Because
KPFL is an all volunteer organization, we are always in need of funds.
We are a no-kill shelter. No animal leaves our shelter without first
being neutered or spayed and being up to date on shots. That is just
the beginning of our expenses so please consider making a donation. We
will be happy to receive Tribute Donations remembering people as well
as pets; Grants and Bequests; In-Kind and Material Donations; as well
as Private Fund raisers. We obtained our Tax Exempt Status in 2002. Our
IRS Employer Identification Number is 81-0543796.
We also have been working on a small
area behind the shelter to receive animals that have been traumatized
before they arrive. They may have been abandoned on a country road and
left to fend for themselves. They may have had a long time human taking
care of them who has died and they don't understand what happened to
that person. Oftentimes they are very young mothers with their first
litter and they have no idea what to do. Each animal will have a small area larger than a cage where they would live privately until they healed from their trauma.
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People often ask what they can do
to help us. We have developed this want list to guide you. We
appreciate everything we receive. You can also find immediate needs by
calling the Shelter (293-5735)
Shelter Supplies:
- Kuranda dog and cat beds
- Heavy duty dog leashes and collars
- Step stool or medium size ladder
- Paper towels
- Small cat litter pans
- Printer paper
General supplies used frequently at shelter:
- Animal toys - chew toys for the dogs, fuzzy mice for the cats
- Rubber or latex gloves ( medium)
- 13 gallon drawstring garbage bags
- 33 gallon heavy duty garbage bags
- Long handle scrub brushes
- Metal poop scoopers
- Pet carriers, all sizes for dogs or cats
- Towels and dish cloths
- Donations
for cat and dog food (when we feed the animals a consistent diet we
have less problems) Homesteader's Ranch and Feed Store can show someone
what we usually feed our animals - Purina Cat Chow, Advantage Dog Food
and Purina Kitten Chow or you can credit our account at Homesteader's.
- Cat and dog treats (especially ones that are good for their teeth)
- Cat & dog toys
- Cat scratching posts or climbing things
- Dog biscuits (we usually only allow 1 dog biscuit per dog per day, but they definitely feel special when they get them)
- Cat litter - (we currently use Napa oil absorbent and it works well)
Volunteers:
- KPFL is always looking for volunteers to help with the many jobs that need to be done:
- Shelter workers to clean or help clean
- Office workers (to help with paper work and answer phones at the shelter while the cleaners are working)
- Office
workers to show people around during our public open hours ( Saturdays
and Sundays 10AM-2 PM) We would really like to be open to the public
more often, but need scheduled office people to do that.
- Home workers (people who will make calls, such as checking references for people wanting to adopt)
- Dog walkers - getting to walk daily is essential to the dogs health and sociability, making them more adoptable
- Cat and dog groomers (to brush and groom animals -- the attention and handling of animals is vital for adoptability
Foster homes:
People who take in animals on a temporary
basis can mean so much in development and sociability of puppies and
kittens, cats and dogs.
NEW!
You can now donate with one click using your credit card or phone on Facebook.
Look for the graphic on the left and click on Donate.
Go to Facebook, click here
or send a check or money order to Kootenai Pets for Life, P.O. Box 1454, Libby, MT. 59923.