I have adopted volunteered, adopted, and fostered cats and dogs from the Idaho Humane Society since the 1980s. It is a wonderful caring organization whose mission is to help all animals find loving homes. One of their volunteer services provides pet food each month to owners of cats and dogs who are eligible for Meals on Wheels. This makes it possible for people to keep their beloved pets. Foster homes provide care for dogs and cats who need some extra TLC or are recovering from surgery. IHS does a great job reuniting lost pets with owners.
I have been an admire of the Idaho Humane Society ever since we moved to the area. Compared to other shelters and adoption sites, IHS is far more organized, professional and clean. The animals are lucky to have landed here on their way to their forever homes.
I have been a volunteer mentor at IHS for a number of years. Despite the rotating door of volunteer managers, this non-profit still remains top notch. There are so many options/programs for animals waiting for their forever homes. I will always be there to help and support the animals that need homes.
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What stands out for me and the Idaho Humane Society is the way the animals are cared for while they wait for their adoption. They receive quality care and are not just numbers or just another animal. If they need some special handling, including medical care or behavior modification, it's done. The staff is qualified to deal with unique situations. I get grumpy when I hear the general public talk about the "pound." It is a FAR CRY from the pound. The Idaho Humane Society has many programs to help rehome these animals, and the adoption rates prove it.
I've been volunteering with IHS since 2021, primarily as an intake shelter Cattery helper, but also as a foster parent and adoption shelter Cattery helper.
I've seen IHS's inexhaustive and consistent efficiency with moving cats through the intake to release process as quickly and effectively as possible, which allows more cats to become accepted, especially during the chaotic, overflowing kitten season. IHS has multiple methods and programs for release, including a women's prison program (WISKR) to help the women care for sick, injured, and poorly socialized cats.
Without IHS, or with a less funded IHS, our community's unhomed animals would have virtually nowhere else to go. There are other rescues in the Treasure Valley, but IHS fulfills the massive and greatest need. Their intake shelter is very old and they could use a new building, built to modern standards, which would serve to boost staff and volunteer well-being and help fulfill the need to serve an even greater number of animals in one of the fastest growing counties in the USA.
Working with the Idaho Humane Society has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Their dedication to the welfare of animals is truly inspiring. The staff and volunteers are passionate, knowledgeable, and go above and beyond to ensure every animal receives the care and love they deserve.
What stood out to me most was their transparency and professionalism. They actively involve the community, whether through adoption events, educational programs, or fundraising initiatives, creating a sense of collective responsibility. The facilities are well-maintained, and it's clear that every donation and resource is maximized to benefit the animals.
I was particularly moved by their efforts to find the perfect match for both pets and adopters. They provide excellent support throughout the adoption process, including behavioral advice and follow-up check-ins. It’s evident they genuinely care about the long-term happiness of the animals and their new families.
The Idaho Humane Society doesn’t just save animals’ lives—they enrich the lives of everyone they touch. I highly recommend supporting their mission, whether through volunteering, donating, or adopting. It’s an organization that truly makes a difference.
IHS is an amazing nonprofit. They do wonderful work to help animals in need. They help owners as well by providing information to potential owners and by offering training for pet owners. The staff is well prepared and friendly.
Volunteering at IHS is easy and fulfilling. They set their volunteers up for success by providing the necessary training to be successful. I love volunteering for the Idaho Humane Society.
For me this organization does an awesome job caring for the animals, helping them get adopted. Also, provides the public that qualify with affordable vet care for their pets when it is harder for them to afford an outside vet.
I like the people I volunteer around and the job that I do as I can work independently and work at my own pace. I have been volunteering there since about 2020.
IHS is a place I would recommend if you are looking to adopt a pet in need of a loving and caring home as there are always animals looking for that second chance at life
I’m a volunteer dog walker at the Bird St location. For one it is amazing how much care and love the employees show for all the animals. Very heart warming. Second, their volunteer system is second to none, whether it be setting up animal care, facilities care or fund raising. They highly value their volunteers and they show it.
