Idaho Humane Society
4775 Dorman Street Boise, Idaho 83705About this shelter
Idaho Humane Society in Boise, ID
The Idaho Humane Society is a no-kill shelter located in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County, roughly 4 miles northeast of the city center, and one of 15 animal welfare organizations serving Ada County alongside 14 other shelters and rescues. Its mission is to advocate for the welfare and responsible care of animals, protect them from neglect and cruelty, and promote humane education, awareness, and compassion. The organization cares for dogs, cats, and small animals, offering adoption services, a foster program, veterinary care including low-cost spay and neuter, and animal control and welfare services for the community. It also runs a Community Cat Program, a Pets for Life initiative, lost-and-found pet services, and humane education programs for kids, including camps, field trips, and scout activities.
Before you go
Adopting from Idaho Humane Society
Adoption process
Visit the Idaho Humane Society's Adoption Center in person, check in with front desk staff, and view available dogs or cats; once you choose a pet, adoption paperwork typically takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete, and fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a microchip.
- Service area
- Ada County, Idaho (including Boise, Meridian, Kuna, and Eagle)
- County
- Ada County
- Animals served
- Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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