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Introducing Our New Advancement Director

We are so excited to announce Jenna Martin is Aska’s Animals new Advancement Director. Jenna Martin, a native of Jackson, WY, developed a profound love for animals and the great outdoors while growing up in the beautiful surroundings of…

Why We Love Muzzles

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Just like walking on a leash and crate training, teaching a dog to be comfortable wearing a muzzle is a good idea. Some people automatically think a dog is wearing a muzzle because they bite, but muzzles have many uses. When trained properly…

Helping Your Dog Feel Comfortable With Visitors In Your Home

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How To Be Your Dog’s Advocate This Holiday Season With the holiday season comes visitors to your home. Here’s how to be your dog’s advocate when friends and family arrive. Unfamiliar people arriving at your home can be an upsetting…

Raising Dogs and Kids Together

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4 Best Practices: Supervision, Intervention, Management and Guidelines Dogs and kids can be a great combination, but it takes parental awareness, a certain dog personality and lots of supervision to run a safe and happy household. Many dogs…

What Puppies Really Need To Learn

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The 8 Most Important Things to Teach Your Puppy Puppy parents are eager to teach their new family member skills that will set everyone up for success long term, but ‘sit,’ ‘stay’ and ‘come’ aren’t the most important lessons…

Reliable Recall

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Reliable recall is essential to a trustworthy dog human relationship. If you plan to have your dog off leash outside of a fenced in yard or park, try this two-part method to teaching your dog to come when called. Part 1: Name Recognition This…

Introducing Our Resident Dog Trainer, Ramsey Schatz

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A Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner We are so excited to announced Aska’s Animals new resident dog trainer, Ramsey Schatz. There are several ways to help homeless animals in Teton Valley, but the addition of Ramsey’s expertise to…

How to Create Safe Playgroups for Your Dog

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It’s the time of year that dog owners head to the parks, trails and friend’s houses for barbecues. But what does this mean for your furry friend who you may not want to leave at home? Here’s a list of guidelines to ensure your dog and…

How to Set Your Pets and In-House Pet Sitter Up for Success

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With spring break around the corner and lots to prepare, we thought it would be helpful to provide you with a checklist of things to get your pets and your pet sitter ready for your vacation. To ensure a relaxing vacation, ensure your…

Thank you for doubling our lifesaving mission in 2022!

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Thank you for supporting Aska’s Animals in 2022! We grew because of you! Our mission is possible because you’ve donated, volunteered, and followed us on social media. With your help, we can continue to expand and help more homeless animals…

Bringing Home a New Rescue Dog or Cat

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At Aska’s Animals, we provide a safe and calming environment where animals can relax and play while we work to find them their family. Once the animal’s new owner comes along, we value setting the owner and the animal up for success in…

Indoor Enrichment Activities for Your Pets on Winter Days

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Short, cold winter days means a lot of pets don’t get as much activity as in spring, summer, and fall. Some pets love the extra rest while others start to display questionable behavior. We’ve put together a list of indoor enrichment…

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Six out today and seven in today. Meet Anna Wintour and her Met Gala puppies who arrived today thanks to @kellyjane511 transporting during a spring snow storm!

We had plans to get these guys this weekend during the spay/neuter clinic and figured why not get them settled in a warm Puppy Palace early since one just opened up. We DON’T like to waste time and we DO like to maximize Puppy Palace square footage! This litter of six & their mom will be available for adoption through @animaladoptioncenterjhwy in about seven weeks! We can’t wait to get to know them and share their journey with you. ❤️‍🔥

#teamworkmakesthedreamwork #rescuepuppiesofinstagram #animalrescue #nonprofit #animalwelfare #spayandneuter

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Our team is gearing up to join the @animaladoptioncenterjhwy Spay/Neuter Clinic on the Wind River Reservation this weekend, and we can’t stop thinking about the importance of spay/neuter within our world. Not only do we have a line of partners needing assistance with unwanted puppies, but we’ve also seen mama dogs get pregnant within the shelter system recently. Accidental litters continue to rise, and shelters are faced with terrible decisions to either euthanize for space or double up kennels with intact animals. This problem is only getting exponentially worse.

Since we are in constant communication with a variety of shelters and rescues, we’ve learned that access to spay/neuter hinders partners from taking on litters even if they have the capacity. Hindrances include the nationwide veterinarian shortage and limited funding for spay/neuter surgeries. Here’s an example: one of our partner shelters in Idaho is backed up with 60 spay/neuter appointments. To make more room, they’re adopting animals without spay/neuter and having people put deposits down to reserve a future surgical appointment. While the adoption numbers are great, unfortunately, this leaves a lot of room for human error, and many animals never receive their surgery. According to the Humane Society of the United States, one unspayed dog and her offspring are capable of producing over 11,000 puppies per year. With every animal that moves through our program, we try to ‘close the loop’ on that animal’s shelter experience, meaning we do our best to make sure they don’t end up in a shelter in the future.

The shelter systems are overwhelmed, and spay/neuter is the only way to get to the root of the problem. Our goal this spring is to raise $20,000 for an AAF Spay/Neuter Program to increase the number of animals we can send to our partners already spayed/neutered. Reach out if you are interested in getting involved so we can pledge to ensure all the animals that we can get our hands on are not adding to this growing problem. 🐶 🐱 ✂️

#spayandneuter #spayneutersaveslives #spayneuteradopt

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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

📸 @bdanncreative

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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

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.