Confinement Training

After watching this video, if you have questions or would like further assistance please get in touch with us at behavior@askasanimals.org.

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Today we welcomed 12 puppies and one incredibly malnourished mama dog, thanks to our new friends doing important work at @thespayceproject. They came all the way from the California desert, where their lives were at risk. It took countless organizations coming together to rescue over 60 dogs, pretty much overnight.

Betsy and the Charlotte’s Web litter are settling in, getting plenty of food and love. We’ll continue getting to know them over the next five weeks. For now, they’re decompressing after a chaotic 48 hours. This litter will cost us $3,000 just to cover basic, routine care. If just 10% of our Instagram followers Venmoed @askasanimals $10, it would be fully covered. Many hands make light work and Betsy and her puppies are a true testament to that. Let’s keep fighting this fight together.

There are too many people to shout out for making this all happen, but you know who you are. ❤️

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The White Lotus Litter 🪷 @rilos_rescue

Victoria and her nine puppies ended up in the shelter system in Jerome, ID, as newborns six weeks ago. That’s when our friends at @rilos_rescue reached out to see if we had an open spot in the Puppy Palace—and now their graduation date from the farm is coming up quickly!

Rilo’s Rescue is foster-based and will need volunteer fosters (or adopters!) for all nine puppies and their mom starting June 1. The puppies are curious, attention-seeking, social, and playful. Victoria, their mom, will need someone a bit more savvy with dog behavior. She’s learning to trust the big world and would thrive in a quiet, understanding home that can offer her a little extra TLC. She does well with other dogs and is going to be a very loyal companion.

Fostering is one of the most impactful things you can do for animals right now, as the animal welfare system is currently overwhelmed. If you’ve ever considered it, now is a great time to temporarily open your home and heart to a dog in need of a soft landing. ❤️

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Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Aska’s! 💖

Our appreciation for moms runs deep here on the farm. From the mama dogs who make our work easier to the pups who arrive without one, we honor them all. We believe every woman plays a mothering role in some way, and we hope today brings you exactly what you need. To all the mommas raising strong pups, kids, plants, and more… we see you and we celebrate you! 🐶

📸 @sheltervisibilityproject

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Silver and Dory’s puppies are just about ready to graduate from their Puppy Palaces and begin the next chapter of their journey to find homes. Be like @melissamccarthy in Bridesmaids and take home 9 (or one ;)).

🐶 Silver + 8 will be available through the @animaladoptioncenterjhwy on Tuesday, 5/13!

🐶 Dory + 8 will be flying first class with @dogismycopilotinc on 5/21 to our new friends in Fort Collins, CO, @animalfriendsalliance!

These puppies have had more organizations and people involved in their story than ever before. It is a true testament to the power of teamwork and collaboration! Thank you @modernbeast for hosting these pups for Puppy Yoga today and @dayhikeapp, @jacksonholeroasters & @animaladoptioncenterjhwy for joining!

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We welcomed a new pig to the sanctuary family yesterday! Meet Stella, aka Stella 2.0, aka Junior, aka May-May. She’s already stolen all of our hearts.

May-May isn’t exactly a “rescue” animal coming from unfortunate circumstances. She was a deeply loved house pig and cherished family member in one of our neighboring communities, but her people recognized she deserved more space and freedom than they could provide. Their decision to prioritize her wellbeing over their own desire for her companionship was incredibly selfless and we admire them for it.

We know we’ve got big shoes to fill, but we’re up for the challenge. Before long, May-May will be grazing the fields alongside her new sanctuary friends.

Current headcount on the farm:
1️⃣6️⃣ pigs
3️⃣ goats
1️⃣ cat
1️⃣ horse
1️⃣ bunny
❔ chickens
…and possibly a skunk living in the shed.

