dogs and cats
Reminder to keep up on pet's vaccines after rabid skunks found in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 9:25pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The identification of three rabid skunks on the West Slope has prompted the El Dorado County Animal Services to remind pet owners to keep up on their animal's rabies vaccines.
South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague, most likely from flea bite
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 10:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague according to El Dorado County health officials. The individual is currently under the care of a medical professional and is recovering at home.
It’s believed that the person, an avid walker, may have been bitten by an infected flea while walking their dog along the Truckee River Corridor north of Highway 50 or the Tahoe Keys area in South Lake Tahoe. Health officials started investigating the situation after being notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Volunteers sought as Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe opens new South Lake Tahoe office
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 9:55pm
Event Date:
December 10, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) will be opening an office in South Lake Tahoe to better serve the community and will be celebrating their grand opening on December 10, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The new location will be in mid-town adjacent to the former Sato Sushi, 3438 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. They will be offering a full list of services from cat adoptions to free vaccination clinics.
Get your dog's photo with Santa at Animal Coalition of Tahoe events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 10:04pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2018 - 6:00pm
It's time again for the Animal Coalition of Tahoe's (ACT) annual photo nights where your dog can get photographed with Santa, just in time for those holiday cards.
For two nights, December 5 and 11, ACT will have professional photographer Jenny Scales set up at Tahoe Best Friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. They are located near the recycling center at 2197 Ruth Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
The cost is a $10 donation to ACT's spay and neutering program for dogs and cats in South Lake Tahoe. For more information, contact them at 530.285.1970 or by email at info@TahoeAnimals.org.
South Lake Tahoe youth fundraising for dogs and cats
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 2:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four local young ladies are continuing to help the South Lake Tahoe community with their fundraising efforts to help different needs on the South Shore.
For the 2018 Christmas season Maiella and Milan Riva, Lily Demus and Simone Sitchon will be collecting items and money to help both Lake Tahoe Humane Society and El Dorado County Animal Shelter.
Last year the four girls collected clothing and toys for local foster youth and in 2016 they collected gloves, hats, socks, coats, and thermals for the Tahoe Warm Room.
Convicted El Dorado County puppy broker gets another 240 days in jail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/13/2018 - 11:10am
An El Dorado Hills woman who was convicted of felony animal cruelty charges in 2016 has been sentenced to an additional 240 days of jail time for violating the conditions of her felony probation. The jail sentence was handed down in El Dorado County Superior Court on November 9, 2018.
Ginger Turk, 48, a puppy broker, has had many run-ins with the law over the years due to her illegal practice of importing tiny, under-aged, un-weaned, high-priced ($4,000+) puppies from South Korea and selling them over the internet and in person.
Tahoe's only canine physical therapist joins integrative veterinarian
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 4:23pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Local integrative veterinarian, Carrie Turner of Heal on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline, is offering pet owners even more options for integrative veterinary care. Jenny Jones, physical therapist and certified canine rehabilitation therapist has partnered with Heal to provide more healing options for Lake Tahoe’s dogs and cats.
Location
Heal Integrative Veterinary Medicine
290 Kingsbury Grade #23
PO Box 3923
United States
See map: Google Maps
Animal Coalition of Tahoe fundraiser: Beer, Bingo and Burritos With Your Best Friend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 9:49pm
Event Date:
June 19, 2018 - 6:00pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding their fundraiser, Beer, Bingo, and Burritos with your Best Friend on Tuesday, June 19 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Company, 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe.
Play bingo, drink beer, and purchase food from Verde Mexican Rotisserie, enjoy a fun raffle, all with your friendly and leashed dog.
Bingo cards are good all evening will be available for $10 each, 3 cards for $15 or 5 cards for $20. All proceeds benefit ACT’s spay/neuter program.
Animal Coalition of Tahoe holding "Bowl For Act"
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/07/2017 - 6:05pm
Event Date:
May 10, 2017 - 6:00pm The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser at Tahoe Bowl to benefit their spay-neuter program on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
An entry fee of $20 includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are available for $1.00 each. Spots for teams of 4-6 players are available. Teams must sign up by May 9, call 530-400-4766 or email ACT (info@tahoeanimals.org) for more details.
Ask Henry: Winter weather safety tips
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 2:49pm
Dear Henry,
I’m new to the area and not sure about how to deal with the cold weather and my dog, do you have any tips for us?
Thank you,
Bethany
Purrfect timing for this question as we are getting a winter this year! Here are some winter tips for all pets.
Bread & Broth is grateful for their food donors
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 5:03pm
In October, Bread & Broth reached the 27-year milestone for serving meals to the Lake Tahoe South Shore community! Currently, Bread & Broth serves a full-course ‘Monday Meal’ at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall and a soup and simple entrée at ‘Second Serving’ at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Fridays. These two weekly meals and the food ‘give away’ bags distributed at the meals are supported by generous stores, businesses and restaurants who have donated food, beverages and soups to our program throughout the past year.
Ask Henry: How should I get Fido and Fluffy ready for winter weather?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2016 - 7:12am
Dear Henry,
I’m new to the area and not sure about how to deal with the cold weather and my dog, do you have any tips for us?
Thank you,
Bethany
Purrfect timing for this question as it actually looks like we are going to get a winter this year! Here are some winter tips for all pets.
Keep your cats inside. During any time of the year, cats that are allowed to stray can become lost or stolen, injured or killed. They can also be exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
Hopeful Henry: May is Pet Cancer Awareness month.
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 8:14pm
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.
Hopeful Henry: Spring Pet Tips
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 3:18pm
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
Hopeful Henry: Spaying and neutering your pets saves lives
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 7:22am
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.
Get Fido and Fluffy ready for Winter weather
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 8:08am
Dear Henry,
I’m new to the area and not sure about how to deal with the cold weather and my dog, do you have any tips for us?
Thank you,
Bethany
Purrfect timing for this question as it actually looks like we are going to get a winter this year! Here are some winter tips for all pets.
Keep your cats inside. During any time of the year, cats that are allowed to stray can become lost or stolen, injured or killed. They can also be exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
