Tag Archive: idaho

May
16

Banks the cattle dog mix is looking for a job to do – Idahostatesman.com

From Canyon County Animal Shelter, Caldwell, Idaho: Banks, 2, is an Australian Cattle Dog mix. He is in the prime of his life and is looking for a job to do. This boy is intelligent, polite and willing to please. He would do great as a ranchhand or loving family companion. Banks is a shelter …

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Dec
24

North Idaho vet works to boost shelter adoptions, find pets new homes in time for the holidays – The Republic

Marty Becker didn’t hesitate to unlatch the gate leading to the growling, barking dog. Speaking softly to the Australian shepherd/blue heeler mix, he crouched slowly, reached out and handed Paco a treat. The 65-pound dog gobbled it up, then quietly eyed Becker. “You did good,” the veterinarian said with a pat on its head. Becker, …

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Oct
30

New pet adoption center inside Petsmart – www.kivitv.com

Many shelters are seeing more pets brought in by their owners in need of a new home, because they just can’t afford to raise the animals. The Idaho Humane Society is working with Petsmart Charities, hoping to bring in a new audience for pet adoption. The adoption center inside Petsmart made its grand opening this …

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Oct
27

Idaho Humane Society teams up with PetSmart Charities on new pet adoption center; grand opening is Saturday – Idaho Statesman

Boiseans who are thinking about adopting a new dog, cat, puppy or kitten from the Idaho Humane Society can get a look at new pets without driving out to shelter on the south side of the city. A new pet-adoption center, which will be operated by shelter staff, will open at 10 a.m. Saturday at …

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Feb
24

Bannock Humane Society in Idaho receives $20,000 PetCo Grant

The Bannock Humane Society has been awarded a grant and pet owners will reap the benefits. The $20,000 PetCo Corporation grant will provide a low cost spay and neuter program. 50% off certificates will be available starting this Saturday from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM at a special cat adoption day at the Bannock Humane …

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Dec
28

Holiday pet returns down at I.F. Animal Shelter

Every year after Christmas, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter prepares for a line to form outside its doors with people regretting their Christmas pet adoption decision. But this year things were a bit different than expected. First, there was no line, and second there hasn’t been any returns. One animal control officer says after seeing …

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Sep
01

Volunteers needed to pet a dog or hug a kitty

Posted: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 3:30 am | Updated: 8:54 am, Wed Sep 1, 2010. While touring the Pet Adoption League, PAL, shelter last week, I was amazed at the friendly animals just waiting to be adopted.