Ramirez Rattlesnake Removal provides safe, fast, humane extraction of rattlesnakes. Provides education on rattlesnake behavior.

Their mission is dedicated to the rescue and release of native snakes; committed to educating and instructing the community in the respect, appreciation and care of native snakes.

Web pages

• Home - http://ramirezrattlesnakeremoval.com/

The Auburn Police Department provides police services to the residents of Auburn 24/7.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/168/Police
• Nonemergency citizen inquiries - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/RequestTracker.aspx

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/

The City of Colfax contracts its law enforcement needs through the Placer County Sheriff's Office. The Placer County Sheriff's Office Colfax Substation is staffed primarily by volunteers from the community who are interested in assisting the Sheriff's Office in a variety of areas.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2269/Colfax-Substation​

Grass Valley Police Department provides a full-service community policing organization. Offers the following:

• Animal Control services for both Grass Valley and Nevada City.
• The Patrol Division preserves the peace, protects life and property, receives and handles complaints, apprehends offenders, conducts initial crime investigations, and provides traffic enforcement.
• The Investigative Division provides follow-up investigation of all criminal cases which cannot be completed by patrol officers, assists with the apprehension of persons within the City that are wanted by other jurisdictions, develops programs to deal with juvenile problems, processes crime scene data, collects evidence and acts as a court liaison.
• Maintains a records office.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/police-department-directory

The Animal Control Division of the Grass Valley Police Department provides service to the residents who reside in the city limits of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City.

• Urgent calls requiring an animal control officer, or calls after regular business hours - 530-265-7880 (dispatch)
• Animal Shelter - non-emergency calls - 530-477-4630

If you have an address with three or four digits in Grass Valley or Nevada City you are in the City limits. If you have a five digit address, contact Nevada County Animal Control at 530-265-7880 or 530-265-1471.

Web pages

• City of Grass Valley & City of Nevada City Animal Control Services - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/police-department-animal-services
• Dog licenses
  • City of Grass Valley (within the city limits) - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/post/licensing
  • City of Nevada City (within the city limits) - call 530-265-2496
  • County of Nevada (for 5-digit addresses, which are outside the city limits of Grass Valley and the City of Nevada City) - https:…

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The Animal Control Division of the Grass Valley Police Department provides services to people who live within the city limits of Grass Valley and the City of Nevada City.

• Urgent calls requiring an animal control officer, or calls after regular business hours - 530-265-7880 (dispatch)
• Animal Shelter - non-emergency calls - 530-477-4630

If you have an address with three or four digits in Grass Valley or Nevada City you are in the City limits. If you have a five digit address, contact Nevada County Animal Control at 530-265-7880 or 530-265-1471.

Web pages

• City of Grass Valley & City of Nevada City Animal Control Services - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/police-department-animal-services
• Dog licenses
  • City of Grass Valley (within the city limits) - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/post/licensing
  • City of Nevada City (within the city limits) - call 530-265-2496
  • County of Nevada (for 5-digit addresses, which are outside the city limits of Grass Valley and the City of Nevada City) - https://www…

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The Animal Control department oversees Animal Control Operations and the Sammie's Friends Animal Shelter.

Services include:

• Impounding stray animals or owned animals running at large
• Investigation of nuisance complaints (i.e. barking)
• Investigating animal bites
• Dog licensing throughout the unincorporated areas of Nevada County.

Shelter services, including lost or found pets and adoptions, are run by Sammie's Friends.

In the event of disasters and emergencies, the Animal Control department of the Nevada County Sheriff's Office oversees animal evacuation.

Animal Evacuation information is event specific. Details will come from the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services. Though animal evac may be at the Nevada County fairgrounds, it may somewhere else if, for example, there is an event underway at the fairgrounds.

Specific information will be available by calling 2-1-1 or 833-342-5211.

Web pages 

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/208/Animal-Control
• Sammie's Friends - …

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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…

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The Truckee Police Department provides patrol, investigations, traffic, marine operations, reserves, and volunteers in Police Services (VIPS). The police department also offers information on Disaster Preparedness with resources on how to be prepared in case of an emergency. The Support Services Division includes Animal Services, Downtown Parking District, Property & evidence, and Records.

Web pages

• Truckee Police Dept. - https://www.truckeepolice.com
• Disaster Preparedness - https://www.truckeepolice.com/disaster-preparedness
• Truckee Police Services - https://www.truckeepolice.com/police-services
• Support Services - https://www.truckeepolice.com/police-services
• Animal Services - https://www.truckeepolice.com/animal-services
• Contact - https://www.truckeepolice.com/contact

The Town of Truckee Police Department also provides the safe disposal of unwanted or expired prescription medications. Medications must be in the original containers, not larger than 5 inches high or 3 inches…

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