November 13, 2011 - The Troy Community Baptist Church Bible Explorer's Group submitted the following which was written by Raul Foote, one of the youngsters in the photo. They gave 8 large bags of crushed aluminum cans to KPFL to be recycled.

PETS for LIFE by Raul Foote - The Bible Explorers are collecting aluminum cans for Kootenai Pets for Life Animal shelter. We will take the cans to the shelter and visit the animals there. They will recycle the cans for money used to spayed & neuter the dogs & cats. It is very important to have your dog spayed or neutered. There are a lot of dogs that nobody wants. People give them away, they donÕt want them. I would not want to be one of those dogs. All dogs and cats need a warm house and family to love them. The names of the people in the photo are: Troy Community Baptist Church "Bible Explorer's Group" Lukas & Andrew Fritts Dustin & Destinee Dupert Skyla & Hunter Garrison Aurora Seekins & Eden Watters Malia Thornburg Emma Johnson Constance Headley Raul Foote Ms Susan Ms Colleen not pictured: Devin Carbery

Thanks to the Steve and Steven Shuey and Ron Thatcher the kittens have an outside play area

Steven Shuey planned and built a kitten outside play area. The kittens can come out through a window, down a ramp and are outside in a protected enclosure ready to play. He is also working on a cement pad where the dumpster lives. Thank you Steven!!!! And thanks to Glass and Home Home Improvement & Appliance Center for their contributions.

Photo above - left to right: Steve Shuey, Ron Thatcher and Steven Shuey

Thanks to the Amost Family the Dogs Have a New Play Yard

Only one dog showed up for the photo but there were more enjoying the new play yard that the Amos family worked so hard to construct. The Amos family has been outstading in the hours they are volunteered at the KPFL Shelter and we appreciate their hard work.

Also thanks to Christian Church volunteers that spent a day assisting.

KPFL play yards fenced among the trees and vegetation in our beautiful setting are something to see!

Pictured are Erika, Randy, and Andi Amos. Rose Amos also worked on the play yard but was unavailable

Carol McAllister and Connie Holthaus working with donated items for the Bash

September 21, 2011 Kootenai Pets for Life volunteers have started work in preparation for the 10th Annual Bow Wow Bash.  This Dinner/Auction is one of the major fund raisers each year for KPFL.  Over 100 items have been donated and will be auctioned off in a live auction and silent auctions.  This has been a fun event each year with dinner, the auctions, door prizes, and 50/50.  The event will be held October 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Libby and will be catered by the VFW.  Tickets are $15 for one or $25 for two and can be purchased from KPFL volunteers or by calling 293-3435 and leaving a message.  Tickets should be purchased by October 9 so that the caterers will be prepared.

Kootenai Pets for Life is an all volunteer group that provides a humane, no kill Shelter for the stray and abandoned pet population of the Libby/Troy area.  The Shelter is located at 125 County Shop Road in Libby and everyone is encourage to visit the Shelter when they are looking for a new pet or would like to volunteer time to work with the animals.  We have kittens, cats and dogs all looking for a forever home.  The Shelter is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10-12 and other times by appointment.  Workers are at the Shelter every day caring for the pets.

Since KPFL was started in 2001 over 2000 pets have been adopted.  Each pet that is adopted has been spayed or neutered and is up to date with shots. KPFL encourages the spay or neuter of pets and recommends everyone go to their veterinarian and keeps their pets up to date with shots and medical care.  If people are unable to do this KPFL provides a spay/neuter program.  Spay and neuters facilitated by KPFL from 2001 through July of 2011 total 4409.  These programs are possible through the generous donations of our community.

June 22, 2011

Through an anonymous donation  Jasmin Larsen and Roseann M.  Amos  have each received a $2000 scholarship to the educational institution of their choice.  These scholarships came anonymously through Kootenai Pets for Life in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the care and wellbeing of the animals at KPFL.  The anonymous donor  observed these young women at the KPFL Shelter during their volunteer service.  They have both been long time volunteers and both have been outstanding in the hours they have volunteered and the care they have shown with the animals.  KPFL was merely the means to facilitate the anonymous transfer of these funds.  No funds raised by the Kootenai Pets for Life volunteers from their hard work and many fund raising activities have been used for these scholarships.

Kootenai Pets for Life is an all volunteer, non-profit, no-kill Shelter for the stray and abandoned pet population of the Libby/Troy area located at 135  County Shop Road in Libby.  All animals taken in the the shelter are spayed or neutered and up to date on shots before being released for adoption.

