Priest River Animal Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit corporation located in Priest River, Idaho. This No-Kill animal rescue is a small but dedicated group of volunteers that rescue lost and abandoned pets in the north Idaho and northeastern Washington areas. We care deeply for the animals that we take in and provide for their medical and social needs, preparing them for adoption to a loving, forever home. Our rescue facility is located in Priest River and houses eleven dogs and sixty cats. We currently average about one rescue and adoption per day and are eager to expand our service through enlarging our network of off-site foster families and expanding our facility as finances (donations) permit. Please see our "About Us" page on this website for further details.
On Saturday, June 18th, Priest River Animal Rescue (PRAR) hosted a first birthday party for the Soda Pop Puppies.
The Soda Pop Puppies are eleven Yellow Labrador/Golden Retriever mixes that were rescued a year ago having been abandoned by their mother and living under a porch. PRAR tries to name litters with a theme to help the Volunteers keep track of them, such as; the spice puppies, the "T" kittens, the candy bar puppies, etc. These lucky puppies were named after soda pop drinks like; Fanta, Sprite, Root Beer, Fresca and so on. It was tough coming up with a theme with eleven different names at the time.
Five of the original eleven puppies were able to attend the birthday party, which included birthday cakes for the dogs (and their four legged friends that attended), birthday presents sponsored by PETCO Foundation, and contests. The birthday partygoers enjoyed showing off their puppies at their best. PRAR had a contest for Tail Wagging, Best Pet Trick, and a Costume Contest. The puppies played well with each other even though they had been adopted to different homes ten months ago. Everyone enjoyed watching them play together in the Meet and Greet fenced area at PRAR.
The guardians traveled from all over the Pacific Northwest to attend the party. The family that traveled the furthest was from Bainbridge Isle in Washington. PRAR Volunteers provided a barbecue.
The guardians of the Soda Pop Puppies have always kept in touch with each other and have their own facebook page to share photographs and stories.
PRAR's "Coffee to the Rescue" Espresso Stand is now open in Priest River, Idaho. Located on Highway 2 (Albeni Highway) at 11th Street, in front of Action Auto/Federated Auto Parts store. 100% of the profits go to our group to rescue animals.
Priest River Animal Rescue is solely supported by donations from people like you and sales through our Thrift Store and our "Coffee to the Rescue" Espresso Stand. We also hold fundraisers throughout the year including a golf tournament, a walk-a-thon and a dinner auction. Please support our bake sales that are held as needed to pay for expensive emergency surgeries for our rescued animals.
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Latest Rescue:
BROKEN LEG BUT BIG HEART!
On May 23rd, 2011, a Good Samaritan brought a nine week old Spaniel mix puppy to Priest River Animal Rescue (PRAR). The puppy we named Duke had a hind leg that was broken in several places. Center Valley Veterinary Hospital in Sandpoint was immediately contacted to evaluate the injury. Luckily, the vet felt she could save the leg with surgery and putting a pin in it. PRAR thanks the Center Valley staff for their fast response and skill in saving Duke's leg. Duke will require surgery in early July to have the pin removed. Duke has recovered tremendously well from his first surgery and runs and plays like a nine week old puppy should. Duke loves to have his belly scratched and to be hugged. Currently in foster care during his rehabilitation, his house training is going well and he is a playful puppy. The veterinarian could not determine the cause of the injury and we thank the Good Samaritan that saved Duke and brought him to our no kill animal rescue. Enjoy the photographs of Duke begging for belly scratches and with Carly, one of our Youth Volunteers.
