Available Foster Dogs

***NEEDS FOSTER or FOREVER HOME***
Currently in Boise boarding kennels

Meet happy-go-lucky POKEY!

He is a 1-year-old, 70 lb American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier mix who was given up by his owner because they fell on hard times.

POKEY loves all people. He is mostly dog-friendly, may have issues with males, but will likely resolve after neutering. POKEY loves to play, but doesn't understand personal space. He walks well on leash. He rides well in a car. He is housetrained.

POKEY responds well to correction so should be easy to train

POKEY's adoption comes with his health vaccines, rabies vaccine, and neuter surgery.

Contact Emerald Street Kennels, Boise 208-378-0123 to set up a time to meet POKEY.

***NEEDS FOSTER or FOREVER HOME***
Currently in Mountain Home
---SPECIAL NEEDS (deaf)---

SPARKLE is a sweet, adorable ~4-year-old, 60-lb boxer mix ? girl who will require a pet-free home without young children.
Because she appears to have a bunch of different breeds in her, it might be fun to get her DNA tested.

SPARKLE has a wonderful disposition towards all people, but she is quarrelsome with other dogs.

SPARKLE is spayed and current on vaccines.

Contact Kimmie rivercwolf@yahoo.com to meet SPARKLE.

BACKGROUND: Was taken in by Good Samaritan after her people abandoned her. Good Samaritan started having health issues, so SPARKLE is homeless again.

***NEEDS FOREVER HOME***
Currently in Mountain Home

TYSON is a sweet, good-energy, 9-year-old, 60-lb boy who doesn't show many signs of his senior status.

He hasn't done much leash-walking, so could use reminders.

He has shown some signs of food resource guarding, but is easily corrected.

TYSON is neutered and current on vaccines.

Contact Kimmie rivercwolf@yahoo.com to meet TYSON.

BACKGROUND: Had been living with his dad for several days after he had passed away from COVID. Was taken in by Good Samaritan, but she started having health issues and TYSON found himself homeless again.

***NEEDS FOSTER or FOREVER HOME***
Currently in Boise boarding kennels

Meet MEEKO!

He is an adorable 5.5 month old, 25-lb puppy who loves his people and other dogs

MEEKO's adoption will include 3 rounds of puppy vaccines, dewormer, neuter surgery, and rabies vaccine.

Contact Emerald Street Kennels, Boise 208-378-0123 to set up a meet with MEEKO.
APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/72Mw7EuYT46Ec7HR7

DOB: ~4/23/24

***NEEDS FOSTER or FOREVER HOME***
Currently in Boise boarding kennels, ID

Meet ASHE!

Gorgeous ASHE is a 2-year-old, neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped boy who could be your next furry family member.

ASHE had a rough start in life, but he is usually a sweet, calm, loving dog. He likes to nibble his people's clothes/hands (likely looking for love) and has been quiet/non-reactive in a temporary home.

He is crate-trained, and sleeps through the night. He walks to back door to signal needing to go out. He rides well in vehicles.

Volunteers are currently working with ASHE a few times per week. He knows the word 'rest' and will lay down with you. He is being taught 'look at me' (for a treat) and learns quickly. We are also teaching him impulse control (see video). Fortunately, he is extremely treat-motivated so easy to teach him new things. He did well off-leash in a large enclosed area; he just wanted to be by your side. We learned that he knows how to run after thrown tennis balls, but is still in the 'let's destroy this thing' stage likely because of his stress.

ASHE was well-behaved recently at a dog fair that had lots of commotion, strangers, kids, and dogs (see videos). He did react badly (i.e., lunged towards) to a black dog that he saw maybe 12 feet away.

Unfortunately, with everything that ASHE has been through and the past 2 months in boarding kennels without much enrichment or training, he continues to show stress. He has reacted badly towards other dogs (2 black dogs) and we don't yet trust him with kids. He will need an experienced owner/leader to decompress and help him to show his true self.

For now, we are looking for a quiet home with one or two adults without kids or a lot of traffic and lots of routine, so that we can help him decompress and learn about all good behaviors.

Please email giveadogahomeplease@gmail.com to meet ASHE in Boise. APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/yovXMFPaVzcZD9H5A

BACKGROUND: ASHE lived on the streets in CA with a homeless person with alcohol issues for his entire short life. A Good Samaritan/animal rescue volunteer who saw him often came across him in bad shape with his owner intoxicated and passed out. She felt compelled to get ASHE out of the situation and the homeless person relinquished ownership. In early August, ASHE was transported to Boise for an adopter, but they changed their mind and ASHE was placed temporarily in a Boise boarding kennel. He got kennel cough and went downhill quickly, to the point the facility didn't think he was going to make it. Volunteers with Idaho Mastiff Rescue stepped in and took him to an emergency vet. He has made a miraculous recovery and we've got to witness his sweet demeanor.