Shelter Happenings

Fresh Starts, Full Hearts, and
Wagging Tails!

Happy 2026! It was certainly a happy new year celebration for our four-legged friends who found their forever families. Mountain Humane kicked the year off right with some truly wonderful adoptions. We saw great success with dogs, but it was especially exciting to watch cats and kittens head out the door in droves, each one starting a new chapter.

One especially meaningful adoption was that of Hannah, Parsnip, and Lily. All three were originally adopted from Mountain Humane as kittens. Parsnip and Lily went home together as babies, while Hannah was adopted into a different household. Unfortunately, due to owner health and housing challenges, all three cats eventually found their way back to Mountain Humane as adults. Then came a truly special day. An adopter arrived hoping to welcome one feline friend into her life—and left with three. Hannah, Parsnip, and Lily were adopted together, giving these sweet cats a second chance at a forever home, this time under one roof. It was a beautiful full-circle moment and a fantastic day for all three!

Another heartwarming story belongs to Kado, our fluffy and funny Malamute mix. Transferred to Mountain Humane from another shelter, Kado never let change dampen his spirit. He loved showing off his signature “give paw” to staff and kept his joyful personality, even while waiting patiently for a family of his own. We shared his story through social posts, foster pleas, and videos to help him get noticed. After an initial adoption and return—a confusing time for sweet Kado—a wonderful couple stepped in to foster him. Before long, they realized life was simply better with Kado in it. After 97 days at the shelter, Kado is now off to enjoy everything he hoped for: a loving home, stability, and parents he can make proud!

We love celebrating animals who get second (and even third) chances at new lives. Thank you to our incredible community for supporting Mountain Humane and choosing to rescue.
Cheers to a happy new year for all!

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.