Lewiston Nonprofit Tackles Animal Cruelty
The Idaho Animal Rescue Network in Lewiston is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about animal cruelty in the state.
The group focuses on re-homing pets that may not be receiving adequate care.
"There's a critical gap in rescue services when it comes to cruelty cases, rescue cases, and things like that,"said Jenna Redhart, founder and executive director.
Idaho ranks 48th out of 50 states in terms of animal welfare. The organization uses social media to post photos of pets in need of fostering or new homes.
- The organization needs volunteers to help transport foster animals.
- Volunteers are also needed to clean cages.
"We are funded by grants and donations from our community. A huge portion of our expenses are veterinary costs."
Author's summary: Nonprofit tackles animal cruelty in Idaho.