Aska's Animals Foundation | Victor, ID Animal Welfare Nonprofit

ASKA’S ANIMALS FOUNDATION

Providing a progressive environment for animals through rehabilitation, adoption, education, and community outreach and filling the critical gap between shelter and permanent rescue.

We are hiring!

Join the Aska’s Animals Foundation Team. We are currently hiring for a full-time, Canine Behavior & Enrichment Coordinator.

The Canine Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for implementing, practicing, and reviewing the canine behavior programs of AAF and partners. This includes evaluation, rehabilitation, training, enrichment, and basic animal husbandry. This person works closely with AAF partners and the public to provide behavior support. This position will work closely with a senior dog trainer and provide daily animal care.

Read the full job description here. Email resume & cover letter to Jenna Martin.

CANINE BEHAVIOR & ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR

Where puppies play & pigs fly. April Volunteer Orientation 4/13 @ 10-11am April In-Person Behavior Workshop 4/15, 5-7pm @ Highpoint Cider May Volunteer Orientation 5/4 @ 10-11am

Meet our Residents

Aska’s Animals provides both temporary care and long-term residency to animals in need. Our long-term residents include chickens, pigs, goats, cats, and dogs. You’ll also see Aska’s childhood horse roaming around, enjoying their retirement, and supervising our work. The animals that live here are simply allowed to be animals. They don’t have to earn their share of attention or fear being euthanized for space. Our staff and volunteers meet each animals’ needs including daily enrichment, medical care, and community. As new animals in need arrive, the animals ready for permanent rescue are placed in appropriate homes where they can live out a long and happy life.

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Programs & Partnerships

Community is one of Aska’s Animals core values. Through our volunteer program, we socialize animals as well as provide community members a hopeful and rewarding experience. Through small group education programs such as monthly Dog Behavior Workshops, we facilitate a learning environment to improve animals’ lives. Through one-on-one behavior training, we work with our community members to keep animals in their homes and out of the shelter system. Through reference calls and meet and greets with potential adopters, we ensure animals are placed in suitable, long-term homes.

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Volunteer

We’re always looking for volunteers to visit the farm, to socialize with our short- and long-term animal residents and to keep their accommodations clean and organized. Please fill out a volunteer application and sign up for one of our monthly volunteer orientations if you are interested in volunteering with us.

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Donate

We greatly appreciate contributions of any magnitude as they support our mission. Your generosity enables us to create a nurturing environment for homeless animals requiring care. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for aiding us in this endeavor.

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Volunteer Spotlight

This dynamic trio has been volunteering consistently for over a year and a half. They are so dedicated to their titles as “poop queens” that they even got themselves matching uniforms complete with poop hats. Sally, Ashlee & Ulla show up with treats for the pups and ready to scrape poop off the floor with a sense of humor to make up for the undesirable odor. We are so grateful for all that they do to help care for the dogs in our care and also for sharing their passion for our mission out in the community.

Thank you to the Poop Queens for your relentless dedication to our mission!

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Stay Connected!

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Join us for our first in-person Canine Behavior Workshop of 2024. Big shoutout to @highpointcidertaproom for hosting us and everyone who is looking to further their education surrounding dog behavior.

These workshops are for humans-only and no dogs are allowed! It turns out the majority of becoming successful with your own dog is training yourself first!

This workshop is free to all. If you have specific things to work on we ask you to register ahead of time by 4/12 so our Behavior Team can customize the curriculum. #linkinbio 🤓 🐶

#caninebehavior #freeresources #nonprofit #animalwelfare #dogbehavior #tetonvalley

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Happy Monday from a few of our current residents.

🐾 Banksy is our incubator puppy from @landerpetconnection that is growing like a weed! We don’t know where he will be adopted through yet OR what will happen with his eye that endured frostbite before being rescued. Interesting in helping us fund his treatment?! Let us know!
🐶 The 8 Below litter from @bestfriendsanimalsociety has settled in and will be making their way to @srasanimalshelter next week for adoption!
🐱 Momma cat and kittens from @ifanimalshelter are also thriving! They will be ready for adoption in ~3 weeks through the @animaladoptioncenterjhwy
❤️ The Gossip Girl “micro”litter from @landerpetconnection is gaining weight and confidence. TBD on where they will be adoptable!

Xoxo,
AAF Team

#nonprofit #animalwelfare #rescue #rescuepuppy #rescuekitten #puppypalaces

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Today, our team welcomed a litter of puppies from @bestfriendsanimalsociety to the farm. Huge thanks to the @dogismycopilotinc team for going the extra mile with an additional and last minute stop in Driggs to make it happen. We’re incredibly grateful for what they do to maximize life-saving efforts. These six, Husky Blend puppies will soon be available through @srasanimalshelter. In the meantime, we’re excited to shower them with love and get them adoption ready! 🐾

And shoutout to @lulusfund for becoming our first Barnyard Sponsor and making our dreams a reality. Thank you for supporting us through this work! 🐶 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

#nonprofit #animalrescue #animalwelfare #rescuepuppies

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Selecting a dog trainer requires thorough research beyond a simple Google search.

With minimal regulations in the United States, anyone can claim to be a trainer. Therefore, it’s essential to do extra due diligence to ensure you find a qualified professional who aligns with your values.

