Canyon County Animal Care Faces Transition After Copper Quill Withdrawal

West Valley Humane Society steps in to ensure continued care for local animals

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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In a sudden twist, the Copper Quill organization has withdrawn from its contract to take over animal care responsibilities in Canyon County, Idaho. This has left the community in a state of flux, with the West Valley Humane Society now working with the county, Nampa, and Caldwell to ensure the animals receive the care they need. Despite the challenges, all sides are committed to collaborating to save as many animal lives as possible.

Why it matters

The change in animal care providers is significant for the local community, as it impacts the welfare and safety of the animals under the county's care. The West Valley Humane Society's involvement, along with increased funding from the county and cities, aims to stabilize the shelter and maintain critical services.

The details

Copper Quill, the organization previously expected to take over animal care responsibilities, has notified the county that they are withdrawing from the contract. This has led to a flurry of social media activity and attention from local media outlets. The West Valley Humane Society has stepped in, working with Canyon County, Nampa, and Caldwell to ensure the animals continue to receive care. The shelter has been stabilized over the past year with the help of organizations like Best Friends Animal Society and the Idaho Humane Society, and the increased funding from the county and cities will help offset rising costs.

  • The West Valley Humane Society, Canyon County, and Copper Quill agreed that this Friday, February 13, 2026, would be Copper Quill's last day.
  • Over the past year, the West Valley Humane Society, along with Best Friends Animal Society, the Idaho Humane Society, and others, has stabilized the shelter.

The players

West Valley Humane Society

A local animal welfare organization that has stepped in to ensure continued care for animals in Canyon County after Copper Quill's withdrawal.

Canyon County

The county responsible for animal care in the region, which has increased funding to the West Valley Humane Society to help offset rising costs and a lack of funding over several years.

Nampa

One of the cities in Canyon County that has increased funding to the West Valley Humane Society to support animal care services.

Caldwell

Another city in Canyon County that has increased funding to the West Valley Humane Society to support animal care services.

Copper Quill

The organization that was previously expected to take over animal care responsibilities in Canyon County, but has now withdrawn from the contract.

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