Learn about our foster program. Foster families are the bridge between an animal shelter and a pet's new home! Fosters allow us to care for even more animals in need, and offer so much love along the way. Foster Program Fostering allows us to help even more pets in need than we're able to accommodate at the shelter. Fostering is a temporary and extremely rewarding experience. You can help little babies grow, help sick and injured pets grow stronger, and share plenty of love along the way to help our pets prepare for their adoptive forever homes. Fostering is an amazing way to open your heart and home to a pet in need, without the lifelong commitment that follows adoption. If you're interested in fostering with HSoP, we would love to hear from you! Please take some time to complete our foster application down below, and we will contact you when the need for a foster arises. Prefer paper and pen? Feel free to print a physical application and bring it to the shelter at your convenience: Have questions about the foster program? Please email us at foster@humanesocietyofthepalouse.org . Download & Print Foster Application In order to be considered a foster home you must: Be 18 years of age Have a valid ID and proof of current address Understand that completing this application does not guarantee your foster status, and does not mean that Humane Society of the Palouse has approved your application. Which types of pets are you interested in fostering?* Dogs Cats Exotics *Bottle Babies (age 0-5 weeks old) Weaning kittens/puppies (age 5-8 weeks old) Kittens/puppies needing to be socialized Pregnant/nursing moms and babies Adult pets who need a break *Ill pets *Injured pets Senior pets Fospice *Cats with ringworm *Pets on medication trial * Identifies any group of fosters which will require extra care, medication, and more frequent check-ins with HSoP. Do you have a limit on the number of kittens/puppies in a litter that you would feel comfortable caring for?* Full Name(s)* Address* Mailing Address* Phone Number (Primary)* Phone Number (Work) Email* Housing (select all that apply)* Own Rent Live with parents Mobile home on owned land House, apartment, condo, or mobile home on leased land Landlord's Name Landlord's Phone Number How long have you lived at this address?* Do you have any roommates?* Are there children living at this address?* If yes, what are their ages? Are you planning to move in the near future?* Where will your foster(s) be held?* Do you have any unscreened windows, pet doors, or other means of unmonitored outdoor access?* Are you familiar with trimming pets' claws?* Would you like to learn? Are you willing to provide toys and enrichment to prevent boredom behaviors?* Do you own any animals now?* Are there any pets in the home that you don't own?* Please list all pets in your residence:* Include the species, sex, age, fixed status, vaccine status, and any present medical issues for each pet. Do you have experience with fostering that you would like to share with HSoP? Do you understand that fostering is only temporary, and that you must bring the foster(s) back to HSoP when they're ready for adoption?* Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself? By signing my name below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood this application and agree that all information which has been provided by myself is true. Signature* Sign in the box or use the keyboard to type. Signature field is empty. Upload Image How did you hear about HSoP? Submit

Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse What is the Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse? Established in 2009, the mission of the Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse (AGMP) is to give residents of the Palouse a meaningful alternative to holiday gift giving and an opportunity to support local nonprofits. AGMP strives to enhance community well-being and sustainability through celebrating personal charity and community partnerships. Each year, AGMP offers opportunities for creative, sustainable and heartfelt holiday giving. This year, 34 local nonprofits offer gifts in the form of donations that help them provide services to make the Palouse a wonderful place to live. For every donation you make, you receive a card to send to a loved one as a meaningful holiday gift. Give the gift of community support this holiday season, by donating to your local nonprofits and helping us make Latah County better. Your gift to HSoP allows us to continue providing second chances to the homeless pets in our area. We could not do what we do without supporters like you! Dates to remember: November 29th- Online Giving Opens December 11 th- AMGP In-Person Market at the 1912 Center 5:00pm-8:00pm December 13th- Online Giving Closes

