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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.
Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/19/2013 - 2:21pm
Event Date:
October 26, 2013 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a drug disposal day on October 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Safeway. They are giving the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to Safeway at 1020 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Dog Agility Park Opening Celebrated by Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 10:17pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association (SLTPCA) worked in partnership to install several pieces of custom dog agility equipment at Bijou Park. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held on Sunday, September 22nd to celebrate the opening of the Bijou Dog Agility Park.
Ruffwear Doggone Van Tour in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 6:47am
Event Date:
September 14, 2013 (All day) From September 5 – 15th the Ruffwear pack will be on the road visiting fans and retailers in California and Nevada as well as stopping at the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar Beach to benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
If you see the Ruffwear van, swing by and say hi or better yet, snap a shot of you or your dog photo bombing the van, share and tag #DogGoneRoadTrip on Instagram and we’ll reward our favorites with some nice schwag.
LOCAL RETAILER EVENTS
Simply the Best: Sample the Sierra this Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/30/2013 - 2:11pm
Since its conception in 2010, the Labor Day weekend's Sample the Sierra has continued to grow and evolve. Beginning as a one-day South Lake Tahoe street festival, the event has expanded into an entire weekend of festivities celebrating the bounty and heritage of the Sierra Nevada region.
Mother bear and cub set free in foothills above Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 3:25am
Two Sierra Nevada black bears, a mother and her cub, were released in the foothills in Douglas County near Kingsbury Grade Thursday night after being caught by Nevada Division of Wildlife officials earlier that morning.
South Lake Tahoe Goes to the Dogs
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/31/2013 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
August 17, 2013 - 10:00am The 2nd Annual Dog Carnival returns to South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, August 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. The non-profit Dawgs on the Run puts on the event to promote the fun and benefits of having dogs in our lives. This full day of fun is for dogs and their humans to enjoy and includes games, contests, raffles, food, prizes and informative demonstrations. All leashed dogs are invited!
Dog Games and contests during the day include:
Play Dead Time Contest
Peanut Butter Lick Contest
Agility Contest
U.S. Forest Service: Be mindful of safety, environment and fire when at Lake Tahoe for the July 4 holiday
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 2:22pmHeaded to Lake Tahoe for the Independence Day holiday? The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to help protect public safety and the environment, and keep wildfire prevention in mind while celebrating.
Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest. For those planning to barbecue on the beach, the Forest Service requires the use of portable gas stoves.
Tahoe Fund, Conservancy launch free beach app
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 9:27am
A new smart phone and tablet app designed to highlight beaches around Lake Tahoe, where they are and how to get to them, has been launched in a partnership with the Tahoe Fund and the California Tahoe Conservancy. The aim is to help more than 2 million Tahoe visitors find their way to the perfect beach outing on the public shores.
Flushing Nemo: Report warns home aquarium species a potential threat to California waters
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 4:23pm
Well-intentioned children and aquarium hobbyists seeking to “free” their pet fish down a toilet bowl or into a local waterway may inadvertently be contributing to the threat of invasive species downstream, according to a new report from the University of California, Davis.
Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp' this weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:07pm
Event Date:
January 11, 2013 - 7:00pm
Youth Theatre Carson City is excited to announce our upcoming production of "Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp," a magical adaptation of the classic tale, Friday through Sunday Jan. 11-13 at the Carson City Community Center and Jan. 18 at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.
The cast and crew are comprised of over 70 local children ages 5 to 18, who play all the classic characters including Aladdin, his pet monkey Alakazam, The Princess Jasmine and her handmaidens, the evil Jammal and his sister Halima, and not just one…but 3 Genies!
Pet of the Week: "Morgan"
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 12:36pmMorgan has a clean bill of health at 17 years young. The snowshoe-Siamese-calico mix was orphaned when her guardian went to hospice care. A veterinary exam and blood work showed Morgan healthy and ...
Pet of the Week: "Morgan"
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 12:36pmMorgan has a clean bill of health at 17 years young. The snowshoe-Siamese-calico mix was orphaned when her guardian went to hospice care. A veterinary exam and blood work showed Morgan healthy and ...
Washoe County agrees to temporary changes in pet laws
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 2:00pmPets could turn stoves, decor into fire hazards
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 10:09amLOS ANGELES (AP) - A beloved pet dressed in a Halloween costume, posed next to a lit jack-o-lantern, sounds like a great photo opportunity - but it's also a fire hazard.Pets and other animals inadv...
