Learn about our feeding assitance program. We offer a pet food pantry for owners who may be struggling to feed their animals, learn more here. HSoP Pet Food & Supply Pantry We understand that times can be tough. When you're in a difficult situation, the last thing you want to worry about is being able to afford food for your beloved pets. Our Pet Food and Supply Pantry is here to help! Funded entirely by donations from the community, this resource keeps pets and their people together by providing a variety of pet food at no cost to the owner. Pet food is only available as donations allow, and we cannot guarantee having available food, or a specific type of food, at any given time. We ask that only those who are truly in need of assistance make use of the pet pantry. If you're in need of assistance, please visit the shelter between 1:00-6:00pm Monday through Saturday. We're located at 2019 E White Ave Moscow, Idaho. You an also call us at (208) 883-1166 to see if we have available food before making the trip over. This resource is available for all Latah County pet owners . The pantry regularly has other helpful pet items, including but not limited to: cat litter, potty pads, dog/cat treats, collars, leashes, dog shampoo, waste bags, brushes, and much more. If you're in need of specific pet supplies, please let us know and we will do our best to help. Thank you ICCU! Did you buy your pet a new type of food, but they wouldn't eat it? Did you switch your pet's diet, and still have some of the old food left over? Please consider donating unwanted pet food to HSoP, so we can provide it to a pet in need. We accept both open and unopened bags of food, and the expiration date must be visible. The HSoP Pet Food and Supply Pantry operates entirely on donations from our community. Idaho Central Credit Union is a great supporter of our pet pantry! They've donated several cars worth of food and other supplies, making a huge difference for pets in need. Thank you, ICCU!

The place to get an application for your new best friend once you find the purrrfect match! Adoption Applications Cat Pre-Adoption Application Cat Adoption Contract Dog Pre-Adoption Application Dog Adoption Contract Small Animal Application Applications can be emailed to information@humanesocietyofthepalouse.org or delivered to HSoP during open hours To view our adoptable pets, click here!

Have questions about volunteering with us? Get your most common questions answered here! Frequently asked questions Volunteering FAQ 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. How old do I have to be to volunteer? We offer volunteering for those age 12 and older. HSoP cannot accommodate volunteers below the age of 12. Junior volunteering is offered 2:00-5:00pm Monday through Friday. Junior volunteers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during their first shift, and can come in for one unsupervised hour at a time following that. Junior volunteers cannot enter our dog kennels or interact with our dogs without having a parent or guardian present. Be sure to visit our volunteer page to learn more about junior volunteering! When is HSoP open for volunteers? HSoP is open for volunteers Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM through 5:00 PM. To volunteer, call us ahead of time at (208) 883-1166 to get on our volunteer schedule. What kinds of things can I do as a volunteer? Lots of different things! Our volunteers help in a multitude of ways, here are a few examples: - Spend time playing with our dogs outside - Exercise our cats by playing in the adoption room - Help HSoP staff with laundry and other cleaning duties - Make special treats that provide enrichment for our pets - Spend time brushing out both cats and dogs - Take cute pictures of our pets to help them gain attention online - Give some attention to our friends in the small animal room Volunteers can also help us with special events like fundraisers and shelter clean-up days! What should I wear when I volunteer? Wear long pants and flat, closed-toe, waterproof shoes. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty! Will I receive any training before volunteering? During your first volunteer shift, a HSoP staff member will give you a short orientation. They will walk you through our facility and explain how you can stay safe while you are volunteering and how you can help keep the animals safe as well. The staff member will show you our volunteer board that has different tasks you can sign up for helping HSoP with. When can I start Volunteering? In order to volunteer with the Humane Society of the Palouse, you must complete the required volunteer form and arrange a time to come in for your first shift. Please call HSoP at 208-883-1166 to get on our volunteer schedule. I have a group that wants to come help HSoP. When can we come? All of us here at HSoP are grateful for all the interest in group volunteering. However, we do not have the space in our tiny facility to accommodate groups larger than 3 at one time. If you are interested your group helping HSoP, we have a list of group volunteering ideas and DIY volunteering ideas listed on our volunteer page . You can also email us at information@humanesocietyofthepalouse.org with any group volunteering ideas. Why can't HSoP take in large groups of volunteers? During our regular hours of operation, having such a small facility, there simply isn’t enough space for large groups of volunteers and potential adopters. We are very grateful for the interest in having groups come in helping the homeless animals. However, allowing enough space for potential adopters to come in during our hours of operation is what is needed in order to find homeless animals their forever homes. I have court mandated community service. Can I do my hours with HSoP? Yes. HSoP can take in volunteers needing to complete disciplinary community service Monday through Saturday from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM. You must schedule in advance by calling us at (208) 883-1166. For more information, visit the Court Mandated Community Service section on our volunteer page . I have completed volunteer training at a different Humane Society. Can I skip HSoP volunteer training? That’s great—thank you for your previous service—however, each humane society, animal control facility, or rescue group is an independent agency, so very few of us are connected locally (as in some states) or to any organization on a national level. Therefore, our policies and procedures might be completely different from the facility where you previously volunteered. Most shelters adhere to a “Standards of Best Practices/Care” so there are certainly some similarities; however, we need you to be familiar with our shelter and our policies/procedures. This includes training for dog walking. I am an avid runner. Can I take HSoP dogs on a run with me? As with people, dogs need to slowly build up muscle strength and endurance in order to avoid potential injury when running or jogging. The dogs HSoP has up for adoption have not had the training needed to prevent injury or to build the endurance to sustain them on runs. To avoid injury, we do not allow running or jogging without first being conditioned to do so. I want to volunteer by making blankets for your pets. What size should the blankets be? Our pets would absolutely love some snuggly homemade blankets! We can typically use any size blanket for our pets, but some dimensions do work better for our cat kennels and dog beds. For blankets that fit each of our cat kennels, we would recommend the size to be about 20"x 24". For blankets that fit the beds in each of our dog kennels, we would recommend the size to be about 24"x 36". I can't give my time right now, but I would still like to help HSoP. There are many ways to support our work! Make a financial contribution. Visit our Donate page for options. Make an in-kind donation. With just a few simple clicks, you can send much needed supplies to our shelter through our Amazon Wish List , our Kitten Supplies Amazon Wish List or our Wish List for donations that may be dropped off at the shelter during open business hours.

