Pets

As people plan Memorial day traveling, local shelters may see an increase in stray animals following the long weekend. With warmer season kicking off and travelers getting ready to hit the road, here’s how pet owners can keep their furry friends safe.

Across the country, animal shelters are finding themselves in need of support as they continue to deal with overcrowding, a problem that many pet rescues in Idaho are familiar with.

In a biology lab on the Boise State campus, a rare and mysterious creature sits in a tank. It has a rich cultural background and looks like it’s wearing a feather boa around its neck. It swims and it sways as if dancing to a Latin rhythm from its homeland, but its livelihood is threatened in the wild.

The Idaho Humane Society is warning people about a scam preying on animal owners who have lost their beloved pet

With the use of technology, more people than ever are being tricked out of their money and falling victim to scams.

Fireworks can be traumatic – and dangerous – for pets. The loud noises can cause dogs, in particular, to run away. As the Fourth of July celebration approaches, the Idaho Humane Society shares ways to keep our four, three and two legged friends as calm and safe as possible.

The Lake Lowell Animal Rescue brings pets that have been dumped at the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge out of the cold and finds them new homes.

As reports of a “mystery dog illness” surface around the country, local experts share tips to keep dogs happy and healthy this holiday season.

Dogs are coming down with respiratory illness, and the causes are unclear. Fortunately not many dogs are dying due to the illness, but these cases could mean that a new disease is impacting American dogs.

It's "Adopt a Senior Pet" month and we have the reasons why that's such a great idea!