Events from June 22, 2023 – July 20, 2023 – Page 2 – Aska's Animals

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June 2023

June 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bringing Home A New Dog- Group Sessions

Bringing Home A New Dog- Group Sessions

June 29, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bringing Home A Puppy (<5 months) - Group Session

Bringing Home A Puppy (<5 months) - Group Session

June 29, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bringing Home A New Dog- Group Sessions

Bringing Home A New Dog- Group Sessions

June 30, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm In-Person Behavior Workshop at Aska’s Animals. NO DOGS!

In-Person Behavior Workshop at Aska’s Animals. NO DOGS!

July 2023

July 1, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Volunteer Orientation

Aska's Animals 1984 W 7000 S, Victor, ID, United States

July 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bringing Home A Puppy (<5 months) - Group Session

Bringing Home A Puppy (<5 months) - Group Session

July 6, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bringing Home A New Dog- Group Sessions

Bringing Home A New Dog- Group Sessions

July 13, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bringing Home A Puppy (<5 months) - Group Session

Bringing Home A Puppy (<5 months) - Group Session

July 13, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bringing Home A New Dog- Group Sessions

Bringing Home A New Dog- Group Sessions

July 14, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

July Virtual Behavior Workshop

July 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tin Cup Event Day

Driggs City Park 120 E Howard Ave, Driggs, ID, United States

July 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bringing Home A Puppy (<5 months) - Group Session

Bringing Home A Puppy (<5 months) - Group Session

A pipe dream is officially becoming a reality. ❤️‍🔥

We are ecstatic to announce that the first Aska’s Animals children’s book will be hitting shelves this fall, just in time for the holidays. This milestone was made possible by talented & creative individuals who are passionate about helping animals and have generously donated their time to bring this project to life. Best of all, all profits from the book will go directly back to supporting the mission.

Secure your copy today—preorder now on our website!

“Wings, tails, horns, and fur. Woof, whiskers, beaks, and purrs. Children and animal rescue enthusiasts will enjoy this colorful book written by Hope Nartonis and illustrated by Grace Peck featuring the long-term residents of Aska’s Animals. The pages are full of eyes, ears, noses, and tails to highlight that Aska’s Animals are all different, and all are welcome at the Aska’s Animals farm. While enjoying illustrations of cats, dogs, chickens, pigs, goats, and horses, children will learn how to help homeless animals.”

Author: Hope Nartonis // @hopehighlandwrites
Illustrator: Grace Peck // @littlescoutcreative

🌈 🐴 🐖 🐶 🐈 🐐 🐓

Olympia/Ollie ❤️‍🔥

As many of you know, we focus on rescuing litters of puppies and their moms from the shelter system, so they are not raised in a harsh environment (health, behavior, and much more) during the most vulnerable time of their lives. We let our incredible partners, who specialize in adoptions, take on dog placement and the massive amount of work it requires. It’s so much more than meets the eye. Every once in a while, the stars align, and we are thrilled to share that Ollie (Olympia), the momma of the Olympics litter, has found her forever home through us.

Her new parents first laid eyes on her after attending our Field of Dreams dinner and never looked back. They spent hours visiting her with our Behavior Team, watching our free resource videos, and ensuring she was perfectly set up. Their dedication, patience, and love for Ollie since day one can truly make us cry (and has many times). We could only hope that every dog coming through finds their unicorn adopters, just like she did.

You know we have a soft spot for the momma dogs, and it truly has been a highlight of our summer to place TWO moms (Snow White/Birdie) in perfect homes. Perhaps we should specialize in adopting out the moms and let the puppies go to partners? 😹

Our cup is full, the team is inspired and growing, the farm is bustling, and we have never been more ready to continue this work thanks to YOU ALL! We feel overwhelmed by our community’s continued support. ❤️‍🔥

“All the Things”

If you’ve spent any time around me or Jenna l, you’ve probably heard this phrase. In the early days of @askasanimals, it wasn’t just a saying - it was my reality. I did “all the things”: cleaned the palaces, met volunteers, collaborated on the newsletter with @hopehighlandwrites, wrote thank-you notes, and handled everything in between.

But today, I no longer carry this burden alone. Over the last few incredibly busy months, I’ve reflected on how far we’ve come. While it might seem like a short journey, this has been years in the making, born from a passion project close to my heart.

This summer, there were days when Jenna was at an event with puppies, Sam was leading a behavior workshop, and Ali was caring for our animals. Meanwhile, I was “swinging by” @landerpetconnection after a girls’ weekend in Park City. (Side note: Lander is not in the way from Park City to Teton Valley) During those moments, I realized how none of this would be possible without our incredible team.

Though this organization is named after me, @askasanimals has grown far beyond me. We’ve reached a point where I no longer know every detail - and that’s beautiful. That was always our goal! When we founded this organization, it was to have a greater impact on our community - for people & animals. And yesterday, as we received our third Tin Cup check, I was blown away by the hard work, the dedication to raising over 500 puppies and mama dogs since 2021, and the efforts that made this fundraising season so successful.

None of this would have been possible for me to do alone, and I hope I never have to. My deepest thanks go to Jenna, Ali, and Sam for their unwavering dedication. Thank you also to our BOD, volunteers and donors. We’re able to provide care and services to animals in Teton Valley and beyond because of your belief in our work.

