animals
Open House at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 6:37pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2016 - 10:00am
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care opens their doors to the public just once a year, and that special day is coming up on Sunday, August 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Their annual Open House gives people a chance to see what happens behind the doors and fences with a tour of their facility.
Learn about the animals they rehabilitate.
This is a free event, wonderful for the whole family! Donations are accepted for the continued care of the bears, foxes and all animals they care for year-round.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is located at 1485 Cherry Hills Circle in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 9:08am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 774 calls between June 14 and July 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/14
Spousal Abuse in the 900 block of Alameda Ave
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Warrant in the 2200 block of Barton Ave
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe
6/15
DUI at Tallac and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Evading in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Battery in the 800 block of Los Angeles Ave
Three new bears arrive at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 8:38pm
Three bear cubs arrived in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday, after their mother was killed in a car accident in Yosemite on July 4.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Co-Founder Tom Milham drove to Lee Vining this morning, to meet people from Yosemite and transferred the cubs to his car.
As is the norm with LTWC, bears are named by the region they come from, so these cubs, about four-five months old, are named Yosemite 1, Yosemite 2 and Yosemite 3.
Firefighters gain on Trailhead Fire: 50% contained, burns 5,444 acres
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 7:12am
8:30 p.m. update 7/4/16: Firefighters working on the Trailhead Fire in El Dorado County gained a lot of ground Monday, getting a containment line around 50 percent of the fire. So far, 5,444 acres have burned.
Tahoe Village recognized for bear logic awareness efforts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 5:24pm
Two homeowners associations rose to the challenge when Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval challenged Nevadans to think like a bear as he proclaimed July as Bear Logic Month.
“That is what Bear Logic is all about, thinking like a bear,” said Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) black bear biologist Carl Lackey.
On the South Shore, Tahoe Village Homeowners Association on Upper Kingsbury, and in Reno, the Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association, have both been recognized by NDOW for their bear logic awareness efforts.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 7:33pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 432 calls between June 1 and June 13, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/1
Disturbance in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burglary in the 3600 block of Forest Ave
Resisting at Glenwood and Fairway
Trespassing in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/2
Petty Theft in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
6/3
Drug Offense in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Hopeful Henry: How much exercise should my dog get?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 7:35pm
Henry,
I frequently see young men riding skateboards or bicycles with small dogs running along beside them. How much strenuous exercise is good for little dogs and how can the dog owner know when he is pushing the dog too hard? Dogs will run really hard to stay up with their owner. How much is too much?
Signed,
Concerned dog lover
Great question Concerned Dog Lover!
Helpful Fishing Tips
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 4:27pm
With summer officially here I thought it would be fun to talk about a very popular All-American sport; fishing. Which, before you start to open that mouth of yours, is most definitely is a sport. Any activity that requires you to go to a store and drop a thousand dollar on equipment is a sport. In this case soccer is not a sport, sorry Europe.
Pet of the Week: Zeck
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 7:03pm
This week's Pet of the Week is Zeck, a seven-year-old pitbull. He is a good boy who is very well behaved, gets along with other dogs and kids!
Visit Zeck at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Update on recent pets of the week: Gig the Cockatiel found her forever home as did Chico!
Fit Pup Fridays
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 2:51pm
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Repeats every month on the last Friday until Fri Jun 30 2017 .
June 24, 2016 (All day)
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July 29, 2016 (All day)
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August 26, 2016 (All day)
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September 30, 2016 (All day)
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October 28, 2016 (All day)
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November 25, 2016 (All day)
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December 30, 2016 (All day)
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January 27, 2017 (All day)
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February 24, 2017 (All day)
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March 31, 2017 (All day)
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April 28, 2017 (All day)
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May 26, 2017 (All day)
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June 30, 2017 (All day) We love animals and collect as much food and donations to benefit our furry friends at the Lake Tahoe Humane Society as we can! Members and non-members are encouraged to bring in their furry kids and a bag of dog food or treats to donate to the Lake Tahoe Humane Society. Classes are FREE all day for non-members who bring a donation item. After class, stop by Dog. Dog. Cat. and pickup a FREE treat!
