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Volunteers of all ages help run Kootenai Pets for Life shelter in Lincoln County
- Volunteers of all ages help run the Kootenai Pets for Life shelter in Libby, caring for cats and dogs.
- The shelter relies on volunteers and community donations to vaccinate and spay or neuter animals before adoption.
- Jordan Carlson, board president, says volunteering gave purpose and helps students earn school elective credit.
- Libby Central Charter School students volunteer Fridays for about 3.5 to 4 hours and earn credit.
- The shelter aims to curb population growth and improve animal welfare in Libby.
- Shelter manager Sydney Davis emphasizes socialization as key for animals coming from challenging situations.
- Jordan Carlson also volunteers as a teacher and organizes student involvement for shelter volunteering.
- The shelter houses around 30 cats and seven dogs.
- Kootenai Pets for Life was established in 2001 by local citizens concerned about stray animals.
- The shelter operations moved from Troy to Libby and have stayed volunteer-run.
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