Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Idaho Humane Society — Boise
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
1300 S. Bird Street
Boise, ID 83709
Animal Care & Control / Admissions:
4775 W. Dorman Street
Boise, ID 83705
Phone:
(208) 342-3508
Animal Care & Control:
(208) 343-3166
Email:
info@idahohumanesociety.org
County:
Ada County
Website:
Homepage – Idaho Humane Society
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Other companion animals
Lost, abandoned, surrendered, neglected, and abused pets
Services Provided:
Pet adoption
Animal sheltering
Lost and found services
Owner surrender services
Animal cruelty response
Animal care and control
Veterinary care
Spay and neuter services
Pet food assistance
Humane education
About:
Idaho Humane Society is an independent animal-welfare organization and veterinary charity serving the Boise area and surrounding communities. Its adoption program includes dogs, cats, and rabbits, while its broader services include veterinary care, animal control, cruelty response, pet-owner assistance, and sheltering. After-hours animal-control emergencies are referred to local law-enforcement dispatch.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Animals In Distress Association & Ruth Melichar Bird Center — Boise
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — state and federally licensed rehabilitators
Address:
Ruth Melichar Bird Center
4650 N. 36th Street
Boise, ID 83703
Mailing Address:
AIDA
P.O. Box 7263
Boise, ID 83707
Phone:
Bird Center: (208) 338-0897
AIDA Wildlife Hotline: (208) 367-1026
Email:
madyrschmitt@msn.com
County:
Ada County
Website:
Animals In Distress Association
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Native wild birds
Songbirds
Raptors
Orphaned birds
Injured birds
Native wild mammals
Orphaned mammals
Services Provided:
Wildlife rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical and supportive care
Orphaned wildlife care
Wildlife-release preparation
Public guidance for injured or orphaned wildlife
Wildlife education
About:
Animals In Distress Association and the Ruth Melichar Bird Center rescue and rehabilitate thousands of injured and orphaned wild birds and mammals. The organization reports that its rehabilitators hold state and federal licensing and work toward successfully releasing recoverable wildlife back into the wild. Seasonal intake hours vary, so callers should contact the center before transporting an animal.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Idaho Horse Rescue — Meridian
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
890 E. Franklin Road
Suite 202
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone:
(208) 938-2358
Email:
admin@idahohorserescue.org
County:
Ada County
Website:
Horse Rescue – Horse Rescue Idaho, Inc (d/b/a Idaho Horse Rescue)
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Horses
Neglected horses
Abused horses
Abandoned horses
Surrendered equines
Services Provided:
Equine rescue
Physical rehabilitation
Behavioral rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Horse training
Adoption
Long-term sanctuary
Owner education
Assistance with horses seized in neglect or abuse cases
About:
Idaho Horse Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, trains, and rehomes abused and neglected horses. Healthy rehabilitated horses may be placed in approved adoptive homes, while some animals receive long-term refuge. The organization also works with authorities involving abused or neglected horses.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Simply Cats Adoption Center — Boise
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
2833 S. Victory View Way
Boise, ID 83709
Phone:
(208) 343-7177
Email:
info@simplycats.org
County:
Ada County
Website:
Simply Cats | Caring for, Protecting and Finding Quality Homes for Cats | Boise Idaho
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Cats
Kittens
Pregnant and nursing cats
Stray cats
Community cats
Cats requiring medical care
Services Provided:
Cat rescue and sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Cat surrender and rehoming assistance
Medical care
Community-cat assistance
Spay and neuter programs
Humane trap loans
Education and owner support
About:
Simply Cats is a cat-only, cageless nonprofit adoption center in Boise. The organization houses cats at its facility and in foster homes and provides adoption, intake, medical, community-cat, and educational programs. Intake and surrender services are generally handled by application and appointment.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Lina Lou’s Farm Rescue — Meridian
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
2910 E. Victory Road
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone:
(208) 742-4939
Email:
info@linalousfarmrescue.org
County:
Ada County
Website:
Animal Rescue – Lina Lou’s Farm Rescue, Inc.
