Shelter Happenings
Fur-tastic February at Mountain Humane!
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it has been long on fresh faces and happy beginnings here at Mountain Humane. Our cattery has been brightened by a vibrant mix of new felines—each one unique in personality, color, and charm. Out in the kennels, we’re caring for an incredible range of dogs, from tiny companions to big-hearted giants, energetic adventurers to laid-back loungers. No matter your pace or preference, there’s a perfect match waiting to be discovered.
Our feline highlight this month is beautiful Goose. She spent 211 days as a Mountain Humane kitty, with more than four of those months thriving in a loving foster home. Goose quickly formed a special bond with her foster mom—they spent evenings watching the Animal Channel, playing with a laser pointer, and even exploring safely outdoors, thanks to Goose’s new harness skills. It’s no surprise that what started as fostering soon turned into forever. Goose officially found her home right where she belonged!
Our special dog story this month belongs to Eve. She arrived alongside her sister, Soffi, and it was clear the two had been deeply loved. Though transitions can be hard, Eve handled her time at Mountain Humane with grace. It didn’t take long for her perfect match to appear—a family who drove all the way from Moscow, Idaho just to meet her. The connection was instant. Tails wagged, hearts melted, and within moments it was clear it was meant to be. Stories like Eve's remind us that even difficult goodbyes can lead to beautiful new beginnings!
To our incredible community—our adopters, fosters, in-house volunteers, staff, and supporters—thank you! Every adoption, every mile driven, every foster night, and every act of compassion makes stories like these possible. Because of you, love keeps growing, second chances keep happening, and more tails keep wagging their way home!
Mountain Humane is committed to providing spay/neuter services to any companion animal who needs it. If you or anyone you know is looking for affordable spay/neuter services to help prevent more unplanned litters, please call 208.788.4351 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.
Email foster@mountainhumane.org to join our lifesaving foster team. Or, click here if you are looking for your next family member.
March Events
New Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, March 10th
5:00 to 6:30 pm at Mountain Humane
Email volunteer@mountainhumane.org to sign up.
Do you love animals and want to help our shelter pets? Join us for the next New Volunteer Orientation on the second Tuesday of every month! Please sign up first at www.mountainhumane.org/volunteer then click on “Become a Volunteer.”
Drinks and snacks provided. Plus, a behind-the-scenes tour of the shelter is included! Email Volunteer Coordinator Kelsey Strahle with any questions at kstrahle@mountainhumane.org.
Monday, February 9thCat Cozy Club
Monday, March 9th
5:00 to 6:45 pm at Mountain Humane
Please check website for latest information.
Email Jen at sunflowers1123@att.net with any questions.
March Behavior Classes
Basic Training (for any age):
Thursdays, March 19th - April 16th, 4:00-5:00 pm
Basic Training (Adolescents, for dogs 5 months to 2 years in age):
Wednesdays, March 18th - April 15, 4:00-5:00 pm
We are moving to our links for signing up.
This link will take you to all of our offerings.
How To Register For Classes
Scheduling: The registration link defaults to the next available start date. If March is not visible, the session is at capacity.
Course Structure: While these are five-week courses, only the initial start date will appear during sign-up. Following registration, you will receive a calendar invitation for the remaining four sessions (held on the same day and time).
Action Required: You must select the specific time slot to trigger the registration prompts.
Adopter Discount: If you adopted your dog from Mountain Humane, please email behavior@mountainhumane.org to receive a 35% discount code prior to checkout.
We are moving to an open enrollment for "Puppy Social Hour".
Eligibility: Puppies under 4 months.
Focus: Structured play and intro to training.
Format: Open enrollment; book one or many.
Note on Attendance: In the event of a single registration, we provide a 30-minute private session in lieu of the group class. We can also provide a "neutral" shelter dog for socialization upon request.
Please check for schedule changes for both the Cat Cozy Club and New Volunteer Orientations by emailing volunteer@mountainhumane.org