Be Smarter Than The Average Bear
Remember: Our local black bears do not truly hibernate. Instead, they go into a lighter state of sleep known as “torpor,” where they will periodically wake up — and even forage for food. It’s important that we keep our garbage secure from bears and other wildlife ALL year long, please. ❤🐾
Teamwork Saves The Day
A touching story of collaboration and teamwork to kick off the new year… In late December, our friends at Calaveras County Animal Services took in a three-year-old stray shepherd/hound mix from Mountain Ranch who’d been hit by a car. The medium-sized male dog had a shattered leg and double pelvic fractures and must have been […]
Too Cold For You? Then It’s Too Cold For Them.
BRRRRR! Overnight lows are well below freezing in some areas, so let’s bring those pets indoors, everyone. ❤️🐾
Help Us Help The Community
What a ride this topsy-turvy year has been! Your Calaveras Humane Society worked hard to remain open for our most critical services in spite of widespread COVID closures, because we knew our community was counting on us. We held two critical drive-thru pet food bank events in April and May, distributing more than 2,000 pounds […]
Santa Says Adopt Don’t Shop
The holiday shopping season is officially underway. Remember, Santa Claus won’t be making ANY stops at pet stores or picking up puppies from internet brokers. If a new pup is your heart’s desire this holiday season, please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue, or seek out a responsible and ethical breeder. (Don’t know where […]
Share With Local Wildlife
Don’t throw away those festive autumn pumpkins and gourds just because you’re switching over to winter decor! Share them with the local wildlife in your very own yard, who will be incredibly thankful. ❤️🐾
Holiday Portraits by Janice Carabine
Ho Ho Ho! What a blast we’re having today with our annual Paws & Claus event! Family and Pet Photography – Janice Carabine is doing absolutely outstanding portrait sessions for all the lucky clients. Santa doesn’t kiss EVERYONE who’s signed up. But he can’t help himself when Mrs. Claus is our very own foster care […]
Remembering Ambassadog Marlee
It is with sadness that the Calaveras Humane Society announces the passing of its first and hardest-working “ambassaDOG,” Marlee the pug. For the last four years, Marlee was a fixture at the organization, enthusiastically greeting visitors first to our San Andreas office and then to our Angels Camp adoption center once it opened in 2019. […]
Bang Your Car Hood
It’s our first real snap of cold weather, and the Calaveras Humane Society reminds you to please Check Before You Rev. Cats and other critters may climb into the engine compartment of your car seeking warmth, and if you start your engine before they’ve had an opportunity to leave, well…it’s a very sad situation for […]
Squirrel Season In Progress
It’s squirrel nesting season (yes, in autumn!). If a baby squirrel is found on the ground, it should be observed from afar (as long as the baby is not in direct danger) to make sure that the mother picks it up. If, after three hours, there are no signs of a mother coming, the baby […]