I've volunteered at the Idaho Humane Society for 13 years. The organization's impact in the community is extensive and vital. In addition to the thousands of animals that come through the doors each year for medical care and help finding their forever homes, IHS has many outreach programs that help keep people and their pets together as a family. They have a pet food pantry, a large team of trainers that can help pets with behavior modification, and many grants and endowments that provide financial support for needed medical care that may not otherwise be affordable for families. We are lucky to live in a community that is so supportive of Idaho Humane Society.
The Idaho Humane Society is an organization that makes a tremendous and positive impact in our community daily They have a caring, experienced and talented staff that care for the needs for our pets. It’s difficult to articulate all of the great work that they do for pets, owners and our community.
Awesome organization! They care for lost, abandoned, surrendered animals of all sizes! Our last three pets have been rescues - best ever!
The Idaho Humane Society is an absolute treasure in our community. They serve the animals in need in Ada County and beyond with incredible care and professionalism. The reach of the IHS is extensive and vital. I have adopted several of my sweet dogs there, used their veterinarian services and participated in community events. I recently volunteered with their Petfood Pantry program, it was incredible to see the dedication and time spent by volunteers to help members of our community feed their beloved pets.
The IHS is amazing! Thank you for being there for precious animals and the people who love them.
I was born and raised in Boise, ID and I’m still here after 63 years. I adopted my first dog Sasha at the age of 18 from IHS and there have been many others, including Sam, my soul dog. Not only has IHS provided me with my fur family but also so much of my human family. I am now a volunteer for IHS helping with the Pet Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels programs. These programs help the “in need” communities feed and keep their animals during tough times. The volunteers that work these programs are some of the kindest, most dedicated folks I’ve ever meant. I’m so proud to be a part of the best animal advocacy group in the US.
Super helpful. Super Nice. Super location. Super people. Super animals.
It doesn't get any better than what IHS is doing.
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Just one thing to love about the Idaho Humane Society, the work they do for those in need who have pets in dire situations. So often you hear stories about how an animal hospital quoted them an amount for a procedure that they can not afford, and the IHS steps in and performs the procedure for a fraction of the cost. It is the only way to treat our furry family members. Thanks to IHS for all they do for the community.
The Idaho Humane Society is a wonderful organization that advocates for the welfare and responsible care of animals, protect them from neglect and cruelty, and promote humane education, awareness, and compassion. We are lucky to have them in our community, their work is very important.
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An exceptional organization with a big heart for animals! They work tirelessly to provide animals with the love and care they deserve.
Awesome organization! We adopted a dog that had issues and they were wonderful to talk us through training and how to handle her. They are vital to our community and provide an outstanding service. Volunteers love volunteering there too!
Adopt a Senior dog, they just want some love, We adopted our newest “puppy” , Bailey/Lily. We had already had a Bailey in our lives so we renamed her Lily. She is just the sweetest generalist big dog we’ve ever had. Sometimes people say they don’t want to adopt a big older dog but all of our older dogs we’ve adopted have been the gentle sweetest things on the planet we highly encourage it. IHS did a great job taking care of this neglected sweet lady! We feel lucky to have found each other.
I have a sick dog and was told to contact them for help with discounted vet care as I don’t have 800 dollars. First I’m told the next available appointment is a week away. I then explained he is sick and becoming lethargic from the infection, it’s bleeding and he isn’t eating. These great people then tell me the next appointment now isn’t till next month!!
Great organization with a wonderful mission. Between veterinary services, adoptions, rescues and education, they do it all. I am always happy to donate to this great cause as I know they steward the resources well.
The Idaho Humane Society impacts so many animals and their people in our community. They help reunite lost and stray animals with their owners, provide low-cost veterinary care to pet owners in need, provide pet food to homebound individuals through their Meals on Wheels for Pets Program, and of course, create happily ever afters through pet adoptions. I love IHS!
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The Idaho Humane Society does so much for our community. They help animals find their forever home, but maybe more importantly, they provide food to families who might not otherwise be able to provide for their pets, (Pet Food Pantry), they deliver food to home-bound individuals, (Pet Meals on Wheels), the travel around the state to rescue animals who are experiencing neglect and cruelty, and the nonprofit medical clinic allows me to provide care for my pets and keep them fully vaccinated, without taking my whole paycheck.
