Ruby visits Barber Park
Lady Ruby and her DuckVisit Barber Park Did you know that Barber Municipal Park is best known as the starting point of the Float the Boise River rafting and tubing trips?…
about us
Meridian Canine Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill canine rescue dedicated to giving homeless and owner surrendered dogs a second chance. We have both a facility and a network of foster homes, several staff members, great business partnerships, and a whole bunch of awesome volunteers — all of which help us care for dogs in need.
We strongly believe that no dog should walk alone. That’s why we strive to provide a safe environment and exceptional quality of life to our dogs.
Our Work
Our mission is to save lives through storytelling and education.
Transparency
openly and honestly representing ourselves and our organization to others
Individuality
telling our dogs’ unique stories, advocating for their needs, and embracing their quirks
Commitment
standing up for our dogs now and in the future and giving them every chance to find their best home
Empathy
having compassion, understanding, and respect for the feelings of both dogs and humans
2,200+
Dogs Adopted
180+
Volunteers
50+
Community Partners
19,100+
Followers
Our Dogs
Gracie
One of our resident dogs, Gracie lives in a foster home while she undergoes behavioral modification.
Mae
Mae is the life of any party. She's a talented singer, and she's always ready for fun.
Hershey
This little man wants to be your cuddle buddy. He lives for attention.
Ruby
Ruby and her duck have been waiting for over a year. This special girl thinks it's about time for a home.
See who's available for adoption
At a Glance
Thinking about joining our team? Here's what makes us unique:
1
Dogs are individuals
We view each dog as an individual with unique needs and personality traits. That’s why you won’t find breed labels around here.
2
Positive reinforcement
We believe in modern, science-based training. We choose non-aversive methods to build trust and encourage positive behaviors.
3
Community-funded
Our donors support our work and allow us to save more lives. As a 501c3 nonprofit with no contracts or major funding sources, we rely on the generosity of dog lovers.
4
No-kill
Dogs are never euthanized for lack of space or money. We help each dog to the very best of our ability, and we maintain a live outcome rate of over 99%.
Our People
Saving lives is a team effort. Each person plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission.
Volunteers
115
handlers
- 3 Handling Levels
- 2 Active Committees
- 7 Position Types
- Monthly Orientation
- Classes + Workshops
- Mentors
Staff
7
employees
- 5 Full-Time
- 2 Part-Time
- 24/7 Support
- Program Management
- Development
- Operations
Board
6
directors
- 3 Officers
- $280k annual budget
- Monthly Meetings
- Quarterly Reviews
- Strategic Planning
- Oversight
Testimonials
Here's what our volunteers say about their experience.
Volunteering here fills my heart with joy! It’s the best part of my week because I feel like I’m making a small difference for the dogs in our care. The dogs are so loving and happy to see me when I get off work. They love to go for walks with me. Sometimes we sit and watch baseball for a while or the other dogs at the play park. And, when the dogs get adopted into new families that love them and you get updates with pictures, well I’ll admit it, little happy tears well up in my eyes. It’s the place to be where you’ll make lots of new friends — human and canine.
Michelle
Volunteer since May 2016
Quick Links
Click below to learn more about who we are and what we do.
Have you been thinking about adoption? Are you ready to fall in love? Find out more about our adoption process.
Whether we’re hosting events at our facility or attending them off-site, MCR is always active in our local community.
We are always looking for dedicated, compassionate, dog-loving people to help us save more lives
Behavior + Training
Program
Program
Our dogs receive on-site behavioral support, daily kennel enrichment, and positive reinforcement training.
Sponsorship
Opportunities
Opportunities
Thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses, the sponsorship program helps us to continue saving lives.
Surrenders +
Transfers
Transfers
We’re here to help dogs in need. Staff reviews all requests and schedules intake for dogs who are accepted.
Support our cause today
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We're ready for an amazing year -- are you?
We are excited to share our work with you, and 2019 is already shaping up to be a productive, transformative year for our organization. Join us as we save lives.
Through Their Eyes is back!
We are so excited to announce that our Through Their Eyes event is back — and better than ever. This time around, participants are divided into 2 teams: MIX 106 Mutts…
Ruby visits the Boise Depot
The lady and her duck visited the grounds of the Boise Depot. After doing a bit of research on the history of the Boise Depot, I decided no better way for…