Donations from our community allow us to provide lifesaving care everyday. Learn more about how and what to donate to our shelter. Donate Donate The second chances and lifesaving care we provide here at HSoP would not be possible without the generous donations we receive from our community members. About 40% of our yearly budget is sourced from donations, so donors really play a huge role in making our mission a reality! Any size or type of donation is extremely valuable to our shelter. As we like to say, every penny counts! Donations made to HSoP ensure our animals can be fully vaccinated before adoption, guarantee all of our animals can be spayed or neutered, and make sure the medical needs of each animal can be met. Please consider making a donation to HSoP. Our furry friends would be so thankful for your help! Donations will go toward our general operating expenses unless otherwise specified. You can click below to donate through PayPal or Venmo, or come inside to donate via cash, card, or check. Cash and checks can also be mailed to 2019 E. White Ave Moscow, ID. Thank you for thinking of our animals! Donate Now on PayPal Donate Now on Venmo Make a donation We could not make the impact for homeless pets that we do without our generous supporters like you. Thank you for donating to our mission, and being a part of our lifesaving team! Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Amount $10 $10 $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 $500 $500 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate Merlin Fund Want to raise donations for HSoP? How to hold a donation drive for HSoP: Contact us at director@humanesocietyofthepalouse.org to let us know you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for us. You will be emailed the following documents to support your efforts: Current Humane Society of the Palouse Wish List . Humane Society of the Palouse Logo to use at your drive, or on social media. Pictures of animals at HSoP (if requested) Host your donation drive If you post it on Facebook or Instagram, please tag HSoP, so we can share it to our page. When you are finished, contact HSoP to schedule a time to drop off your donations Bring your donations to 2019 E. White Ave. Moscow, Idaho 83843 HSoP will take a picture to post on social media thanking you for your efforts to help the homeless pets of Latah County. Who can host a donation drive? Businesses can host a donation drive with their employees and customers. Students can host a drive with their classmates and friends. Sororities and fraternities can host a drive with their houses or at their university. You can host a donation drive for your birthday! If you don’t want gifts, you can ask that gifts be donated to HSoP in honor of your birthday. HSoP is grateful for such a supportive community, and no donation is too big or too small. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness to raise the much needed donations we need to provide second chances to the pets in our care! Donating used pet supplies Do you have pet supplies that your pet no longer uses or likes? HSoP can accept many used pet donations to care for the homeless pets in our shelter! HSoP cannot accept prescription medications from your pets. If you have medications that your pet no longer needs, please call your local veterinary clinic to donate them. HSoP uses Animal Clinic and Hospital. If you donate the medications there, they can prescribe those medications to us at no charge when we have a pet in need! Thank you Animal Rescue Aid for providing our homeless pups with 16 dog cots to keep them comfortable, and kong toys and treats to keep them happy! We truly appreciate your support in our efforts to provide our pets with the five freedoms.

Learn all about our barn buddy program for feral cats! Let these furry friends earn their keep by limiting the rodent population in your barn or warehouse. HSoP Barn Buddy Program Available Barn Cats: There are no barn cats available at this time. If you would like to welcome a barn cat onto your property, please give us a call at (208) 883-1166 so we know to contact you when a barn cat does become available. Barn cats help to earn their keep by: Controlling the rodent population Reducing your need to use mouse trap/poisons Saving you money on feed grain spoilage/ loss Requirements: We do not place cats that are best suited to be house pets and we don’t place kittens under age four months as barn cats, unless they are feral/semi-feral. A secure, dry barn or building for shelter with heat source is required. As a non-profit organization, we appreciate a donation to cover the cost of the spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations, de-worming and other needed preventative care. We ask for a $25.00 donation. The commitment and ability to keep the cats confined to a stall, small room, or crate for two to four weeks (depends on the cats and the barn) to acclimate them to their new environment before release. A constant supply of dry food and fresh water. The willingness to trap the cats to provide licensed veterinary care in the event of a severe injury or illness. Click here for an application HSoP does not take in Feral Cats. Click here for more information. How to care for your Barn Buddy Congratulations and thank you for participating in our Barn Buddy program. The following articles have great information on how to properly care for your new buddy. How to Raise a Barn Cat Right How to Keep Mice Out of Sheds and Barns How to Best Care for Barn Cats

