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The Animal Retreat, formerly Meridian Canine Rescue, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Subscriber Hub payments are not tax deductible
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The Animal Retreat, formerly Meridian Canine Rescue, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving the Treasure Valley in Idaho since 2008. We moved to Emmett in 2024 in order to expand our capacity to help more at-risk animals who urgently need placement and specialized care.

11/09/2026

🐾 MEET KATARA: 80 POUNDS OF LOVE, PERSONALITY & A LITTLE BIT OF CHAOS! ❤️

Somewhere out there is a family missing their best friend. And somewhere here at The Animal Retreat is a girl named Katara, wondering when it’s finally going to be her turn. 🥹

At 3½ years old, Katara has SO much love to give, and she’s ready to give it all to YOU!

❤️ Here’s what makes Katara pretty darn special:

🐶 Dog-friendly! She loves having four-legged friends.

👨‍👩‍👧 Loves people and does well with kids, although her enthusiasm might be a bit much for the littlest ones.

🏡 Housetrained AND crate-trained. She’s already got the basics down!

🏊‍♀️ Swimming enthusiast. If there’s water, she’s in!

🥞 Will absolutely work for pancakes. Yes, pancakes.

🧸 Professional toy destroyer. Stuffed animals beware!

💕 Belly rub connoisseur. There is no such thing as too many.

Now, let’s talk about what Katara needs.

Katara has a big heart, a big personality, and sometimes some big feelings. She takes medication for anxiety and does best with consistency, patience, and a predictable routine.

She’s not looking for a perfect family. She’s looking for HER family. Someone who understands that a little extra love and structure can make all the difference.

🚫 No cats, please. Katara has made her feelings on that subject pretty clear!

Here’s the part that breaks our hearts… 💔

Katara has so much to offer, but she can’t show the world what an incredible companion she can be until someone gives her that chance.

She deserves more than waiting. She deserves a couch, a routine, a swimming buddy, and someone who thinks her goofy personality is the best thing ever.

Could that someone be YOU? 🥹❤️

🐾 Ready to meet Katara?

👉 Submit an adoption inquiry on our website

Can’t adopt? PLEASE SHARE! One share could be the reason Katara finally finds her person.

11/06/2026

We still have a few spots open for tomorrow. Messages or RSVP as soon as possible.

11/02/2026

🐾❤️ THEY DEPEND ON US. WE’RE HOPING WE CAN DEPEND ON YOU. ❤️🐾

Look at these sweet faces. 🥹

They don’t know what an Amazon Wishlist is. They don’t know how much a bag of food costs or what it takes to keep a rescue running.

They just know what it feels like to have a full belly, a warm place to sleep, and someone who loves them. ❤️

At The Animal Retreat, we’re doing everything we can to give the animals in our care the second chances they deserve. But right now, we could really use a little help from our community.

Our supply shelves are running low, and some of our most basic necessities are urgently needed.

🚨 OUR MOST URGENT NEEDS:

* 🐱 Wet cat food — any brand
* 🐈 Wet kitten food — Hill’s, Purina, Royal Canin or similar
* 🐶 Weight management dog food — wet and dry, NO chicken ingredients
* 🥫 Dog wet food — cans and pouches
* 🦴 Low-fat dog treats and training treats
* 💩 P**p bags
* 🐾 Cat litter

We also need pill pockets, supplements, hay, chicken-free dog food, and other everyday essentials.

❤️ You don’t have to adopt an animal to change its life.

Sometimes love comes in a can of cat food. Sometimes it’s a bag of treats or a box delivered to our doorstep.

Every donation, big or small, helps us keep these animals fed, comfortable, and cared for while they wait for the families they deserve.

🛒 SHOP OUR WISHLISTS:

📦 AMAZON:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/272P18Q84X54?ref_=wl_share

🐾 CHEWY:
https://www.chewy.com/g/meridian-canine-rescue_b84054050 -list&wishlistsortby=AVAILABILITY

💌 Can’t donate right now? PLEASE SHARE! Your share might reach someone who can.

From the bottom of our hearts (and the tips of their little paws), THANK YOU for helping us give these animals the love and care they deserve. 🐾❤️

11/02/2026

Our last tour of the year got rescheduled from October to this Saturday November 7th at 10:30 am in our farm in Emmett!
We are really grateful for your support over this year and before and this is a way to know you better and show you the impact of your support by offering our quarterly farm tours, giving you the opportunity to plan ahead, visit us, and learn more about the lives you help change. During the tour, you’ll learn more about our farm, explore our programs, and hear how our mission is growing.
We’ll share an overview and updates on the organization, walk you through the farm layout, answer your questions, and—most importantly—show you how you can be part of the lifesaving work ahead.
Tours are intentionally kept small and personal, so RSVPs are required to help us coordinate details.
This year, your support matters more than ever. As changes continue across the Treasure Valley, we’re seeing the need for support grow — not shrink. Together, we can meet that need with compassion, commitment, and hope.
RSVP here: https://givebutter.com/farmtours2026

11/01/2026

Katara has completed our training curriculum at the Idaho State Correctional Center — but the learning never stops in our EPIC Program.