Chipmunk tests positive for plague, Forest Service issues warning for South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 12:58pm
Visitors to recreation sites around South Lake Tahoe should to take precautions against the bubonic plague after a chipmunk found at Taylor Creek Visitor Center tested positive for the disease, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reports.
The California Department of Public Health has recommended the Forest Service and its concessionaire post warning signage in the area of Taylor Creek Visitor Center, the Tallac Historic Site, and Camp Richardson Resort explaining how the disease is transmitted, the symptoms and how to prevent infection. The Forest Service is advising its staff and visitors to report any sick or dead animals immediately.
Conservancy seeks clean pine needles for restoration project
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 11:51amCalifornia Tahoe Conservancy needs clean pine needles for a resoration project along Bijou Meadow.Pine needles must be free of pine cones, trash, lawn clippings and pet waste in order to facilitate...
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Update: Bobcats, 'Chips' plus a Golden Eagle release on Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 9:14pm
As ‘some’ of you may be aware, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care now has a total of FIVE (5) bobcats in house. We have had a total of six this year, which is the most we have EVER had, but the one we got in about a month ago, was just with us for about 3 days, after being hit by a car in the Woodfords, Calif., area. We got ‘her’ back so she could - hopefully – take care of her babies.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals host fundraiser for Humane Society at Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:58am
Event Date:
August 18, 2012 - 1:00pm
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals inaugural TRYP-Stock will raise funds for Tahoe’s Animal Humane Society, Saturday, August 18 from 1 - 5 p.m. at El Dorado Beach - the new Lakeview Commons. The 60s-themed "Peace, Love & Puppies" party provides locals, visitors and kids of all ages, an afternoon filled with music on the beach, costumes, games, contests, vendors, food and beverages.
Pet of the Week: "Pluto"
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:27amCopyright 2012 Tahoe Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, -Pet of the Week: "Pluto"August, 1 2012 10:30 am MST...
Assure your pet survives you in good hands
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:15amTwo of the fastest growing legal specialties are elder law and animal law. Both focus on providing for and assuring protection for the most vulnerable family members. As millions of aging Baby Boom...
Best bet: leave your pets at home during July 4 fireworks
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 5:52pmIf you don't want to see the pooch get all aggro with people and other dogs on the beach during the July 4 fireworks show, your best is to leave 'em at home. So says the U.S. Forest Service, which wrote a friendly reminder to pet owners that the noise from the fireworks and large crowds can make your dog, cat, rat, snake, whatever — tense and agitated. And why would you want your pets to become unhinged as you and others are trying to watch the show?
Face animal cruelty charges if you leave your pet inside a hot vehicle
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:12amEl Dorado County Animal Services is advising pet owners to not leave dogs, cats or other pets unattended in vehicles during warm weather. According to Henry Brzezinski, Chief of Animal Services, if the outside temperature is 80 degrees or higher, temperatures inside vehicles can climb to 120 degrees or more within ten to twenty minutes, even with the windows opened two or three inches; heat stroke, irreparable brain damage and death can follow shortly thereafter.
Column: Soak up the Sun
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 2:46am
(Editor's note: This is the next installment in a regular feature by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)
I am a big believer in balance. Balancing work and play, exercise and relaxation, the to do’s and the to don’ts. Unfortunately, it seems that many times our virtual see-saw gets pretty lopsided and we’re left stranded in the air with toes dangling, or completely weighed down without any way to get on our feet.
Opinion: June Skibum
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 8:33pm
Loop road poop road, you do realize that the state is going to do what they want, how they want and when they want with concerns to the Loop road. This is probably the best chance we have to get out of our financial obligation with regards to pensions, healthcare, unsound financial decisions, raising taxes, giving away the keys to the city to every con artist around and quite possibly the clap.
Opinion: Law governing loss of pet dog needs to change
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 2:00amRich Aquariums & Pet Supply offers fish for aquariums of any scale
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 6:00amThere's something fishy in South Lake Tahoe, and it has nothing to do with invasive lake species.Five-year resident Tyson Rich recently opened Rich Aquariums & Pet Supply, a full-service aquatic...