Learn all there is to know about adopting a companion animal from our shelter. Get your questions answered here. We Don’t Sell Pets; We Adopt Them into Responsible and Loving Homes. We're dedicated to finding lasting forever homes for the unclaimed and homeless p ets in our care. We want each of these animals’ adoptive homes to be safe, loving, and permanent! We also strive to find the best match for our adopters. Assuring a good fit between an animal and their new family is our number one priority. We want both the animals and their new families to be safe and happy. Our adoption policies reflect this commitment. Thank you for considering pet adoption! HSoP finds forever homes for hundreds of homeless animals in our community each year. Every animal deserves to know love, stability, comfort, and family. Equally, you deserve to know the joy and unconditional love that comes with a rescued dog, cat, or critter. We strive to learn as much as we can about each animal under our care. HSoP staff and volunteers focus on learning as much as they can about each pet by observing their behaviors, habits, training, history, temperament, and personality. Our staff offer adoption counseling for potential adopters, along with follow-up behavior counseling as needed following adoption. Each adoption begins with a seven day “foster period” and health guarantee. This foster period allows time for the adopted pet to settle in and become acquainted with their new family, while giving the family time to observe the pet and raise any concerns to shelter staff. Our adoption fees are far less than the total cost of preventative care that each pet adopted from HSoP receives prior to their adoption. Take a look below for more information about the preventative care provided to each pet who finds a home through HSoP: Before being adopted, all pets receive this veterinary/preventative care: • Preliminary vaccinations ( DAPPVL & Bordetella (Kennel Cough) for dogs, FVRCP for cats) • Spaying or neutering • Treatment for parasites • Microchip identification • 1-year rabies vaccination (for cats and dogs over 5 months old) Adoptable pets Adoption Applications Feline adoption fee includes: Spay or Neuter FVRCP vaccination(s) Rabies vaccination (if old enough to receive at time of adoption) De-worming Microchip Identification 7- day foster period (a full week to make sure it's a purrrfect fit!) 7-day health guarantee Canine adoption fee includes: Spay or Neuter DAPPVL vaccination(s) Bordetella vaccination Rabies Vaccination (if ol d enough to receive at time of adoption) De-worming Microchip Identification 7- day foster period (a full week to make sure it's a purrrfect fit!) 7-day health guarantee

Learn about the services we offer to residents of Moscow and Latah County. This covers animal intake, owner surrenders, stray pets, bite quarantine holds, and City of Moscow dog licenses. Microchipping When a stray pet comes to HSoP, the first thing we do is scan them for a microchip. If they have one, this will tell us exactly how to get in contact with the owners. Microchips are placed under the pet's skin and are about the size of a grain of rice. Microchipping Engraved Pet ID Tags If your pet were to wander off and get lost, the first thing their finder would look for is an ID tag. ID tags provide contact information for pet owners, which can greatly speed up the process of getting a lost pet home. HSoP has an IMARC pet ID tag engraver that we offer as a service for local pet owners. Customized tags cost $12.00, and there are plenty of styles to choose from. City of Moscow Dog License Pet ID Tags Did you know that every dog in Moscow needs to be registered with the City of Moscow? Thankfully, your humane society is here to help! With cash or check, you can purchase a lifetime license from HSoP. "Fixed" animals, or those who are spayed or neutered, cost $25 for a lifetime license. "Unfixed" or intact dogs cost $35 for a lifetime license. Give us a call today to learn more! City Dog License

We can't wait to see you January 23rd, 2026, 5:30pm-8:00pm The Great Room of the 1912 Center Thank you to all who attended and made this event a grand success. We cannot express the gratitude we feel. Our incredible community helped us raise $20,227 for the homeless pets of Latah County! Take a look at the incredible photos captured from our first-ever fundraising gala. Thank you Safe Sax Photography! We can't wait to see you again next year! DSC_1416-Enhanced-NR DSC_1744-Enhanced-NR DSC_0902-Enhanced-NR DSC_1416-Enhanced-NR 1/40 Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Helping Paws Sponsors Auction Sponsors Dessert Auction Sponsors

