San Andreas, CA…Yodi: female Australian Cattle Dog mix, 1½ years old, 33.8 pounds. Yodi is a sensitive young dog who has had a difficult start and is still learning that the world can be a safe and gentle place. She arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services as part of a group of dogs that had […]
San Andreas, CA…Tipper: female Pit Bull / Border Collie mix, 1 year old, 42 pounds. Tipper is a young mixed-breed dog who has been quietly building confidence during her time at Calaveras County Animal Services. She arrived as part of a small group of related dogs who had limited positive experiences early in life, and […]
Sonora, CA…$5 RABIES VACCINE CLINIC! 🐾 Protect your pets for just $5 per rabies vaccine 💉 📍 Location: 10040 Victoria Way — Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Animal Control. Date: February 15th ⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 PM (or while supplies last) 🐶🐱 For Tuolumne County residents only ✔️ Dogs & Cats welcome ⚠️ Vaccine clinic ONLY — no […]
San Andreas, CA…Barbara Ann: female German Shepherd mix, 1 1/2 years old, 38 pounds. Barbara Ann is a young German Shepherd mix who has been steadily gaining confidence and showing her sweet, affectionate nature during her time at Calaveras County Animal Services. Found straying along Gold Strike Road in San Andreas, she arrived a bit […]
Arnold, CA…Last month, CDFW returned two orphaned black bears to remote, wild habitat in Calaveras County. The two siblings, both males, were captured as cubs in Arnold in July and spent the previous five months or so in wildlife rehabilitation, first at the Ramona Wildlife Center in Southern California and then at Sonoma County Wildlife […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Whopper: male Alaskan Husky mix, 1 year old, 69 pounds. It’s hard not to smile the moment you meet Whopper. This handsome, gregarious one-year-old Husky mix has a way of looking straight into your eyes—head cocked just so, paws politely folded—as if he’s genuinely listening to what you have to say. His […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Mila (A059353), a spirited senior still waiting for her home. Mila is an eight-year-old, 51-pound female German Shepherd mix who has been waiting at Calaveras County Animal Services since August — far too long for a dog with so much personality and heart. While the “mix” part of her breed description may […]
Grand Lake, CO…A pack of mountain lions is responsible for the fatal New Year’s Day attack of 46-year-old ultramarathon runner Kristen Marie Kovatch. She was on a solo hike near Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado when they lunged at her. Three months ago, Mary Crone encountered a mountain lion on a hike with her […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Norman (A059024), a gentle giant with a heart as big as his smile. Dog lovers – feast your eyes on this hunk of burnin’ love. Norman is a golden boy built like a tank. A tank of love. With his short, sturdy frame and calm, steady presence, he’s the kind of dog […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Moon (A059047), a neutered male Alaskan Husky mix, about 1 year old and 72 pounds. Moon is the kind of Husky who surprises people—in all the best ways. While the breed is famous for being vocal, energetic, and occasionally a bit dramatic, Moon is a gentler, quieter soul with an unshakably sweet […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Ritas (A059679), a gentle and resilient German Shepherd mix with a heart ready to bloom in a loving home. Found stray on Calaveritas Road and brought to Calaveras County Animal Services, Ritas arrived shy, shut down, and covered in stickers — a clear sign she’d been on her own for too long. […]
San Andreas, CA…On November 24, 2025, Calaveras County Animal Services notified the Sheriff’s Office that 3–5 dogs had attacked several animals, including two bulls that were seriously injured and a cow that was killed. Security footage confirmed that the same pack was responsible for additional livestock deaths in the Old Gulch, Calaveritas, Fricot City Road, […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Chonkers (A059873), a neutered male Anatolian Shepherd mix, estimated at about 8 years old and tipping the scales at 113 pounds. Chonkers arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services after being found wandering near Sheep Ranch and Mountain Ranch Road. Clearly well-fed—perhaps overly so—no owner ever came forward, despite the shelter’s attempts to […]
