Animals in Distress Association Inc

ANIMALS IN DISTRESS ASSOCIATION, Inc. (AIDA) is a Boise based nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and successful release of injured, displaced and orphaned wildlife since 1987. AIDA consists of state and federally licensed rehabilitators and committed volunteers who assist them in their efforts. AIDA is funded entirely by donations, and receives no state or federal funding. For nearly three decades, AIDA has served a population of over 350,000 in the Treasure Valley alone.

 

RESCUE AIDA’s 24-hour hotline receives referrals from local police and fire departments, Idaho Fish and Game, the Idaho Humane Society, local veterinarians, and the general public. As our population grows, so does the impact on local wildlife with loss of habitat, human interference, pollution, injuries by domestic pets, hunting, trapping, automobile mishaps, poisoning, and acts of cruelty. In each instance, AIDA seeks to find a responsible and humane solution for both wildlife and the general public.

 

REHABILITATION AIDA assists over 3,000 birds and mammals annually. Mammals are cared for on a year-round basis at the homes of individually licensed rehabilitators. In addition to mammals, birds are rehabilitated at our year-round Avian, the Ruth Melichar Bird Center.  It is open 7 days a week, but the hours fluctuate depending on the arrival of baby birds.  Our approximate hours are 9am-1pm Oct-Mar and 8am-8pm Apr-Sept.  Many volunteers are needed throughout the summer and early fall to assist with the feeding and tending of the many birds under our care.  The RMBC is located at 4650 N. 36th Street, Boise. The phone number is: 338-0897.

 

RELEASE AIDA continually seeks suitable release sites all across Idaho for rehabilitated wildlife. Release sites must provide a natural food and year-round water source, available shelter and a safe environment. With regard to mammals, a temporary pen is erected and the animals are fed and watered for approximately 2 weeks before the door is opened allowing their release. Food is then left for them at the release site for a reasonable period of time until they learn to forage on their own. AIDA is very adamant about releasing these animals on privately owned acreage where there is no hunting or trapping allowed on the property.

 

Thank you for visiting Animals In Distress Association.  Last year AIDA helped over 3000 injured, displaced, and orphaned animals in our community...Now we need your help.  AIDA survives on donations from like-minded people that care about the animals living in our community.