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Farm animals
Horses and other equines
Goats
Livestock
Other barnyard animals
Services Provided:
Farm-animal rescue
Sanctuary care
Animal rehabilitation
Long-term care
Animal-care education
Community outreach
About:
Lina Lou’s Farm Rescue provides a safe environment for farm animals needing a second chance. The Meridian nonprofit focuses on animal care, rescue, education and creating a place where rescued farm animals can heal and thrive.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
The Animal Retreat — Emmett
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 891
Emmett, ID 83617
Phone:
(208) 794-0944
Email:
info@animalretreat.org
County:
Gem County
Website:
The Animal Retreat
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Rabbits
At-risk companion animals
Dogs with behavioral challenges
Owner-surrendered animals
Services Provided:
Animal rescue
Behavioral rehabilitation
Dog training
Adoption
Rabbit care
Foster support
Community behavior assistance
Education
Long-term individualized care
About:
Formerly Meridian Canine Rescue, The Animal Retreat relocated to a 15-plus-acre property in Emmett in 2024. Its work began primarily with dogs but has expanded to rabbits and other animal-welfare programs. The organization places particular emphasis on individualized care and rehabilitation for animals with behavioral or other special needs.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Birds of Prey Northwest — St. Maries
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes
Physical Rehabilitation Facility:
430 Round Lake Point
St. Maries, ID 83861
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3507
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816
Phone:
(208) 245-1367
(208) 582-0797 for injured raptors
Email:
janie@bopnw.org
County:
Benewah County
Website:
Home | St Maries,Idaho | Birds of Prey Northwest | Beauty and The Beak
Emergency Hotline: Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Eagles
Hawks
Falcons
Owls
Ospreys
Other raptors
White pelicans
Services Provided:
Raptor rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation
Medical care
Orphaned raptor care
Flight conditioning
Release to the wild
Permanent care for non-releasable educational birds
Conservation education
About:
Birds of Prey Northwest is a permitted wildlife rehabilitation organization specializing in injured, sick and orphaned raptors. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service information identifies the organization as a permitted Idaho rehabilitator for raptors and white pelicans. Its rehabilitation work is paired with extensive conservation and live-bird education programs.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Snake River Animal Shelter — Idaho Falls
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
3000 Lindsay Boulevard
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone:
(208) 523-4219
Email:
director@snakeriveranimalshelter.org
County:
Bonneville County
Website:
https://www.snakeriveranimalshelter.org/
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Homeless companion animals
Surrendered animals
Services Provided:
Animal rescue and sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Spay and neuter services
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Humane education
Pet training programs
Lost-pet assistance
About:
Snake River Animal Shelter is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter serving eastern Idaho. It provides shelter and adoption services for companion animals along with foster care, medical services, humane education and programs intended to improve outcomes for pets and their families.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
Idaho Animal Rescue Network — Lewiston
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
2021 Ripon Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone:
(208) 352-0620 — text contact
Email:
hello@IdahoRescue.org
County:
Nez Perce County
Website:
Idaho Animal Rescue Network
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Animals affected by cruelty
Neglected animals
Abandoned animals
Dogs
Other companion animals as resources and foster space allow
Animals with significant medical needs
Services Provided:
Animal rescue
Foster-based care
Veterinary support
Cruelty and neglect case assistance
Adoption
Pet food assistance
Temporary foster assistance
Spay assistance
Puppy support
Rehoming guidance
Community outreach
About:
Idaho Animal Rescue Network is a foster-based nonprofit that focuses particularly on animals affected by cruelty, neglect, abandonment and significant medical needs. It also provides community programs designed to help people keep animals safely in their homes and works with law enforcement and other organizations on animal-welfare cases.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026
West Valley Humane Society — Caldwell
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
5801 Graye Lane
Caldwell, ID 83607
Phone:
(208) 455-5920
Email:
help@westvalleyhumanesociety.org
County:
Canyon County
Website:
West Valley Humane Society | Pet Adoption Center | 5801 Graye Ln, Caldwell, ID
Emergency Hotline: No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits and other companion animals when accepted
Stray animals
Abandoned animals
Surrendered animals
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Stray-animal care
Foster care
Animal rehabilitation
Rehoming assistance
Medical care
Microchipping
Community education
About:
West Valley Humane Society serves Canyon County and works to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals while promoting responsible pet ownership and humane education. The shelter houses animals brought in through local animal-control agencies as well as animals entering through other shelter programs.
Last Verified: September 21, 2026