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
Warning – Deadly Algae In Local Waters
Blooms of blue green algae, which can produce toxins fatal to animals, have been connected to multiple dog deaths in various parts of the US in the last week. Close to home, the presence of blue green algae has now been confirmed in Hogan Lake, the Mokelumne River, the Stanislaus River (at the fork), several […]
Angels Camp K9 Thor
Happy first day of school to Angels Camp Police Department K9 Thor, from your fans at the Calaveras Humane Society. ❤️🐾
Seniors for Seniors Now Available
Announcing our new Seniors for Seniors adoption program! Senior citizens (age 65+) may adopt an animal aged 5 or older from the Calaveras Humane Society for half the regular fee. Just mention the Senior for Seniors Program when arranging your pet adoption.