San Andreas, CA… Meet Jack (with the pink nose) and Jill, two adorable black and white tuxedo-colored, older kittens. Sweet and incredibly gentle, both are still a bit on the shy side and what one might call works in progress. After lots of attention from staff and shelter volunteers, they will now approach visitors and […]
Mountain Ranch, CA…On October 5, 2020, Calaveras Animal Services investigated a complaint of a lethargic skunk in the 6500 Block of Railroad Flat Road, in Mountain Ranch, CA. The skunk was transported to Animal Services and euthanized by Animal Control Officers on October 5, 2020. The skunk was sent to San Joaquin Public Health Laboratory […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Odin, a confident, well-trained boy who was abandoned by his owner. A German shepherd mix, we estimate him to be between 5 and 6 six years of age. Odin is very social and bonds easily with staff and volunteers. Though he may be confused by recent circumstances, Odin still very much wants […]
Arnold, CA…From the Arnold Pet Clinic….”This dog was wandering around by the hospital late last night, and we were able to bring him inside. We were hoping you might be able to post on your website that he was found and is here at the hospital, he is an intact male Chihuahua, and inquiries can […]
San Andreas, CA…They say you can’t buy love but you certainly can adopt it. This photo is representative of the many adorable, spunky and playful kittens currently at the shelter – we’ll leave the naming to you. Can’t decide which one to adopt – why not adopt a pair? It truly is easier to raise […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS), Dr. Ginnie Ringuette, DVM, Calaveras County Animal Services, Spence Ranch Feed & Supply, FREE DRIVE-THRU RABIES VACCINATIONS Saturday-September 19, 2020 9:00am to 12:00pm, Spence Ranch Feed & Supply, 1291 CA-49 Angles Camp, CA 95222. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus. We live in […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Simone – a lovely, medium-haired gray tabby approximately six years young. Like Billy whom you met last week, Simone is one of five abandoned cats that a kindly woman was feeding. However, this woman is now moving to an assisted living facility and her friends brought the cats to the shelter. Exceptionally […]
Lost Boston Terrier Found! Call to Pick Up Your Furry Friend!
San Andreas, CA…Meet Billy, a handsome medium-haired young adult. Super friendly, this energetic little guy loves people and is very affectionate. He runs up to and greets caretakers with a loud purr and leg rubs. When you join him on the floor, he revs up his motor and stays by your side. Billy really behaves […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS), Dr. Ginnie Ringuette, DVM, Calaveras County Animal Services, Spence Ranch Feed & Supply, FREE DRIVE-THRU RABIES VACCINATIONS Saturday-September 19, 2020 9:00am to 12:00pm, Spence Ranch Feed & Supply, 1291 CA-49 Angles Camp, CA 95222. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus. We live in […]
Angels Camp, CA…Hello – this female German Shorthair arrived on our property yesterday evening on Ranch Rd. Make shift collar from a leash, but no tags. She was very hungry and very dehydrated. She appears to be malnourished. One of our neighbors thinks he saw a lost dog article about a dog that looks like […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Rachel a shorthaired brown tabby kitten and her brother Reuben, a medium-haired brown tabby. These adorable four-month old siblings are friendly, gentle and super-playful. They love people, to be petted and absolutely adore tummy rubs though right now are a bit too energetic to be held for long because what they want […]
San Andreas, CA…From CAL FJRE TCU…”CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Division Chief Frese also understands that duty calls at peculiar times. Yesterday he rescued this tortoise that had been hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Hwy. 49 and Mountain Ranch Rd. in San Andreas. The tortoise was transferred to an animal rescue for care. […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Biscuit, a beautiful shorthaired gray and white tabby about seven years of age. Biscuit’s owner passed away and this poor kitty roamed her neighborhood until a kindly neighbor began caring for but could not keep her. The neighbor brought Biscuit to the shelter with a lovely note to Biscuit’s new family along […]