Location
Elevated Fitness
4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd, #8, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 57' 15.7068" N, 119° 56' 36.0528" W
See map: Google Maps
Opinion: Air quality in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 8:24am
To keep Tahoe cherished and known for its beauty, locals try in their best efforts to “keep Tahoe blue.” Sadly, negative effects in our ecosystems come from humans which could damage the clarity of the lake and the air quality. Bad air quality comes from numerous sources, such as car emissions, uncontained fires, and contributors to toxic runoff into the forest; these sources of pollution must be stopped.
Opinion: Invasive clams should not be forgotten
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 12:06pm
Imagine walking into your house to find an infestation of termites. Not only are the termites annoying, but they’re hard to get rid of and are slowly but surely destroying your home. Similarly, Asian clams and their expanding population are ruining a place that is home to many. Asian clams were not reacted to fast enough, resulting in some serious issues for Lake Tahoe, and old plans to eradicate them have not proven fully effective, so, new plans must be thought of and considered seriously to save the clarity of the lake and the economy of Tahoe.
Tahoe Talks: Preventing the spread of aquatic invaders in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 9:45am
Event Date:
June 15, 2016 - 12:00pm
How do aquatic invasive plants and animals threaten the ecology and water quality of Lake Tahoe? Learn about steps you can take to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species during the next Tahoe Talks in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College on Wednesday, June 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Local experts will talk about why it’s important to inspect your boat, clean your recreational equipment and keep an eye out for aquatic invasive plants.
Speakers:
Zack Bradford, Natural Resources Manager, League to Save Lake Tahoe
Pet of the Week: Peeps
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 10:33pm
This week's Pet of the Week from the Lake Tahoe Humane Society is "Peeps."
She is an 11-month-old female cat who does well with other pets. She is a little shy to start with but loves to play and cuddle. Come visit Peeps out at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For low income Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857. Walter, last week’s pet of the week is still looking for his forever home!
Ask Helpful Henry: Cars can be ovens for dogs in summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 1:33pm
Every year, countless dogs die in cars on summer days. Sometimes it’s not even that hot outside. Many times the window is cracked and the car is parked in the shade. The startling truth is that even in seemingly safe conditions the temperature inside your car can soar to life-threatening heights in just ten minutes – about the time it takes to run into the post office or the coffee shop or the pet store.
Even on a relatively mild day, your car can turn into an oven with frightening speed.
Pet of the Week: Walter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 8:51pm
"Hello, my name is Walter. I am around 7 months old and I am a good dog. I am house trained and would love to go to training classes to learn good manners. I walk nicely on my leash. I am a little shy to start with but warm up fast if you have a cookie. If you have another dog we should meet first to make sure we get along."
Column: Beating Aquatic Invasive Species At Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 3:31pm
Around the world, invasive species are notorious for their ability to out-compete native plants and animals. Once introduced to an area, they can spread out of control and fundamentally change both landscapes and ecologies, and then pose incredible challenges to manage or eradicate.
Archives Tour: California State Parks Archives
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:45am
Event Date:
June 15, 2016 - 9:00am The Sierra State Parks Foundation is excited to announce our first Archives Bus Tour on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Attendees will meet at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center for a day of discovery and fun. Hopping aboard the bus at 9am, we will make our way to the California State Archives in Sacramento, with a stop in the heart of Gold Country, the Auburn State Recreation Area. Tickets are $60 ($55 for members) with limited seating. Reservations are required and parking for the day is included in the ticket price.
Location
Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center
12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161
United States
39° 19' 26.9076" N, 120° 13' 55.6824" W
See map: Google Maps
Ask Hopeful Henry: We need litter box advice
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/14/2016 - 6:19pm
Litter Box advice that will keep you and kitty happy.