Learn more about your local animal shelter, our history, and the services we offer to Moscow and Latah County. About Us FAQs Animal Intake Statistics Adoption Our Mission: The Humane Society of the Palouse is a no-kill animal shelter located in Moscow ID, founded in 1978. Our mission is to ensure the humane treatment, welfare and safety of companion animals in Moscow and Latah County. We strive to prevent cruelty to animals, to ensure companion animals are adopted by responsible and caring owners, to promote spaying/neutering, to educate the public regarding responsible pet ownership, and to minimize euthanasia. The HSoP is administered by an elected volunteer board of directors. These are citizens of the Palouse who are interested in animal protection, adoption and education. These working directors donate time and experience to direct and help fund the shelter. Our Vision: Create a welcoming, caring and informed environment for all HSoP patrons. Be that staff, volunteers, potential adopters and owners needing to relinquish their pets. Promote community wellbeing through our programs: SNAP, TNR, our pet supply pantry, and pet identification (microchips and name tags). Develop innovative programs to promote humane education in aims to reduce the need for owners to relinquish their pets due to behavior problems. To grow in our community through gaining and maintaining strong partnerships. For HSoP to be short-term, temporary housing until the homeless animals under HSoP care find their forever homes. To provide the animals under HSoP care with the best health care possible within HSoP’s abilities. HSoP Core Values: Help those who cannot help themselves. Golden Rule: To treat all living things as we ourselves would wish to be treated. Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all living creatures. Positive influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which animal lives are saved and improved, and by the positive experience of the people we touch. Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting and sharing great new ideas and programs to help animals. Authenticity: To do what we say we do. Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships . Background The Humane Society of the Palouse was founded in 1978. The city of Moscow had a pound facility and the two organizations teamed up together for the betterment of animal welfare for animals residing within the Moscow city limits, as well as for those residing in Latah County. HSoP has a long history in our local pet community. We have been uniting pets with their forever homes for over 45 years. We are dedicated to our mission and believe whole-heatedly in our practices. From a safe place that provides food, shelter and preventive care, to providing lifesaving surgeries, HSoP gives second chances to pets in need. The City of Moscow owns and maintains the HSoP facility. HSoP is directed under the Chief of Police and reports directly to a designated captain. The City of Moscow pays for HSoP utilities such as water, sewer and electrical. The City of Moscow also provides funding for the services we provide to dogs within Moscow city limits. The funding from Moscow makes covers only 19% of our annual expenses. Latah County provides HSoP with an annual allocation for the services we provide to dogs arriving from Latah County outside of Moscow city limits. This funding covers only 7% of our annual expenses. HSoP raises over 60% of our annual income through fundraisers, grants, and donation pleas. Without the support of our community we truly could not make the lifesaving impact we do. We are a community center striving to provide humane education for local pet owners. HSoP has a strict spay and neuter policy for any animals adopted from our organization. HSoP encourages national and local initiatives that reduce pet homelessness and euthanasia. We believe our programs and services promote responsible pet ownership and ensure it is accessible and achievable for all community members of Latah County. Humane Society of the Palouse PO Box 8847 2019 E White Ave Moscow, ID 83843 Information@humanesocietyofthepalouse.org (208) 883-1166 Contact us We try to be as responsive as possible. The shelter is staffed from 1-6 pm Monday through Saturday, so we'll respond as soon as we're able to! Success! Message received. Send

