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.
New! Calaveras Humane Society Shirts
A gorgeous summer evening at the Angels Camp Farmers Market. Our new Calaveras Humane Society shirts are a huge hit! Also available for purchase at our shelter and adoption center. 😊
Calaveras Enterprise Covers Our Shelter Opening
“Being able to offer the public a place that they find warm and welcoming is exciting to us,” Drake said. “A place that they feel will take good care of their pet if they need to give it up, and a place that really celebrates adoptions. We’ll work hard to make sure that people adopt […]
Veterinary Bill Assistance
Thanks to a generous grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation, we’re able to offer one-time financial assistance with a veterinary expense to low-income Calaveras County senior citizens. If you know a local senior who’s struggling to afford urgent or routine vet care for a beloved pet, please visit our Veterinary Cost Assistance page for more […]
