San Andreas, CA…Meet Guinness (A060605), a male Labrador Retriever mix, about 11 months old and weighing 60 pounds. Guinness is a striking jet-black youngster with a joyful, playful spirit and energy to spare. With his glossy coat, accented by a splash of white on his chest and a few charming white toes, he’s a handsome […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Tipper a female Pit Bull / Border Collie mix, 1 year old, 42 pounds. We’re excited to share an update on Tipper, who was previously featured and has since spent time in a foster home building confidence and learning what life outside the shelter can be like. The progress she’s made has […]
Valley Springs, CA…Firefighters responded this evening in Valley Springs for a 38-year-old female who was bitten on the leg by a baby rattlesnake when she walked out the front door. With the warm weather, snakes are out and about. Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters recommend the following tips to help prevent a snake bite: You can prevent […]
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Animal Control and Public Health are notifying residents that two skunks from separate locations within Tuolumne County have recently tested positive for rabies. Confirmed locations include: • Upper Tuolumne Road • Mid Tuolumne Road All domestic animals known to have been exposed have been identified and are currently under quarantine. Appropriate […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Birdie (A060498), a female Pit Bull/Labrador Retriever mix, about 7 months old and weighing 30 pounds. Birdie is a sweet young dog with a sleek dark coat and bright, expressive eyes. She was found straying near Birds Way in Angels Camp, which inspired her cheerful name. At just seven months old, she […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is proud to announce that the 2026 Fair will be dedicated to the Renaldo “Aldie” and Paula Broglio Family, honoring their generations of service to agriculture, youth, and the Calaveras County community. With deep roots in Angels Camp, Aldie and Paula grew up surrounded […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Longfellow (A060459), a male Long-Haired Dachshund mix, about 3 years old and weighing 42 pounds. Longfellow is quite the distinctive fellow—long-bodied, fluffy-coated, and full of quiet charm. Found straying on Gold Strike Road in San Andreas, he has been settling in at Calaveras County Animal Services and getting to know the people […]
Arnold, CA…Chili loves our pet products! Is your best friend in need of some new gear? Arnold Ace Home Center has everything you need to keep your pets happy and healthy! We carry a great selection of high-quality Taste of the Wild dog and cat food, packed with real meat and nutrients to fuel their […]
San Andreas, CA…Beginning in March 2026, the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Services, CAL FIRE, and the Calaveras County Agriculture Department will host two classroom-based training sessions for individuals who may qualify for a pass. These sessions are intended for new passholder applicants only and are required. During the 2015 Butte Fire, several […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Koda (A060318), a neutered male German Shepherd, about 3 years old and weighing 84 pounds. Koda is a strikingly handsome shepherd who has only recently arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services and is still adjusting to shelter life. With his classic build and attentive expression, he has the presence many people associate […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Sunny (A060435), an intact female Husky/Retriever mix, about 6 months old and weighing 40 pounds. Sunny is a golden girl in both color and spirit. When she first arrived at Calaveras County Animal Services as a stray, she clearly adored people but was understandably cautious around other dogs after a frightening encounter […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Nash (A060236), a neutered male German Shepherd mix, about 10 months old and weighing 41 pounds. Nash was found straying in Angels Camp, and while his past is unknown, it’s clear he has had some positive training and handling. He’s a bright, energetic young dog who makes an immediate impression with his […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Wiggles (A059985), a spayed female Pit Bull/Border Collie mix, about 1 year and 2 months old and weighing 39.4 pounds. Wiggles came to Calaveras County Animal Services earlier this year and quickly stood out for her expressive ears and striking golden eyes. She’s a young dog who draws people in right away, […]
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 […]
