Kootenai Pets for Life

07/02/2024

07/02/2024

Hi dere! Happy 4rths of July! Please 'member we gets scared at all dat noise an runs away. Pease keeps us safe and as quiet as can. Please makes sure we cants run and never comes home agains. We loves you an wants you to have fun toos. Just need to keeps us safes. I’s looking fer a home! I's cute, huh!

07/02/2024

One of the staff favorites, Lizzy, was adopted this past week. None of us could understand why this girl wasn’t snatched up right away. Timing is everything and she finally found her perfect family, with three other fur siblings to play with. Happy tails, Libby. We are so excited and happy for your new life!🥳💕

06/30/2024

BEING A PART OF THE SOLUTION OF CAT OVERPOPULATION

KPFL facilitated and transported 16 of these. Thank you to Carrie, Patty & daughter for helping transport. Huge shoutout also to Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic for sponsoring this project and allowing us to participate.

These kittens/cats came from three different locations where people moved and left adult cats behind and soon the population increased from couple cats to many. We've been working on these three locations for a few months. This is our fourth trip.

Do you need help with feral/community cats? If so, contact KPFL by phone (406) 293-5735 or message this page and our feral cat coordinator will contact you.

Today was a marathon, we spayed 15 females and neutered 7 males in 4.5 hours! Dr Hall was a champ, averaging 10-12 minutes per spay. Thank you so much to our volunteers, and donors.
183 stray/feral cats have been altered since our program started last fall 🙀

06/29/2024

You woke me up…OH kay. THAT’S okay. I’m Marble. I am a slender, beautiful girl who has this most remarkably long tail! When I become yours, I will come running, meowing as hard as I can, shaking that amazing tail. Eventually I think I would play but to be honest, when I get a favorite human, I just want love and pets.

06/27/2024

PLEASE - - Can you help? We need assistance transporting feral cats/kittens to Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic Saturday morning. Leaving Libby about 745 and returning apx 1 (MST) which would get you home about 2:30 (apx). There are several hours to "waste" between the time they are dropped off and picked up.

Need a pickup with a canopy, SUV or Van that live traps could be stacked in. KPFL will provide protective tarps etc. A KPFL volunteer and board member will be transporting also and be there to coordinate. Money for fuel can be provided.

If you can help, please message this page or call KPFL 406 293 5735 and leave a message and the coordinator will return your call.

06/26/2024

Do you have a feral/community cat(s)/kitten(s) (kittens must be 2 lbs), you are feeding that need to be fixed? This is the opportunity. KPFL is transporting this Saturday and on a case by case basis assisting with the $20 fee.

We also have traps we can lend out and show you how to use them. Bonners Ferry Veterinarian requires all cats be in a live trap.

** PLEASE NOTE - - THIS IS NOT FOR YOUR INDOOR/OUTDOOR FAMILY CAT** We do have options/resources for spay/neuter for your family cat if you need assistance with that.

Please click on Bonners Ferry Veterinarian's post for more details.

This is offered on a monthly basis. Please call KPFL at 406 293 5735 if you have feral/community cats that need help and leave a message and our coordinator will contact you

Our next feral / stray cat spay and neuter clinic is Saturday June 29th. Please call and get on the list so we know an estimate of how many cats will be coming in. Drop off is at 8:00 in the morning (please come through the back door). All cats must be in a live trap, and will get their left ear tipped. $20 cash per cat 🐱
Together we can stop the feline overpopulation in Boundary and Lincoln counties!
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06/26/2024

Hi!!! I’s Phantom. I love to play, especially with ribbon toys. I grabs it and growls and tries to hauls it off, even if dere is a string attached to it!! I gets along with other cats great but like Kratos, I’ve never been out of the shelter so I woulds need LOTS of help from my new hooman friend. But I’s purdy laid back so I’s do well, I tink.

06/25/2024

I’m Kratos! I’m 3 years old. I love people, will rub against the nearest thing to say “HI” because I’m a bit shy and so am not sure I should rub on them. I wouldn’t be shy once I got to know you and you were all my very own though. Once THAT happens, I fall at your feet, reach out to grab you as you walk by and, as you can see in this photo, make biscuits for those I love. I love the person who took the picture. I’ve been at the shelter since I was a kitten so I know nothing about the real world but I just know the right person can teach me how wonderful it is.

06/24/2024

😻These cute, purrfect kittens are accepting applications for their life-long homes - - Beau, Bubbles, Buster (Buff - Males), Fozzie, Gizmo (Black males), Cher, Juliet and Kiki (Black females).

Gary, our cat whisperer has been spending lots of time with them.
They are purr masters, love to play, well socialized kittens. Kiki & Cher are the more laid back of the bunch and observers. They are all between 10 & 12 weeks.

We love to adopt kittens in pairs. Then they have someone to play, grow up with and cuddle with when their guardians aren't around. And, they are double the fun. Lots of kitten zoomies.

Are you considering adding a family member? How about a pair? You can find our matchmaking form here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDWBnf5FsLK9zqOk2p29Uym6iOSkmIIC3-6tap0cSBFqTeWw/viewform

They are current on age appropriate vaccinations, de wormed, treated for ear mites and microchipped. Cher, Fozzie, Gizmo, Kiki & Juliet have been spayed and neutered. Beau, Bubbles & Buster will be neutered on the 7th of July.

FYI Dusty (Russian Blue) and Bones (smallest buff) have an adoption pending.

