*Becky cannot go home until after she's been spayed. She is not scheduled for her spay surgery yet, but she can still have visitors and accept applications while we wait. Becky does require scheduled appointments, so please call us at (208) 883-1166 if you would like to meet her*
Meet Becky!
This pretty girl is estimated to be around 2 years old. She arrived at HSoP as a stray and was unfortunately never claimed by an owner. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that Becky was visibly stressed by her situation. She barked, jumped, growled and barred her teeth. Even a brief second of eye contact would get her started and keep her going for several minutes at a time.
As her stay continued at the shelter, Becky slowly started to become comfortable with our staff. It took a long time for her to trust each of us. Her behavior inside the kennels had us nervous, but she truly behaves like an entirely different dog when she's outside the kennels.
Inside the dog kennels, Becky seems very unhappy. She barks and lunges toward the corner of her kennel trying to reach the neighboring dogs, and will bark directly at you if you stare at her (which we politely ask that you don't do!). We believe that the barrier of the chain link is causing frustration in Becky. She tends to get hyper fixated on things, for better or for worse, and it seems that in the kennels, she becomes hyper-fixated on getting out of the kennel.
Becky has done well with being introduced to new people while on a walk. In fact, Becky thrives on walks in general! That hyper-fixation comes into play in a good way on walks - Becky is much more interested in the new sights and smells on the ground than she is with any people or other dogs. When becky does notice that a new friend is around, she will work her way over to smell you and rub against your legs. Eventually, becky will even ask you to give her some pets. She really comes around quickly!
One thing about Becky is that she's incredibly smart. Already knowing how to sit and shake paws on command, this border collie mix is eager to please and ready to learn. Treats work as great motivation for Becky, and so do tennis balls! Becky has shown a huge love of fetch, and she's quite good at it too. If you ever need to redirect her attention, just toss a tennis ball and she'll have something new to focus on!
Like we mentioned above, Becky has displayed barrier reactivity at the shelter. This includes her starting "fence fights" with several of our other dogs when they pass by, but we cannot say that Becky is necessarily dog aggressive. We don't know how she would do in a home with other pets, but we do require all dogs to met any canines in the home prior to leaving HSoP. If they're introduced properly, there's a likelihood that Becky could get along with another dog. Every adoption comes with a seven-day foster period, which helps to ensure a good fit for all. members of the family. An approved application is required before allowing Becky to meet the other dog(s) in the home.
Since Becky requires a more specialized introduction, it is strongly preferred that she only have scheduled appointments. This is due to the staffing required to properly introduce her while still maintaining shelter operations. If you're interested in meeting Becky, please call us at (208) 883-1166 to schedule an appointment.
Becky will be spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped with her new owner's information by the time she goes home. Her adoption fee is $135.
*Becky cannot go home until after she's been spayed. She is not scheduled for her spay surgery yet, but she can still have visitors and accept applications while we wait. Becky does require scheduled appointments, so please call us at (208) 883-1166 if you would like to meet her*
Meet Becky!
This pretty girl is estimated to be around 2 years old. She arrived at HSoP as a stray and was unfortunately never claimed by an owner. From the moment she arrived, it was clear that Becky was visibly stressed by her situation. She barked, jumped, growled and barred her teeth. Even a brief second of eye contact would get her started and keep her going for several minutes at a time.
As her stay continued at the shelter, Becky slowly started to become comfortable with our staff. It took a long time for her to trust each of us. Her behavior inside the kennels had us nervous, but she truly behaves like an entirely different dog when she's outside the kennels.
Inside the dog kennels, Becky seems very unhappy. She barks and lunges toward the corner of her kennel trying to reach the neighboring dogs, and will bark directly at you if you stare at her (which we politely ask that you don't do!). We believe that the barrier of the chain link is causing frustration in Becky. She tends to get hyper fixated on things, for better or for worse, and it seems that in the kennels, she becomes hyper-fixated on getting out of the kennel.
