Lets Slow Down!
As businesses begin to partially reopen, there will be more traffic on our streets and highways. Please remember that the wild critters have had MANY weeks to get used to and enjoy our roadways being quieter. Our bears, deer, rabbits, and others don’t understand that there will very abruptly be many more cars out there […]
Lets All Practice Kindness
Please remember that guide dogs for the blind haven’t been trained in social distancing, or in lining up to get into stores. If you see a guide dog leading its partner directly to the store entrance and not joining the line outside, he’s only doing what he’s been trained to do. They’re not being rude […]
Leave Fawns Be
We know it’s spring at the humane society when we start receiving this call: “I found an abandoned fawn! Where can I take it?” The answer is almost always the same: The fawn isn’t abandoned and you should leave it right where it is. Female deer hide their newborn fawns in tall grass or brush […]
Your Donations Are A Big Help To Little Animals
Newborn Sophia, pictured here as a kitten, came into our care last year, orphaned and with badly deformed rear legs. Early veterinary intervention and intensive therapy helped her learn to walk, and Sophia now lives a normal life (with an endearing “bunny hop” gait) in her loving permanent home. Sophia is just one of hundreds […]
Save Lives While You Shop
Many of us are buying a LOT more at the grocery store right now than we did pre-COVID. If you’re a customer of Mar-Val Food Stores, Sierra Hills Market, or Angels Food Market, please be sure to sign up for your free eScrip Community Card and have it scanned every time you make a purchase. […]
The Rule Of Three When Adopting A New Pet
When adopting a shelter or rescue pet, patience and understanding are key. Some pups adjust quickly, and some take more time to feel comfortable and secure. Remember the Rule of Three. The rewards are worth it! ♥️🐾 #Dogtober Your new dog is figuring out his new home and family. He knows he lives with you. […]
A Successful Pet Food Bank Drive Through
We had an absolute blast yesterday at our first-ever Drive-Thru Pet Food Bank. We met fabulous folks from virtually every town in Calaveras County and distributed a whopping 1,089 pounds of free dog and cat food — that’s more than half a ton! We feel so great knowing that the people we met today won’t […]
Wash Your Hands Before Handling Pets
All Parts Of Lilies Are Poisonous
If you’re enjoying some cut flowers to make things feel a bit more Easter-y this year: Yep, lilies are beautiful. But your cat, being the curious beast that he is, is likely to do more than just take a look. WARNING: All parts of the lily are toxic, even the pollen and the water in […]
Pets Respond To Families Sheltering In Place
For most of our pets, having us around 24/7 all of a sudden is a new and novel thing. How are YOUR pets reacting to seeing so much of you? Does your dog absolutely love it? Would your cat like his privacy back? Have you come up with any creative activities or games to keep […]
