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What a difference a loving family and a new home can make to a pet’s life. These are photos sent to us from pets’ new owners after their adoption. Thank you, adopters, for making room in your homes and your hearts for them.
Our most-loved post last week was of this young fellow adopting his new kitten, Mikey.
As you can see, the friendship continues to blossom at home. ❤️🐾
Just-adopted pup Reggie, left, is already BFFs with Rex, adopted from us last year. ❤️🐾
Cloud, adopted yesterday, has a blissful nap on his first afternoon home. ❤️🐾
“Chumley is happy and very healthy. Here he is, smiling for the camera. Thank you, Calaveras Humane Society!”
A visit from CHS alum Tinsel, adopted in late June, completely made our day Wednesday! We love to see our animals thriving and happy. Tinsel greeted us like long-lost friends and strutted around the lobby like she owned the joint. 
“I love my Tortie, Diva. Adopted December 2020. So much character.”
“I’m so blessed to have this wonderful Torti in my life 🐈 Thank you Debbie for the kind and caring treatment 🤗”
An update on Miss Sofia, adopted in 2013:
“I adopted a Calaveras Humane Society kitty eight years ago. She was very nervous at first, but she found that her new home was filled with love and became the sweetest and quietest kitty. Well, except when I come home — then she just loves to share her day with me.” ❤🐾
An update photo of the very talkative Kramer, adopted Tuesday. He is already making his opinions known in his hew digs.
“He screamed the whole way home!” says his new mom. “We adore this loud little guy. He is going to be absolutely SPOILED.” ❤️🐾
When the resident cat and the newbie hit it off like…magic.
Sprout (previously adopted from us) has made Archie (just adopted) feel very welcome indeed. ❤️🐾
Obi was part of a large litter of Aussie-somethin’-somethin’ pups we placed in 2020. We can’t believe they’re a year old already!
“Obi is a beautiful dog with a huge heart. He’s a caretaker, and loves my children and they love him. Thank you!” ❤️🐾
His sister, Eddie, just turned a year too (We declared her birthday May 27 — three months before the day I got her). She loves playing chase with her friends during her daily dog park visits and her chuck-it.
Thanks CHS, she’s a wonderful pup ❤️
My good friend adopted from this litter as well… happy first birthday to this sweet girl too 🐾💙
“Ripley” 🥰 she has a fantastic life 🙌🐾💙
“Nala is a cute, cute name, but it just didn’t feel settled. On day 5 she became Lexi: ‘Defender, brave and daring.’ She responded the very first time and almost every time since. The couple of times she didn’t she was so cute. Paused just long enough to let me know she heard then looked the opposite way with everything about her stance saying ‘You can’t make me!’
“For such a little bit, she is oh so brave and daring! So much personality and energy in that little body! Curious about everything, funny, playful, cute as a button, strong-willed and a bit stubborn!” ❤️🐾
“She’s adjusting nicely!” ❤🐾
“Willy is doing great. We let him outside yesterday and his new favorite place to hang is on the front porch overlooking the property. He’s so sweet and gets along with his dog siblings very well.” 
“I’ve had Blue for two weeks now and the shy, scared dog that I originally met is almost completely gone. He is extremely social and absolutely loves making friends, he’s even trying to convince the cat to like him. He’s very sweet and also a huge cuddler just like his new big brother Waylon, and he absolutely loves going on hikes…He’s already gaining weight too, and I have a DNA test on the way so that we can know all about him. Overall, he’s doing amazing and is everything I could’ve hoped for in a dog.” ❤🐾
Recently adopted senior cat Chappy is already living the good life. ❤️🐾
“Just an update on Molly, we renamed her Echo. She’s doing so good here! She loves romping and rolling in the grass and loving up on the tiny human.” ❤️🐾
Dexter on his way home.
“Getting adopted is exhausting!” ❤️🐾
“I’m Nico and I was the last cattle dog mix in my litter to be adopted. I knew when they walked in, they were my forever family. They SO love me! I love them and my new home. I have toys, a cozy bed and blanky and my fav toy is an orange Dino named Fred. I love to play with my new family!
“I’m trying really hard to only chew on my toys and not my family and furniture but they still have to remind me about that a lot. I am pretty much potty trained, walk really well on a leash, and sleep great at night in my crate, which is right next to my mama.
My kitty brother is getting used to me, and lets me get closer every day…as long as I am quiet and not barking at him. I’m super happy and living my best puppy life!” 
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Eight-month-old Rosebud was adopted from us in January. Her adopters recently became foster volunteers, and we sent them home with their very first litter of underage kittens last weekend.
