Better Together Animal Alliance

Better Together Animal Alliance BTAA is dedicated to serving the animals of Northern Idaho.

Better Together Animal Alliance (formerly Panhandle Animal Shelter) is dedicated to serving the animals of North Idaho. Our programs are focused on keeping families together and though sheltering is still part of our services we want sheltering to be a small part of what we do because our work keeps families together.

!! HELP I'M LOST !!I was found on Pioneer Rd in Bonners Ferry. If anyone has any information please contact BTAA at (208...
10/13/2025

!! HELP I'M LOST !!
I was found on Pioneer Rd in Bonners Ferry. If anyone has any information please contact BTAA at (208) 265-7297.

This week’s Paw Pals are Dallas (tall human) and Vince (tall dog!) Through time each day socializing, Dallas has discove...
10/13/2025

This week’s Paw Pals are Dallas (tall human) and Vince (tall dog!) Through time each day socializing, Dallas has discovered that Vince not only loves playing fetch, he also knows lots of commands and just might think he’s a human! Vince would do best as an only dog so if you are looking for that “one,” Dallas would love for you to consider Vince as your next canine companion!

Curious to learn more about this 7-year old boy? Check out his listing online (https://shorturl.at/Cc0e8) or visit him in person today between 12pm-4:30pm!

HUGE KUDOS to our amazing community for donating over 400lbs of cat food yesterday! Our team is working hard to evaluate...
10/11/2025

HUGE KUDOS to our amazing community for donating over 400lbs of cat food yesterday! Our team is working hard to evaluate and care for the cat colonies as quickly as we can and your support in this urgent situation is so appreciated. 🙏

A few of the cats from the Careywood colony are available for adoption at our Animal Care Center so if you are interested in adopting, stop by in person today until 4:30pm or visit their online profiles here: https://bit.ly/4h8ndw8.

THANK YOU. 🐾💙

10/10/2025

Meet a few of the over 200 cats & kittens BTAA is caring for right now! Can’t thank our community enough for the donations we’ve already received but with so many animals in need, we have a long way to go!

Please help by donating online: https://www.mightycause.com/story/k1h8lf

It's been a fabulous 10 days of BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event at BTAA! All adult adoption fees are s...
10/10/2025

It's been a fabulous 10 days of BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event at BTAA! All adult adoption fees are sponsored right now and here are just some of the new families that have been made thanks to this promotion!

Empty the Shelters continues until Oct 15 so there's lots of time to come visit our available animals and find your new bestie! Check out all of their profiles online ( https://bit.ly/4h8ndw8) or stop by in person - our adoption hours today & tomorrow are from 12pm - 4:30pm, then again on Monday 12pm - 4:30pm, Tues & Weds from 12pm - 6pm, and Thursday from 12pm - 4:30pm! See you soon!

🚨 Over 200 Mouths to Feed! Vulnerable cats need your help! 🚨In just the past week, BTAA has been called to help three di...
10/09/2025

🚨 Over 200 Mouths to Feed! Vulnerable cats need your help! 🚨

In just the past week, BTAA has been called to help three different cat colonies - one in Careywood (20 cats), one in Priest River (100 cats), and another in Sagle (100 cats). One of these situations involve a home where the owners have passed away, leaving dozens of domesticated cats suddenly without food, water, or care. 💔

Donations of dry adult cat food are urgently needed to keep these cats healthy while long-term care plans are put in place. Monetary donations are also needed to help cover the cost of vaccines, veterinary care, and spay/neuter surgeries.

Feel called to help?

🐈Donate Dry Adult Cat Food: Drop off bags of cat food at BTAA, 870 Kootenai Cutoff Rd, Ponderay, ID. Or donate through Walmart, North 40, Petco, or our BTAA Chewy Wishlist.

🐈Make a Monetary Contribution: Visit https://www.mightycause.com/story/k1h8lf or call 208-265-7297, ext 100 to give directly toward the care of these cats.

🐈Spread the Word: Share this message and help us rally community support for these cats and their caregivers.

🐈Adopt a Cat: Adopting a cat helps free up shelter space so that BTAA can intake vulnerable cats and find them new homes.

Thank you from us and all of these special felines!

(Kittens pictured are from the colony in Priest River and are not yet available for adoption.)

When a picture speaks a thousand words. Remember Thicket, one of our August Arrivals? He’s now Joey - and it’s safe to s...
10/09/2025

When a picture speaks a thousand words.

Remember Thicket, one of our August Arrivals? He’s now Joey - and it’s safe to say he’s hit the jackpot with his new family.

Here's to all our animals finding this kind of joy and Zen in their new homes. Thank you adopters - you prove time and time again that life really is better together. 🐾💙

!! HELP I'M LOST !!I was found on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd in Priest River. If anyone has any information please contact BT...
10/09/2025

!! HELP I'M LOST !!
I was found on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd in Priest River. If anyone has any information please contact BTAA at (208) 265-7297.

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY brough to you by 191 Day Uber-Resident, AXLE! He'd like to let you all know that we are in need of L...
10/08/2025

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY brough to you by 191 Day Uber-Resident, AXLE!

He'd like to let you all know that we are in need of LAUNDRY SOAP and BLEACH. (He also requested snacks and treats but yeah, no. Nice try, Axle!)

If you'd like to donate, please bring your donations to our animal care center located at 870 Kootenai Cutoff Rd. in Ponderay or to one of our local donation bins at Yokes, Super 1, Petco, or North 40.

You can also purchase food online and have it shipped to us via this link: https://bit.ly/btaawishlist

THANK YOU!

Luna's ears gave the alert! Today is a day to stop and smell the flowers. Or weeds. Or sidewalk. Who cares - it's really...
10/08/2025

Luna's ears gave the alert! Today is a day to stop and smell the flowers. Or weeds. Or sidewalk. Who cares - it's really nice outside!

Wouldn't it be lovely to be the one walking this adoptable 4-year old, playful and affectionate gal? She's available for adoption and BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring adult adoption fees ... stroll on down and meet her today! We're here till 6:00pm!

https://shorturl.at/jXzE1

Meet Ty - an energetic 3 year old lab who's looking for some new people to call his own! He's currently listed on Home ...
10/07/2025

Meet Ty - an energetic 3 year old lab who's looking for some new people to call his own! He's currently listed on Home To Home, a platform that helps pets transition directly into new loving homes without the stress of time at the shelter. Learn more about Ty online (https://shorturl.at/bOJSn) and if you'd like to meet him, reach out to his current family to set up a get-to-know-you!

"Everything the light touches… is mine. Especially that tennis ball." - adoptable dog, Vince. Vince is quite the charact...
10/07/2025

"Everything the light touches… is mine. Especially that tennis ball." - adoptable dog, Vince.

Vince is quite the character! He thrives on a good game of fetch and we're told loves to watch movies, with The Lion King being a particular favorite. Vince thrives with people and would prefer not to share his space with other dogs. Come on by for a game a fetch and meet this king yourself!

With all adult animal adoption fees sponsored thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event, now is a great time to check out Vince! Visit us today between 12pm - 6:00pm or check out his online profile: https://shorturl.at/5HzAF

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870 Kootenai Cut Off Road
Ponderay, ID
83852

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

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+12082657297

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Panhandle Animal Shelter is committed to helping the animals and people of North Idaho. We believe in supporting the animal family with low cost spay and neuter options, rehoming options through Home-Home.org, Trap-Neuter-Release for Community Cats and much more. Providing our animals with love, support, medical care and compassion while finding them forever homes. We also work to reunite lost animals with their owners. Our hours are 7 days a week 12pm to 4:30 pm. We look forward to your visit.