The shelter’s Holiday Open House is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 8. This is the main fundraiser each year for the Emergency Medical Fund, which provides assistance for cats and dogs that need veterinary care beyond the minimum spay and neuter that the shelter provides. Cats that arrive with broken legs or dogs who come…
Dogtown: Take a fuzzy friend home for the holidays
The frosty mornings and early sunsets are a good reminder that we really are heading for winter, despite the lovely sunny afternoons. Preparations for winter at the shelter include a nice new load of pine chips in our play yard (because it really will rain someday), gathering donations for the annual Holiday Open House, and…
Dogtown: Eureka! We’ve found Nugget
Daylight savings time is behind us now, and like it or not, we are heading for winter. It is time to think about getting all our furry friends adopted into warm and cozy homes! Several of our dogs have been enjoying weekend visits to the homes of volunteers lately. This gives us so much more…
Dogtown: Bark in the Park to benefit Mending Mutts
Looking for something fun to do next weekend? Bark in the Park is a 5K run/walk at Sequoia Park that benefits a different animal rescue group each year. The run starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. This year’s beneficiary is Mending Mutts, a local rescue that works to rehabilitate animals of Humboldt County…
Dogtown: Let Gloria come a-walkin’ down your street
This has been a big week for the shelter’s longest canine resident, Gloria. Gloria has been at the shelter since Dec. 23. That’s a long time to be in a kennel, even with warm floors, regular meals and a daily walk. Gloria is easy to overlook. She is in an end kennel, another mostly black…
Dogtown: Bet your bottom dollar on Annie, Bella
Fall in Humboldt County is such a lovely time! Sunny afternoons are a welcome change from the endless fog of August and a great time to get out for a hike in the forest or at the beach. It’s always nice to have a doggy companion for those outings and we have a couple of…
Dogtown: The cuddly B-Boys are ready for adoption
The B-Boys are here! Nine fat puppy boys, who have all been given names that start with B, are finally available for adoption at the shelter. These boys came in to the shelter with their mama, Smokey, and two sisters that have already been adopted, at just a week or so old. Neighbors reported animals…
Dogtown: A pair of sweet, gentle ladies looking for love
The shelter’s recent adoption event was quite successful with many dogs finding homes. Fortunately the space was not needed for any fire refugees and now, two weeks later, all the kennels are filled with adoptable dogs again. Perhaps the chaos created by fires contributed to the number of dogs coming in to the shelter. We…
Dogtown: Impressive results with ‘wild child’ dogs
I mention the shelter volunteers a lot in this column. This dedicated group of dog walkers and cat fanciers makes a big difference in the lives of the animals at the shelter. There is plenty of statistical evidence that shows a positive correlation between volunteer hours and adoption rates at shelters. It’s not surprising that the…
Dogtown: Meet Jerry & Squash, two joyful fuzzy fellows
The combined forces of shelter staff, volunteers, Redwood Pals and a supportive community resulted in a successful “Clear the Shelter” promotion over the last two weeks! The shelter manager wanted to be in a position to assist the Weaverville shelter if fires caused them to have to evacuate. With the Humboldt shelter already filled beyond…