Shelter Happenings
Paw Prints In The Snow,
Love In Our Hearts
’Tis the season for SECOND CHANCES for our four-legged friends! From kittens and puppies to adult cats and dogs, families opened their hearts and homes—just in time to celebrate the holidays.
One especially heartwarming kitty story was Ophelia’s. This beautiful mama cat arrived at the shelter with her litter, and fortunately was able to raise her kittens in a loving foster home. As often happens, her kittens—Buddy, Ojos, and Ivy—were quickly adopted within days of each another. Thankfully, with her affectionate and easy-going personality, Ophelia received her own happy ending, finding a forever home just nine days after her babies. A perfect outcome for the whole family!
One of our most memorable dog adoptions was Rocky, a large, fluffy German Shepherd who came to Mountain Humane due to a change in his former family’s lifestyle. Losing his family and living in the shelter was a big change in Rocky's life, as well. But, Rocky quickly became a staff favorite—doing well in playgroup with other dogs and excelling in training and enrichment activities. A dedicated volunteer spent extra time working with Rocky, helping him stay confident and engaged during his stay. Although Rocky met several potential adopters along the way, the right fit didn't happen for 99 days, when finally his forever family walked through the door and fell in love!
Mountain Humane and our furry friends are deeply grateful to every adopter and to our animal-loving community that continues to embrace and support us!
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.
January Events
New Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, January 13th
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.
Cat Cozy Club
Monday, January 12th
5:00 to 6:45 pm at Mountain Humane
Please check website for latest information.
Email Jen at sunflowers1123@att.net with any questions.
Training Classes
January Classes:
Puppy Class (5 Weeks):
Start your youngest family members off right with foundational skills and controlled, positive socialization during dedicated puppy playtime.
Mondays, January 26th - February 24th,
from 4:00-5:00pm
Adolescent Basics (5 Weeks):
Specifically designed to navigate the "rebellious" phase for pups aged 5 months to 2 years.
Wednesdays, January 7th - February 4th,
from 4:30-5:30pm
General Basics (5 Weeks):
Our signature course for dogs of any age needing a solid foundation in essential manners.
Tuesdays, January 6th - February 3rd,
from 4:30-5:30pm
Advanced Training (5 Weeks):
For our Basics graduates ready to take their skills to the next level.
Thursdays, January 8th - February 5th,
from 4:30-5:30pm
Basic Training "Boot Camp" (2 Weeks):
A condensed, fast-paced version of our basics course for those who can’t commit to a full five-week schedule.
Mondays, January 12th & January 19th,
from 4:00-5:30pm
Don't wait for a behavior problem to become an ingrained habit. Start the year by investing in your dog's mind and your own peace of mind.
If a class is full, we are happy to put people on our wait-list for future class offerings. Email behavior@mountainhumane.org
Please check for schedule changes for both the Cat Cozy Club and New Volunteer Orientations by emailing volunteer@mountainhumane.org