You may have heard that there is some controversy involving the Sheriff’s Office and rules for how long an animal may stay at the shelter once it has been determined that it does not meet the shelter’s standards for adoption. This policy affects dogs and cats that rescue groups such as Redwood Pals work…
Dogtown: The perpetually happy face of Smiles, and gentle, curious Bjorn
Both of these dogs are available at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, located at 980 Lycoming Ave. in McKinleville. You can see these dogs and the other available dogs and cats at petharbor.com. The shelter is open Monday through Friday.
Dogtown: The sweetest little puppies you could hope to meet, and spirit-lifting Griffin
These two puppies, Elvis and Camie, got off to a rough start. They were sick and abandoned when they arrived at the shelter the day after Christmas. Fortunately, they were in good hands with the shelter staff and they received the care and love that they needed! Now they are two of the sweetest little…
Info sought on li’l mystery pooch
The dog, an unaltered male, was located without a collar and is not microchipped. The dog is approximately three years old and weighs 12 pounds.
Dogtown: Meet Red, a little dog with lots of character; and goofy-woofy Basil
Both of these boys are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and ready for their forever homes. And if this article piques your interest about fostering, please contact me at [email protected]!
Dogtown: Influx of dogs at the shelter
The start of 2020 brought a lot of dogs into the shelter. Hard to tell whether that was a result of scary fireworks, owners out of town, wind opening gates or what, but we are hoping that they will still be claimed by their owners. For now, the shelter population is higher than we’d like.…
Dogtown: Reflecting on a year of rescues
We couldn’t do what we need without the generous support of the Humboldt Area Foundation and their animal welfare grants.
Dogtown: Shane’s a no-drama dog; Bugsy needs a buddy
Here’s a lovely dog for a cold December day! Shane is a three-year-old male with a lovely thick coat that makes us think maybe he has shepherd and husky in his background, though other breeds are certainly a possibility also. Shane has impressed the volunteers with his gentle personality and nice leash manners. One of…
Dogtown: Come meet these intelligent cattle dogs
The Humboldt County Animal Shelter currently has a couple of beautiful cattle dog girls for your consideration. Cricket and Sydney are waiting to meet you! Cricket is about 6 months old and has a lovely pettable white and grey speckled coat. She came into the shelter quite shy but has blossomed with handling from the…
Dogtown: Two nice boys – Swift and Louie
November already! The year is flying by. With the return of standard time we are now walking the last dogs of the day in the dark p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings when the shelter is open until 7 p.m. You don’t have to meet dogs outside though; there are well-lit inside venues for meet…