MEDIA RELEASE
July 1, 2025
Better Together Animal Alliance Assists Over 160 Animals at Clinic Held at Post Falls Animal Shelter
Ponderay, ID — This past Saturday, Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) and Post Falls Animal Shelter teamed up to host a vaccine and microchip clinic for the cats and dogs of North Idaho. Over 160 animals received vaccines and 120 pets were microchipped. Free pet food was also offered at the clinic, which was attended by pet owners from around the region.
The demand for affordable veterinary services such as vaccines and spay and neuter is high in our region, evidenced by event attendees waiting in line up to two hours before the event was set to begin. “We fill a critical gap in our region when we offer these clinics. People will come from hours away to have their cat or dog vaccinated and protected against life threatening diseases.” said Mandy Evans, BTAA Executive Director.
“Our longstanding partnership with the Post Falls Animal Shelter and the support of our volunteers and funders are critical to helping us reach over 8,000 animals each year”, said Evans.
This was the organization’s third vaccine clinic in Post Falls. Petco Love sponsored the vaccines and the ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative funded the microchips. Evans explained that thanks to the organization’s partners, North Idaho’s pets are healthier and more likely to find their way home if they go missing.
For more information about the clinic or BTAA’s services, please contact (208) 265-7297 ext. 100.
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Enclosures:
Photo 1: Mandy Evans (BTAA Executive Director), pictured with Captain Jason Mealer ( Captain, Post Falls Police Department) Sarah Berry (BTAA Director of Operations), Lucy Smith (BTAA Volunteer), Ron Jacobson (Mayor, City of Post Falls), and Sheri Benner (Shelter Manager, Post Falls Animal Shelter)
Photo 2: Sarah Berry (BTAA Director of Operations) pictured with a kitten, who came to the clinic for vaccines and a microchip.
Photo 3: A clinic attendee and her two canine companions.
Photo 4: Attendees of the clinic accompanying their dog receiving a microchip.
Photo 5: A young clinic attendee and her canine companion.
About Better Together Animal Alliance
Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) is an animal welfare organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of dogs, cats, and the people who love them. BTAA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with the county or city and receives no tax support. Located in Ponderay, Idaho, BTAA serves Bonner, Boundary, and Kootenai counties. Programs focus on supporting people and their pets to prevent unnecessary owner surrenders, sheltering lost pets, and providing a safe and enriching environment for pets to stay while they wait to find new homes. BTAA assists approximately 2,400 stray or surrendered animals every year and over 8,000 pets through its community-based programs. Learn more at bettertogetheranimalalliance.org.
