MCPAWS Veterinary Hospital

MCPAWS Veterinary Hospital is part of MCPAWS, located in McCall, Idaho, the only nonprofit, no-kill animal welfare organization serving the West Central Mountain Region of Idaho. In addition to the exceptional care provided to the homeless cats and dogs at the shelter, MCPAWS also offers a variety of programs to help animal caretakers keep pets at home and out of the shelter. The hospital provides veterinary care and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries

McPAWs, McCall People for Animal Welfare, a volunteer, grass-roots organization, was formed in 1998 to assist the City of McCall with operation of the city impound facility for dogs. Dogs impounded by the city needed care the police didn't have time to provide. In response, a small group of dedicated volunteers came together and made that care their priority—feeding, exercising, and providing clean quarters for the dogs; returning dogs to owners; finding new homes for those who had been abandoned. By 2000, it was apparent that the need in the regional community was far greater than facility could meet. We couldn't take in dogs from outside city limits and couldn't take in cats at all. In addition, the small structure which housed the dog pound was scheduled for demolition. It was clear a larger shelter facility was needed. The Leeta Anderson Animal Foundation (LAAF) stepped up to purchase and remodel the former McCall Veterinary Clinic as a new regional animal shelter. A Board of Directors was established and the acronym McPAWS was dropped to reflect the regional nature of the shelter operation. In 2001 we officially became MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter. On February 7, 2002 we opened our doors, transferring the two remaining dogs from the old facility. In February, 2003 the LAAF generously donated the building and property to MCPAWS

Mission — Transforming lives by strengthening the human-animal connection