2012 Business Expo
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 3:25amThe 2012 Business Expo, brought to you by TahoeChamber and Getaway Reno-Tahoe, is right around the corner! The most productive business event of the year will be on Friday, March 30 at Harrah’s Convention Center from 4-8pm. More than 90 Chamber member businesses will be showcasing their products and services. This years theme, “Get Connected” will recognize advancements in technology by highlighting businesses using social media to their advantage. Show off your techie skills by live tweeting @TahoeChamber during the event using the hashtag #expoconnect for a chance to win prizes.
Cat, dog dental care is critical
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 6:00amFebruary is Pet Dental Health Month and Dr. Larry Corry, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, encourages dog and cat owners to regularly brush their pets' teeth."Most people ha...
Column: Falling in Love All Over Again
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 9:44am
(Editor's note: Today begins a regular feature to South Tahoe Now by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)
So here it is. Valentine’s Day. A day of love and romance for some. A dreaded day of heartache and bitterness for others. Some of you may receive cards, flowers, a phone call from a friend, a nice romantic dinner or even a marriage proposal. Some of you will spend the day alone, avoiding the satin heart mayhem and gooey sentimental couples that inevitably come with the traditions of February 14th.
Pet lovers barking over California budget proposal
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 2:17pmLOS ANGELES (AP) - Pet advocates are fighting like cats and dogs to stop a deficit-slashing proposal from Gov. Jerry Brown that aims to save $23 million by ending reimbursements to animal shelters ...
Brown’s shelter plan met with growls from pet advocates
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 7:30pmBritish songwriter/artist Kate Bush sings of a woman, a lost dog and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:43pm
New up on NPR's All Songs Considered is a review of "50 Words for Snow" by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush and the release of the song "Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe" a shortened version of an 11-minute song about a woman and a lost dog.
Humane Society Ranks Nevada 30th In Animal Protection
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:49pmCARSON CITY — Nevada ranked 30th among the states in how it protects animals in 2011, scoring only 25 points out of a possible 66, The Humane Society of the United States said in a national report released Tuesday.
Euthanasia to control shelter population unpopular
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 10:42amLOS ANGELES (AP) - Seven in 10 pet owners say they believe animal shelters should be allowed to euthanize animals only when they are too sick to be treated or too aggressive to be adopted.Only a...
Tahoe Tails Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 4:14amCall530 573.7925 for directions hours and other information on adopting a pet. For spayneuter assistance for South Tahoe residents go online. – Karen Kuentz ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-ad...
A pet might help with sticking to New Year's
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 10:37pmBy Bonney Brown, Reno Gazette-Journal. The new year, with its fresh start, can inspire us to think about the ways we can become better people. Apparently, a ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-pet-might-he...
Price cut in half for pet adoptions in Placer County
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 8:23pmThe coupons are available for all adoptable animals in Auburn and Tahoe Vista. Residents need only to arrive at a shelter, select their new pet, get a coupon on ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../price-cut-...
Agency advises to celebrate the holidays safely
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 2:12pmBy Tia Rancourt
The winter holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends, and that means more cooking, entertaining, home decorating and an increased risk of home fires due to increased usage of cooking and heating equipment. Most home fires and injuries occur in the kitchen as reported by the U.S. Fire Administration. Here are some simple and easy life-saving tips from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District to remember during the holiday season:
Pet owners worried about trapping regulations
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 7:00pmBy Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal. The need to protect domestic pets from harmful animal traps, a risk of interfering with professional pest controllers and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../pet-owners-...
Tahoe Tails Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 2:38amCall530 573.7925 for directions hours and other information on adopting a pet. For spayneuter assistance for South Tahoe residents go online. – Karen Kuentz ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-ad...
Tahoe Tails — Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:06amCall (530) 573.7925 for directions, hours, and other information on adopting a pet . For spay-neuter assistance for South Tahoe residents, go online. — Karen ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-tails-a...
Aquarium store to feature shark tank
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 9:12amSharks in Lake Tahoe may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but with the opening of the town's newest business, Rich Aquarium and Pet Supply, it might just become reality.Among thousands of var...
Pet of the week: Murphy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 9:39am--Pet of the week: MurphySeptember, 28 2011 9:41 am MST...
How to recognize and relieve your pet's pain
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 9:37amAcute pain results from a single injury event, surgery, inflammation or infection. Chronic pain is ongoing due to disease or the aging process. Our best friends, especially cats, tend to hide injur...
