Awards & Recognition

Recognized for Showing Up

At Idaho Animal Rescue Network, we don’t just fight for animals. We fight for change. Our dedication to rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect, partnering with law enforcement, and improving animal welfare in Idaho has earned recognition at the local and state level.

These honors belong to all of us

These awards reflect the hard work of our volunteers, fosters, veterinarians, partners, and supporters, people like you who believe in a better future for animals in Idaho.

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo greeting an IARN Great Dane at the Spirit of Idaho Award presentationSpirit of Idaho Award certificate presented to IARN

Featured Recognition

Spirit of Idaho Award

Presented by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo

The Spirit of Idaho Award recognizes people and organizations making a positive impact in Idaho communities. We were deeply honored to receive it for our work rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect, our collaboration with law enforcement, and our commitment to improving animal welfare across Idaho.

Three Lewiston Police Department Merit Award plaques

Lewiston Police Department Merit Award

We were honored to receive the Lewiston Police Department Merit Award in recognition of our collaboration with law enforcement to help animals in our community. It reflects the importance of strong partnerships in responding to cruelty and neglect cases and ensuring better outcomes for animals in the Lewis-Clark Valley.

Helping Hands Rescue Atta Boy award for IARN

Helping Hands “Atta Boy” Award

The “Atta Boy” Award was presented by our friends at Helping Hands Rescue in recognition of our commitment to working alongside other rescues and assisting pet owners in need. It means a great deal to us because it represents the power of collaboration over competition when we work together for animals.

Recognition we share

Our “Paw”tner Awards

Some of the most important work happens outside the spotlight. Our “Paw”tner Awards are one way we thank the volunteers and partners who give their time, open their homes, share their expertise, and stand alongside us when animals need help. Each recognition is a celebration of the larger team that makes rescue possible.

Two people celebrating with an award plaque
Two people holding an award plaque at an IARN event
Three people holding an award plaque together
Three people celebrating a Pawtner Award presentation
Three people posing with Pawtner Award plaques
The work behind the recognition

Awards aren’t why we do this work: The animals are.

Every recognition belongs to the volunteers, fosters, veterinarians, law enforcement partners, donors, adopters, and community members who make this work possible. These awards shine a light on the impact we can make together.