The place to learn about any events involving HSoP. Check back regularly for updates and upcoming events! Annual Events HSoP hosts and participates in several yearly events to help raise funds for our lifesaving efforts. Many of these are long-standing traditions that we've hosted for decades! As our community continues to reopen, we're ecstatic to finally host these fun-tastic events again. For a quick look at each of our annual events, see below! If you'd like to know about our upcoming events, be sure to visit the events calendar. Soup & Pie Luncheon When: February 17th, 2025 Where: 1912 Center What: HSoP's annual soup and pie luncheon is the tastiest way to support your local animal shelter. For just $15, you can enjoy delicious soup and pie with great company! This long-time event brings together compassionate people with good food for a worthy cause. Kitten Shower When: May 18th, 2025 Where: 1912 Center What: Our annual kitten shower is a donation drive intended to generate useful supplies as we head into kitten season . Come cuddle some furry friends and learn about proper pet care while you're here! We ask attendees to bring in donation items off our wish list to help offset the costs of kitten season. Idaho Gives When: April 28th through May 1st, 2025 Where: Online What: Idaho Gives is an annual week-long giving event for hundreds of nonprofits within the state of Idaho. Participating organizations are able to set fundraising goals and supporters can watch the donations grow in real time! Nonprofits have the chance to gain thousands in additional funding by winning one of the many available prizes . Paw-Louse 5K Fun Run and Walk When: June 21st, 2025 Where: Starting at Alturas Analytics What: Our annual Paw-Louse 5K is a chance for people to bring their pups together for a great cause! Take a gorgeous stroll down the Paradise Path in Moscow, and enjoy complimentary water and snacks. All registration funds directly benefit HSoP! Howling at Hamilton When: September 7th, 2025 Where: Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center What: The canine event of the summer! Each year, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center welcomes us to host a dog day at the pool before being drained for winter. Pooch pals are welcome to take a dip in the pool, make some new furry friends, and even take part in a pool jumping contest! You won't want to miss out on this. Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse When: Online giving November 29-December 13th 2024 In-person: December 11th, 2024 5:00-8:00pm Where: Great Room of 1912 Center What: AGMP is an organization focused on encouraging gift-giving in the form of donations and useful supplies to local nonprofits. Primarily active during the holiday season, AGMP successfully raises tens of thousands of dollars per year for local organizations in need. Thanks for all you do AGMP! Pet Pictures with Santa When: December 5th 2025 3:00pm-6:00pm December 6th 2025 11:00am-4:00pm Where: Moscow Pets are People Too What: Jolly ol' Saint Nick always manages to make time for our amazing pets. Each December, Mr. Clause joins us at Pets Are People Too to spread Christmas cheer with all. Bring your best friend in for a festive photo or two! Photos each cost $15, which is then donated to fund lifesaving efforts here at HSoP. All we can say is: we wish we had Santa's job!

Want to volunteer in our shelter and help care for homeless animals? This is the place for you! Learn about our volunteer guidelines. Volunteer Guidelines Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Form The Humane Society is always happy to have volunteers come out and help care for our animals. The animals like new faces as well. Are you interested in Volunteering? Please contact HSoP and schedule your first shift! Due to limited space, HSoP can only accommodate so many volunteers at one time. Volunteer Hours are available Monday through Friday from 2:00-5:00. We can schedule up to three volunteers at a time. Sign up for your shift today! Contact HSoP by phone at (208) 883-1166 or through email at information@humanesocietyofthepalouse.org Do you have questions about volunteering with us? Click here to visit our Volunteering FAQs ! Junior Volunteers Junior Volunteers Junior Volunteer Form Additional Guidelines for Younger Volunteers You must be at least 12 years old to be a junior volunteer. During their first volunteering shift, junior volunteers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to go over rules, sign the application, and ensure their child understands the process. After the initial supervised shift, junior volunteers can volunteer alone for up to one hour per day. Junior volunteers are not allowed in the dog kennels without their parent or guardian. There is a 3-strikes rule! If we have to remind you about following these rules three times, you will not be allowed to return to volunteer without a parent. HSoP cannot accommodate volunteers under the age of 12 at this time. ***Junior Volunteers can socialize with animals that are already accustomed to younger people. If an animal is not comfortable or socialized with children, you will not be allowed to interact with them.*** Dog Walking Dog Walking Form Our dogs love getting to go on walks! These mini adventures offer a fun break from the shelter environment, and give our pups a chance to practice their leash skills before going home. If you'd like to help our pups get some relaxing walks in, we would love to have your help! If you haven't already, be sure to fill out and submit a volunteer application. Next, fill out and submit the dog walking form above. Be sure to carefully read all guidelines. Just like that, you're all set to walk some dogs! We will ask to hold onto your ID while you're out. ***Junior volunteers cannot walk dogs by themselves. If they are accompanied by an adult parent or guardian, then the junior volunteer can accompany the adult for the walk, but may not control the leash.