A little over a year ago my special needs son was walking his support animal, a 15 pound chiweenie. An unsupervised 8 year old child falsely claimed that my sons dog bit the child. Without any proof other than a grainy picture from the mother who wasn’t present and witnesses who stated that the dog did not bite the child, IHS took my sons dog and refused to allow us to quarantine at our home claiming that they NEVER allow quarantining at an apartment. Fast forward to today. A neighbors PIT BULL bit a 2 year old bad enough to require an ER visit. Again IHS was contacted but this time we’re able to actually see the child and the significant wound. The pit Bull has been allowed to quarantine at the apartment and has not been removed from the home. The only difference between the size and strength of the dogs and the question of whether our dog actually did bite a child or not is they pit Bull has a white owner and my son age his father (who was the only one home when IHS came to our home) are black. I’m not one to pull the race card but I will call a spade a spade and it’s VERY clear that IHS discriminated against us.
The Idaho Humane Society is a truly excellent organization where every dollar of funding goes to benefit many animals in need, the IHS team and facilities, and the education and well-being of our entire community. They also have some fun events!
IHS does so many good things! It's not just adoptions. They help a variety of people and pets. Love my rescue pups!
I adopted my baby from here and she has been such a blessing in my life. The adoption process was so easy and smooth and everyone was so great. You can tell they really care.
I have watched the Idaho Humane Society for years as they work in the community to insure all animals have loving homes and access to care. Their medical clinic is outstanding and the work they do with other humane societies around the nation is incredible - saving lives when abusive or neglect is found.
I have two wonderful pets that were adopted from the IHS and the whole process was easy and they showed their care and concern for my animals. I love donating to this worthwhile organization.
The Idaho Humane Society is an excellent charity and a critical part of our community. I'm proud to donate to them knowing that my money is used to make meaningful changes in both animal's lives and their adoptive human's lives.
The Idaho Humane Society does so much for the community! I was so impressed with the programs they have in place for pets and people. From affordable vet care to providing food to pets in homes, they go above and beyond to ensure animals in and out of their facility are well cared for
Love IHS! We adopted a dog from them a few years ago, and while we are at our animal limit right now, we still love to support them through their great events. I recommend everybody looking for a pet to go to IHS first!
The Idaho Humane Society is a wonderful nonprofit for so many reasons. Not only do they save the lives of pets, and care for them lovingly with positive reinforcement and Fear Free handling techniques; they help the community, too. Since this past summer, I have had the opportunity to work with their volunteer coordinator, who is hoping to expand their community outreach. IHS has a low cost veterinary clinic and a pet food pantry, which is awesome. We developed and implemented free humane education workshops for junior high students, and are now working on creating a directory to help people and their pets in Idaho find pet-friendly housing and shelters, pet food pantries, and other resources. It’s awesome to be volunteering with a nonprofit that truly cares about the community, and is continually growing in their mission!
I called them and explained our dog was sick. He had been throwing up for 3 days, has diarrhea, fatigue, loss of appetite. They said bring him in but call from parking lot and we will come out. Did all the initial calling, getting checked in. They told us to wait in car and they’d come get him in a few minutes. Well it’s been almost 2 hours and we are still sitting in the parking lot. Once I went inside to see what’s taking so long, I was hit with attitudes and told to just wait in car like they asked. Customer service is a joke!! I ended up leaving. What makes them think it’s okay to have a sick dog that’s vomiting and crapping stay in a car for any period of time, let alone a person.. will not take my animals here again or recommend them to anyone.
I love the Idaho Humane Society! They are a household name in their community and do their best to help animals find the forever homes best suited for every animal they come across.
i have adopted/rescued 2 dogs from here this year and I love them both. staff was very kind and it has been a great experience finding my pack.
Last fall my chihuahua terrier mix came down with Parvo, a virus that is deadly 50% of the time. I called the Humane Society Veterinary clinic, even though I know they are usually very busy. But from his symptoms, they suspected he was seriously ill, and got us in immediately. Everyone who helped was very kind and supportive: the clerk at the desk, the vet tech, who had to tell me he could die, and the veterinarian. With their help he survived, and I think my little doggie was lucky. He was young and healthy, and we were able to begin treatment early, thanks to the IHS Vet clinic!
Awesome staff, super helpful and friendly. The facility is a great place for animals to be safe before they find their furever home.
