News
Blackfoot Dog Shows Kick off at Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (391+ words) BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) " The second-largest event of the year at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds is officially underway"the Blackfoot Dog Shows. The Pocatello Kennel Club and Eagle Rock Kennel Club collaborate to bring the competitions to life. The shows…...
Pocatello Animal Services hosting dog adoption event at Massacre Rocks
2+ week, 2+ day ago (231+ words) POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) " People looking to add a new four-legged family member will have a chance to meet adoptable dogs this weekend during a special adoption event at Massacre Rocks State Park. Pocatello Animal Services is partnering with Massacre Rocks…...
Keeping your pets safe: Local experts share tips for weathering your pet's Reaction to Idaho Storms - Local News8. com - KIFI
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (36+ words) Thunderstorms can cause distress in pets, leading to anxiety and potentially dangerous behavior, but there are ways to keep them calm, such as using calming vests, playing music, or seeking prescription anxiety medication from a vet....
Idaho recognized as a "no kill" state - The common misconception of no-kill animal shelters
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (190+ words) BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) - Idaho was just recognized as a no-kill state for animal shelters by Best Friends Animal Shelter, but that doesn't mean there aren't any animals humanely put down. So, through the hard work of the many animal shelters…...
Reunited: First responders rescue 70-pound dog
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (295+ words) Local News 8 BOISE COUNTY, Idaho (KIVI) -- It was a ruff day on the hillside for one fluffy Samoyed named Nash. The 70-pound pup misstepped and tumbled down a steep embankment Monday morning. Boise County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputies responded around…...
Protect your pup: Local Vets emphasize pet vaccinations amid Parvo Awareness Day
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) " April 28 marks National Parvo Awareness Day, and Eastern Idaho veterinarians are sounding the alarm: 90% of all Canine Parvovirus cases are fatal without proper treatment. Canine Parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious disease that is spread from…...
Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can't have
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (999+ words) There's something magical about Christmas dinner, the scent of roasted turkey wafting through the air, the sides bubbling in the oven, and everyone gathered around the table enveloped in warm holiday cheer. But if you're a pet parent, you know…...
Registration open for Pocatello's "Run with the Big Dogs"
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (193+ words) POCATELLO, Idaho " Leash up, lace up, and get ready to run"registration is now open for the 29th Annual "Run with the Big Dogs," happening Saturday, April 18, at 10: 30 a. m. This year's event will take place at'Centennial Park, located at South Grant Avenue…...
Blackfoot Animal Shelter hits breaking point amid overcrowding
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (453+ words) BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) " The Blackfoot Animal Shelter is facing a critical overcrowding crisis, with officials reporting that the facility has been at maximum capacity every day since opening its new doors last May. Shelter Director Amanda Cevering said the situation…...
Meet Molly the therapy dog, IFPD's newest four-legged recruit
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho " The Idaho Falls Police Department recently welcomed Molly, a police therapy dog in training, to the team. Molly, a two-year-old golden retriever, is partnered with Officer…...