San Andreas, CA… Meet Sprinkles – a lovely, medium-haired, dilute tortie. Extraordinarily friendly and outgoing, Sprinkles loves meeting new people and will likely take on the role of chief greeter in her new home. She enjoys being petted and brushed, too, though Sprinkles is not quite a lap cat (more what one might call a lay down beside you and snuggle up kitty). Sometimes a little forceful in demanding attention, Sprinkles will give little “love nips” until she is petted. For this reason, a caring home without very young children would be best. With her enormous green eyes, soft fur and plume-like tail, this sweet girl is bound to steal your heart. Why not stop by and see her today?

As with all cats available for adoption, Sprinkles is up-to-date on her routine vaccinations and has been micro-chipped. Already spayed, she is able to go home with you right away!

Come visit Sprinkles, impound no. AO52024, along with other cats and dogs awaiting their forever homes at Calaveras County Animal Services, 901 Jeff Tuttle Drive, San Andreas (in government center by the new jail). Animal Services is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday (closed for lunch from 1-2 p.m.). For more information about this kitty, please email Animal Services volunteer Cynthia at clpino@caltel.com, Kathy at kbandy.co.calaveras.ca.us or call Animal Services directly at 754-6509. Please refer to Sprinkles’ impound number when making inquiries.

Currently, the Calaveras shelter remains open for visitors wishing to adopt. We are, however, limiting viewing to one person at a time in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please understand there may be a wait for you to view the shelter animals, many of which still await their forever homes during this pandemic. Adoptable animals may also be viewed on the web at http://animal.calaverasgov.us/Adoptions and on the Calaveras County Animal Services Facebook page.

Volunteers are very much needed as well. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, we would value your help caring for shelter animals or in the office. No experience necessary; we will provide training and match you to your interests. Please call 754-6509 for more information.

Animal Services now has a Fee Flexibility Program!

When the dog or cat population at the shelter is at 80% or above capacity, the total adoption fee will be 50% off––reduced to $40 for dogs and $30 for cats. The adoption fee for cats who arrive at the shelter already altered will be $10. With the 55-5-5 Program, any time an adopter is 55 or older and adopts any pet over 5 years old, the adoption fee is $5.

This ad courtesy of the Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS) and the Pine Tree