They run the place very nicely and the animals there are very easy to bond with I met a dog who was a pug with some messed up teeth and it was really fun working with him. The cats are very sweet and playful as well.
Pets make people happy and make the world a better place. IHS does an outstanding job of caring for and placing animals into the community. they have excellent educational and volunteer programs for humans, too! a true asset to the community.
I have been a volunteer at the Idaho Humane Society for over ten years. I keep coming back because I am an enthusiastic animal lover, and the staff there (and the other volunteers also) have such an outstanding love for animals. The animals are treated with the utmost respect, as if they were human beings. I have NEVER witnessed even one animal ever being treated with disrespect. I always leave the Idaho Humane Society with a warm feeling inside, having just spent time in such a friendly, loving environment. God bless all the animals, and keep up the good work, Idaho Humane Society!
Idaho Humane Society is dedicated to finding homes for animals, and so much more! They are also focused on educational outreach, community involvement, and ties in with various stakeholders to support others. They are open to participating in and supporting research that can improve the outcomes for the animals, volunteers, staff, community and environment. A truly One Health perspective to animal welfare and rescue.
I run a lab at a local university with research focused on the human-animal bond. We have a great relationship where my students and I do noninvasive behavioral research with the dogs, and the dogs get enrichment out of the activities. We are also writing humane education materials, and I’ve found the staff and volunteers to all be dedicated, creative, and motivated to see the best possible outcomes for every animal that comes through their doors. A great nonprofit organization with community in mind at every level.
People who works there are awesome! Animals are well taken care of and love doing volunteering there!
The Idaho Humane Society is a great place to volunteer. They do so much more for the community than most people know.
They take care of all animals big and small and find homes to meet their needs and stage in life. They provide food for pets people can not feed but want to keep. They take in pets, for those evicted and can not take them to their new home, and find them new homes.
The volunteers feed and care for many kittens in distress without their mothers and with ill mother cats who can’t take care of them. They can use more volunteers each year to take care of helpless kittens and some times puppies. This is some times feeding with bottles every 2 to 4 hrs. Medicating for infected eyes or ring worm.
Strays come in injured need recovery time at a foster home.
Volunteers can help at both clinics in all areas.
The Idaho Humane Society does so much for our community and for overflow from other communities in Idaho plus many other states.
You can help in many ways:
Donate to IHS
Purchase items they need from their Amazon Store.
Volunteer at the two shelters,
Volunteer to help with set up at special events, help transport and care for cats and dogs to be offered for adoption at different locations.
Collect pop, water, & beer cans that you can drop off at Zamzows in the area.
We have a lot of needs in our community and the Idaho Humane Society help the animals who need and cannot ask for help.
I worked as a volunteer for the Idaho Humane Society (IHS) for nine years, primarily in the medical center cleaning, sterilizing, and re-packaging veterinary instruments. Every single animal that goes through IHS is touched in some way by the medical center, and it gives me great pride to know that what I did made it easier for the IHS veterinary staff to do the work on these shelter animals that allowed them to finally be placed in front of the public so that they could find their forever homes that much faster. But also to do the same work on pets already owned by the general public, including those of low income who might not otherwise be able to afford the veterinary care that their pets might need.
All in all a very rewarding near-decade for me as a volunteer, made possible in no small way by all the monetary contributions from various sources.
Wanted to help with the foster program. The signup and process, along with the helpful volunteers made it so easy. I have used other foster programs and they don't compare. Really great team and organization. I am proud to be a part of it!!
Idaho Humane Society is very committed to helping animals find forever homes. The staff and volunteers go above and beyond to ensure that each animal who enters the facility is treated with kindness, compassion, and care from initial intake until they are adopted.
I pick up donation supplies from a number of businesses and deliver the cash/food to IHS. Volunteer Services at IHS are SO easy to work with and always keeping the volunteers up to speed on what's going on and tasks that need some extra help some days. Great communication. The IHS volunteer web site is intuitive and easy to use.
We have adopted 2 cats and a dog from the Idaho Humane Society. My son and I have also been volunteers with them for 5 years. Every time I go in I am impressed by the way both animals and human volunteers are treated...nothing less than kindness and dignity. Anyone looking to add a new furry family member should stop here first. Their new facility is absolutely gorgeous as well! Their outside meet and greet rooms are really nice.
