Keep Those Hummingbirds Happy
Everyone likes hummingbirds but hummingbird feeders can attract insects, mice, rats, raccoons, and even bears! A better alternative is planting a variety of the nectar-rich flowers that are hummers’ natural food. For the best results, combine both annual and perennial flowers. Top favorites for hummers include columbine, impatiens, petunias, butterfly bush, and many more. Hummingbirds […]
Theft Alert – Vandalism and Gas Theft
Theft Alert: The repeated vandalism and thefts are making things rough at our Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store, and the constant repairs are costly. Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff’s department. You can read the full article at: myMotherLode.com – Gas Thieves Repeatedly Hit Calaveras County Charity “The thefts have occurred over […]
Help The Animals While You Shop
If you’re a Mar-Val Food Stores, Angels Food Market, or Sierra Hills Market shopper, you can generate donations for your Calaveras Humane Society while you shop. Use eScrip at NO cost to you! Simply ask for and complete a form at the store (one time only) to register. Choose us as the charity you’d like […]
Peter Paul and Mary
What a difference ten days can make! Earlier this month, we shared with you the story of a litter of kittens orphaned in Arnold when the mama cat was killed by a coyote. They arrived at the Calaveras Humane Society severely dehydrated and hypothermic after not eating for 36 hours. Here’s one of them (now […]
Spring Wildlife Safety
Spring is in full swing, and it’s safe to assume that wildlife is nesting in your yard. Spring mowing and weed eating can hurt, kill, or expose baby animals to predators. To minimize impacts, walk your lawn/field first looking for signs of nesting or hiding wildlife. When starting to mow, begin in the middle and […]
Seeing Raccoons During The Day?
Seeing raccoons wandering around in the daylight lately? Don’t worry, they don’t have rabies — they have babies! Baby raccoons (known as cubs or kits) have huge appetites, so the moms are out night and day searching for enough food to allow them to produce adequate milk. They mean you no harm. Thanks for doing […]
The US Loves Pets
According to the American Pet Products Association Some national news about the U.S. and our overwhelming love for our pets: The US loves pets. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet-related sales (food, veterinary care, supplies, etc.) in 2018 topped $72 billion. That’s a 3% increase since 2017. The majority of those dollars are […]
Coyote Mating Season
Coyote mating season in California peaks from late February through early March. Coyotes take the dating game very seriously. They will cover a lot of territory to find the right match. That territory may well include your neighborhood. The most important precaution you can take to keep your dog safe? Spay or neuter! Coyotes are […]
It’s Cold Outside!
How To Handle Potential Frostbite Folks living in the higher elevations of Calaveras County are dealing with heavier amounts of snow than we’ve seen in recent years. It’s vital to keep pets safe in these conditions, especially if you have one of those dogs who LOVES the snow and would play outside in it for […]
2018 Accomplishments
What A Year 2018 Has Been! December 19, 2018 Records Set – Some Highlights More spay/neuter assistance vouchers issued than in any previous year More feral cats spayed/neutered than ever before, at no cost to the community! More low-income senior citizens helped with veterinary expenses Pet oxygen mask kits provided to every fire department in […]