Art for Animals Gallery Show at Pacific Crest Gallery
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 10:30pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2016 - 1:00pm
There will be a special art show at the Pacific Crest Gallery in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students from South Tahoe High have been creating art for the Lake Tahoe Humane Society's Art for Animals program, one which inspires kindness to all animals.
The student art work will be up for sale, with proceeds going to the students and the Humane Society.
Refreshments will be served.
Pacific Crest Gallery is located in the Heavenly Village at 10001 Heavenly Village Way, Suite 29 across from the theater.
Pet of the Week: Troy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 9:42pm
This week's Lake Tahoe Humane Society Pet of the Week is Troy. He is about three-years-old. Troy prefers to be an only cat, and has been living as an indoor-outdoor cat (though cats in Lake Tahoe being kept indoors is much safer for them). He ended up at Animal Services because he got out, and his owners never looked for him.
Go visit Troy out at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925. For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
County offers $20 cat adoptions in May during "Feline Fridays" and "Caturdays"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 9:14pm
Looking for a sweet family pet? El Dorado County Animal Services is promoting the adoption of adult cats currently at its shelters in Diamond Springs and South Lake Tahoe. Adult cats can be adopted at either shelter for only $20 on Fridays and Saturdays during the month of May 2016, as part of Animal Services “Feline Fridays” and “Caturdays” special events.
Hopeful Henry: May is Pet Cancer Awareness month.
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 9:14pm
The last word you want to hear from your veterinarian is cancer.
As humans, we know that there are things that we can do to try to prevent some types of cancer. Well, there are some things we can do to decrease the chances of our pets getting cancer also.
Read on for the top five ways to reduce your pet’s cancer risk.
Have your pet spayed or neutered.
Pet of the Week: Bear
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 7:17pm
This week's pet of the week is Bear, a very handsome two-year-old German Shepard-Malamute mix. He is a lovely dog and is not happy being stuck in a cage at the shelter.
Bear would make a wonderful pet, he gets along with children and learns quickly.
Come visit Bear out at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925. For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Cookiebun and Selenium, the rabbits, are still looking for a home
Fundraiser for couple who lost home in South Lake Tahoe fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:55pm
Event Date:
May 7, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Benko Art Gallery in South Lake Tahoe is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, May 7 for Grant and Cecelia Nobleman, the young couple who lost their home, animals and belongings in a fire on Aspen Avenue April 21. The benefit will be from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
There will be a $5 donation at the door, and a silent auction from various artists in the area who have donated art work. All proceeds will directly support the Nobleman’s loss. Live music and art auction too!
Six area meadows tapped to be restored by Forest Service
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 11:46pm
Six meadows in the southern portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin will be restored using a combination of tree removal, prescribed fire, stream channel repair, planting vegetation and rerouting trails starting in Spring 2017.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) made the announcement today of what is being called the Restoration of Fire Adapted Ecosystems Project.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 7:55am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between April 12 and April 25, 2016.
Hopeful Henry: Help, I've lost my dog!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 7:43pm
As the weather gets warmer people are becoming more active with their pets, going on hikes, down to the beach and such. With all this activity the number of lost pets increases and we wanted to take this time to let you know what to do when your furry family member goes missing.
Pet of the Week: Gilroy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/26/2016 - 11:38pm
This week's Pet of the Week is Gilroy, a super sweet one-year-old boy. He may be a little shy at first meeting.
Gilroy has already been at the shelter in Placerville and was relocated to South Lake Tahoe to improve his chances on finding a loving home.
Please visit Gilroy at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
Don’t forget all animals come spayed or neutered, with all vaccinations and a microchip! For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 10:03am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between April 5 and April 11, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
4/5
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Stateline Ave and Manzanita Ave
4/6
Spousal Abuse in the 3700 block of Blackwood Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" Misdemeanor at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Friday Ave
DUI in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
4/7
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 5:40pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between March 29 and April 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/29
No Arrests
3/30
Drug Offense in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
3/31
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 700 block of Anita Dr
Spousal Abuse in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
4/1
Vandalism in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burlgary in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Pet of the Week: Bear
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 11:56am
This week's Pet of the Week is Bear, a big German Shepherd/Malamute mix. He is two or three years old and is good with other dogs. Bear would love a forever home where he can play fetch and tug.
