Thank you, Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters
Two elderly gentlemen stopped at the fire station this afternoon asking for help. Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters responded. We will let the picture do the talking…
CHS Ambassadog Marlee Ready For October
In case you’ve wondered how we entertain ourselves at the Calaveras Humane office. Official ambassaDOG Marlee shows off her Halloween spirit. 🎃
We’re On Instagram
We’re now on Instagram! If you’re an Insta fan, be sure to follow us over there for even more of the photos, stories, and content you’ve come to love. Plus some hashtags, because that’s a thing. #CHS Find Us On Instagram
Working Together With Calaveras County Animal Services
When two agencies collaborate, they can do TWICE as much good. Officer Andahl from Calaveras County Animal Services stopped by the Calaveras Humane Society this afternoon to pick up supplies from our Pet Food Bank. She’s working with a local family in need who’s having trouble providing for their three dogs, and asked if we […]
Spay/Neuter Voucher Program News
Question Question: Can someone apply online for a spay/neuter voucher? Or does it have to be in person? Thank you! Answer: Yes, you can apply online. Complete information here. Want To Save Sixteen Dogs? Spay Just One One of our goals at the Calaveras Humane Society is to help low-income local residents obtain affordable spay/neuter surgery […]
Where Are You Getting All These Amazing Dogs?
A comment on one of our recent adoption posts (we just love sharing our adoptions with you!) caught our eye: “Where are you guys getting all these amazing dogs, anyway?” We’re so glad you asked. The bulk of our dogs come to us directly from the public: local Calaveras residents who are unable, for a […]
We Will Miss You, Randy
The Calaveras Humane Society’s volunteers, staff, and board of directors mourn the loss of longtime former board member Randy McNurlin of Angels Camp, who passed away this week. Randy gave a tremendous amount of time, energy, and enthusiasm to us over the course of many years, and helped shape the direction of the organization and […]
Caution – Squirrel Season In Progress
Now is NOT the time for trimming trees, everyone. Squirrels are nesting with their babies from August through October. Found a baby squirrel on the ground? Observe from afar (as long as it is not in direct danger) to make sure that the mother picks the baby up. If, after two to three hours, there […]
Off To A Great Start!
We’re so excited to share these amazing figures with you! Today marks exactly two months since the opening of our first full-service shelter and adoption center. In that time, we’ve placed 62 cats and kittens and 22 dogs and puppies into loving new homes with adopters from near and far. Our adoptions have far exceeded […]
Sierra Lodestar Covers The New Shelter
“The facility boasts nice, new everything, quite a treat in Calaveras, and has spaces designed to keep the animals cared for there to be calmer. Outdoor spaces welcome dogs and cats and potential adopters even have special rooms where they can meet potential new members of their families.” – Mike Taylor, Sierra Lodestar