Don Pedro, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow Testing Grass is Greener Theory Near Laredo St / Rastro Way Incident: 0124 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Laredo St / Rastro Way Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.651950 -120.333619 Detail Information 11:49 AM 2 [3] 1039 5 11:48 AM 1 [1] COW OUT Unit Information 12:09 PM 2 Unit Enroute 12:09 […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Radar (A059959), a neutered male Border Collie mix, about 4 years old and 56.4 pounds. Radar was found straying near Warren Road in Burson, and from the moment he arrived, he struck us as one of those “classic dog” types—bright-eyed, good-natured, and full of that tail-wagging joy that makes you instantly smile. […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Poppy (A059848), a 10-month-old Anatolian Shepherd mix weighing about 65 pounds. When Poppy first arrived at the shelter, she was frightened and withdrawn. Her former owner could no longer care for her, and the sudden change left her anxious and unsure. But with patient care, soft voices, and gentle hands, she’s learned […]
Angels Camp, CA…Senior Peyton Heermance earned national honors last Friday October 31st in Indianapolis when he was declared the 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency in Veterinary Science Champion at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. Heermance was also named the California FFA State Veterinary Science Proficiency Award Champion in April at the 97th Annual […]
Meet Sweetie (A059773), a 2-year-old female Boxer/Bulldog mix, about 73 pounds of charm, strength, and heart. When Sweetie arrived at the shelter after being found wandering near Cement Bridge on Highway 49, staff couldn’t imagine how anyone could let her go. With her soft, velvety coat, soulful eyes, and wonderfully smooshy face, she seems made […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Yeezy (A057846), a neutered male Pit Bull mix, about 1.5 years and 71 pounds. Yeezy is a gentle, affectionate young dog with a big heart. Volunteers often laugh when he tries to climb into their laps—all 70+ pounds of him—because he just wants to be close. He thrives on attention, soaking up […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Ritchie (A059520) and Ryan (A059521), two neutered male kittens, about 5 months old. These handsome brothers are more than just littermates—they are best friends who have shared every moment of their young lives together. They eat side by side, tumble through play sessions, nap curled up in the same bed, and even […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Zoe (A059518), a female German Shepherd/Queensland Heeler mix, about 2 years and 46 pounds. Zoe came to the shelter after being found straying in Valley Springs. True to her working-dog heritage, she has a strong prey drive, so a home without livestock or poultry will be best. What she truly craves, though, […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Mipha (A059353), a female Husky mix, about 2 years and 55 pounds. Like her namesake from the Legend of Zelda, Mipha is graceful, striking, and a lover of water. Unlike many Huskies, she heads straight for the play yard pool and happily settles in to splash. With her elegant build and her […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Rusty (A043248) and Yogi (A051701), two male companions—a Terrier mix about 12 pounds and 12 years, and a German Shepherd mix about 94 pounds and 7 years. This unlikely but devoted pair of friends came to the shelter together after their owner faced a housing crisis. Though their sizes are dramatically different, […]
Copperopolis, CA…CAL FIRE TCU-Copperopolis Station firefighters conducted a lifesaving rescue from a vehicle. The driver of the car was confused when she heard calls for help in the form of a MEOW. With the fire station nearby, she pulled in and asked for assistance. 3 kittens were found and safely removed from various hidden areas […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Uncle (A059342), a male Pit Bull mix, about 2 years and 74 pounds. Uncle is a sensitive boy who has been through more than his share in his young life. While many dogs bark and jump for attention in the shelter, Uncle sits quietly in his kennel, watching with soulful eyes that […]
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San Andreas, CA…Meet Sunny (A059348), a male Golden Retriever, about 4 years and 65 pounds. Sunny is a handsome Golden Retriever with a heart as bright as his name. When he first arrived, he was shy and uncertain, with a healing puncture on his nose and a worried look in his eyes. With gentle care […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Bunny (A059336), a female German Shepherd mix, about 10 months and 50 pounds. Bunny is a delightful young pup whose comically large ears are impossible to ignore. At just 10 months old, she’s still growing into her lanky frame, and we hope she never grows into those ears—they’re part of her irresistible […]
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San Andreas, CA…Meet Benson (A059319), an male Doberman Pinscher, about 1 year old and 59 pounds. Benson is a tall, dark, and delightfully goofy young pup with all the potential in the world. His natural ears and big, expressive eyes give him a cartoonish charm that’s impossible to resist. Still very much a puppy, Benson […]
