rescue

With all of the snow we've been getting over the last couple of weeks, it might be tempting to go out on what looks like frozen ponds or lakes, but it's soooo dangerous not just for you, but for the safety crews called out for rescues. Yesterday, crews from Meridian, Eagle, and Star fire departments, as well as Ada County Paramedics, trained at Eagle Island State Park, for an ice rescue... Read Mo

An organization that has helped so many in Boise for years, is in a trouble. The Boise Rescue Mission Ministries is in trouble with a $300,000 budget shortfall. They have been getting by on less income and dipping into its reserves. They expect to be out of reserves by the end of the month and would like to stay debt free and not take any government...

Boise Rescue Mission organizes an annual backpack drive to make sure children living in its shelters have the supplies they need to start their school year. This year, the mission is asking people to considering leaving an encouraging note to let homeless students know their community is with them...

The work rescue groups do for animals is unbelievable to me. They selflessly spend their time and energy rescuing animals and sometimes rehabilitating them before they are healthy enough to find forever homes. That’s what is happening right here in the Treasure Valley. M...

My girls have been begging for a companion dog for our beloved Harry for months, and I finally caved after reading an article about why dogs make great Christmas gifts for kids.  But is this really a good idea? She's chewing up stuff.