GET
INVOLVED.
You do not have to foster an animal to make rescue possible. There are many ways to help, from opening your home to giving a few hours, sharing a post, or helping cover the cost of care.
How Do You Want to Help?
Choose the option that fits your time, home, or resources. Every one of these helps animals move toward safety.
Foster
Give an animal a safe place to land while we provide food, supplies, veterinary care, and rescue support.
Become a Foster → 02Volunteer
Help with transport, events, supply runs, animal care support, administrative projects, and behind-the-scenes work.
Volunteer With Us → 03Donate
Help cover veterinary care, emergency rescue, food, supplies, foster support, and cases that cannot wait.
Make a Donation →You Provide the Home.
We Provide the Rest.
As a foster-based rescue, available foster homes directly determine how many animals we can help.
Fostering may be short-term, longer-term, medical, puppy, adult dog, or another fit based on the needs of the animal and your household.
Learn About FosteringNot Ready to Foster?
There are plenty of ways to make a meaningful difference without bringing an animal home.
Transport
Help animals get to veterinary appointments, foster homes, programs, and other safe destinations.
Volunteer →Supplies
Food, crates, cleaning supplies, puppy pads, gift cards, and other basics help foster homes stay stocked.
Ways to Donate →Events
Join community events, fundraisers, adoption opportunities, and outreach that connects people with rescue.
View Events →Share
Sharing adoptable animals, urgent needs, community resources, and rescue updates helps them reach the right people.
See What to Share →Rescue Takes
A Team.
Some volunteers work directly with animals. Others drive, organize, photograph, write, clean, fundraise, coordinate, or simply show up when something needs done.
Every one of those roles moves an animal closer to safety.
Find Your PlaceBefore You Jump In
Do I need animal rescue experience to volunteer?
No. Many volunteer roles do not require rescue experience. The best fit depends on the task, the animal, and your comfort level.
Do fosters pay for veterinary care and supplies?
No. Idaho Animal Rescue Network provides approved veterinary care and needed supplies for animals placed through our foster program.
Can I help if I only have a little time?
Yes. Some needs are one-time or occasional, including transport, events, supply runs, photography, sharing posts, and project-based help.
Can businesses or community groups help?
Absolutely. Sponsorships, donation drives, volunteer projects, event partnerships, and in-kind support can all make a meaningful difference.
There’s More Than
One Way to Rescue.
Open your home, lend your time, or help cover the cost of care. Pick the place that fits you and start there.