An animal shelter in northern Idaho was chosen to be featured in an episode of the PBS show, Shelter Me. The episode featuring the Panhandle Animal Shelter was scheduled to air on national television in September 2014. The TV series celebrates shelter pets with positive and uplifting stories. More here.

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