As communities across the country move away from the use of wild animals in entertainment, it’s time for us in the LC Valley to take a closer look at the ethics and consequences of allowing these acts to continue.

Spring is often celebrated as "puppy season" in the world of animal rescue—a time when we brace ourselves for an influx of litters needing homes, fosters, and care. But here in Idaho, this season carries another, more sobering reality: gunshot season.

In a world where heartwarming videos of animal rescues go viral within minutes, it’s easy to believe every nonprofit animal rescue is doing honest, life-saving work. But behind the emotional music and dramatic recoveries, a darker reality is emerging—one where fake animal rescues are exploiting nonprofit status for profit, attention, and even cruelty.

Spring 2025 Vaccine and Microchip Clinic for Pets in rural Nez Perce County, Clearwater County, Lewis County, Idaho County, and the Nez Perce Reservation.