*** Group Volunteering Group Volunteering Thank you for considering HSoP as the beneficiary of your groups’ philanthropy! Due to space restrictions at HSoP, we are unable to accommodate large groups of volunteers on site. However, groups can do a lot for the animals currently at HSoP by organizing fundraisers, pet food drives, or pet supply collections for the homeless animals of Latah County. While we aren’t able to accommodate groups at our shelter, your group efforts can still make a huge difference to the homeless animals found within your community. After your group has organized a fundraiser, supported a pet food drive for our Pet Food Pantry, or done a supply collection, a tour is a wonderful way to top off the experience! This is a great way for your group to see exactly how your efforts have benefited your pet community. To schedule a group tour, or for fun ideas for group projects, please contact us by phone at (208)883-1166 or through email at information@humanesocietyofthepalouse.org . Fun ideas for how groups can help: Car washes Volunteering at HSoP events Bake sales Supply donation drives Pet food drives Making dog toys Making dog treats Making cat treats Making cat toys Making blankets for our kitties! Our cats and kittens love to lie on handmade blankets. You can knit, crochet, or tie blanks out of fleece. The recommended measurement is about 18-20” x 18-20” when you’re finished. Court-Mandated Community Service Court-Mandated Community Service Information Profile, Code of Conduct/Waiver Thank you for your interest in serving your mandated community service hours at the Humane Society of the Palouse. Individuals seeking to fulfill community service requirements do not participate in the volunteer program: they complete projects and tasks that do not involve any contact with the animals or the clients at the shelter. Community Service Volunteers must read the guidelines, complete information profile, and sign the code of conduct/waiver in order to get started. Please note that the Humane Society of the Palouse reserves the right to refuse a Community Service Volunteer for any reason. Community Service Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Volunteers must schedule in advance Time slots available are from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, Monday – Saturday To sign up, please contact HSoP by phone at (208) 883-1166 HSoP reserves the right to turn away any Community Service Volunteers who do not show up on time, and to ask Community Service Volunteers to leave early if there is not enough work available. Shifts are filled on a first come, first serve basis and HSoP can only accommodate 1 volunteer per day. Duties may include laundry, dishes, sorting donations, cleaning, and more. Dress Protocol To prevent slipping, exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals, and injuries, all Community Service Volunteers must wear flat, enclosed rubber-sole shoes at all times. All Community Service Volunteers must not wear thong sandals, flip flops, or any shoe with an open toe, torn clothing, cut-off shorts, T-shirts with controversial or offensive messages, halter tops, backless shirts, half-shirts, muscle shirts, tank tops, dangling earrings, or other jewelry that may interfere with volunteer duties. DIY Volunteerng Ideas DIY Volunteering Ideas Are you interested in helping HSoP but are unable to come into HSoP during our hours of operation? This page has ideas for how you can still help homeless animals. Did you know that providing homeless dogs and cats with toys is very important for their well-being? The ideas on this page can help you make some very special critters their own toys that are theirs to keep both at HSoP and in their new home. Do you have a large group that would like to help HSoP? These ideas are great for a large group to do together and then bring into HSoP. Under each idea, you will find how many volunteer hours you can receive for donating these DIY items. Stuffed Monkey’s Fist Knot: 1 hour awarded per every 2 toys. Click here for instructions. No-Sew Fleece Blankets: 1 hour awarded per every 2 blankets. Click here for instructions. Fleece Dog & Cat Toy: 1 hour awarded per every 5 toys. Click here for instructions. Flirt Pole: 1 hour awarded per every 2 toys. Click here for instructions. Ball & Tug Dog Toy 1 hour awarded per every 2 toys. Click here for instructions. Check out this fun PDF for even more ideas on DIY dog and cat toys! Does HSoP euthanize animals? The Humane Society of the Palouse is a low/no-kill shelter. HSoP will not euthanize adoptable animals due to space. We’ve stayed true to our mission for 45 years and are committed to preserving and nurturing