Black Cats At Halloween? Yep.

The posts are popping up again around Facebook, as they always do this time of year: Animal-loving folks (including those involved with some shelters and rescues) urgently warning against adopting out black cats and kittens near Halloween. They cite the potential for them to be abused, tortured and even killed by mischief makers or those […]
Thank you, Creative Cookware in Murphys!

Many thanks to Barbara Bryant Blume, owner of Creative Cookware, Murphys CA, for doing such a fabulous job of promoting our Calaveras Humane Society donation box at her business! It’s always chock-full of bills and change to support the animals in our care. We appreciate you, Barbara! Want a CHS donation box at YOUR business? […]
Foster Homes Needed

If it’s the end of the week, then you know it’s time once again for Grubby Kittens In a Box at your Calaveras Humane Society. These five little longhairs arrived Friday afternoon covered in fleas and with goopy yucky eyes. They’ve been whisked off to a volunteer foster home where they’ll be gently bathed, flea-combed, […]
The Jumping Tales Of Calaveras County (Video)

We’re delighted that our organization was featured on Calaveras Community TV’s “The Jumping Tales of Calaveras County.” Watch the episode for an up-close look at those 11 adorable Aussie-somethin’-somethin’ puppies we placed recently, as well as other news and info. Thank you, CCTV!
Five Reasons To Adopt A Shelter Pet

Adopting Helps End Pet Homelessness Giving an orphaned pet a loving home makes space for us to help another pet in need. Shelter Pets Are Pre-loved By Us We can often tell you about their history and individual personality. All Of Our Pets Have Been Spayed or Neutered They have also been vaccinated and chipped. […]
Donate Locally

Time and again, wonderful folks tell us, “I donate to the humane society!” Often, what they actually mean is that they donate to the Humane Society of the United States, which is NOT affiliated with local humane societies like us. HSUS is primarily focused on legislation, and does NOT “kick down” the donations they get […]
California Assembly Bill 2152 – Bella’s Act

Great news! Just ahead of National Puppy Mill Awareness Day last Saturday, California’s governor signed a major bill to protect animal welfare in our state. We first told you about AB 2152, by Assemblymember Todd Gloria, in our post on February 18. In 2017, a landmark California law banned the sale of dogs, cats and […]
Senior Veterinary Assistance Program

Did you know? Low-income Calaveras senior citizens may apply for one-time assistance with a veterinary bill through our Senior Veterinary Assistance Program. May be used for preventive care, such as vaccines or a dental, or for a more acute/emergency situation. Made possible by a grant from The Calaveras Community Foundation. ❤️🐾
Kitten Season Is Slowly Winding Down

We’ve finally crested the wave of kitten season and are starting the downswing toward fall and winter (woo hoo!). We still have adorable adoptables available, but not nearly the teeming masses we saw in recent months. Looks like we’ll have a steady stream of kittens for the foreseeable future, though, as the babies keep coming […]
Cat Transport Volunteers Needed

Volunteer transport needed between Copperopolis and Jackson and/or Copperolis and Lockeford. Feral kittens and cats need to hitch a ride to the vet to get fixed. We’re helping out the Wheelchair Veterans Group of Copper with a colony of kitties that set up residence outside their location. Drive one way, or both ways, or whatever […]