San Andreas, CA… Meet Reece, a handsome hound mix estimated to be about a year and a half old. Reece arrived at the shelter with his brother, Timber, but they do not need to be adopted together. A sweet boy who wants most of all to burrow into a cozy lap, Reece has bonded well […]
Washington, D.C. … The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that it is revising its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on the transportation of service animals by air to ensure a safe and accessible air transportation system. The final rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals can be found HERE. The Department received more […]
San Andreas, CA… Calling all tortie aficionados! Meet Bai, a beautiful tortoiseshell cat with big golden eyes and a super-silky coat. Ten years young and very healthy, Bai looks and acts like a much younger kitty. She is at the shelter only because her caregiver passed away and relatives were unable to give her a […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Lindsay, a lovely shorthaired dilute Tortie estimated to be about eight years of age. With enormous green eyes and a calm, quiet personality, Lindsay is super cuddly and enjoys being petted and brushed. This sweet girl was found wandering near a busy highway and has a microchip, but her owner cannot be […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Lindsay, a lovely shorthaired dilute Tortie estimated to be about eight years of age. With enormous green eyes and a calm, quiet personality, Lindsay is super cuddly and enjoys being petted and brushed. This sweet girl was found wandering near a busy highway and has a microchip, but her owner cannot be […]
San Andreas… Meet Stirling, a handsome shorthaired solid gray adult. A big boy weighing in at a little over 14 pounds, Stirling has a calm, quiet personality. He is friendly but does not approach you when you enter his communal room, waiting instead for you to make the first move. Stirling has one place in […]
Murphys, CA…The Bret Harte FFA Chapter hosted the 31st annual Cow Pie Social at Ironstone Vineyards on Friday, October 30th beginning at 5:30 in the evening. Due to the COVID restrictions, the Bret Harte FFA chapter had to find a new way to continue a community tradition and our members sold tickets for a chance […]
San Andreas… Meet Odin, a confident, well-trained boy who was abandoned by his owner. A German Shepherd Dog mix, we estimate him to be between 5 and 6 six years of age. Known for their high intelligence, courage and loyalty, German Shepherd Dogs remain one of the most popular breeds in the country. True to […]
San Andreas… Meet Lucia, a gorgeous torbie with an adorable dab of orange on the tip of her tail. She was a very shy and scared pregnant young adult when she was found. Two weeks later, Lucia gave birth to four kittens. A dedicated mom, Lucia took excellent care of her kittens and is now […]
San Andreas, CA… Meet Shermie, a spunky terrier mix estimated to be about ten years old. A confident and affectionate dog, Shermie bonds easily with staff and volunteers. He very much enjoys being petted and handled, has nice leash manners and will sit patiently for treats. Though older, Shermie still has a lot of giddy […]
Valley Springs, CA…From the Calaveras Sheriff’s Dept…”Do you remember when Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputy Emmi rescued the Eagle at Hogan Lake a few months ago? Well today “Joey” was able to be released back into the wild! The Eagle, previously thought to be a Golden Eagle was determined to be a juvenile female Bald Eagle. Joey […]
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 […]
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 […]