Bannock Feral Friends

06/03/2026

05/31/2026

WANTED: TOUGH JOBS FOR TOUGH CATS
​Why hire us
We are "community cats" We are not fans of the indoor life. We don't want to live on your couch, but we would love to live in your barn, brewery, or garden center. We are highly motivated by the hunt and require very little supervision.
​Employer Responsibilities:
​A steady supply of food and fresh water.
​A dry, predator-proof shelter (a tack room or insulated shed is perfect).
​A short 4 week "onboarding" period in a crate to help us learn where home is.
​In return, we provide
​A 100% organic, non-toxic solution to your mouse problem. ​The satisfaction of saving a cat that would otherwise have nowhere to go.
​Interested? Contact Bannock Feral Friends

05/31/2026

Fostering saves lives

05/30/2026

***ATTENTION***
There is a dog matching the description of Jillian near Halsey St. If it is Jillian she is probably cold, wet, hungry and tired by now( its been a couple of weeks). She is a sweet girl but very scared. If you see her, please offer her some food if you have any and call non-emergency dispatch at 208-529-1200. Please do not try to chase or catch her, we want her to stay in the area so we can set a trap. She will run if she feels cornered. Also, she is older and heavier than this picture and may be wearing a bandana.

05/30/2026

🐾 Why Kittens Should Stay With Mom Longer 🐾

One of the most common mistakes people make with kittens is separating them from their mother too early.

Tiny kittens may look independent at 5 or 6 weeks old, but they are still learning critical skills from their mom and littermates during that time.

Kittens taken too young are at higher risk for:
⚠️ Illness and weakened immune systems
⚠️ Poor social skills
⚠️ Fearfulness and anxiety
⚠️ Rough biting and scratching
⚠️ Litterbox issues
⚠️ Difficulty regulating behavior
⚠️ Poor weight gain and developmental problems

Mom cats do much more than feed their babies. They teach kittens:
🐾 How to interact appropriately
🐾 Bite inhibition
🐾 Grooming habits
🐾 Confidence and comfort
🐾 Proper play behavior

Littermates also help teach boundaries and social skills through play.

While every situation is different, kittens generally should stay with their mother and siblings until at least 8 weeks old — and many benefit from staying together even longer when possible.

Sadly, kittens separated too early are often the ones who struggle later with behavior and health issues that could have been prevented with a little more time.

The best thing we can do for kittens is let them grow up the way nature intended — with their mom, their siblings, and enough time to learn how to be cats. ❤️🐱

(Cats in photo have been adopted)

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Adoptable Pet of the Week!

🌹Meet Rosie🌹

This little sweetheart came from a feral colony, but her gentle, affectionate nature quickly won over her foster, there was just no leaving her behind.

She’s the most outgoing of her litter and absolutely loves attention, but she may need a little time to fully settle into a new home. With patience, kindness, and a calm environment, she’ll blossom into a confident, loving companion.

She’d do best with someone who understands that trust takes time, and is excited to watch her grow into the amazing cat she’s meant to be.

05/30/2026

WHY DO WE RETURN CATS
There is simply nowhere to put every single outdoor cat. But more importantly, moving them is incredibly dangerous for the cats themselves. Cats have an intense homing instinct. If you relocate them, they will risk their lives—crossing busy streets and facing unknown dangers—trying to get back to the neighborhood they call home. Even keeping them confined for 30 days to try and "reset" them doesn't always work. many will still try to run back the moment they are released, leading to unnecessary suffering.

​Furthermore, decades of scientific research prove that removing a colony creates what is known as the "Vacuum Effect." When you clear cats out of an area, new, unaltered cats quickly move in and claim the food and shelter, and the breeding cycle starts all over again. We have seen this happen firsthand and within just 30 days of an area being cleared, a new colony moved in, and we had to start from scratch. Also, within two weeks of the cats being removed the rodent population exploded . Then people asked us to bring a few back. Reality is community cats are working cats they provide free, natural rodent control.

​Returning healthy, vaccinated, and sterilized cats to their original territory is the only proven, scientific way to stabilize the population and keep the cats safe.