News & Events - Events Calendar

For more information about these events, please contact Jamie Olson, 208-331-8553 or Chris Moore, 208-387-2760.

Scheduled Events


Pets on Parade Television Show - Please watch the Idaho Humane Society's local television show, "Pets on Parade." It is a great opportunity for you to get to know some of the wonderful pets that we have available for adoption. The show airs on KIVI channel 6 on the following dates. Staff - Remember these are the show dates. We will tape the show on Friday.

  • August 9 – 11:30 a.m.
  • August 30 – 11:30 a.m.
  • September 6 – 11:30 a.m.
  • September 13 – 11:30 a.m.
  • September 27 – 11:30 a.m.


See Spot Walk - October 2008

Mark your spot and save the date for the Idaho Humane Society's 16th annual dog walk held this year on Saturday, October 4th at Julia Davis Park. Join hundreds of animal lovers for a strut through downtown Boise followed by contests, activities, vendor booths, food and more!

Registration begins September 2. Watch for more See Spot Walk details soon. For more information about this event or sponsorship/vendor opportunities, call Chris at (208)387-2760 or email cmoore@idahohumanesociety.org.

  • For information on sponsorship opportunities, click here
  • For information on vendor opportunities, click here

Ongoing Events

Foster Program Orientation Classes - Classes are offered every Saturday from 12 noon until 1 p.m. (unless noted) in the Education Room at the Idaho Humane Society. These classes are open to anyone interested in learning more about our Foster Program. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact the foster coordinators at 331-8557 or e-mail: Sandy.

Shelter Pet of the Week Television Show - Channel 7-KTVB, every Friday at 12:50 p.m.

Shelter Pet of the Week Television Show - Channel 2-KBCI, alternate Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.

Check out Humane Society cats available for adoption at the following businesses

  • Petco Stores - 129 North Milwaulkee, Boise and 3548 South Findley, Boise
  • PetsMart - 8501 West Franklin, Boise
  • Zamzows Stores - 6208 W. State St., Boise, 6313 Fairview Ave., Boise, 435 S. Eagle Rd., Eagle, 136 E. Watertower Lane, Meridian

See Spot Walk - October 2008

Sponsor Information

We're inviting you to be a sponsor, again or for the first time, for Idaho's biggest dog walk and festival, See Spot Walk 2008. Sponsorship is an opportunity to show your community that you're making a pawsitive difference in our area.

See Spot Walk is more than just a dog walk with 3,000 dog lovers strutting their mutts through downtown Boise. Held in Julia Davis Park at the big band shell, festivities include retail vendor and sponsor booths, doggie contests, food, floats, music, costumes and cool prizes. Dogs of every size, shape, color and breed bring their families dressed in neat event T-shirts and doggie scarves!

Be the leader of the pack and join this great four-legged cause to help local animals in need. Check out the Sponsorship Information Packet to find out the great sponsor benefits.

For more information call Christine Moore at the Idaho Humane Society, 387-2760.

Vendor Information

Interested in reaching more than 3,000 pet-lovers and their canine friends in one fun-filled day? The Idaho Humane Society invites you to be a vendor at the 16th Annual See Spot Walk, Idaho's Largest Dog Walk. It's happening at 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Julia Davis Park.

We are offering businesses the opportunity to display, promote and sell their products and services to See Spot Walk participants and their four-legged friends. People and pets arrive at 10:00 a.m., allowing time to "shop" before the walk that begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone returns to the park for contests, prizes, awards, lunch, and of course, more shopping! Commercial vendors will be charged a $75 fee and non-profit groups a $25 fee to participate. You will be provided with a 6-foot table, signage, and a colorful table cover in an accessible and visible area for pawsitive promotional value.

Every dollar we raise goes to a great cause. The Idaho Humane Society helps homeless animals in our community find loving homes, provides essential veterinary care and reaches out to the community to promote responsible pet ownership. By choosing to participate as a See Spot Walk vendor, you can be a vital part of this effort and do some fun marketing and sales for your business!

To register, complete the Vendor Application Form and return it by September 15. If you have any questions, call Christine Moore at the Idaho Humane Society, 387-2760.