Please come visit Bear at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
Don’t forget all animals come spayed or neutered, with all vaccinations and a microchip! For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Update on Last week’s Pet of the Week, Elsa! She found her forever home.
Hopeful Henry: Many household items are poisonous to your dog
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 8:15am
Poison Prevention Week just wrapped up, but the message is always important. The week is a campaign over 50 years old. Every year, we are urged to take notice of the chemicals in our lives that are dangerous. While much of the effort is spent on parents of young children, pets are likewise vulnerable to poisoning. In many instances, pets are MORE prone to poisoning, since we may not be wary of foods or plants that we have no problem with but are toxic to animals.
Pet of the Week: Elsa
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 5:26pm
Elsa is about 3 years old and looking for a home. She was found injured in a snow bank by a motel employee, and was taken to the vet. Elsa is now ready to be adopted!
You can visit Elsa at the El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
Don’t forget all animals come spayed or neutered, with all vaccinations and a microchip!
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Update on Last week’s pets, Rosie the Pup and Trinity and Spike the kitty combo are all in their new homes!
Judge hands down sentence to man who killed bear in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 4:41pm
"These are always tough cases," said El Dorado County Judge Suzanne Kingsbury Friday as she handed down an unexpected sentence to the 78-year-old man who killed a bear near his South Lake Tahoe home on July 10, 2015.
Gilbert Alan Wetenkamp pleaded no contest on March 11, 2016 to the misdemeanor charge of unlawfully taking of a bear.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 8:44am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 170 calls between March 8 and March 14, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/8
Unlicensed driver at Spruce and Glenwood Rd.
3/9
Drunk in Public in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Vandalism in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
3/10
Unlicensed driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Hopeful Henry: Spring Pet Tips
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 4:18pm
Spring is back and officially stars this Saturday the 19th, and with the change of season upon us, our thoughts turn to Easter celebrations, spring cleaning and much-needed home improvement projects. Before you take on your springtime projects keep an eye on possible hazards that will affect your furry family members.
Easter Treats and Decorations
Pets of the Week: Spike and Trinity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 8:17am
We have two "Pets of the Week" this week, Trinity and Spike. They are a 7-year-old brother and sister pair and we want to keep them together.
They are declawed on their front paws. They have lived with dogs and other cats.
Spike is a little shy whilst Trinity is more of a player and cuddler.
Pet of the Week: Pepper
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 11:17am
Pepper is a super sweet 18-month-old who loves children and babies. She walks nicely on leash and loves to play with other dogs. She also does well keeping the cats and squirrels out of the yard so she does need to be in a cat free home.
Please come visit sweet little Pepper at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
Hopeful Henry: Spaying and neutering your pets saves lives
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 8:22am
In honor of World Spay Day I wanted to share some myths and facts regarding spaying or neutering your pets with the hope it will encourage you to make the correct decision and have your furry family members spayed or neutered (females get spayed and males get neutered).
MYTH: It's better to have one litter before spaying a female pet.
FACT: Every litter counts.
Medical evidence indicates just the opposite. In fact, the evidence shows that females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier.
MYTH: I want my children to experience the miracle of birth.
Pets of the Week: Jackson and Harrison
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 6:21pm
Not one, but two pets of the week! Meet Harrison and Jackson who are brothers, and two-years-old.
Jackson is blue and Harrison is a Tuxedo. They were left behind when their owner moved and would like to have a new home together.
This month cat adoption fees are reduced to $30.
Hopeful Henry: Be a responsible pet owner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 10:09pm
Ask Henry:
It’s Responsible Pet Owners Month so I wanted to share my top ten things you need to do to be a responsible pet owner.