Becky has done well with being introduced to new people while on a walk. In fact, Becky thrives on walks in general! That hyper-fixation comes into play in a good way on walks - Becky is much more interested in the new sights and smells on the ground than she is with any people or other dogs. When becky does notice that a new friend is around, she will work her way over to smell you and rub against your legs. Eventually, becky will even ask you to give her some pets. She really comes around quickly!
One thing about Becky is that she's incredibly smart. Already knowing how to sit and shake paws on command, this border collie mix is eager to please and ready to learn. Treats work as great motivation for Becky, and so do tennis balls! Becky has shown a huge love of fetch, and she's quite good at it too. If you ever need to redirect her attention, just toss a tennis ball and she'll have something new to focus on!
Like we mentioned above, Becky has displayed barrier reactivity at the shelter. This includes her starting "fence fights" with several of our other dogs when they pass by, but we cannot say that Becky is necessarily dog aggressive. We don't know how she would do in a home with other pets, but we do require all dogs to met any canines in the home prior to leaving HSoP. If they're introduced properly, there's a likelihood that Becky could get along with another dog. Every adoption comes with a seven-day foster period, which helps to ensure a good fit for all. members of the family. An approved application is required before allowing Becky to meet the other dog(s) in the home.
Since Becky requires a more specialized introduction, it is strongly preferred that she only have scheduled appointments. This is due to the staffing required to properly introduce her while still maintaining shelter operations. If you're interested in meeting Becky, please call us at (208) 883-1166 to schedule an appointment.
Becky will be spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped with her new owner's information by the time she goes home. Her adoption fee is $135.
Visit our shelter between 1:00-6:00pm Monday through Saturday to see our adoptable pets! Dog kennels close for public view at 5:00pm.
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Meet the Pet
Meet the pet(s) you're interested in. Our staff will introduce you so you can play and get to know them better.
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Pay Fee
Adoption fees range from $30 to $135 depending on the type of pet. Visit our website to determine how much your adoption fee will be.
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Take the Pet Home
Take your furry friend home with you! We offer a seven-day foster period with any new pets to ensure they're a great fit.
Additional adoption info
Adopters must live in a pet-friendly environment with proof from their landlord or rental agency, or proof of homeownership. We contact the landlord or rental agency of each potential adopter to confirm the animal is being adopted into a welcoming space.
We require introductions between our available dogs and any other canines living in the household prior to adoption. This helps to ensure a good fit for the whole family before taking them home.
Adopters must live in a pet-friendly environment with proof from their landlord or rental agency, or proof of homeownership. We contact the landlord or rental agency of each potential adopter to confirm the animal is being adopted into a welcoming space.
We require introductions between our available dogs and any other canines living in the household prior to adoption. This helps to ensure a good fit for the whole family before taking them home.
HSoP is open to the public from 1:00-6:00pm Monday through Saturday. Dog kennels close for public view at 5:00pm, and adoptions are processed until 5:30pm.
Location: 2019 East White Ave. Moscow, ID 83843
HSoP is open to the public from 1:00-6:00pm Monday through Saturday. Dog kennels close for public view at 5:00pm, and adoptions are processed until 5:30pm.
Location: 2019 East White Ave. Moscow, ID 83843
More about this shelter
The Humane Society of the Palouse is a no-kill animal shelter located in Moscow ID, founded in 1978. Our mission is to ensure the humane treatment, welfare and safety of companion animals in Moscow and Latah County. We strive to prevent cruelty to animals, to ensure companion animals are adopted by responsible and caring owners, to promote spaying/neutering, to educate the public regarding responsible pet ownership, and to minimize euthanasia.
The Humane Society of the Palouse is a no-kill animal shelter located in Moscow ID, founded in 1978. Our mission is to ensure the humane treatment, welfare and safety of companion animals in Moscow and Latah County. We strive to prevent cruelty to animals, to ensure companion animals are adopted by responsible and caring owners, to promote spaying/neutering, to educate the public regarding responsible pet ownership, and to minimize euthanasia.
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