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Idaho Gives' kicks off key week for Kootenai County nonprofits
April 29, 2015
by BILL BULEY
Coeur d'Alene Press
The Furry Farm Rescue is counting on donations so it can continue to help homeless dogs like Emily. . .
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California dogs to meet firefighters
January 31, 2025
Rescue dogs from shelters in the Los Angeles area that just arrived in North Idaho will meet recently returned Northern Lakes Fire Protection District firefighters today.
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Canine refugees from California wildfires touchdown in Kootenai County
January 28, 2025
by BILL BULEY
Coeur d'Alene Press
Debbie Jeffrey had a few words to describe the weary, scruffy canines that arrived at Companions Animal Center following a flight from California on Sunday.
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Hayden animal shelter welcomes dogs from L.A.
Monday, January 27, 2025
by ELENA PERRY
The Spokesman-Review
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, destroying a combined 47,800 acres, 16,000 structures and claiming 29 lives reported so far, thousands of pets were displaced, some running away in the chaos and others left behind from owners fleeing their homes.
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CAC to receive dogs from Los Angeles
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
by BILL BULEY
Staff Writer
Coeur d'Alene Press
Companions Animal Center, formerly Kootenai Humane Society, has been actively communicating with rescue agencies in the greater Los Angeles area.
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Hayden animal shelter still full after 1,448 adoptions in 2024
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
by BILL BULEY
Staff Writer
Coeur d'Alene Press
Companions Animal Center found homes for 1,448 animals last year, a 12% increase over 2023.
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'Big White Dog' helps Companions Animal Center
December 5, 2024
Big White Dog Photography recently donated $2,250 to the Companions Animal Center in Hayden.
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Puppies dumped at Hayden animal shelter
November 23, 2024
Five found in plastic tote outside doors
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Coeur d'Alene Animal Control seizes four dogs from home
November 16, 2024
Four dogs living in horrific conditions were recently seized from a Coeur d’Alene apartment.
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More unnecessary euthanasia requests
October 28, 2024
Some finding a way around shelter's no-surrender rule
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'Fast and Furrr-ious': Hayden animal shelter plans fundraiser
August 23,2024
Companions Animal Center's largest annual fundraiser is coming up fast and furious.
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America, You're Beautiful
July 5, 2024
COEUR d’ALENE — “Made in America.”
“God Bless America.”
“Happy Birthday, America.”
You get the idea. Those short, pointed phrases were on shirts, posters and signs during the American Heroes Fourth of July parade in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Thursday.
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Dog left tied up outside Companions Animal Center in Coeur d'Alene
June 8, 2024
COEUR d’ALENE — When Kristina Jensen was told that a dog was left outside Companions Animal Center, she went to take a look Wednesday morning.
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Companions Animal Center volunteer serves as "happy to see you" person
June 3, 2024
HAYDEN — For years, volunteering at Companions Animal Center has put joy in Joyce Crettol’s life.
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'Idaho Gives' to local nonprofits
April 30, 2024
COEUR D’ALENE — Community members and volunteers gathered Monday to show support for North Idaho’s nonprofits.
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Companions Animal Center in Hayden urging adoptions with shelter at full capacity
April 11, 2024
HAYDEN, ID. — It's National Pet Day, and what better way to celebrate than adopting a new furry friend.
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No Vacancy
April 4, 2024
HAYDEN — The sign on the front door of Companions Animal Center, “No Surrenders Currently Being Accepted,” is a first.
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A happy ending for George
February 1, 2024
No more mean streets. No more doggie jail. No more future of uncertainty.
"George" the dog finally has a home.
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Quite obviously terrified
January 31, 2024
Three puppies brought Tuesday to Companions Animal Center couldn’t stop trembling.
Malnourished, thin, with fleas, they had been found abandoned near Fighting Creek Landfill off U.S. 95. It was about 40 degrees and windy.
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Tall tales for cats
December 28, 2023
Adi Thompson didn't just write a story about a cat. She read it to one.
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Hayden animal shelter sees increase in abuse, neglect from owners
December 6, 2023
Everyday, Companions Animal Center, formerly the Kootenai County Humane Society, is seeing at least one new instance of animal abuse or neglect.
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Abused, abandoned pets on the rise
December 1, 2023
Debbie Jeffrey doesn’t cry easily, but lately, she finds herself fighting back tears.
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Lights, love and pets
November 30, 2023
The "Lights of Love" fundraiser for Companions Animal Center is up and running at the Silver Lake Mall.
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To Save a Dog
September 13, 2023
The day after Jamie Smith saw a news report about a pet oxygen mask being used to help save an animal's life, she called Northern Lakes Fire District.
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A great day to dream
July 30,2023
A dog up for adoption at Companions Animal Center enjoys a ride in the Hayden Days parade.
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Animal Center closer to finishing the journey
July 29, 2023
Companions Animal Center is a couple grand closer to paying off its new home. "Finish the Journey" fundraiser . . .
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Fourth of JulyList Item 2
July 5, 2023
Thousands don red, white and blue for Cd'A Fourth parade
Fourth parade a hit
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Animal center looks to 'Finish The Journey'
May 24, 2023
A fundraiser for Companions Animal Center on Atlas Road is set for July 18.
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Garden party for dogs and cats
April 26, 2023
Visitors stroll the grounds of Hagadone Gardens at Casco Bay during the "Finish the Journey" fundraiser for Companions Animal Center on Tuesday.
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Companions Animal Center grand opening Sunday
April 26, 2023
The $8 million Companions Animal Center on Atlas Road in Hayden will have a grand opening Sunday.
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Pet and People Friendly
March 26, 2023
HAYDEN — Lecia Moore got her first look at Companions Animal Center on Saturday.