1) Being a responsible pet owner starts before you even get a pet. Make sure you pick a breed that fits with your lifestyle. Do you live in an apartment? If so I wouldn’t rush out and get a Great Dane. Always consider adopting from a shelter, there are so many animals looking for their forever homes. If you must go with a breeder make sure they are reputable!
South Lake Tahoe fifth graders learn how to snowshoe at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 8:26pm
Through a new educational program spearheaded by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and other basin partners, Lake Tahoe Unified School District students are taking full advantage of winter to learn about avalanche safety, winter animal survival and the science of snowmaking.
Pet of the Week: Samson
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/09/2016 - 3:45pm
The South Lake Tahoe Pet of the Week is Samson, a one-year-old Shar Pei mix. He likes other dogs and has lived with children.
Samson is housetrained and very sweet. He prefers a home with another dog since he came into the shelter with two other dogs when his owner became homeless.
Don’t forget all animals come spayed or neutered, with all vaccinations and a microchip!
Come visit Van out at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925. For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Hopeful Henry: What to do when you find, or lose, a pet
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 8:39am
With lots of snow we are getting lots of visitors to the slopes around the basin, and a lot of these visitors bring their dogs to enjoy the vacation with the family. Sadly some of these pups get lost which is extra stressful as they are not in a familiar location. We recently have had two visiting dogs who went missing for over a week, one was found, injured but is going to be okay, while the other was found but the extreme outside conditions got the better of his and sadly he passed the night he was found.
Pet of the Week: Van
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 8:55am
Van is this week's Pet of the Week! He is a five-year-old Dachshund Yorkshire Terrier mix who like other pets and enjoys cuddling.
He is a chubby ten pounds and dislikes having his photo taken.
Don’t forget all animals come spayed or neutered, with all vaccinations and a microchip! Come visit Van out at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Last week’s pet of the week Lyric is very happy he found his forever home!
Kudos: Thank you for a wonderful day!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 11:44am
Last week we had the opportunity to attend a field trip at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Thanks to a grant written by STEEC member, Devin Middlebrook (TRPA Environmental Education Specialist), EPIC Promise (through Vail Resorts – Heavenly) covered the cost of transportation, lift tickets for the tram ride, use of snowshoes, and presenters. The day was well planned and all went smoothly.
We learned much about our environment including local animals, avalanche safety and snowmaking. And luckily we enjoyed a “blue bird” day at the top of the tram!
Ask Hopeful Henry: Silly or Serious?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 3:49pm
Dear Henry,
Just curious, my cat has started sticking his tongue out, I mean a lot. He will just sit and stick his tongue out at me. It’s cute but should I be concerned?
Thanks,
Arnold
Dear Arnold.
I’m actually glad you brought this up. While yes it’s cute, I had a kitty with this habit. While some cats just do this for no apparent reason my concern with your kitty is that it is new behavior. If you cat was doing this its whole life and your veterinarian had seen no signs of trouble then I would say you just have a silly kitty.
Pet of the Week: Harley
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 2:48pm
This week's Pet of the Week is Harley. he is about two-years-old, gets along with other cats, is good with kids and is a real lap-kitty.
Harley is a "super nice boy and well behaved!"
This kitty is looking for his forever home, If you want to add Harley to your family please contact the Lake Tahoe Humane Society to arrange a meeting.
To adopt Harley, for Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857. They are located at 884 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
Before Hwy 50 it was horses and wagons on the Johnson Cut-Off
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 6:43pm
The trip is hot and dry. A layer of several feet of dust lined the route, flying around as the wheels of the wagons and hooves of the horses pass over. The road is steep and over granite along the 130 miles from the Carson Valley to Placerville. When not the middle of summer, the road is muddy or buried by snow. A horse could cover the terrain in 24-hours.
The road is Johnson's Cut-off and the year is 1852. It was built by John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson as a way to cut off 50 miles and 2,000 feet in elevation from the common route people took over Donner Summit as they emigrated West.
