Animal Care
South Lake Tahoe police and fire rescue ducklings from storm drain
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 1:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It wasn't your normal, every day type of call for service that the South Lake Tahoe Police Departments (SLTPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to on Monday night, but it was one of the happier ones.
On June 22, SLTPD officers were notified of some ducklings who were stuck in a storm drain and they called SLTFR Engine 1 for assistance in getting the eight ducklings out. All were removed from the drain and transported to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's new facility taking shape
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 10:26am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been a lot of activity at the future home of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) on Al Tahoe Boulevard, with foundations in and buildings taking shape. When completed it will feature one rehabilitation center and 12 cages/buildings.
By October, seven of those cages will be completed and LTWC will celebrate with a grand opening.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care membership drive helps feed bears and other animals in their care
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 4:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The three cubs who arrived at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care in March are thriving at their new, temporary home.
South Lake Tahoe shelter participating in National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 1:49pm
National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week is April 7 through 13, 2019, a time to recognize the many contributions of Animal Services officers, shelter and office staff, and volunteers in El Dorado County.
“Working and volunteering in the animal services field requires a strong passion for helping animals and serving others,” said Henry Brzezinski, Chief of El Dorado County Animal Services. “The work can sometimes be difficult, but we love what we do. We are very grateful for our dedicated staff and volunteers!”
Lake Tahoe Wildlife volunteer training signups March 1
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 1:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Interested in volunteering for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care? Now is your chance as the spring volunteer training session sign-ups start at 9:00 a.m. on March 1.
This year there will be training and education offered over two different weekends with a class on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. covering general wildlife care information, and a separate hands-on training with their animal care team in early June for those who are interested in regularly volunteering at their South Lake Tahoe facility.
Cinder the Bear found dead in Washington
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 9:40pm
When Cinder the Bear arrived in South Lake Tahoe on August 4, 2014 the prognosis wasn't a good one. The 18-month old black bear had been severely burned in the Carlton Complex Fire in Washington and weighed in at just 39 pounds, about half of what a cub her age should be.
The story of her determination and recovery won the hearts of many around the globe and now she is dead.
South Lake Tahoe bomb scare result of national hoax
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 6:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Businesses and institutions across the country received emailed bomb threats Thursday, each demanding payment of bitcoin or risk the use of an explosive device at their location. Many of these emailed threats prompted evacuations and response by multiple bomb squads including South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.
Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 12:39pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.
Injured bear recuperating at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 1:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A first-year bear cub hit by a car on Pioneer Trail on August 21, 2018 is recuperating at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).
The bear, named Pioneer by LTWC, was knocked out after being hit, so those tending to him were concerned at first, especially when he wasn't eating. "He is doing really well," said Denise Upton, LTWC animal care director. "He is acting like a bear and eating now."
The cub was 42 pounds when he arrived and is now healthy.
Two bear cubs now residents at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 8:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A female bear was recently hit and killed by a car along Highway 120 in Mariposa, leaving her two small cubs motherless. The pair arrived at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care on Sunday, undernourished and full of ticks and foxtails.
Local veterinarian Dr. Kevin Willetts and a team of volunteers examined them and cleaned them up.
Both cubs are underweight, under 10-pounds which is more than half of what a 6-month-old cub should be. Their mother was also small. It is possible they were moved out of their normal territory by fire, but that is unknown.
Blue Ribbon Awards presented on Thursday during ceremony and dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 5:13pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2016 - 5:30pm
From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Nominations revealed for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 12:42pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for their annual Blue Ribbon Awards with 80 nominations from the community. The program recognizes businesses and individuals who excel in working as one in an effort to improve the quality of life on the South Shore.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 11:55am
The following businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe in the months of June and July, 2016.
June, 2016
06/01/2016 Anthony Caldera Rideshare
06/01/2016 Arizona Pipleine Company
06/01/2016 Cal Inc Training, LLC
06/01/2016 Marvin Buchmiller
06/02/2016 Mapes Enterprises
06/02/2016 Mike Fridley Builder
06/02/2016 Terri Jinken
06/06/2016 Avanti Builders, Inc.
06/06/2016 Tahoe Estate Watch
06/07/2016 Arastoo, Inc.
06/07/2016 Blue Lake Animal Care Center
06/07/2016 Down to the Bones Bodywork and Yoga
06/07/2016 Kaythan Koontz
Home & Garden Show to feature everything from authors to roof systems
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 9:54amEvent Date:
April 23, 2016 - 10:00am
The 5th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 22 and 23 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd. The show will begin on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. Saturday hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the show is free, and each attendee will receive a small gift and be entered into a chance to win a door prize.
Op/Ed: Euthanizing Bears: Can You Bear It?
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 8:13pm
The majority of Tahoe locals and tourists lack knowledge of bear precaution, causing the growing presence of bears in South Lake Tahoe’s residential areas. In recent years, Lake Tahoe’s black bears have become problematic when outside their natural meadow and forest habitat. Because of human habits, bears have become attracted to local neighborhoods. Passing routines down to their cubs, bears remain dependent on the human food source left outside many residents’ homes.
Holiday Pet Food Drive at Coldwell Banker Select in Zephyr Cove A Huge Success
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 12:16pm
On December 28th, Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate in Zephyr Cove decided to give back to the pets in the community by hosting a Holiday Pet Food Drive, yielding big results. Leading up to the 28th, close to 600 lbs of dog and cat food were donated to pets in need. In addition, many pet toys and other items were donated, on top of $170 in check donation.
Humane Society's History Told at Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 8:39am
Event Date:
April 30, 2013 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library are hosting “The Humane Movement: Past, Present, and Future” presented by the Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A.
Dawn Armstrong, Executive Director and Liz Maul, Outreach & Education Manager will give a history and share how a local humane society reaches every member of the community. Join us for this free event at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.
Location
SLT Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
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