Town of Truckee Animal Services and the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe have a unique, long-standing partnership. The shared animal shelter facility, located at 10961 Stevens Lane in Truckee, maximizes efficiency and effectiveness by housing the public and private entities under the same roof to promote the compassionate, respectful, and humane treatment of animals and people through partnership, sheltering, services, and education.

Responds to all calls of injured animals, both wild and domestic; please call Truckee Police Dispatch at 530-550-2320.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.truckeepolice.com/animal-services/
• Dog License - https://www.truckeepolice.com/animal-services/dog-licenses/
• Lost and Found Animals - https://www.truckeepolice.com/animal-services/animals-at-large-lost-found/
• Pet Emergency Preparedness - https://www.truckeepolice.com/animal-services/pet-emergency-preparedness/
• Spray and Neutering pets - https://www.truckeepolice.com/animal-services/spaying-and-neutering-your-pe…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains and protects the state's fish, wildlife, plant and native habitats. Manages related recreational, commercial, scientific, and educational uses. Works to prevent illegal poaching. Issues wildlife warnings for bears and mountain lions when necessary. CDFW issues hunting and fishing licenses.

To report bear issues

• If actively underway in Nevada County call non-emergency dispatch at 530-265-7880.
• If reporting general bear or other wildlife issues, call the wildlife management line at 916-358-2917.

Yuba Salmon Study

​The goal of the Yuba Salmon Study is to reintroduce salmon to their historical habitats in the Yuba River watershed through a phased, science-based, and cost-effective fish passage project.

Web pages

• Home - https://wildlife.ca.gov/
• Contact info - https://wildlife.ca.gov/Contact
• Yuba Salmon Study home - https://yubasalmonstudy.com/
• Rotary Screw Traps (RST) info - https://yubasalmonstudy.com/where-will-the-rsts-be-located/

Red Rover provides financial assistance and resources to help pet owners in crisis, including veterinary care and support for domestic violence survivors with pets.

Services include:

• Urgent Care Grants: Financial assistance for veterinary care
• Domestic Violence Safe Escape Grants: Covers temporary pet boarding costs for people entering domestic violence shelters
• Domestic Violence Safe Housing Grants: Helps shelters create safe housing for pets or partner with community pet housing programs
• Resource Directory: Offers information on financial aid for pet care, including:
  • State and national assistance programs
  • Condition and breed-specific aid
  • Support for food, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and transportation
  • Fundraising tools and financing options
  • Resources for horses and nonprofit organizations

Red Rover is not a shelter or veterinary clinic and cannot accept animals.

Web pages

• Red Rover: Relief - https://redrover.org/relief/
• Red Rover: Resources - https://redrover.org/resources/library/
• Financial Assist…

Animal Carcass Removal provides legal removal and disposal of deceased animals in Nevada County and surrounding areas. Offers safe and humane carcass removal for animals of all sizes, ensuring proper handling at a dedicated disposal site.

Services include:

• Removal and disposal of deceased animals safely and legally
• Same-day service, seven days a week
• Free estimates for removal services

For dead animals along state highways, CalTrans needs to be contacted. People can call 2-1-1 to be transferred to the appropriate office.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/208/Animal-Control

FieldHaven Feline Center provides monthly low-cost vaccination and microchipping clinics for cats and dogs in Lincoln and Yuba County.

Events are held at rotating locations and offer core services such as rabies, distemper, and identification microchips.

Services include:

• Rabies and distemper vaccines for cats and dogs
• Microchip implantation for permanent identification
• Varying clinic dates and locations in Lincoln and Marysville
• Walk-up or scheduled access depending on the event
• Information and support for follow-up veterinary needs

Upcoming clinic events can be found on FieldHaven’s clinic calendar.

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/
• Vaccine Clinics - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/vaccine-clinics/
• Clinic Calendar - https://fieldhaven.com/events/category/vaccine-and-microchip-clinics/