CHS Facebook Costume Contest – Winners

Fancy the dragon rat - costume contest winner

Congratulations to Fancy the rat in her dragon outfit — YOUR votes made her the winner! Fancy and her person will be the recipients of the gift basket from Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company and our friends at Murphys Dog Store. Fancy’s owner says, “Thank you very much!” We were in ratty-rat heaven when […]

Power Outage Pet Safety Tips

Power outage pet safety tips

While these power outages are becoming more routine for many of us, some folks are experiencing their first extended blackout this time around. For all of us, here are a few reminders to help keep our four-legged family members safe during these PSPSs (public safety power shut offs): If you’re using a generator, you’ll likely […]

Thank You, Save Mart!

Thank you Save Mart 2019

Much gratitude to our friends at Save Mart for their generous donation! Angels Camp store manager John Romine presented a check to CHS staffer Tracy Malandra today at the ribbon-cutting celebration of the store’s recently completed remodel. We appreciate Save Mart’s ongoing support so much. Thank you, John and team! ❤️🐾

It’s Been A Record Setting Week

Record setting week 2019

Whew, what a wonderful whirlwind of a week! We set a new record here at your Calaveras Humane Society, adopting out eight dogs between October 12 and 19. Considering our maximum housing capacity is just seven doggos at any one time, this is really quite a feat, and we’re very pleased and proud. Thank you […]

We’re On Instagram

Find Calaveras Humane Society 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

Officer Andahl of 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

Spay or Neuter early in your pets' life

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?

Dog directory

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 […]