Sawtooth Veterinary Services-Animal Hospital

07/22/2025

Friday July 25th, Jersey Mike's is having a fundraiser to support our local county sheriff K9's, Kanzu, Loki and Max. Stop in order a sandwich or two. Show our K9 heroes how much we appreciate them!!

03/11/2025

THANK YOU to all who sent emails!

We are headed in the right direction. Senator Anton has taken over the bill and wants to amend it to include Municipal Shelters. The request for this amendment for House Bill 263 has passed the Senate. Once that amendment takes place, it will head back to the Senate to be debated and voted on. Your continued support and positive thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

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🚨 Urgent Appeal to Our Supporters – Time is of the Essence! 🚨

We need your help, Broken Hearts Rescue family! The state of Idaho has recently begun taxing and back-taxing rescues, arguing that adoption fees are considered sales. This could mean the closure of rescues like ours and the loss of countless lives of homeless and neglected animals here in our beautiful state.

Without an amendment to this bill, rescues will face an overwhelming burden and may be forced to shut down, leaving shelters overrun and animals with no place to go.

At Broken Hearts Rescue, we pride ourselves on charging only a reasonable adoption fee—one that often does not even cover the vet bills, which we also pay taxes on. The supplies we use to care for the animals, including food, are taxed too. In fact, we lose money on almost every adoption, and many of our rescue animals have received life-saving medical treatment costing over $1000, yet we still keep adoption fees under $300.

Time is of the essence! The lawmakers meet tomorrow at 2 PM, and we are urgently asking for your support. We need YOU to send a letter asking for the amendment of House Bill 263, which would ensure rescues like ours can continue their lifesaving work without being burdened by unnecessary taxes.

Please take a moment to send a letter of support for the amendment and help us keep our doors open for the animals who need us most. Your voice matters!

Thank you for your continued support and for standing with us during this critical time. 🙏❤️

PICTURED BELOW IS THE AMENDMENT WE NEED PASSED

Senator Doug Ricks
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Senator Ben Adams
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Senator C. Scott Grow
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Sen Kelly Arthur Anthon
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Sen Treg A Betnt
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Sen Lori Den Hartog
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Sen. Ben Toews
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Sen Alison Rabe
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Sen Ron C. Taylor
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03/10/2025

UPDATE, LIL GIY HAS FOUND A HOME!!
This little guy was dumped just behind our house on 100 N yesterday evening around 4:30pm. We watched the people do it 🥺

03/10/2025

03/07/2025

This little cutie was found next to a pivot wheel, shaking and scared near the intersection of 100 west 200 north in jerome. If you know this dog or it's owners, please contact Sawtooth at 208/324-5151.

03/06/2025

What an amazing experience for our clinic to participate in Jerome High School's Career Fair. We talked to a lot of teenagers today about veterinary medicine!! It was so much fun. Great participation from the students, our staff and KaiLani loved ALL the belly rubs!! Kim Green and staff did an amazing job putting this event together!!

03/05/2025

02/21/2025

UPDATE OWNER FOUND AND DOG IS HOME SAFE!!
This dog was racing an employee's car down the lane in the 550 S 100 W area in jerome. Kept pace with car and followed the employee home. If this your dog or you know the owners of the dog, please call Lena Sawtooth Veterinary Services-Animal Hospital 208/324-5151