I feel like a mama bird watching her fledglings take flight. I can sit on the branch and watch with immense pride and gratitude for every step we’ve taken. And while I still spread my wings from time to time, I’m learning to enjoy sitting on the branch too.

So, thank you for “all the things.” 💩

A long-overdue spotlight on the Rafeld family, who have been volunteering with us weekly throughout the summer. This multigenerational team consistently shows up ready to work, never shying away from getting their hands dirty. Volunteering on the farm isn’t always glamorous, but no task has been too daunting for this dedicated group!

We also want to extend a huge thank you to all our volunteers. Whether you’re transporting our dogs and puppies, mucking stalls, serving on our board, or supporting us in any other way, we couldn’t do this work without you. ❤️

Field of Dreams ✨🌸🌾

This summer, we had the pleasure of hosting two groups of animal welfare enthusiasts for a field-to-fork, immersive dinner on the farm.

Our goal was to share the farm’s contagious energy in a sustainable way. @aska_langman and board member @arielmannyoga served as chefs, using locally sourced, vegetarian ingredients from @tetonfullcirclefarm. The entire board pitched in—cutting grass, offering up their liquor cabinets, and more. Aska’s husband, Will, who’s also a full-time volunteer, built the table and helped craft signage and menus from scrap wood. We thrifted plates and decor, and food waste went straight to the pigs. Flowers were provided by @redhouseflowers, beer by @grandtetonbrewing, and @thetruckerbar joined us too. It was a fun challenge ensuring that every ticket sold directly supported our mission. All hands on deck for the animals!

We hope this is just the beginning. If you want a seat at the next Field of Dreams, happening in Summer 2025, send us a DM with your email. See you then!

And as always, thank you. ❤️

The inn is full and has been almost all summer! Here’s a little spark notes of our current residents:

🐶 Puppy Palace 1️⃣ has @chappellroan and her four, Top Hits Corgi mix puppies. They came from @landerpetconnection and will be getting adopted through @landerpetconnection! Fill out an application with them to get in line. Just because they have short legs and are cute though doesn’t mean they’re gonna be a great fit for everyone though. Remember that Corgis (and potentially Cattle Dogs) were bred to be working dogs!

🐶 Puppy Palace 2️⃣ is filled with Olympia and her six, @olympics puppies! They hailed from @landerpetconnection and will be adoptable through @idahohumanesociety. Mom is a small/medium weighing in about 30lbs. These Heinz 57 pups are going to be a great size and temperament if anything like their momma.

🐶 Puppy Palace 3️⃣ is The Crescent City litter (shoutout @sarahjmaas) and the mom, Cervos, and her eight puppies were rescued by @bestfriendsanimalsociety in Kanab, UT before joining our program and will be adoptable on August 19 through our friends at @srasanimalshelter.

We have 2️⃣1️⃣ dogs in total in our care now of different shapes, sizes, breeds and temperaments who will all be available through our regional partners. We are lucky to play a small role in their journey and set them up for as much success as possible! ❤️‍🔥

#adoptdontshop #rescuepuppiesofinstagram #nonprofit #animalrescue #spayandneuter #rescuedismyfavoritebreed

Let’s talk about expectations. 🤓 🐶

Setting realistic expectations for our canine friends is crucial for their success and well-being, even if it’s not always obvious. Whether you’ve just adopted a dog and are integrating them into your life or you have an established family pet, it’s important to set them up for success. Remember, you don’t need to take your dog to every BBQ, they might not always be able to be unleashed, and sometimes they don’t need to join you on that massive hike. Just like humans, if your dog is uncomfortable, overtired, or overstimulated, they won’t be their best selves either!

How can we adjust our expectations to make our lives easier on ourselves and our canine companions happier?! ❤️

#caninebehavior #nonprofit #animalwelfare

Jumping into the weekend like… ✨🌸🐶🐷🥂 #FieldofDreams

HOTD: “The Aska’s Animals”

Each hat features a unique blend of upcycled pins, vintage pins and ribbons, along with a special treasure from our farm, representing one of the many animals we care for. 🎀

“The Aska’s Animals” is a celebration of our mission a thank you to everyone who keeps us moving forward. Thank you for your support through Tin Cup and beyond! This hat represents all the animals and is complete with chicken coop feathers. 🪶

First comment gets the chance to add this one-of-a-kind hat to their collection for a donation of $100 or more! Represent Aska’s Animals around town in the most stylish way possible. 🧢

HOTD: “The Meow” 🐱

Each hat features a unique blend of upcycled pins, vintage pins and ribbons, along with a special treasure from our farm, representing one of the many animals we care for. 🎀

“The Meow” is tribute to our resident kitty that is not always forefront (she’s camera shy) but we love her so much! She adores her pig friends and is BFFs with Stewie. Wherever Stewie is you can find Meow not far behind! This hat is complete with pig tusk trimmings and chicken coop feathers! 🐽

First comment gets the chance to add this one-of-a-kind hat to their collection for a donation of $100 or more! Represent Aska’s Animals around town in the most stylish way possible. 🧢

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.

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