Arnold, CA…We’ve had our beloved Tiegs for 8 years. He’s been up here with us in blue lake springs for the last 3 months. He’s been missing for 2 weeks now. Still hopeful. Tiegs has black and grey stripes. He’s pretty big weighing about 20 lbs and is a polydactyl cat (with 6 toes on […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 7/24/20 a Marine Safety Deputy working at Lake Hogan was flagged down by citizens. The citizens advised that they saw what appeared to be an injured bird on the Hogan shoreline. Our Deputy responded and located a juvenile Golden Eagle which appeared to be injured. The Deputy caught the injured Eagle and […]
San Andreas, CA…The Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS), Dr. Cathy Gatlin, DVM Calaveras County Animal Services, FREE DRIVE–THRU RABIES VACCINATIONS Saturday ~ July 25, 2020 9:00am to 12:00pm. Calaveras County Government Center 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus. We live in an area where […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Mia and Leah, littermates of about a year old. Both were teen moms whose kittens have since been adopted and are now ready for a home of their own. Mia is a shorthaired tortoiseshell tabby (torbie) with distinctive black swirls on her sides. Leah is also a shorthaired torbie though with more dilute […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Biscuit, a beautiful shorthaired gray and white tabby about seven years of age. Biscuit’s owner passed away and this poor kitty roamed her neighborhood until a kindly neighbor began caring for but could not keep her. The neighbor brought Biscuit to the shelter with a lovely note to Biscuit’s new family along […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms the first 2020 case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an Amador County horse. Outbreaks of WNV occur each summer in the United States and are most commonly transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus. Public Health officials […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. On June 24, 2020, a kitten, in an unincorporated area outside of Ione, tested positive for rabies. The kitten did not have current vaccination to provide protection from […]
West Point, CA…On June 20, 2020 Animal Services investigated a dog on skunk attack in the 2300 Block of Spink Road in West Point, CA. Three dogs killed the skunk and the owner called to report the incident. The skunk was sent to San Joaquin Public Health Laboratory for rabies testing on June 23, 2020. […]
Lake Alpine, CA…From Darcee…”My son and I lost our dog on Sunday 6/14 at the West Shore Campground. Sunney, female fawn 5 yrs old rescue. Scared of men and most adults. Loves kids. Very timid if she doesn’t know you. Sweet talk by a woman or child and sitting or crouching down low on her […]
Lake Alpine, CA…From Darcee…”My son and I lost our dog on Sunday 6/14 at the West Shore Campground. Sunney, female fawn 5 yrs old rescue. Scared of men and most adults. Loves kids. Very timid if she doesn’t know you. Sweet talk by a woman or child and sitting or crouching down low on her […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Leah – a darling, shorthaired torbie (tortoise shell tabby) with enormous green eyes. At only a year old, this sweet, gentle girl became a teen mom. Leah has been a wonderful mother, despite her young age and the toll nursing can take. Her kittens are now weaned and it’s time for Leah […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Leah – a sweet, shorthaired torbie (tortoise shell tabby) with enormous green eyes. At only a year old, this sweet, gentle girl became a teen mom. Leah has been a wonderful mother, despite her young age and the toll nursing can take. Her kittens are now weaned and it’s time for Leah […]
Angels Camp, CA…(Frogtown, USA)…Special Shout Out to our Junior Livestock Auction Buyers. The Calaveras County Fair would like to thank our community for their support of our online junior livestock auction. All of the boosts are in. The sale total is $540.122. WOW, We salute you!
San Andreas, CA…A Note From Calaveras County Animal Services & Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS)
Arnold, CA…Cat missing near Kit Carson Circle off of Mustang in Arnold area. Cat was kept for owner out of town and cat opened sliding door and escaped last night. If seen please call 209.768.3929
San Andreas, CA…Meet Coco Chanel, a very pretty shorthaired Tortie of about five years of age. Miss Coco is what one might call a work in progress – she came to the shelter very frightened and spent her first few weeks hiding under a bench in a communal room. (We do know she’s come out […]