The Idaho Humane Society is great we have adopted cats, dogs and a duck. I have been fostering kittens for about 6 months it is a great program.
The Idaho Humane Society is the best shelter for animals in the area. They take individual care of each of the animals. If an animal comes in that is injured or sick, they will do everything possible to help the animal recover and get ready for a forever home. They treat the animals as if they were their own. The kennels are ventilated and spacious to keep the animals comfortable. Top notch facility. I love volunteering here.
This place is incredible! All the animals are taken care of and I sincerely believe they have helped make the world a better place!!!
I have worked for the company since June 2020 and have loved every second of it. Definitely my favorite job I’ve ever had.
I fostered two puppies from five weeks to nine weeks. They were WONDERFUL! Then I adopted one and a good friend adopted the other. They visit each other and play together weekly!
I've been helping out at the Idaho Humane Society for several years primarily walking the shelter dogs in the evenings to stretch their legs and help with their socialization. It's been a great place to volunteer, and I always feel so good and upbeat when I've spent time with the dogs. I also love the fact that most of the dogs are adopted out to good homes, and I can play a very small part in improving their lives.
The Idaho Humane Society does a tremendous amount of work toward rescuing animals, educating the community, and spreading awareness.
I started fostering dogs and cats this year and have been really impressed with the effort and care that IHS puts into each one of the animals that come through their doors. The animals awaiting adoption, that aren't being fostered, are kept in comfortable and calm conditions that resemble a hotel unlike many other facilities that can resemble jails.
Our Idaho Humane Society is dedicated to help pets of all shapes and sizes. Adoption practices have been simplified, so deserving families can find their next furry family member. IHS works hard to be present throughout community events, such as Treefort, Frisbee Fest, JUMP center events and more. The volunteering program is open to whatever and however a person wants to help. If you want to simply pet the cats, you can come on in. If you are looking for more experience in the vet. center, there are plenty of opportunities there as well.
I cannot say enough about my own experiences adopting all four pets from IHS, but the feeling I get when I have volunteer to help a pet in need.
I have volunteered with IHS going on 4 years now. I am always impressed on how much emphasis is placed on each and every animal they have at both shelters. They take great care to provide an experience wherein the animals feel comfortable, as much as possible. I love IHS, and as long as I can I will always be a volunteer and supporter.
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I have had great interactions with them. We got to participate in a classroom pet Rodent Rescue program and it was fantastic! The kids loved being caretakers and we were excited to help the critters find a new home if possible.
Everyone we spoke to and emailed with was kind and easy to work with.
The value is definitely on people. The people who can help our animals.
IHS truly loves our furry community members. They have endless love and patience with the animals in their care, as well as those receiving medical care.
Wonderful group of volunteers and staff who are making a difference in the lives of animals every day.
I started volunteering with the Idaho Humane Society by fostering in May 2020. I took in a three week old kitten who was still using a bottle to feed. The foster team were great giving me instructions on how to make sure she is eating enough, all the supplies needed to provide a safe and nurturing home for her, and were easily available for questions I had.
I ended up foster failing with Bella, and decided to help in their office with some of the bottle babies as I wasn't working at the time. I met another kitten who needed some TLC and took her home with me that night. I kept her for a few weeks and then took her in to be seen because her eyes weren't getting any better. It turned out that the kitten was really sick and wasn't going to recover. The staff were very understanding and comforting as we decided to end her pain. It hurt bad, but I knew that it was the right decision as she was in pain.
I ended up going to the Adoption Center where I adopted another kitten. The staff and mentor volunteers there were amazing! They helped me find the right guy and were really nice!
I’ve been volunteering at IHS for 10 years. It is incredibly rewarding work! There are so many tasks to do and different departments to help in! Something for everyone! The bottle baby kittens are my favorite and there are so many to foster. The people who work there are beautiful, caring people who have a difficult job. Kudos!
