Better Together Annual Report

2024 BTAA Annual Report

Key Points from the 2024 Better Together Animal Alliance Annual Report:

- Mission and Focus: Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) is the largest animal welfare organization in its region, focusing on keeping people and pets together and helping animals in need. In 2024, a key focus was increasing access to veterinary care.
- Key Services and Programs: BTAA offers a variety of services, including affordable spay/neuter, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats, free microchip clinics, free vaccinations and wellness exams at community events, emergency veterinary care for strays, and rehoming services (both directly and through their care center). They also provide support for pet owners facing crises through their Helpline, Pet Food Bank, Temporary Loving Care Program, and Lovingly Letting Go (humane euthanasia).
- Animal Intake and Outcomes (2024):
  - Total Intake: 2,528 animals
  - Canine Intake: 457
  - Feline Intake: 807
  - Stray Intake: 780
  - Owner Surrenders: 478
  - Adoptions: 983
  - Returns to Owners: 220
  - Humane Euthanasia: 25 (performed under necessary circumstances)
- Community Program Impact (2024):
  - 100,000 pounds of food distributed through the Pet Food Bank.
  - 3,800 calls to the Helpline.
  - 400 pets served through Pets for Life.
  - 600 local animals assisted via Home To Home.
  - 257 Trap Neuter Return Program procedures.
  - 991 community pets spayed or neutered.
  - 13 pets boarded through the Temporary Loving Care Program.
  - 6 humane euthanasia through Lovingly Letting Go.
- Philanthropy and Support (2024):
  - Total gifts: $803,709
  - Donors: 1,730
  - Average gift: $210
  - The report highlights the story of Ladybug, an injured stray whose care was made possible by generous supporters. BTAA also offers legacy giving options.
- BTAA Thrift Store: The thrift store expanded services to include pick-up and delivery in 2024, selling quality resale items to benefit animals.
  - 25,000 donation drop-offs.
  - 580,800 items sold.
- Volunteer Services (2024):
  - 11,513 volunteer hours served.
  - 176 active volunteers.
  - A spotlight on volunteers Joel and Paula, who contributed significantly to the Thrift Store.
- Home To Home Program: An interactive platform that helps pets transition directly from one home to another, avoiding shelter stays.
  - 600 animals assisted in northern Idaho in 2024.
  - 163 animal shelters across North America use Home To Home.
  - 39 states have shelters using Home To Home.
  - 94,000 animals assisted across North America through Home To Home in 2024.
- Awards and Recognition: BTAA was recognized as “Favorite Local Business,” “Finest Organization with a Cause,” and “Best Thrift Store” in Bonner County in 2024.
- Contact Information: 870 Kootenai Cutoff Rd., Ponderay ID; (208) 265-7297; bettertogetheranimalalliance.org. Volunteer inquiries can be sent to volunteer@btanimalalliance.org.