We’re just bowled over by the incredible response we got to our latest request for food for our Pet Food Bank. A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who supported us so generously with your dog and cat food contributions, whether brought in person, sent via Amazon, or even (this one fellow was clever!) purchased … Continue reading “Thank You So Much!”
Posted On: September 3, 2021
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Our Angels Camp adoption center is temporarily closed for adoptions. 😕 We transferred in animals that unfortunately had ringworm, and we are now dealing with an outbreak among our cats and kittens. We don’t want to inadvertently send home any kitties that may be affected. We are taking ALL steps to treat the infected animals … Continue reading “Temporary Closed For Adoptions”
Posted On: August 18, 2021
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We’ve been placing our “tweens” — kittens 11 weeks or older — like hotcakes since our special began, and we’ll keep it up till they’re all in wonderful homes. (You’d think we were shooting them out of a t-shirt gun at passing cars, but we swear we’re not.) Just $37.50 to adopt a tween, which … Continue reading “Tween Kitten Blowout Continues!”
Posted On: August 13, 2021
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We are up to our ears in kittens, y’all, and we’re having our first-ever TWEEN KITTEN BLOWOUT: Half off our already-low adoption fees for kittens 11 weeks or older! Yes, you read that correctly. Just $37.50 to adopt! This unprecedented discount includes everything you’d normally receive: Spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccines, microchip, de-worming, flea control, free … Continue reading “Tween Kitty Blowout!”
Posted On: August 8, 2021
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The drought is making it miserable for wildlife as their natural water sources are drying out and the vegetation they feed on is dying. But should you put out water for the wild critters? The answer might surprise you. The fact is, most wildlife experts do not recommend providing artificial water sources for animals. • … Continue reading “Water For Wildlife? Don’t Do It.”
Posted On: August 4, 2021
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We continually have both types in need of foster care. The spicy variety are typically the orphaned offspring of a feral mama cat, and need to be almost literally smothered with affection till they become purring, attention-seeking love nuggets. Whether you like ’em spicy or sweet, we’re always grateful for new foster volunteers. This kitten … Continue reading “In Need Of More Foster Homes”
Posted On: July 30, 2021
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The CHS donation banks found in local businesses throughout the county are an important fundraising tool for us. Every handful of coins or dollar bill goes directly to help the animals in our care, and we thank you for sending those funds our way. We appreciate all the merchants who generously feature our donation banks … Continue reading “Donate At Local Stores”
Posted On: July 27, 2021
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When wild animals become habituated to eating human garbage, it can have deadly results. In addition to being incredibly unhealthy for them, trash-eating critters can be deemed “nuisances” and put to death. Make sure your garbage is secured in such a way that wildlife cannot access it. Based on where you live, this might be … Continue reading “Secure Your Trash!”
Posted On: July 21, 2021
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Our Feral Feline Program is working on doing TNR (trap-neuter-return) for a colony of 15-20 cats in San Andreas, and we’re seeking volunteer drivers to transport cats and kittens from San Andreas to their spay/neuter surgeries in Jackson beginning in early August. The cats will be going two at a time in the morning, then … Continue reading “Volunteer Transport Needed”
Posted On: July 17, 2021
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At the Calaveras Humane Society, one of our goals is to keep pets that are a beloved part of the family right in their homes where they belong. One of our programs that helps with this is our Senior Veterinary Assistance, made possible by a grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation. Calaveras residents aged 65+ … Continue reading “Find Out About Senior Veterinary Assistance”
Posted On: July 12, 2021
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Office and Shelter Location
1209 Highway 49
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Hours
Wed-Sat 11am – 5pm
Phone
(209) 736-9417
Mailing Address
PO Box 528
Altaville, CA 95221-0528
Email
[email protected]
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.