Keep these tips in mind for your next trainer search. If you have questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out to our team, and we’ll steer you in the right direction. 🐶 🤓

#dogbehavior #caninebehavior #positivereinforcement #animalwelfare #nonprofit

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Nothing to see here… just an orphan puppy hanging out with some homeless kittens and their mom!

Banksy is just about four weeks old and is becoming less dependent on Aska feeding him every three hours. 😂 As you may have noticed, his eye is abnormal likely from his exposure to cold temperatures and frostbite early on in life. We’ve consulted an ophthalmologist and are waiting until he is more developed to put a plan in place!

Unnamed momma cat and her four kittens are providing Banksy with important social time. Singleton puppies need extra help with socialization since they don’t have their littermates or mom to help them learn basic communication and cues. We always make it a point to pair singleton puppies and kittens up with others when appropriate so they don’t miss out on early development. Who remembers Ink & Mink?!

Momma cat & kittens will be available for adoption @animaladoptioncenterjhwy when they are ready. We already know they are a special bunch. 💘

#animalrescue #adoptdontshop #rescuekittens #rescuepuppy #nonprofit #animalwelfare

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JOIN OUR TEAM 🐶🤓

Aska’s Animals is HIRING a Canine Behavior & Enrichment Coordinator. Join our team during an exciting phase of nonprofit development and growth. We are looking for a team member who is willing and ready to learn, passionate about science-based training methods, a self-starter, and dedicated to the betterment of animal welfare.

The Canine Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for implementing, practicing, and reviewing the canine behavior programs of AAF and partners. This includes evaluation, rehabilitation, training, enrichment, and basic animal husbandry. This person works closely with AAF partners and the public to provide behavior support. This position will work closely with a senior dog trainer and provide daily animal care. Full job description #linkinbio

Accepting applications on a rolling basis. Please email cover letter and resume to jenna@askasanimals.org. No phone calls. 🦮

#nonprofit #animalwelfare #hiring #caninebehavior #positivereinforcement #sanctuary

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Management 🐶

Let’s discuss dog management. It’s all about being proactive rather than reactive. There are straightforward strategies you can implement to ensure both you and your canine companion thrive. By shifting our mindset and adjusting our habits, we can make a significant difference, preventing headaches for you and discomfort for your dog. Remember, preparation is key to success!

Have questions? Reach out to our Behavior Team, utilize our free video library, or attend a workshop. We are looking forward to our first in-person workshop of the year on Monday, April 15 5-7pm, at @highpointcidertaproom. This is a workshop for the humans and dogs are not allowed! 🐾

#dogbehavior #canineenrichment #nonprofit #animalwelfare

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Today, we’re celebrating our third anniversary by introducing our new sponsorship levels! As we look forward to the next three years, we envision expanding our facilities to reach more animals, offer resources to more people, and better support our partner organizations. Our goal is to pioneer forward-thinking animal welfare practices. Join us on this exciting journey ahead!

Are you a business or individual interested in becoming a sponsor?! Learn more on our website and let’s connect on all things animal rescue! 🐱 🐶 🐷 🐴 🐐 🐔

#nonprofit #animalrescue #sanctuary #tetonvalley

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There is a bittersweet moment when mama dogs leave, and the puppies go off to their own homes. Just like when our kids grow up, there is so much pride in seeing them thrive on their own and being so capable without us. Still, there are moments when we long for the days of infancy (until we remember how little sleep we get).

In some ways, I have bittersweet moments where I’m not down in the barnyard taking care of all the puppies all day, every day. But if I did this, I would be in an institution (🤪), and we couldn’t have the impact we are having now.

Evolution is a crazy thing, and wow has this evolved.

I find so much joy in opening the barn doors every morning before the staff gets here to feed the pigs their breakfast as I sing them their “good morning” song. However, the day-to-day responsibilities are in the capable hands of our incredible staff who enrich the lives of all the animals, manage the minutia of running a non-profit and all the paperwork that goes with it, and support our community’s dogs and people. If you know anything about me, I am direct and to the point; my heart is with the animals always. This year, as we celebrate our year of growth, I am asking each of you to hold our hands through each phase, growing pains included.

We’ve always done this work (puppies, pigs, and all) long before we had our official 501(c)(3) letter, but I never would have imagined that three years after receiving the letter of certification, what that milestone would actually mean. And let’s be clear, this isn’t where we are stopping. We have big dreams that include a canine-centered facility and much more in the years to come.

We might be small, but we are mighty, and our passion runs deep to make this all possible for the animals.

Xo,
Aska

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Confinement training = dog behavior 101

Ensuring your dog is well-trained in confinement is crucial for both your furry friend and yourself. Establishing this solid groundwork will yield lifelong advantages.

Head to our website to find our free video and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help. Our Behavior Team is here to help you and your dogs! 🐶 🤓 🦴

#dogbehavior #caninebehavior #cratetraining #nonprofit #animalwelfare #resource

Phone Number: (208) 270-2136

Email: info@askasanimals.org

Address: 1984 W 7000 S, Victor, ID 83455
PO Box 1150, Victor, ID 83455

EIN: 85-4363017

Aska’s Animals Foundation

Providing a progressive environment for animals through rehabilitation, adoption, education, and community outreach and filling the critical gap between shelter and permanent rescue.

Website Photos by Ben Dann | B Dann Creative, Grace Peck | Little Scout Creative, and Lara Agnew | Lara Agnew Photography.