the lives of all the rescued animals in our care. We reserve humane euthanasia only in instances when animals are suffering greatly with no potential for relief, or if an animal is so aggressive that he or she presents a danger to people or other animals and cannot be safely handled or placed. The decision to euthanize is never made lightly and done only with the best interest of the animal in mind. HSoP is committed to providing all of the animals we rescue with the individualized and compassionate care they need and deserve until they are adopted by responsible, loving people. How many dogs does HSoP help per year? Each year HSoP provides temporary housing for anywhere from 200-300 dogs. How many dogs are returned to their owner, and how many are adopted out per year? For stray dogs that are found within Moscow city limits, HSoP on average will be able to reunite 70% with their owners and 30% will remain in shelter care until adopted. Whereas stray dogs that are found outside of Moscow city limits, HSoP on average will be able to reunite 40% with their owners and 60% will remain in shelter care until adopted. We strongly encourage all pet owners to equip their pets with accurate ID to increase the likelihood of them coming home if they ever get lost. We encourage microchip ID for all pets, and strongly recommend a collar with an ID tag containing the owner's contact number. We provide both of these services at HSoP, give us a call! How many cats does HSoP help per year? Each year HSoP provides temporary housing for anywhere from 200-300 cats. HSoP generally has more cats than dogs How many cats are returned to their owner, and how many are adopted out per year? For stray cats that are found within Moscow city limits, HSoP on average will be able to reunite 5% with their owners and 95% will remain in shelter care until adopted. Whereas stray cats that are found outside of Moscow city limits, HSoP on average will be able to reunite 1% with their owners and 99% will remain in shelter care until adopted. We strongly encourage all pet owners to equip their pets with accurate ID to increase the likelihood of them coming home if they ever get lost. We encourage microchip ID for all pets, and strongly recommend a collar with an ID tag containing the owner's contact number. Cats should wear breakaway collars if possible. We offer both ID tags and microchipping here at HSoP, give us a call! How is HSoP funded? In our past fiscal year, we received funding from the following sources: Donations: 39% Events: 15% Government Support: 27% Grants: 7% Investment: 3% Services: 8% Sponsorships: 1% For a more detailed view of HSoP finances, visit our Financial Transparency page. Is the Humane Society of the Palouse part of the Humane Society of the United States? No. HSoP has no affiliation with HSUS, PETA, ASPCA, or any national-level organization.. Though we do look to the national animal welfare organizations to stay current with best practices, we do not receive funding nor are we affiliated with them. Who is involved with HSoP? City of Moscow Latah County HSoP Voluntary Board of Directors 15 members who bring a variety of expertise to the organization. HSoP has a full time staff of 5 that include: Shelter Director Operations Manager Animal Care Attendants Countless volunteers and fosters Does the Humane Society of the Palouse pick up stray animals? The Humane Society does not pick up animals. Stray dogs found within Moscow city limits can be reported to the Animal Control Officer by calling (208)882-2677. If a stray dog is found in Latah County, citizens can call the Latah County Sheriff’s office at (208)882-2216 for assistance, but do so knowing there is no animal control for Latah County. There is no animal control for stray pets that are not dogs. Where does HSoP list stray or impounded animals? HSoP lists all stray or unclaimed animals on our Facebook page. To see the most recent stray and impounded animals, please visit our Facebook page through this link: Humane Society of the Palouse | Facebook If my pet is missing, could it be at the animal shelter? Hundreds of companion animals come into the shelter every year from Latah County. If your pet is missing, it is important that you contact the shelter as soon as possible so that a missing pet report can be completed and shelter staff can be notified to look for your pet. It is also important that you visit the shelter in-person and look for your pet on a regular basis. Please remember that it is the responsibility of the pet owner to search for their missing pet; however, HSoP will do everything possible to assist you in doing so. We also encourage posting a photo, description and information about where your pet went missing from as well as when to local lost and found groups on Facebook. What happens if my pet is brought to the shelter? If your pet is not readily identifiable by tag or microchip, your pet will be held for a stray holding period. Dogs found in the City of Moscow have a 10-day