San Andreas, CA…Meet Pepper, a Queensland Heeler estimated to be about five years of age. A happy-go-lucky boy who will bring a smile to your face, Pepper is extremely affectionate and playful with his handlers. He has terrific leash manners, will heel off leash and knows how to “sit” and “wait.” Pepper is friendly with other shelter dogs regardless of their size or gender. If you have another dog, we encourage you to bring them along to visit for a meet and greet. We also believe he is housebroken since he keeps his kennel clean.

As with all dogs available for adoption at the Calaveras Animal Shelter, Pepper is micro-chipped and up-to-date on his routine vaccinations. He is also eligible for seniors adopting seniors reduced adoption costs. Pepper will need to be altered before going home with you.

Come visit Pepper, impound no. AO50630, along with other dogs and cats 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 dog, please email kbandy@co.calaveras.ca.us or svavzincak@co.calaveras.ca.us, or call Animal Services directly at 754-6509. Please refer to Pepper’s impound number when making inquiries. Other adoptable animals may be viewed on the web at http://animal.calaverasgov.us/Adoptions and on the Calaveras County Animal Services Facebook page.

Volunteers are desperately needed as well. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, we could use your help caring for shelter animals or supporting 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 announcement courtesy of
the Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS) and the Pine Tree