Take a look at our shelter's financal reports over the last few years. We are committed to maintaining full transparency with our supporters. HSoP Financial Information We appreciate our supporters and donors more than we can say. Knowing where your donation goes is important, so we have attached our annual 990 forms for all to view. If you have questions about our financials, please contact us at (208)883- 1166 or email us at director @humanesocietyofthepalouse.org Thank you for helping to give the homeless pets of Latah County a second chance! 2018 990 Form 2019 990 Form 2020 990 Form 2021 990 Form 2022 990 Form 2023 990 Form 2024 990 Form 2025 990 Form

Some of our best recources with great information about pet care and safety! Learn new tips and pieces of advice. Pet Resources HSoP Resource Library HSoP Animal Intake Process - Stray animals - Stray animals found after hours - Owner surrenders - Dog bite quarantine holds Feral cat information Kitten season I found a tiny kitten. What do I do now? Pet enrichment information Summer safety tips for pets Winter safety tips for pets

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Moscow's canine event of the summer! Join us for a dog day at the pool on Sunday, Septmeber 7th. Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center is welcoming local pups to enjoy everything the park has to offer. The cost is $15 per dog, and all proceeds benefit Humane Society of the Palouse. Howling at Hamilton When? Sunday, September 7 th , 2025 1:00pm - 6:00pm Where? Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center 830 N Mountain View Rd Moscow, ID Cost? $15 per dog. Register below! Bring your dog out for a swim! The pool will be open for one day only for dogs to come enjoy the water. Each year, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center lets local dogs take over the pool for a well-deserved day of fun in the sun! Attending pups will have a blast running into the water, exploring the facility, and making furry friends of their own. The event takes place on the last day of the season before the pools need to be drained for winter. The pool is for dogs only during Howling at Hamilton! Howling at Hamilton is an annual fundraiser hosted by Humane Society of the Palouse. The cost is $15 per dog, and there must be at least one person to accompany each dog . All proceeds benefit Humane Society of the Palouse. Food is not permitted during the event. A pool-jumping contest will take place at 5:00pm with prizes for the top three dogs! Online registration will end at 3:00pm on Friday, September 4th. You can always register at the gate with cash, check, or card! We hope to see you and your pups at the pool on Sunday, September 7th! Please note: We are unable to reschedule this event if it is cancelled or ends early due to weather or poor air quality. This is a decision made by the pool staff for everyone's safety. Howling at Hamilton 2025 Sep 07, 2025, 1:00 PM PDT Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center Join us for the canine event of the summer! We're taking over Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center to give local dogs the pool day they deserve. Details Thank You, ICCU! For the fifth year in a row, our friends at Idaho Central Credit Union will be donating prize baskets for our top three dogs! ICCU always creates such special baskets for the pool jumping contest, and we can't wait to see the goodies our winners get to bring home this year. Thanks for all you do, ICCU!

December 1977 The need for a humane society in Latah County On December 13th, 1977, The Idahoan published an article titled "The Man Who Kills Dogs". The author, David Johnson, wrote a gritty and detailed account of the euthanasia taking place every day at what was once the Moscow Pound. The response to Johnson's article was swift and substantial. Within days of being published, the Idahoan received several letters to the editor. Some of the titles included "Do Something", "Don't Dump Them", and "Form Humane Society". The people of Moscow were moved by Johnson's article, and soon the idea of a humane society seemed both possible and necessary. January 1978 The first steps Following the cries for a Humane Society to be formed, a group of Latah County residents took it upon themselves to make it happen. Lorin Roberts and J.D. Farrar led the march when it came to getting a humane society up and running. In 1978, a yearly membership with the humane society costed individuals $5. There was no building, or even real plans for it. But there were plenty of people who cared enough to get organized.

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

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