holding period. Dogs found outside of Moscow but within Latah County have a 6-day holding period. Cats found anywhere within Moscow or Latah County have a 6-day holding period. The Shelter will make every effort to contact you regarding your pet during this time. Reclaim fees apply in each situation and must be paid prior to reclaiming your pet. Unclaimed pets become the property of HSoP following the end of a stray holding period. Once this happens, they start the process of becoming ready for adoption. Please ensure that all of your pets have accurate ID to increase the chance of being reunited with them if they ever get lost. What does it cost to reclaim my pet from the shelter? Pet owners are charged an impound fee of $20.00. To reclaim a dog that lives within Moscow city limits, if the dog is not already licensed with the city, the purchase of a lifetime license is mandatory. The license is $25.00 for altered dogs and $35.00 for intact dogs. Boarding fees of $10.00 per day are charged for each day of impound after the initial twenty-four hours of arrival at the Shelter Do I have to have my pet spayed or neutered? Spaying or neutering is not required for reclaimed pets, although we encourage responsible sterilization of pets and offer assistance through S.N.A.P. Spaying or neutering your pets can prevent unwanted litters and even prevent some cancers in your beloved cat or dog. There are already so many homeless cats and dogs at the shelter, we don't need anymore! If you are in need of assistance having your pet spayed or neutered, please apply for our Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP). If I witness what I believe to be an act of animal cruelty, who do I call? Humane Society of the Palouse encourages the public to IMMEDIATELY report acts of animal cruelty or neglect to Animal Control by calling (208) 882-2677 if occurring within Moscow city limits, and (208) 882-2216 if occurring in Latah County. HSoP does not have the ability to report cruelty or neglect secondhand. If we are contacted about situations of this kind, we will direct them to contact local law enforcement. Does HSoP offer veterinary services to the pulbic? Though we would love to offer spaying/neutering and vaccination services to our local pet community, HSoP does not have the ability or facilities to do so at this time. HSoP does offer assistance through our Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), and microchipping services. For a list of local veterinary services, please view the Veterinary Services resource page in the HSoP Resource Library. Does it cost money to surrender an owned animal? Yes. HSoP does ask for a small donation to help provide care for owned pets that have been surrendered. Please visit our Owner Surrender page to learn more. How old do I have to be to visit the shelter? Anyone is welcome to visit the shelter during our open hours! We do have some restrictions about who can see and interact with shelter pets: - You must be at least 18 years old to enter our dog kennels or to interact with our adoptable dogs without a parent or guardian present. - You must be at least 18 years old to interact with our adoptable cats without a parent or guardian present (unless you're working a junior volunteer shift). - Those 17 and under are welcome to visit the shelter and interact will all of our adoptable pets, so long as they're accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. I'm going on vacation, can you board my pet? No. At this time HSoP does not offer boarding services for pets. There are several boarding facilities throughout Latah County and most vet clinics will also board. For a list of local boarding services, please view our Pet Boarding Services resource sheet in the HSoP Resource Library. I found a wild animal hurt in my yard, what should I do? HSoP is not equipped care for wildlife. If you've found an injured or orphaned wild bird or animal, please call Palouse Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation at (208) 614-2273. For more information, please visit their website: Palouse Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation I found a feral cat, what do I do? HSoP does not have the ability to provide care for feral cats within our facility. We do have a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats living on owned property in Latah County. The program intends to reduce feline infectious diseases and homeless cat births in our region, by providing feral cats with vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, and ear-tips for identification. Why can’t I bring my animal to the Humane Society of the Palouse if I live outside of Latah County? HSoP does not euthanize to make space. We do not have the capacity, space, or manpower to receive animals from outside of the agreed jurisdiction we have with the City of Moscow and Latah County. We recommend contacting the shelter that services your county and they may be able to help. Volunteering FAQs Volunteering FAQs