The Gorilla Foundation is Sad to Announce the Passing of Our Beloved Koko

The Gorilla Foundation is Sad to Announce the Passing of Our Beloved Koko

Woodside, CA…Koko — the gorilla known for her extraordinary mastery of sign language, and as the primary ambassador for her endangered species — passed away yesterday morning in her sleep at the age of 46. Koko touched the lives of millions as an ambassador for all gorillas and an icon for interspecies communication and empathy. […]

Police Department Wife to the Rescue

Police Department Wife to the Rescue

Angels Camp, CA…A great story from the Angels Camp Police Dept…”On 06-01-18, at approximately 3 PM, the Angels Camp PD responded to a call for service at Utica Park. A person visiting the park reported finding a baby owl, and requested assistance with relocating it. The Angels Camp Police Department takes pride in providing professional […]

Amador & Sutter Creek Fire Rescue Ranger the Horse From Mineshaft

Amador & Sutter Creek Fire Rescue Ranger the Horse From Mineshaft

Jackson, CA…From Amador Fire…Yesterday afternoon Amador Fire crews along with Sutter Creek Fire District were called to the report of a horse stuck in a mineshaft. Upon arrival crews found the horse in approximately 6-8 feet of water. Crews quickly used portable pumps to remove as much water as they could. With the assistance of Lynch’s Automotive’s crane […]

Calaveras Humane Society Says Be Bear Aware & Ready

Calaveras Humane Society Says Be Bear Aware & Ready

Arnold, CA…Our bears have been especially active in Calaveras these days, and it’s our duty as citizens to protect them from harm. The most important way to minimize human-bear conflict is to prevent bears’ access to trash. Once a bear gets a taste of human garbage it will routinely approach homes in search of food. […]

$213,349 Granted to UC Davis Researchers for Bovine Methane Emissions

$213,349 Granted to UC Davis Researchers for Bovine Methane Emissions

Sacramento, CA…CDFA selected a research project titled “Small Dairy Climate Change Research: An economic evaluation of strategies for methane emission reduction effectiveness and appropriateness in small and large California dairies” for a grant award of $213,349. The research team is led by California Dairy Research Foundation in collaboration from University of California, Davis researchers. This […]

Kiwi is Missing Please Help Him Return Home

Kiwi is Missing Please Help Him Return Home

Valley Springs, CA….Kiwi was last seen on Kirby Street. Slimmer then most male cockatiels. Bright yellow face with Orange cheeks Grey feathers (standard grey cockatiel) Has a heart murmur problem that was diagnosed by Avian vet. Contact Lauren 209-598-7088 ltrautvetter829@gmail.com Kiwi has a heart murmur, that was diagnosed by an Avian vet. His brothers and […]

The 2nd Annual Murphys Mutt March and the 1st Muttminster Dog Show

The 2nd Annual Murphys Mutt March and the 1st Muttminster Dog Show

Murphys, CA…Saturday, April 28th at Murphys Park- registration opens at 10am. The Murphys Mutt March will have it’s second annual walk to Ironstone from Murphys Park this year. This successful event will be followed by the first annual Muttminster Dog Show. Together these events promise to be one of the most dog-friendly, fun-filled days for […]

Thank You Supporters of the April 15th 2018 Mountain Ranch 4H Chili Cook off Fundraiser

Thank You Supporters of the April 15th 2018 Mountain Ranch 4H Chili Cook off Fundraiser

Mountain Ranch, CA…Thank you to all who attended, donated to and volunteered at our chili cook off benefiting the Mountain Ranch 4H Club. We hope everyone enjoyed the chili, bake sale, snack bar, petting zoo, silent auction, and dessert auction. Our families worked hard to put on this event and could not be more grateful […]

Free Rabies Vaccinations & Micro Chipping on April 14th

Free Rabies Vaccinations & Micro Chipping on April 14th

San Andreas, CA…The Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS), Calaveras County Animal Services, Mike Hayes, DVM & Lost and Found Pets 209 are offering FREE RABIES VACCINATIONS & MICRO-CHIPPING, Saturday ~ April 14, 2018 ~ 9am to 12 noon at Calaveras County Animal Services, 901 Jeff Tuttle Drive, San Andreas Rabies is a deadly disease […]

Don’t Forget The CHS Annual Nail Trim Clinic

Don’t Forget The CHS Annual Nail Trim Clinic

Arnold, CA…Don’t forget — our annual nail trim clinic is tomorrow! Join us Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold. Just $10 for a trim, $15 for trim and file. All proceeds benefit your Calaveras Humane Society. Sponsored by Carrie’s Critter Couture & Biscuit […]

The 2nd Annual Murphys Mutt March and the 1st Muttminster Dog Show

The 2nd Annual Murphys Mutt March and the 1st Muttminster Dog Show

Murphys, CA…Saturday, April 28th at Murphys Park- registration opens at 10am. The Murphys Mutt March will have it’s second annual walk to Ironstone from Murphys Park this year. This successful event will be followed by the first annual Muttminster Dog Show. Together these events promise to be one of the most dog-friendly, fun-filled days for […]

1-Day Open Door Shelter for Horses – Free Surrender Day Today

1-Day Open Door Shelter for Horses – Free Surrender Day Today

Plymouth, CA…Horse Plus Humane Society will be holding a 1-Day Open Door Shelter for Horses at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, CA. just outside of Sacramento. Horse Plus Humane Society already has 95 horses pre-registered to be surrendered and are expecting that number to be doubled from horses who are not pre-registered. “Horse Plus […]

Roping Kids into Agriculture Education

Roping Kids into Agriculture Education

Angels Camp, CA…On February 23, 2018, Bret Harte FFA held their annual Petting Zoo Extravaganza. This event is planned for weeks by the Ag Science 2 class and one of the advanced floral classes headed by two committee chairs Rowan Perry and Dominic Santella. The event included a coloring station with a lesson on farming, […]

Help The Animals For Valentines Day!

Help The Animals For Valentines Day!

San Andreas, Ca…JUST TWO DAYS LEFT to send your valentines! We’ll shoot a super-sweet personalized e-message complete with a darling graphic to your sweetheart, BFF, coworker, niece, etc. telling them you made a donation IN THEIR NAME to help pets in need. Forget those chalky candy hearts — THIS is a creative and wonderful way […]

Valentine’s Adoption Special!

Valentine’s Adoption Special!

San Andreas, CA…Valentine’s Adoption Special! FOCAS –Friends Of Calaveras Animal Services is a non-profit organization with its primary mission being to enhance County Animals Services by providing a better environment for the animals housed at the existing county shelter. It was created by a small group of local residents who understood that Animal Services is […]

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