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The Bannock Humane Society is a non-profit organization funded by private donations plus fund raising by its members. There are no paid employees and all funds to go help the animals. The BHS receives no money from any Government agency and is not a part of the Pocatello Animal Shelter. The BHS does work closely with the shelter on many projects to benefit the animals.
The BHS constructed its home at 850 Barton Road in 2001 with donations from the community, help from its members, and assistance by the City of Pocatello (50 year property lease). The mailing address is P.O. Box 322, Pocatello, ID 83204. The BHS maintains a phone line at (208) 232-0371 for the following:
Mailbox 1: Lost or found animals, general information, information about spay & neuter programs
Mailbox 2: Information on Foster animals available for adoption or Information on finding an animal a new home
Mailbox 3: Requests for medical assistance for sick or injured animals
Mailbox 4: General information including how to make donations or volunteer
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We hold adoption days the 2nd Saturday of the month (see our schedule page) in our building from 12 - 4 pm. Pets are brought to Adoption Day so you can meet the dogs and cats that are looking for a loving new home. You will have a chance to talk with the foster parents to find out more about the pets. We also have information available on animal issues, and volunteers who can help with general animal behavior questions.
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BHS has ongoing adoption programs as funds and volunteers allow including:
Adoption Program: Adoption of BHS animals in foster care. Dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and cats are tested for feline leukemia and feline Aids. Currently the cost to adopt one of our foster animals is $85 + tax.
Pets for the Elderly: Anyone who is 60 years or older may qualify for adoption of one of our foster animals at a reduced rate. Currently the BHS is reimbursed a portion of the adoption fee by the Pets for the Elderly Foundation. Currently the cost is $35 + tax.
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Low cost spay/neuter programs
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BHS runs spay/neuter programs to help get as many animals fixed as possible. Contact BHS at (208_232-0371 for information on current programs.
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Animal Abuse or Investigation:
Due to lack of volunteers, BHS has had to start referring all county related abuse/neglect or investigations calls to the Bannock County Sheriff's Office.
Any abuse/neglect or stray/injured animals calls for problems within Pocatello city limits will be referred to Pocatello Animal Control.
Any abuse/neglect or stray/injured animals calls for problems within Chubbuck city limits will be referred to Chubbuck Animal Control.
Medical assistance for animal illness or injury as resources allow.
Education including speakers for groups, handouts for children, classes about responsible pet guardianship, need and reasons for spay or neuter of all companion animals, and the link between violence towards animals and violence towards people.
Foster program for homeless animals. BHS does not keep any animals at our building. All our animals are kept in foster homes.
BHS makes every effort to find foster care for homeless and stray animals. We also try to help take in animals needing training or other assistance from the shelter. Volunteers are always needed to help with this need.
We work with people who are looking for a new home for their animal by asking them to be a temporary foster home, they keep the animal and work with us to find a home. We also work in this same capacity with people who have litters of puppies and kittens for adoption. We require the mother to be spayed for these litters to be supported.
Any of our foster animals can be shown at the monthly Adoption Day and are available for adoption between the monthly events via phone calls or email.
Shot clinic for foster animals ONLY is every Thursday night from 7 - 8pm at the BHS building.
Food distribution of donated pet food to those in need, as it is available. People may make donations of pet food and those in need may pick up pet food on Thursday nights between 7 - 8pm. Wal Mart, the Idaho Food Bank and the public have kindly donated pet food for this program. Food is limited and we reserve the right to limit quantities based on need.
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SUMMER PET FAIR:
Typically in June, we have a raffle, garage sale, food sales, and of course pets for adoption. Clergy from several local churches come and offer a blessing for all the homeless animals. We also encourage you to bring your pet to be blessed.
CHRISTMAS FOR THE ANIMALS:
You can have a picture of you and your pet taken with Santa. And of course, the pets that are available for adoption will be there too!
SPAY DAY USA:
In February of each year we offer free and discounted spay and neuter certificates to the community. The certificates are given by drawing and the number given is dependent upon the donations we have received.
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The Bannock Humane Society is a 501C3 Idaho Corporation. The Society was incorporated on July 12, 1971.
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For more information:
Bannock Humane Society
P.O. Box 332
Pocatello, ID 83204 US
Email: bannockhumanesociety1@yahoo.com
(208) 232-0371
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