In the heartwarming world of pet adoption, every tale begins with a journey—sometimes unexpectedly so. Earlier this year, Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) welcomed three
The next time you’re planning a refreshing outdoor walk or hike, consider bringing a friend along—a furry one, that is. In our area, we have so
Fall is officially upon us. Before we know it, the holiday season will arrive and we’ll be ringing in 2025. People commonly make charitable donations
You walk out of your home one day and see a dog trotting down the street. On closer inspection, you don’t see an owner and
There’s no place like home, and nobody knows that more than a shelter pet. Going home—whether to an excited new family or reuniting with their
Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) recently received a heartfelt donation of $500 from a group of individuals who wanted to honor the memory of Rebecca
Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) is delighted to announce that the combined efforts of the Forrest Bird Charter School (FBCS) Interact Club and several local
The Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) Thrift Store, proudly recognized as the Bonner County Daily Bee’s Best Thrift Store in Bonner County, is thrilled to
Mandy Evans, Executive Director of Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA), has been named a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and
Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people make are health-related, like starting a new diet, working out or losing weight. This year, consider
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A sweet senior cat waiting to be adopted is getting overlooked because of his age. A dog who got hit by a car and needs
With the support of grant funds from the ASPCA, four team members from BTAA recently attended the Idaho Regional Animal Welfare Conference hosted by the
Better Together Animal Alliance has been recognized by the Best Friends Animal Society for their ongoing commitment to maintaining a no-kill philosophy. This accolade, based
The best way to ensure the quick and safe return of your pet is to have them microchipped with up-to-date information and wearing visible ID
Congratulations to the Thrift Store staff and BTAA leadership on a successful grand opening of the new expansion! The 3,000-square-foot expansion not only offers more
CATalyst Council, a national organization focused on enhancing the quality of life for cats and their people, granted Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) its inaugural
Your local animal shelter needs your help. You could say this anywhere in the country right now, and it would likely be true. In 2023,
BTAA believes the human-animal bond is for everyone, no matter their age, and senior pets are adopted by seniors free of charge as part of BTAA’s Senior-to-Senior program.
Like many small businesses and nonprofits in our region, Better Together Animal Alliance recently announced a change in hours due in part to staffing challenges.
Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA), Bonner Community Food Bank, and Bonner Partners in Care are hosting a free wellness event for the whole family on
New HSUS campaign will help people struggling to access care for their pets. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has a long history
Better Together Animal Alliance part of 350+ shelters participating in the spring “Empty the Shelters” event To help animals find homes faster and create space
The best way to ensure the quick and safe return of your pet is to have them microchipped with up-to-date information and wearing visible ID
Congratulations to our very own, Paige McGowan, for being named one of North Idaho’s Top 40 Under 40! Paige joined the BTAA team in 2019
Better Together Animal Alliance’s Lovingly Letting Go program provides pet owners with the opportunity to say goodbye to their beloved pets in a humane, personal
If you are looking to bring home a new furry friend, now is a perfect time. From March 10-24, Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) is
The CATalyst Council today announced Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA), an animal welfare organization in Ponderay, Idaho, as the recipient of its inaugural grant. Established
2023 K-9 Keg Pull Join us on February 26 from 11-1 for the 2023 K-9 Keg Pull! This event is part of the Sandpoint Winter
During times of emergent need, local law enforcement and professional animal welfare organizations such as BTAA are the trusted sources for the care and support
The nine dogs brought to Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) earlier this week as part of an active investigation by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office
Housing issues, allergies, financial strain, or simply a wrong fit. What do all of these have in common? These are all frequent reasons people surrender
Major milestone reached: nationwide program that supports pets in underserved communities provides its one-millionth service to a dog named Freeda Pets for Life program brings access
A large, fluffy Pyrenees dressed in a princess costume, crown, and all. A house cat dressed up as a mighty lion. We get it—your companion
Better Together Animal Alliance (BTAA) is hosting an online silent auction to benefit cats and dogs in our community. The auction runs October 16-22 and
Better Together Animal Alliance is hosting a community cat spay and neuter day on Thursday, March 31. BTAA is opening 30 appointments as part of
Give the gift of home this #GivingTuesday. Help us get cats and dogs from a kennel to the couch. Our goal is to raise $10,000
Embracing an approach that helps the public, veterinarians and animal shelters About 85 million households have pets in the United States, according to the most
How an animal shelter and property management company worked together to create housing that embraces pets If you’ve ever rented with a pet, you probably
Society is starting to recognize the many ways animals help us When social worker Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach was doing crisis counseling and risk
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