Stray domestic dogs that are found in Canyon County, ID are welcome at West Valley Humane Society. If you have found a stray pet it is always recommended to scan the pet for a microchip to try to find the owner.
Strays being admitted Mon-Sat from 10am-5pm.
Please start the process by filling out the appropriate form linked below. We will set up a time with you to drop off your found stray. When you arrive at the shelter you may be required to call (208-455-5920) to inform shelter staff that you have arrived with a stray. They will ask you to fill out the form linked below to start the stray turn-in process. We are trying to limit the number of people at the shelter at one time. You will be asked to wait in your car and follow instructions on what to do next.
Lost/Stray canines are free to bring to the shelter if you live in the following areas: Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton, Notus, Marsing and regions of Canyon County that are not within city limits of another city.
Stray dogs found out of Canyon County are $50 ($75 for a litter) – fees may be waived depending on space availability
Most lost cats will be asked to participate in the Community Cat Program to offer them the best chance of reuniting with their owner. There is no fee to participate in this program. To learn more click here: https://westvalleyhumanesociety.org/ccp/
Found cats in Canyon County that are not eligible for the Community Cat Program are $50.
Stray cats found out of Canyon County not accepted unless space allows.
Other domestic pets will be accepted at the shelter on a case by case basis as space and resources allow.
- Rabbit: w/ a Cage -$50
- Rabbit: w/out a Cage- $80
- Barnyard Animal: Pigs, Goats, Sheep- $85+
- Donkey, Llama, Alpaca, Emu- $125+
- Horse, Pony, Cow- $200+
- Chicken or other small domesticated farm fowl- $10-$35
- Small Mammals w/ Cage (guinea pigs, ferret, rat)- $20
- Small Mammals w/out Cage- $25
- Small Domesticated Birds w/ Cage- $10
- Small Domesticated Birds w/out Cage- $40
- Reptiles or Large Birds w/ Cage- $20
- Reptiles or Large Birds w/out Cage- $45