Idaho Humane Society

Many animal shelters in our region are bursting with unwanted cats and dogs and the problem is linked to the nation’s housing crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pet relinquishments are trending up nationwide: Surrender requests increased 4% in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

But for pets? Fireworks can be a traumatic and challenging experience, especially for dogs. So ahead of the weekend Idaho Matters shares an interview with Idaho Humane Society CEO Dr. Jeff Rosenthal.

If there’s one good thing that’s come from the pandemic, perhaps it’s this: Idaho has seen a boom in pet adoption over the last year. As office workers…

Originally broadcast October 25, 2018.The South Boise Women's Correctional Center has some very unique programs designed to help the women there learn job…

Idaho Matters presents an encore broadcast of our four-part look into the the fastest-growing demographic in Idaho prisons: women.- Back in August, we had…

Animal hoarding is a complex and layered issue. Now a case in Boise is bringing the issue to light. Idaho Matters talks to Dr. Jeff Rosenthal with the…

Animal hoarding case sparks discussion with Idaho Humane Society.The Toronto International Film Festival in review. -The Idaho Humane Society rescued 59…

29 dogs were recently flown from San Antonio to Boise to be adopted. Dog Is My CoPilot is a Jackson Hole-based non-profit that flies animals facing…

Kevin Richert recaps last week's State Superintendent debateThe BLM describes how recreational shooting can cause wildfiresDogs fly into Boise for…