While she waits for a family to scoop her up, Miss Katara is getting fit. She gained some weight recently, so we’ve add a series of exercises to her daily and weekly routines.

During our class yesterday, Katara and her handlers set to work learning these new skills. Everyone did so well working together; we’re sure Katara will master these exercises in no time.

Visit our website to learn more about adopting Katara.

www.animalretreat.org/adoptable-animals

10/19/2026

🐾❤️ THREE LITTLE LIVES. THREE BIG HEARTS. ONE WISH… A FOREVER HOME. ❤️🐾

Sometimes the tiniest paws leave the biggest footprints on your heart. 🥹

These three precious kittens didn’t get to choose how their story started, but we have the chance to make sure their next chapter is filled with nothing but love.

And seriously… LOOK AT THESE FACES! 😻 Those little pink toe beans, the sleepy snuggles, and all that fluffy cuteness!

These three have each other right now, but what they really need is something we can’t give them forever… a family of their very own. 🏡❤️

They aren’t asking for much. A warm bed. A full belly. A few toys. A safe place to land. And someone who will love them for the rest of their lives.

They don’t know what it means to be rescued. They don’t understand adoption applications or forever homes. They just know what it feels like to be safe, warm, and loved. And they deserve to feel that way every single day. 🥹

💕 There are THREE little hearts waiting for someone to choose them.

Would we love to see them stay together? Absolutely! But above all, we want each of these babies to find the loving home they deserve.

Maybe you’ve been thinking about adopting. Maybe your home has been a little too quiet. Maybe there’s a kitten-shaped hole in your heart you didn’t even know was there.

Maybe one (or two… or THREE 😉) of these little faces is exactly what you’ve been missing.

🐾 Interested in adopting? SEND ME A MESSAGE!

❤️ Can’t adopt? PLEASE SHARE! Your one little share could be the reason one of these babies finds their forever family.

Let’s make sure these three sweet souls don’t grow up waiting for someone to love them.

Because saving one animal won’t change the world… but for that one animal, the world will change forever. ❤️🐱

10/10/2026

Your weekend plans got canceled? Not to worry! Now you can join us for our fabulous Bark & Brunch tomorrow, Saturday, October 10, from 11 AM to 1 PM! 🐾🥂

What’s better than mimosas, delicious food, vendors for some early Christmas shopping, swag for you and your pet, raffle prizes, AND the chance to shop our NEW merch? You can even stock up on your favorites, but hurry—we have limited quantities and sizes! 🛍️🐶

We are so grateful to everyone who helped organize this amazing event, and we’re beyond excited to partner with Green Heart Rescue ! ❤️

Come enjoy a fabulous brunch and show your support for your local rescues. Every ticket makes a difference! 🐾💕

10/08/2026

Ellie is the happiest girl this week. She went on TWO adventures with her best friend, Debbie. Ellie is always delighted by a car ride and a chance to check out new smells.

10/08/2026

We have a few more spots open for our super cool Bark & Brunch this Saturday from 11 AM–1 PM at The Boardwalk on the River! 🐾🥂

This is going to be such a fun event with an amazing venue, pet photos, mimosas, raffles, and delicious brunch bites! For $65 per ticket + Eventbrite fees, you’ll enjoy a beautiful brunch while supporting The Animal Retreat and Green Heart Rescue! ❤️

Two rescues coming together for one event—talk about collaboration, am I right?! 🙌🐶🐾

AND… we’ll have our NEW MERCH available at the event! We ordered limited quantities and sizes, so if you see something you love, grab it before it’s gone! Come check out our booth, shop, and support the dogs while you’re at it. 🛍️🐾

Come brunch, sip, shop, and support rescue! We’d love to see you there! 💕

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bark-brunch-tickets-1998922825982

Help us sell out on this event!! Where is our village? Call the girlfriends and bring the doogies and have fun this Saturday!!

10/05/2026

Last minutes before we close the auction! Check your last bids before going to bed!
This $200 pet portrait by Amy Miller is the best gift to your animal lover friends!
Win the last bid here:

https://animalretreat26.afrogs.org/ #/view/1051684

Address

PO Box 891
Emmett, ID
83617

Website

http://animalretreat.org/, https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/272P18Q84X54?ref_=wl_fv_le, https://www.chewy.com/g/mer

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