Calaveras Humane Society
@calaverashumane.bsky.social
The Calaveras Humane Society has been dedicated to helping pets in need since 1978.
We offer: 🧡 Pet Adoptions 🧡 Spay/Neuter Assistance Vouchers 🧡 Pet Food Bank 🧡 Veterinary Assistance for Low-Income Seniors 🧡 and so much more!
We offer: 🧡 Pet Adoptions 🧡 Spay/Neuter Assistance Vouchers 🧡 Pet Food Bank 🧡 Veterinary Assistance for Low-Income Seniors 🧡 and so much more!
This pup’s name makes us think of that scene in Toy Story where the shark puts on Woody’s cowboy hat. “Look, I’m Woody! Howdy howdy howdy!”
Howdy is two years old and we’re not entirely sure what kind of mix he is. But whatever he is, Howdy is handsome.
#animalshelter
Howdy is two years old and we’re not entirely sure what kind of mix he is. But whatever he is, Howdy is handsome.
#animalshelter
February 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
This pup’s name makes us think of that scene in Toy Story where the shark puts on Woody’s cowboy hat. “Look, I’m Woody! Howdy howdy howdy!”
Howdy is two years old and we’re not entirely sure what kind of mix he is. But whatever he is, Howdy is handsome.
#animalshelter
Howdy is two years old and we’re not entirely sure what kind of mix he is. But whatever he is, Howdy is handsome.
#animalshelter
Meet our Olympians!
Young mama cat Milan (a stunning blue girl) is ridiculously friendly and outgoing.
Her lovely girls (three black, one blue) are:
🧡 Chloe Kim
🧡 Madison Chock
🧡 Hilary Knight
🧡 Mikaela Shiffrin
Adopt one or two and take home the gold! 🇺🇸
Young mama cat Milan (a stunning blue girl) is ridiculously friendly and outgoing.
Her lovely girls (three black, one blue) are:
🧡 Chloe Kim
🧡 Madison Chock
🧡 Hilary Knight
🧡 Mikaela Shiffrin
Adopt one or two and take home the gold! 🇺🇸
February 14, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Meet our Olympians!
Young mama cat Milan (a stunning blue girl) is ridiculously friendly and outgoing.
Her lovely girls (three black, one blue) are:
🧡 Chloe Kim
🧡 Madison Chock
🧡 Hilary Knight
🧡 Mikaela Shiffrin
Adopt one or two and take home the gold! 🇺🇸
Young mama cat Milan (a stunning blue girl) is ridiculously friendly and outgoing.
Her lovely girls (three black, one blue) are:
🧡 Chloe Kim
🧡 Madison Chock
🧡 Hilary Knight
🧡 Mikaela Shiffrin
Adopt one or two and take home the gold! 🇺🇸
Huge thanks to one of our fave kitty crocheters, Loretta, who just brought in another batch of handmade blankets. Every adopted kitten and cat goes home with one of their very own.
As you can see, these blankies have received Bubba’s seal of approval.
#animalshelter
As you can see, these blankies have received Bubba’s seal of approval.
#animalshelter
February 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Huge thanks to one of our fave kitty crocheters, Loretta, who just brought in another batch of handmade blankets. Every adopted kitten and cat goes home with one of their very own.
As you can see, these blankies have received Bubba’s seal of approval.
#animalshelter
As you can see, these blankies have received Bubba’s seal of approval.
#animalshelter
We were told that Sprocket is a French Bulldog/dachshund mix — a pretty unique combination, and one we haven't seen before. (Only a DNA test can tell the whole story, of course.)
Old-school late 80s/early 90s SNL fans assemble! "Now is the time on Sprockets when we dance.”
#animalshelter
Old-school late 80s/early 90s SNL fans assemble! "Now is the time on Sprockets when we dance.”
#animalshelter
February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
We were told that Sprocket is a French Bulldog/dachshund mix — a pretty unique combination, and one we haven't seen before. (Only a DNA test can tell the whole story, of course.)
Old-school late 80s/early 90s SNL fans assemble! "Now is the time on Sprockets when we dance.”
#animalshelter
Old-school late 80s/early 90s SNL fans assemble! "Now is the time on Sprockets when we dance.”
