The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe offers dogs and cats for adoption, as well as:

• A Pet Pantry program for dogs and cats needing additional food resources due to limited income. Donations accepted and food can be picked up at the shelter located at 10961 Stevens Lane in Truckee.
• Low-cost and free spay/neutering programs to qualified limited-income, full-time residents of Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County cats and dogs with participating local veterinarians. Visit website or call for more information.
• A Pet Assisted Therapy program where volunteers and their companion animals visit Tahoe Forest Hospital, local schools and Tahoe Safe Alliance. Call (530) 582-2472 to get more information on volunteering.
  
  Web pages
• Home - https://hstt.org/
• Programs, services and resources - https://hstt.org/programs-services-resources/

Sammie's Friends provides medical care and adoption assistance to animals brought to the Nevada County Animal Shelter and other disadvantaged animals in the community.

Websites:

• Main website - https://www.sammiesfriends.org/
• List of veterinary bill payment assistance programs is on this web page: https://www.sammiesfriends.org/help-for-your-pet

 

Scooter's Pals offers numerous programs for dogs.

Rescue & Adoption Program — Scooter's Pals rescues dogs scheduled to die in high-kill shelters. They spay/neuter, fully vaccinate, and give any vet care needed. They also provide foster care or interim boarding, including all food and vet care, till a good-fit, adoptive family is found.
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As soon as a dog is deemed ready to be adopted, they add the dog's write--up, photo(s), and foster contact info to our Adoptable listings on Petfinder.com.

Their dedicated adoption team carefully reviews the adoption applications received for each dog (applications are required). They also conduct interviews and do a home check in an effort to find the best, good-fit match for each dog and each family, too.

Training & Rehabilitation Program — Most of the dogs Scooter Pals rescue need some socializing. They come to us from a shelter experience that is frightening and sometimes traumatic.  Because Scooter's Pals is foster hone based, t… [read more]

Sammie's Friends provides medical care and adoption assistance to animals brought to the Nevada County Animal Shelter and other disadvantaged animals in the community.

Websites:

• Main website - https://www.sammiesfriends.org/

AnimalSave provides low-cost spay/neuter services for dogs and cats. Locates homes for rescued dogs and cats.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.animalsave.org/
• Spay/Neuter Clinic - https://www.animalsave.org/spay-neuter-clinic
• Foster Program - https://www.animalsave.org/foster-program
• Adoption Process - https://www.animalsave.org/adoption-process

The Nevada County Pets In Need Pet Food Assistance Program offers gift cards redeemable at Incredible Pets. It's open to low-income households, limited to a total of 4 pets. All pets must be spayed/neutered.

The gift cards are distributed on a quarterly basis.

To apply for this one-year pet food assistance program, you can pick up an application at the NCPIN Dollar Thrift Store, 434 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley on Tuesdays and Saturdays 11am-3pm or Wednesday through Friday 10am-4pm.

You can also request an application via Facebook messenger or email ncpetsinneed@gmail.com. Return the completed application any of these ways:

• to the thrift store (see hours and address above)
• mail to NCPIN 111 Bank St, #105, Grass Valley, 95945
• scan and email to ncpetsinneed@gmail.com

For any further questions, call 530-270-2065.

Emergency food assistance may at times be provided by Interfaith Food Ministry, 440 Henderson Ave, Grass Valley. Call ahead to see if any food is available. 530-27…

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The Placer SPCA offers programs designed to help Placer County residents keep their companion animals through difficult times. Through the SOS Program, the Placer SPCA offers financial assistance to Placer County residents.

• Financial assistance
  • May include: help to offset temporary boarding costs or rental pet deposits while an owner relocates or assistance with veterinary treatment
  • The monetary amount available to individuals varies.
  • This is a one-time process. Once an individual is approved for funding they will not be eligible to receive funding again.

Eligibility
The SOS Program applies to residents of Placer County only, who are truly in need but are otherwise responsible animal caregivers. They must be able to demonstrate a history of responsible pet ownership and be able to continue to provide a safe and humane home environment for the animal.

The Placer SPCA will rely on veterinarians and their assessment to help identify clients with a history of responsible pet ownership.…

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The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is a resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.aspca.org/
• Posion Control Center - https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control