🐷 🐐 🐱 🐴 🐰 🐓 🦨

#animalwelfare #nonprofit #sanctuary #farmsanctuary #tetonvalley

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It’s not often our litters can commingle due to age gaps or quarantine reasons but today we wrangled all three litters (25 puppies ‼️) and got them together for a little play date. Safe introduction to other puppies (outside of their litters) at this age is so beneficial to them and their socialization while their brains are little sponges. We were shocked how quickly they were all BFFs. They were more interested in cuddling with their new found friends than anything else.

We hope this is a little serotonin boost for your day! 🐶

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Help us help Leo find a home that’s better suited for him. 🐶

We believe in home-to-home adoptions whenever possible to ease the burden on already overstretched rescues and shelters. Leo’s family loves him dearly—he’s had quite a life already—but it’s clear his current environment isn’t working.
Read what his family has to say below, and email them at emilypwheeler@gmail.com to learn more. They’re ready to move mountains to find Leo the perfect home in the Tetons or surrounding region. Let’s use the power of social media to get as many eyes on him as possible! Like, comment, share & save! ❤️

From Leo’s family:
“Leo is a total dreamboat sweetheart. We love him to death. The only issue is he overheats easily, and LA just isn’t the right climate for him. It’s only April and already he can’t go on walks most days. Even with a yard, it’s not the life he deserves. When I took him to Jackson in the winter, he was a totally different, much happier dog. I had a Husky/Shepherd before who got hot easily—but Leo’s heat sensitivity is next level. He gets stressed, cries, and bolts for shade—sometimes unsafely.

We’ve been trying to find him a home in Jackson. He has separation anxiety and doesn’t do well being left alone often. He also can’t be crated or confined—it triggers panic and destructive behavior. His teeth are worn down, possibly from trying to chew out of a cage. He was found as a stray last summer in Bakersfield, CA.

Now, he’s totally fine being left home with our other dogs or in the car. He’s an absolute angel with kids of all ages and loves all people, dogs, and animals. He’s gentle, affectionate (more than our 8-pound Chihuahua!), and his long, soft coat somehow sheds less than hers.

Leo is around three years old, possibly a Samoyed-Malamute mix. He weighs 80 pounds and is healthy. He’s low energy overall but playful and gets the zoomies. He loves hiking in temps under 60°F but doesn’t need much exercise. He’s great on and off leash. He’d do best with someone who’s home a lot—an older person or couple, or a bigger family with kids. He’d likely enjoy having other dogs around to ease his anxiety, but it’s not a must.” ❤️

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So many amazing things happening on property and in the community!

🐾 Our Puppy Palaces are full (we currently have 28 canines in our care!) and growing up quickly. Dory and her eight puppies are still in need of rescue placement. Our partnering rescues and shelters are full, and the background logistics and mental load of coordinating these connections is much heavier than it may seem. We’re actively searching for rescues that can take them on — are you affiliated with an organization that might be interested? Reach out!

🤠 Congratulations to Emily Sadow for winning our @perennial.west t-shirt contest, and thank you to everyone who participated by submitting designs and voting for your favorites! Stay tuned for how you can get your hands on one of them!

🐶 Huge thanks to @silverstarcommunications for partially funding a spay/neuter grant through their Community Cares program!

✂️ Thank you as well to @cftetonvalley and an anonymous donor for funding our spay/neuter grant through the Competitive Grants Program!

🧑‍🎓 We’ve been lucky enough to have a @jhcommunityschool student working with us on their senior capstone project. Wade has been an invaluable part of the farm team and today learned all about the importance of vaccines — and how to administer them!

💻 Join us at @poppynetworkjh next week for Cuddles + Coworking! It’s members only, but day passes are available — reach out to them to learn more!

☕️ Mark your calendars for Puppies & Puppicinos at @alpineaircoffee next Thursday!

This Spring has been nothing short of amazing, thanks to the incredible support from our community. We’ve never felt more connected to the people who share in our mission! ❤️

#nonprofit #animalwelfare #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.

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