If you are looking for a pet or would like to volunteer to help, please stop at the Shelter or call 293-5735(kpfl)

Rose Amos and Eileen Carney; Jasmin Larsen and Eileen Carney

Judy Hyslop (left), Sam the cat, and Darlene Hammons (right) holding Fluffy the cat  (name unknown for cat in background) 

Kootenai Pets For Life looks forward to 2011 - March 8, 2011

As KPFL looks forward to serving Lincoln County in its second year at its new facility at 125 County Shop Road there are many things for its supporters to be proud of during its first year.  KPFL is celebrating the ability to offer spay/neuter services on a monthly basis in their own clinic.  During 2010, 622 animals were spayed or neutered bringing the total number of animals spayed or neutered through KPFL since 2002 to more than 4,200.  All animal owners are encouraged  to have their animals spayed/neutered by their veterinarian.  If someone needs assistance they may contact Terri Turman (291-0711) to learn more about vet services offered through KPFL.

KPFL  recognizes the community support it receives from Libby and Troy.  In 2011 Susan Castanada joined KPFL as its newest board member. Darlene Hammons , pictured above, makes handmade, home grown, catnip filled toys with ribbons and bells which sell two for $5.  All proceeds go to KPFL.  The catnip toys can be purchased at the Shelter or from Darlene Hammons at 293-5801.    In 2011 KPFL has also  received  national support for their efforts.   A Pedigree Foundation Grant allows one-half price adoptions for dogs.  This support  offers dog adoptions at $30.00 instead of the regular fee of $60.00.  With another grant Cat adoptions are also one-half price ($12.50 instead of $25.00) until the grant monies are used up. All animals  adopted from KPFL have  been spayed or neutered and have some  vaccinations.  During January 2011 KPFL took in 13 animals and adopted out 33 animals.  Thanks to loyal supporters and dedicated KPFL volunteers  there have been 1849 animals adopted since 2001.

KPFL and Lincoln County are working together to make Lincoln County better for animals and people.  KPFL now takes in almost all animals being turned into Lincoln County Animal Control and sees that all animals are spayed/neutered before adoption.  The County supports KPFL¹s spay/neuter program and provides extra monies through the County¹s aluminum can recycle program

February 27 2011 - Winners of the Kootenai Pets for Life raffle are Shirl Coombes who won the handmade quilt donated by Jeanne Winstrom; Linda Decker who won the pressure cooker donated by June Barnes; and Floyd Coats who won the $25 gift card donated by Rosauers.  The raffle was a fund raiser for Kootenai Pets for Life, an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the stray and abandoned pets of the Libby/Troy area.  The KPFL Shelter is located at 125 County Shop Road in Libby.

Photo:  Sara Whitehouse, KPFL volunteer,  on the right is presenting a $25 gift card  to Floyd Coats  (taken by Marge Sullivan at the drawing on 2/26/11at the KPFL Rummage Sale.

December 27, 1010 - Brittney Basham (left) of Lincoln County Dance presents a check for $50 to Judy Hyslop (right) of Kootenai Pets for Life.  The money was raised at the dance groups December 18th Dance Recital in Troy.  Scooby  is the dog in the photo.  He is an older dog whose owner died and he has been looking for a new loving home for a long time.  

KPFL, an all volunteer non-profit shelter,  has a good variety of  dogs and cats available for adoption at their shelter at 125 County Shop Road.  KPFL is open Monday ­ Friday from 9:30AM until Noon and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM ­ 2PM.   For more information call the KPFL shelter at 293-KPFL (5735).

The next fund raiser scheduled for Kootenai Pets for Life is a Spring Rummage Sale to be held Friday, February 25 from 5 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. at the Ponderosa Room located behind Libby City Hall.  If you have donations to make or questions to ask, please call 293-3435.

Photo provided by Keith Myers

l-r:  Lloyd Osborne, Squirt, Cindy Osborne and Diamond

December 12, 2010
he Pedigree Foundation Supports Dog Adoptions through Kootenai Pets for Life:

Cindy and Lloyd Osborne pictured with their newly adopted dogs, Diamond (lighter color) and Squirt (darker color) are the first recipients of the Pedigree Foundation Grant to help support dog adoptions from Kootenai Pets for Life.  The Pedigree Grant of more than $600.00 will be used to provide half of the $60.00 adoption fee to qualified adopters.  The Pedigree Foundation shares KPFL's dedication for helping dogs in need find loving homes.  The grant monies will be available for the next year or until the funds are used.  KPFL, an all volunteer non-profit shelter,  has a good variety of  dogs and puppies available for adoption at their shelter at 125 County Shop Road.  KPFL is open Monday - Friday from 9:30AM until Noon and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 2PM.   For more information call the KPFL shelter at 293-KPFL (5735).

A similar but different grant applies to the half price adoption of cats.

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