I have volunteered for the Idaho Humane Society since 2007. I currently serve on the Board as well. Since IHS built and opened a completely donor funded Shelter this year, it has become an even better place to volunteer. IHS still has its previous campus and has done a wonderful job of dividing the duties and responsibilities of each location which adds to the benefits of volunteering. It is very clear what to do and where to do it. No grey areas. The volunteer coordinator does a good job of communicating with each volunteer - approximately 1100 - via email. There is also a volunteer handbook given to each person volunteering, again making it perfectly clear what needs to be done and how to do it. I hope to be volunteering at IHS for many more years to come!
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I absolutely LOVE the Idaho Humane Society!! I started volunteering there in 2007!! It is a great place to volunteer as everyone works together as a team!! A kudo to the staff is that every time I walk into the lobby, I am recognized and acknowledged by name!! I like that!! I now serve on the Board of Directors and on the Governance Committee. I'm also a donor. I never hesitate donating or volunteering. I'm a huge animal advocate and as a result a friend of mine and I co-founded the Pet Food Pantry in 2008. When the economy went bad, many people were forced to surrender their four legged family members in order to put food on the table for their two legged family members. That is unacceptable. So the Pantry was created. One has to be income qualified as well as comply with some other guidelines - like spaying and neutering their pets and not adding to their pet population. I am proud to be a volunteer, donor and board member of The Idaho Humane Society!! In my opinion the Idaho Humane Society is the Best Nonprofit!!!!
Boise, Idaho should be very proud to have the Idaho Humane Society in our Valley! It is very exciting to hear stories from friends and neighbors about how they adopted from IHS. So incredible to know of the out reach programs IHS is involved in on so many levels to save pets. The staff and volunteers are truly top notch and so caring!
I’m really proud of the way the Idaho Humane Society has operated during the recent pandemic. In creative and effective ways, staff and leadership of the IHS have kept people safe while taking in unwanted animals, caring for the ones who are sick or injured, and ensuring that pets continue to be adopted into their forever homes. Employees—and volunteers as well—have worked together under challenging conditions to keep vibrant the organization’s mission of saving animals and strengthening the bond between people and animals. This success is a reflection of a non-profit organization that is well run internally and has great community support.
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The Idaho Humane Society (IHS) has an outstanding volunteer program that encourages diverse participation, from dog walkers and cat cuddlers to accountants and attorneys who donate professional services. Volunteerism is successful because the IHS staff not only value and celebrate volunteers, they spend time cultivating each volunteer to maximize the volunteer’s experience and the organization’s benefit. I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the Board of Directors, and know firsthand how hard IHS staff work to enable board members to learn about and perform board functions. I also volunteer as a writer, crafting cat descriptions posted on the IHS adoption website. The entire process is virtually seamless; volunteers are assigned cats to meet and use a streamlined site to submit their work. Excellent leadership by IHS executives and midlevel managers and devoted effort by all staff have created a win-win-win environment for its shelter animals, volunteers, and the organization.
The Idaho Humane is such a wonderful shelter! I foster, and volunteer there, and It has been super easy and everyone is super helpful.
I had been wanting a kitten for a long time and 7 months ago I came into the Humane Society! That is where I met my kitten! He was a few weeks old and sooo sweet! Something I really appreciate about the adoption process at the Idaho Humane Society, is the ability to bond and build a connection before committing. I think that is really important for both the animal and yourself when finding the right home.
I adopted a kitten from Idaho Humane Society last fall, while they were moving from their old shelter location to their newly built facility. Even though the staff was incredibly busy, they could not have been more professional or helpful. The animals were impeccably cared for and the staff clearly cared for them as individuals. I'm grateful to have this resource in our community.
I am proud to be involved with the Idaho Humane Society on a number of different levels, as a donor, volunteer, and board member. For the past 6 years I have watched them strive for excellence in all areas. Being a former educator myself, I would like to focus on education. As stated in their mission, "Education is a crucial component of IHS mission to advocate for the welfare and responsible care of animals, protect them from neglect and cruelty, and promote humane awareness and compassion." The Humane Society has greatly expanded this program to reach children from Pre-K through high school. Classroom visits, talks, and tours are regularly held at the shelter. Classroom pets are fostered in the classroom for one month teaching younger children how to care for the various animals. Activities are coordinated with both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to enable them to earn various badges. Curriculum is provided to educators free of charge that ties in with their individual STEM programs along with an IHS staff member to assist with implementation. Finally, numerous day camps have been established to further education that are held during Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring breaks along with the traditional week long camps during the summer. It has been shown that there is a high correlation with how children treat animals and how they interact with those around them. IHS is providing a strong foundation in their education program for positive things to occur!