Pictured here: Rosebud and “her” babies. Mom reports that she doesn’t have any cleaning to do after the kittens cover themselves in gruel at each meal — in addition to providing ample snuggle time, Rosebud has the wipe-down duties handled! ❤🐾
Levi (formerly Holstein, from the “cow-themed” litter of cattle dog mix pups we adopted out in early March) is loving life.
“I’m so happy in my new home! I love to play outside in the leaves & trees. I’m learning how to sit, lay down & come to my owners. I’m very happy!” ❤🐾
There’s nothing more awesome than when a sassy little puppy marches into his new home and just takes over.
Oakley, from the group of cattle dog mix puppies we adopted out recently, is utterly full of himself — in the best possible way. ❤🐾
Sophia just celebrated her second birthday. Many happy returns, Sophia!
“She’s about 10 lbs. now and still has a hitch in her getalong. Nothing about her is dainty! She loves Amazon wrapping paper. She is definitely the boss of three older kitty brothers.”
As you can see, recently adopted Boxer mix Sadie (formerly Millie) has made herself right at home! And no, she’s not even a little bit spoiled.
Happy ending update from recently adopted husky Smokey! “He’s doing great,” says his dad.
Settling in… ❤️
Arnold was part of a litter of Great Pyrenees mix pups we adopted out in 2019.
“Our Arnold has grown a ton since we left California. Keep up the great work you folks do.”
Nothing better than a good happy ending story! This adoption was on December 6, 2020.
“Here she is now. Her name is Cowgirl Kitty and she loves to play with her own homemade toys around the house: Q-tips, a chocolate kiss to paw at on the ground like a hockey puck. Her favorite ‘toy’ is the ball of foil my boyfriend made for her. She played soccer last night and this morning with it.” ❤🐾
Blue (formerly Galloway) was part of the cattle dog/somethin’ litter of puppies we placed recently. He’s settling into his new Arnold home very well indeed, and has obviously learned the art of being ridiculously charming.
“This is Lily, formerly Lily Pad. We are obsessed with her. Thank you so much for bringing her into our lives!”
“We love Marshall so much that we now can’t even imagine a life without him. He is so sweet, cute and smart. I used to be a dog lady, but now for sure I am a CAT lady as well.
Marshall loves to be around kids, follows them everywhere, meows and waits for kids next to closed bathroom door. “Thanks a lot for letting us adopt him and become an extremely happy family!” ❤🐾
It’s official! 🎉
Nick, the gentle mixed breed fella who survived being hit by a car, has been adopted by his foster family. They nursed him through recovery from leg amputation surgery and a shattered pelvis, and it became clear he was meant to be a permanent part of the family. Their previous dog, Bobbi, passed away shortly before they began fostering Nick.
“He’s the sweetest dog ever!” his mom says. We wholeheartedly agree. ❤🐾
We adopted out middle-aged Shih Tzu siblings Chewy (left) and Velcro together just last week. Their new mom and dad stopped by to show off their fabulous new haircuts Friday. So cute!
Both boys will be having complete dentals at our expense in about a week. We believe that all adopted pets deserve a fresh start with a clean mouth! ❤🐾
Like a weed! Moose on his adoption day, left, and one month later.
“Someone has grown just a bit during his first month with us!” ❤️🐾
Heidi was a very challenging dog for us. The “tween” pup was so shy and had such an overwhelming fear of men that we weren’t sure we’d ever find the right adoptive home for her.
We were absolutely delighted when, out of nowhere, Heidi took an immediate and very intense liking to a potential adopter — a man, no less. Months later, she is thriving in her home.
“Heidi has been back and forth to Port Angeles, WA, three times thus far. Her spots are really showing now. She runs like a banshee in the yard, loves her twice daily walks up our hill/ trail, and still adores my husband as her number one favorite. We are making strides with other people, working to dissuade the kitchen counter surfing and trying for consistency with simple commands. She is quite the LOVE BUG!” ❤️🐾
Otis, adopted from us as a puppy in March 2020, celebrated his first birthday last week!
“He is very smart and playful. He loves his ball and will play with it all day, every day.” ❤🐾
“Buddy liked his Christmas with us!” ❤🐾
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1209 Highway 49
Angels Camp, CA 95222
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Phone
(209) 736-9417
Mailing Address
PO Box 528
Altaville, CA 95221-0528
Email
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Website
www.calaverashumane.org
Calaveras Humane Society (CHS) is a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID # 94-2581703). All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
