Animals in North Idaho are getting a little celebrity push to find a home this holiday season. A celebration of animals is not a celebration unless it’s “punny”. Calling their adoption event “Christmas Pawty” on Tuesday, December 20th, is expected and hopefully welcomed by homeless animals in the Idaho Panhandle.

The “pawty” is hosted by Dr. Marty Becker, regional veterinarian featured on Good Morning America and the Dr. Oz Show. With his daughter, author, Mikkel Becker, they’re working with animal shelters and volunteers to find homes for love-able North Idaho pets - cats, dogs and more.

Kootenai Humane Society, Hayden

They’re located at 11650 N. Ramsey Road. Their “pawty” is Noon to 2 p.m.

Panhandle Animal Shelter, Ponderay

They’re located at 870 Kootenai Cut-off Road. Their “pawty” is 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Second Chance Animal Adoption Shelter, Bonners Ferry

They’re located at 6647 Lincoln St. Their “pawty” is 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Is your cat an outdoor cat? It may be okay hanging out in the backyard chasing squirrels and smelling flowers, but check out this cat in Priest Lake. His name is Marcello and he’s the ultimate outdoor cat. Marcello was photographed with his friend, Richard Bohn, out in Friday’s snow.

The snow kitty is not phased at all by the heavy snow fall while Bohn shovels snow near his Priest Lake cabin. Marcello is embracing the elements like a yeti. He’s braver than most cats who merely sniff the snow and run back inside.

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Does your family need a new "Forever Friend?"  Check out Dog Dayze this Friday at the Inland Northwest Bank Hayden Branch.  The Kootenai Humane Society will have dogs on-site and available for adoption.  The adoption event and fundraiser will run from 10 am - 3pm.

There will also be silent auctions and hot dogs lunches available for purchase.  Inland Northwest Bank is located on the corner of Government Way and Prairie.