As a board member of the Idaho Humane Society I am amazed at the level of dedication by the staff and volunteers.
Prior to being on the board for the Idaho Humane Society I had my own experience;
My 12 year old dog, Molly escaped from my yard and was hit by a car. People stopped to help, and called the Idaho Humane Society and Animal Control Officers were dispatched. They comforted Molly and transported her to waiting veterinarians at the Idaho Humane Society.
As I returned home that day, realizing Molly was gone, I called the Humane Society. The staff gently told me what they had done. I then went to the shelter to say good-bye.
That day touched me in so many ways, losing a companion yet feeling the compassion of the staff at the Idaho Humane Society, and the officers of Animal Control.
When I was asked to sit on the board, I knew it was the very least I could do!
The leadership at the Idaho Humane Society is simple amazing, not only does the shelter provide homes for thousands of animals in Idaho, but for many other states.
The role they take to enhance the local government services to protect the welfare of animals is simple unheard of--I know from my experience with Molly and now seeing how hard this organization works from the top down!
I've had the honor of serving on the Board Of Directors of the Idaho Humane Society for two years now. Jeff, Jimmy, Leann and the rest of the team do such an amazing job! IHS makes a real difference in the lives of animals each day, and I'm proud to be involved.
I have been a volunteer for the Idaho Humane Society for 19 years. This organization loves their volunteers just as much as they love the animals. I enjoy each minute I get to spend with animals and staff. Thank you for making me feel like a valued volunteer.
Idaho humane Society is amazing. Everyone is so friendly and kind. Volunteering There has been so fun and rewarding. I enjoy being part of a wonderful nonprofit who is out there doing good for the animals and people of the world.
All the staff and fellow volunteers are a huge help and so fun to be with! Every time I go to the Humane Society, I leave feeling better than I did when I got there (which is a huge feat considering how happy I am to go there). I love spending as much time there as possible, and really nothing brightens my day more than seeing the animals. When the cages are empty, though, a part of me is sad to see them go; I just have to remind myself that they must've found a loving home with someone!
As for going to IHS as an adopter, it's just as good! I got my bunny there, and she is all the love I could've asked for, plus a load of sass! My family dog is also an IHS pet, and she is so much fun and full of energy years after adopting her. I love each animal there so much. All the staff assistance and animal friendliness makes for a warm (and fuzzy) welcome. : )
Over 14 yrs ago I had been diagnosed with MS.I woke up unable to walk.I had been to IHS, years before loving the environment of Love meet Love. Now able to use a walker i met Mz Melanaie Larsen volunteer coordinator.Her love of man and animal showed thru and gave me the courage to reach out of myself at a time of very weak physically and emotionally.What disease can do to you.She was excited and loved where she works. loves the people, animals work and she reached to see even my needs.She trained me even using a walker from the start job to the other courses after all these years.She put me where i could go.Each professional from the clinic on worked so hard to save animals, they saved people also.Each person who works there or volunteers is a fine tuned machine.It takes a lot of time, a lot of talents and virtues and ALOT of money to keep up let the joy between mankind and their choice of animal.Saving lives.God sent me a blessing thru the Idaho Humane Society.There is such a huge financial cost even when training whatever field.It just doesnt "Happen" on its own, times and monies are required.WIth our growth there is a greater need now and upcoming years.Lets stop overbreeding, hoarding and educate the public at the same time...balance...Idaho Humane Society is just that.Balance between man and animal...of all ages and stages of well being.Thank you as a non profit that for giving me more than you have...and for our rescue MrBuster/Dog is our CoPilot
The Idaho Humane Society helps more animals in the state of Idaho than any other animal nonprofit in the state. They truly care about both people and animals. Not only do they help the animals, but they regularly work with other nonprofits and provide food and supplies to them. They also transfer in animals in medical need and in need of adoption from rural shelters in Idaho as well as animals from high-kill shelters across the US.