Shelter
Mountain Humane
Mission
Saving Animals and Changing Lives
After 50 years, Mountain Humane, formerly known as the Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley, has progressed well beyond its strong and straightforward “dog pound” roots. While the organization has a rich history of keeping animals off the streets, the facility has evolved into a community pet support center.
The new Mountain Humane animal welfare campus was built to optimize our ability to save animals’ lives. Ample kennel space allows Mountain Humane to transfer animals from under-resourced shelters and rescues at a moment’s notice. When necessary, we coordinate foster homes for stressed or very young animals so they can enjoy a loving family while waiting to be adopted. Of equal importance, we provide essential services to mitigate pet surrenders and temporary boarding for pets whose owners are experiencing a health or family emergency.
Adoption Policy
Any visitor to the shelter interested in adopting one of the animals is asked to fill out a brief adoption application. In conjunction with the application, we interview all potential adopters with the goal of matching the right animal with the right family and lifestyle. This is of prime importance - we endeavor to make this new home the animal's residence for life!
All adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, dewormed, and microchipped. Fees are as follows:
Puppies: $250
Dogs: $150
Senior & Special Needs Dogs: $75
Pure Bred Dogs w/AKC Papers: $500
Kittens: $100 (the second one is free!)
Cats: $50
Senior or Special Needs Cats: $25
Barn Cats: $0
Ferret or Chinchilla: $50
Hamsters or Mice: $10
Rabbits: $25
