Advisory
Animal Evacuation Information for Sagebrush / Oldhouse Rd Fire, Athol
At this time, the Bonner County Fairgrounds are accepting ONLY evacuated large animals from:
The SAGE BRUSH FIRE “Go” and “Set” evacuation zones.
Animals Accepted
The Bonner County Fairgrounds is proud to serve our community. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep our community and its animals safe.
Animal Evacuation Information for Sagebrush / Oldhouse Rd Fire, Athol 
Bonner County Fairgrounds Animal Evacuation Information –
**SAGE BRUSH FIRE UPDATE**At this time, the Bonner County Fairgrounds are accepting ONLY evacuated large animals from:
The SAGE BRUSH FIRE “Go” and “Set” evacuation zones.
Animals Accepted
- Rabbits, goats, sheep, horses, cattle, pigs, alpacas, and llamas (space permitting)
- Not accepted: Birds of any kind, dogs, cats, reptiles, or specialty pets
- Provide all general care, veterinary care, feed, and food/water receptacles. Water is available on the grounds at no cost.
- Supply identifying information (collar, ear tag, etc.) and records, if available.
- The Fairgrounds will make efforts to separate animals, but cannot guarantee it. We are not responsible for illness, injury, or loss.
- All animals must be checked in with paperwork completed. Animals may not be dropped off unattended. Any animals left without check-in will be considered abandoned. If anyone needs to make multiple trips, they only need to inform the Fairgrounds staff, and we will assist in getting animals placed, get preliminary information from you, and complete the check-in process once all animals are delivered.
- Check-in hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Fair Office, access to the Fairgrounds only from the Boyer Road entrance at this time.
- The Fair Office may occasionally be closed; updates will be posted on Facebook and at the Fair Office notice board.
- If arriving outside posted hours, please call 208-920-9680. A staff member will meet you.
Please inform on the call if you need to make multiple trips. - Animals must remain trailered until staff arrives.
- Owners are responsible for returning to care for and retrieve their animals.
- Animals left unattended, uncared for, or unclaimed will be turned over to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.
The Bonner County Fairgrounds is proud to serve our community. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep our community and its animals safe.
Address/Location
Bonner County Sheriff's Office
4001 N Boyer Rd
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-265-5525