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Here's the story appearing in the April 14, 2009 Montana Standard. More coverage can be seen here at KULR's website -- this is a local news station.

Pintler Pets has a $3,500 [UPDATE: As of 4/17/09, via telephone conversation with Patricia Mulvey, co-owner, Pintler Pets:] $5,300 utility bill. The power company has tried to work with them, but the economy has taken a big toll on operations -- donations are down, animal drop-offs are up. The shelter currently provides for 170 cats and more than 20 dogs.

It's been cold in Montana since the power went off 3 days ago; some of the animals have had to be relocated. They're trying to keep operating, because they have running water, but obviously this is an emergency situation.

I've made a contribution via paypal. If you are at all able to make even a contribution of one or two dollars, I encourage you to: their email address is mulvey@montana.com.

You may reach Patricia Mulvey, one of three women who run the shelter, at 406-563-2436. Pintler Pets' direct line is 406-563-7464.

Donations may be mailed to Pintler Pets, Box 1204, Anaconda, MT 59711.

PLEASE REPOST


UPDATE (4.17.09 3:14 pm EST): The power is back on, though the balance remains outstanding. I spoke to Patricia Mulvey by phone this afternoon and she has agreed to do an interview and story with me on the state of things at Pintler Pets. In addition to photos, there'll be discussion on the outcome of the power outage and the amazing inflow of support they've seen from the local community, the entire state of Montana, and now, the rest of the country.

Watch this space for more information.