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Mandy Evans Honored as Woman of Distiction
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
March 13, 2024 No Comments
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New Year Resolutions – For Your Pet!
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
January 10, 2024 No Comments
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Meet the dogs of BTAA | Short Stories by Sandpoint High School’s Creative Writing Class
Please Note: These stories are creative writing pieces from Sandpoint High School students. Not all the information portrayed may be accurate. Please give us a call
December 22, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
Give an Animal the Gift of Your Home this Holiday Season
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
November 28, 2023 No Comments
News/Events
Better Together Animal Alliance Staff Attend Idaho Regional Animal Welfare Conference
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
November 6, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
BTAA recognized by Best Friends Animal Society for ‘no-kill’ status in 2022
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
October 25, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
Free microchip and vaccination clinic through Post Falls Animal Shelter and Better Together Animal Alliance
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
September 27, 2023 No Comments
In The News
Thrift Store Expansion Grand Opening
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
September 21, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
CATalyst grant funds feline care and research through Better Together Animal Alliance
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
August 15, 2023 No Comments
In The News
It’s a long, crowded summer at animal shelters
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,
July 26, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
Senior To Senior | Don & Bear
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.
July 18, 2023 No Comments
News/Events
Staffing challenges and labor costs impact local nonprofits
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.
June 21, 2023 No Comments
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Free One Health Clinic | June 3 at Hope Elementary School
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
May 23, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
More than a Pet
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
May 9, 2023 No Comments
In The News
BISSELL Pet Foundation and Dogtopia Team Up to “Empty the Shelters”
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
May 2, 2023 No Comments
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Free microchip and vaccination clinic at Boundary County Fairgrounds
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
April 20, 2023 No Comments
In The News
Paige McGowan named Top 40 Under 40
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
March 28, 2023 No Comments
In The News
Saying goodbye with love
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
March 13, 2023 No Comments
News/Events
Adoption Fees Waived March 10-24
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
March 8, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
CATalyst Council announces Better Together Animal Alliance as its first-ever grant recipient
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
February 21, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
K-9 Keg Pull – February 26
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
February 7, 2023 No Comments
In The News
ALERT: Avoid fraudulent fundraisers and caregivers by working with trusted experts.
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
January 28, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
“Husky Case” dogs show signs of improvement – but there are more in need
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
January 20, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
Before You Give Up Your Pet to a Shelter, Know There Are Options
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
January 11, 2023 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
BTAA provides 1 millionth Pets for Life service
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
November 16, 2022 No Comments
News/Events
Make Halloween Scary for Yourself, Not Your Pets
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
October 24, 2022 No Comments
BTAA Lost and Found Pet Directory
Sit. Stay. Give. October 16-22
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
October 14, 2022 No Comments
News/Events
Community Cat Spay/Neuter Day at BTAA
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
March 21, 2022 No Comments
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Join us for Giving Tuesday – November 30
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
November 22, 2021 No Comments
People Are Animals Too
A New Model for Veterinary Care
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
February 24, 2021 No Comments
People Are Animals Too
Pet-Friendly Housing in Action
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
February 24, 2021 No Comments
Darnit!
The Importance of the Human-Animal Bond
Society is starting to recognize the many ways animals help us When social worker Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach was doing crisis counseling and risk
February 24, 2021 No Comments
Rebranding
New Name, Same Mission
NEW NAME, SAME MISSION Panhandle Animal Shelter is now Better Together Animal Alliance and we wanted to take this opportunity to explain our name change;
January 21, 2021 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
Pets For Life
Pets For Life (PFL) is a Humane Society of the US-funded program for animal shelters that provides animal-welfare resources to underserved communities. BTAA offers PFL
January 17, 2021 No Comments
Beyond Sheltering
Beyond Sheltering: The Loki Story
Loki was brought to Panhandle Animal Shelter with a broken leg. PAS veterinarian – Dr. Emily – was not able to save his leg and
January 17, 2021 No Comments
Pet Health
11 Tips to Make Sure Your Dog Doesn’t Gain Weight During Winter
By Cynthia Garcia (guest author) The winter months are synonymous with shying away from the outdoors and cozying up near the fireplace with our pets.
January 17, 2021 No Comments
New Model for Veterinary Care
A New Model for Veterinary Care
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
January 17, 2021 No Comments
Animal Transport
The Unintended Consequences of Animal Shelter Transports
For years, the public and animal shelters alike have celebrated transporting animals between communities to get them adopted—but is that really the best solution? Years
October 21, 2020 No Comments
