aka Butters) came to us as an owner surrender through local animal control and was later transferred to Pintler Pets. While we weren’t given details about her past, what we do know is who she is now—and she is a joyful, affectionate girl who truly loves life.
She absolutely lights up when it’s time for a walk. She’s a big, strong, active dog who will thrive with someone ready for an adventure buddy and a little extra muscle on the leash.
She does best with older children and may be a bit too strong and rambunctious for younger kids, though that can always depend on the child and the environment. She has shown a strong interest in cats, but we haven’t been able to do a formal cat test yet.
We suspect Butters may be a purebred Great Dane—or at least mostly Dane—but her full heritage is a bit of a mystery. What’s not a mystery is her big heart and her readiness for a home where she can finally settle in and be someone’s best friend.
Butters has been waiting patiently. If you’ve been looking for a big dog with an even bigger personality, she might just be your girl.
Jake
Male, Pit Mix
Resident since: March 2025
Good in a home with: Other dogs
Jake was found on I-90, Fairmont Hill. He is a bit shy in the shelter surroundings but is a very young, handsome guy.
Freckles
Male, Cattle Dog Mix
Resident since: June 2025
Good in a home with: Dogs
Freckles is smart and affectionate dog with a gentle, loyal personality. He was transferred to the shelter in June 2025 and has since been neutered, vaccinated, and ready to find his forever home. He gets along well with other dogs, and would likely thrive with the right adopter who appreciates his curiosity and friendly nature.
Heidi
Cattle Dog/Shepherd Mixes
Resident since: June 2025
Good in a home with: Other dogs, children
Heidi arrived at Pintler with her four newborn puppies (1 of which was adopted). Heidi is a bit shy until she gets to know you. She is young enough to overcome this shyness with lots of interactions in positive situations.
Heidi’s Pups
1 Year Old Male Cattle Dog/Shepherd Mixes
Residents since: June 2025
Good in a home with: Other dogs, children
Quin
Jesse James
Hunter
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Max (Male)
Resident since: October 2023
Max was an owner surrender on 10/04/2023. He is about 2 years and 9 months old. He tends to hide during the day. With time, he will hopefully get used to us. He may do best at being a 'working' cat as a barn or shop cat keeping the vermin population at bay.
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Melva (Female)
Resident since: October 2023
Here it is, two years later, and Melva is still with us. She is still a little bit of a scared-y cat but gets along with all the other cats in the kitten room. She is a calm, sweet soul who would do well in a shop or barn... or your house if you are patient!
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Toni (Female)
Resident since: October 2023
Toni was born to a stray mother in Missoula. She stopped feeding them at 3 weeks old. They were then fostered until they were 7 weeks old. Toni is now old enough to be spayed, updated on her vaccines and ready for adoption. She is cautious whenever a new person comes in the kitten room. She will need a long period of adjustment in her new home. "Time, love and tenderness" as the song goes will win her over....
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Dabney (Male)
Resident since: March 2025
Dabney was a stray found by the middle school in Anaconda on 03/12/2025, and was transferred to Pintler Pets on 04/16/2025. He has no tail, and is already neutered by animal control and the local veterinarian. We don't know much about him yet as he has just arrived... He seems like a sweet boy. He really is outgoing and wants to get out of that isolation kennel and mix with the other cats. Update: Turns out that Dabney is a great lap cat. He also lounges in our outside catio and also loves being in one of our cat towers. We have discovered the Dabney has promoted himself to our unofficial "office cat". He loves people and turns himself inside out on a lap.