#animalshelter
Last chance to place those Super Bowl bets!
If you’re looking for some inside information, we did an extremely scientific experiment here to determine exactly who the winner will be. Never doubt the shelter pets! 🏈🐾
#animalshelter
If you’re looking for some inside information, we did an extremely scientific experiment here to determine exactly who the winner will be. Never doubt the shelter pets! 🏈🐾
#animalshelter
February 8, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Last chance to place those Super Bowl bets!
If you’re looking for some inside information, we did an extremely scientific experiment here to determine exactly who the winner will be. Never doubt the shelter pets! 🏈🐾
#animalshelter
If you’re looking for some inside information, we did an extremely scientific experiment here to determine exactly who the winner will be. Never doubt the shelter pets! 🏈🐾
#animalshelter
Our best guess is that Gunther is what’s commonly known as a “chug” (a chihuahua/pug mix), but of course we can’t be certain. That underbite tho…
This dude is a character! Gunther poses for photos like a supermodel, gives big toothy grins, and will fill your life with love.
#animalshelter
This dude is a character! Gunther poses for photos like a supermodel, gives big toothy grins, and will fill your life with love.
#animalshelter
February 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Our best guess is that Gunther is what’s commonly known as a “chug” (a chihuahua/pug mix), but of course we can’t be certain. That underbite tho…
This dude is a character! Gunther poses for photos like a supermodel, gives big toothy grins, and will fill your life with love.
#animalshelter
This dude is a character! Gunther poses for photos like a supermodel, gives big toothy grins, and will fill your life with love.
#animalshelter
Will Bubba see his shadow today?
Since he’d have to, you know, actually leave his favorite office perch to conduct this test, we already know the answer.
Yay, early end to winter! Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when we have Calaveras Bubba?
#groundhogday2026 #animalshelter #groundhogday
Since he’d have to, you know, actually leave his favorite office perch to conduct this test, we already know the answer.
Yay, early end to winter! Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when we have Calaveras Bubba?
#groundhogday2026 #animalshelter #groundhogday
February 2, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Will Bubba see his shadow today?
Since he’d have to, you know, actually leave his favorite office perch to conduct this test, we already know the answer.
Yay, early end to winter! Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when we have Calaveras Bubba?
#groundhogday2026 #animalshelter #groundhogday
Since he’d have to, you know, actually leave his favorite office perch to conduct this test, we already know the answer.
Yay, early end to winter! Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when we have Calaveras Bubba?
#groundhogday2026 #animalshelter #groundhogday
Pet safety alert!
Coyote mating season in California runs from January through March.
Male coyotes can become more aggressive during mating season.
How to keep your dogs safe? Spay or neuter. Coyotes are attracted to unspayed or unneutered dogs, and female dogs in season can attract male coyotes.
Coyote mating season in California runs from January through March.
Male coyotes can become more aggressive during mating season.
How to keep your dogs safe? Spay or neuter. Coyotes are attracted to unspayed or unneutered dogs, and female dogs in season can attract male coyotes.
January 31, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Pet safety alert!
Coyote mating season in California runs from January through March.
Male coyotes can become more aggressive during mating season.
How to keep your dogs safe? Spay or neuter. Coyotes are attracted to unspayed or unneutered dogs, and female dogs in season can attract male coyotes.
Coyote mating season in California runs from January through March.
Male coyotes can become more aggressive during mating season.
How to keep your dogs safe? Spay or neuter. Coyotes are attracted to unspayed or unneutered dogs, and female dogs in season can attract male coyotes.
Jujubee is a year old and weighs a mere 8.5 pounds. She adores lap-sitting and cuddling, but also enjoys a good play session. (She loooves toys!)
We’d bet that Jujubee is at least half chihuahua, but we haven’t a clue where she gets her adorable scruffiness.
#animalshelter #adoptashelterdog
We’d bet that Jujubee is at least half chihuahua, but we haven’t a clue where she gets her adorable scruffiness.
#animalshelter #adoptashelterdog
January 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Jujubee is a year old and weighs a mere 8.5 pounds. She adores lap-sitting and cuddling, but also enjoys a good play session. (She loooves toys!)