06/23/2024

I’m Shadow. I’m three toes old now and the shelter has been my home since I was a kitten. I was really, really shy for such a long time until a wonderful hooman showed me how it was safe to be pet. Now I love being pet and also love to play! I’m hoping, someday, to have my very own home where I can sleep on a bed and sit in a lap and be loved round the clock.

06/22/2024

Hi dere! I come prepackged! My name is Tweety Tat and I’m a wonderful kitty! Likes dogs and other cats and playing and and…LIFE! You calls me…I COME! And and I love to play! My foster mom says I’d be bestest in a home wif another playful kitty ‘cause I kinda busy…but don let THAT stop you if you loves to play too!

06/21/2024

Hi! I'm Marlin's girlfriend...no not like THAT...jus friends! We was in da ditch together. Yeah, yeah, he gots ears but I's the brave one. An when we play an he tries to get da feader I bop him! I don’t have the white nose so YOU won’t see me coming fur a kiss til I’s tickle you!

06/20/2024

My name is Marlin and I’s a good boy! See dese ears? They’s Sphinx ears – a special kinda cat and I can hear LOTS! I’s was rescued from a ditch by the nicest hooman but they couldn’t keeps me. I loves mouse toys an catnip an chasing feaders! Imagine me in da dark…all you sees is my nose coming at youse for a kiss! BOO!

06/19/2024

Mercy went on a hike to Shannon Lake today! She is thriving in her foster home and getting to go on so many adventures. We are currently taking applications for this wonderful girl. We know her perfect home without cats is out there somewhere!💜

06/18/2024

Oh Lordy have Mercy on me! Meet MERCY, our newest pup up for adoption.

Mercy is only two years old and she is currently in foster so we can get to know her a bit better. Her fosters say she is the sweetest girl ever and loves exploring the great outdoors! She loves people and cuddles, but please NO cats. 44 lbs of LOVE and EARS!💕💕

We will be posting more about Mercy in the coming days, but if interested, please fill out an online application at www.kootenaipetsforlife.com or come into the shelter for an application.

06/17/2024

Sending out a huge THANK YOU to Jake, a KPFL adopter and KPFL hero, for coming in on his day off and installing a new water heater for us after ours died yesterday! He even got to get in on some kitty loves while here. Thank you, Jake!

06/17/2024

Found a home!! 🥰

Courtesy post. Home-to-home adoption. This bunny needs to find a new home by the end of this week.

Comes with a beautiful cage, bedding and food.

Please call Kootenai Pets for Life at 406-293-5735 for more info.

06/17/2024

Found a home!!! 🥰

Courtesy post. This cat is not at the shelter.

Needing to rehome this sweet black and white kitty. Female, one year old, not spayed . Raised with kids and dogs.

Comes with cat tree, litter box, etc.
Please call 406-291-3836 if interested.

06/17/2024

Good evening. I’m Onyx. I am pure black with tiny feet and, as you can see, a sweet face. I work hard to not be afraid because I long to be petted, to play like the other cats do. And I am curious. Everyone looks like they are having so much fun! I get along with everyone here because, well, the world is full of kitty friends, isn’t it? Oh, the odd grouch sets me back a bit so I give them their space but most I’ve found are up for a cuddle. I really would like a human who understands what it is to be a bit frightened of the world but desperately wanting to be a part of it.

06/16/2024

My name is Twilight. I’m normally quite shy, until I get to know you. Once I know you, I will come running…standing on my hind legs to rub against the nearest thing because I am sooo happy. Oh and wet food…I love wet food! If I’m not out next time please come find me and we’ll be friends! Once I get to know you, of course….

06/15/2024

🎉A busy adoption week at the shelter. Stormy, Spot and Pepper were the cats that got furever homes. Portia and Dash went to a new home together! Happy tails everyone! 🐾💕🐾💕🎉

06/15/2024

UPDATE: Owner found and reunited!!!

If you know who this dog belongs to, please message Bridget Thor.

This collie was found today on Bull Lake Hwy, mile
Marker #4

06/15/2024

I’m Smudge. I need a special home with a special person who understands that cat time and human time are very different. I’ve had some wonderful people take me home but, alas, they were so worried when I didn’t come out and join the family on ‘human’ time they brought me back, concerned I was lonely. Once I know you I love to love, love to play and will keep your lap warm in the winter. I’ve got my paws crossed because I just KNOW my person is out there! I KNOW it!

06/14/2024

Our lovely volunteers hit the trails again yesterday. This time Dash and Portia were the lucky dogs. Thank you ladies….you are true gems.💕

06/14/2024

Hi! I’s Hunk! I’m a German Shepherd mix who is in a foster home right now, learning to be the bestest puppy I’s can be! I’s learned house manners and dat cats are NOT toys. I’s learned cats are fuzzies to be loved. I’s learned to sits for my treats and to rolls over for belly rubs. I’s even started leash training!! I’s still gots lots to learn but dats okay, huh, cause the hooman dat comes for me will love to teach me!

06/13/2024

We all know someone we could gift this to!😂

06/13/2024

We have wonderful volunteers. Two lovely ladies picked up Lizzy and took her on a hike today. She came back happy and tired! Thank you to our amazing volunteers. You help enrich our animals’ lives and make them better pets.💕🐾💕

06/12/2024

We have had a lot of interest in our gray and white kittens. Meanwhile this gray and white gentleman, Buddy, 8yrs old has been here since 2022! He is a great cat, and beautiful and would love a home of his own. If you are looking for an older cat, give Buddy a chance. He will not disappoint.💕🐾💕🐾