Shoshone Pet Rescue (SPR)

Shoshone Pet Rescue (SPR) is a non-profit organization that started its roots in the early 1990's. Volunteers began adopting dogs out of the Kellogg Pound to save them from euthanasia. They started working with the local police department, and by doing this they were able to keep dogs in the pound for a longer period of time. This gave them the chance to find them suitable homes. Once the volunteers established a good relationship with the city, and a way to keep the dogs from being euthanized; they began having every dog spayed or neutered, and they started charging an adoption fee to cover the costs. Initially, they were working solely to save the animals who were to be euthanized, and it has since evolved into the rescue it is today. In the years that Shoshone Pet Rescue has operated in Shoshone County, Idaho, we have successfully placed over 1400 (and counting) pets into permanent, loving homes. Today the dedicated members of the Shoshone Pet Rescue continue the work begun by the original group. Every animal brought into the Kellogg Pound is cared for by volunteers who clean the kennels, feed and water, and walk the dogs 2 times a day, 7 days a week, rain or shine. We proudly continue to save the pets in our area, and we will continue to do so for as long as they need us.

Our mission is to promote the welfare of companion animals in our community, reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs, providing education and resources to prevent abandonment and neglect of pets, and to shelter and care for them until they find their new homes.