We’d bet that Jujubee is at least half chihuahua, but we haven’t a clue where she gets her adorable scruffiness.
#animalshelter #adoptashelterdog
We’d bet that Jujubee is at least half chihuahua, but we haven’t a clue where she gets her adorable scruffiness.
#animalshelter #adoptashelterdog
Recent adoptees Maggie and Molly had an adorable sisters reunion Tuesday morning.
The girls arrived at our adoption center from their respective homes to be transported for spay surgery, and were just tickled pink to see one another. 🧡🐾
#animalshelter #spayneuter
The girls arrived at our adoption center from their respective homes to be transported for spay surgery, and were just tickled pink to see one another. 🧡🐾
#animalshelter #spayneuter
January 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Recent adoptees Maggie and Molly had an adorable sisters reunion Tuesday morning.
The girls arrived at our adoption center from their respective homes to be transported for spay surgery, and were just tickled pink to see one another. 🧡🐾
#animalshelter #spayneuter
The girls arrived at our adoption center from their respective homes to be transported for spay surgery, and were just tickled pink to see one another. 🧡🐾
#animalshelter #spayneuter
Pollywog is long ‘n’ low, suggesting basset hound, corgi, or dachshund in his DNA.
Because he’s ridiculously close to the ground, it gives the feeling that he’s a smallish dog. (You’ll only notice that he is not, in fact, truly small when you give an involuntary “Oof!” as he climbs onto your lap.)
Because he’s ridiculously close to the ground, it gives the feeling that he’s a smallish dog. (You’ll only notice that he is not, in fact, truly small when you give an involuntary “Oof!” as he climbs onto your lap.)
January 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Pollywog is long ‘n’ low, suggesting basset hound, corgi, or dachshund in his DNA.
Because he’s ridiculously close to the ground, it gives the feeling that he’s a smallish dog. (You’ll only notice that he is not, in fact, truly small when you give an involuntary “Oof!” as he climbs onto your lap.)
Because he’s ridiculously close to the ground, it gives the feeling that he’s a smallish dog. (You’ll only notice that he is not, in fact, truly small when you give an involuntary “Oof!” as he climbs onto your lap.)
Stunning calico Sophie is as sweet as she is lovely. She’s getting along very well with the other cats in our cage-free Cat Lounge, and she’s very friendly.
At eight years old, you won’t have to worry about any kitten foolishness, and you’ll be able to see her personality right from the get-go.
At eight years old, you won’t have to worry about any kitten foolishness, and you’ll be able to see her personality right from the get-go.
January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Stunning calico Sophie is as sweet as she is lovely. She’s getting along very well with the other cats in our cage-free Cat Lounge, and she’s very friendly.
At eight years old, you won’t have to worry about any kitten foolishness, and you’ll be able to see her personality right from the get-go.
At eight years old, you won’t have to worry about any kitten foolishness, and you’ll be able to see her personality right from the get-go.
“Charlie Parker (formerly Elf) and his big sis Bella enjoying a quiet rainy day. They keep each other pretty busy. Thank you Calaveras Humane Society!” 🧡🐾
#animalshelter #happyending
#animalshelter #happyending
January 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM
“Charlie Parker (formerly Elf) and his big sis Bella enjoying a quiet rainy day. They keep each other pretty busy. Thank you Calaveras Humane Society!” 🧡🐾
#animalshelter #happyending
#animalshelter #happyending
Major thanks to the T.S. & K.D. Glide Foundation of Davis, CA for awarding us a grant to help fund our Pet Food Bank program.
The Glide Foundation's $5,000 gift will cover four months of food, and we are very grateful for this kindness to our community.
#petfoodbank #animalshelter
The Glide Foundation's $5,000 gift will cover four months of food, and we are very grateful for this kindness to our community.
#petfoodbank #animalshelter
January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Major thanks to the T.S. & K.D. Glide Foundation of Davis, CA for awarding us a grant to help fund our Pet Food Bank program.
The Glide Foundation's $5,000 gift will cover four months of food, and we are very grateful for this kindness to our community.
#petfoodbank #animalshelter
The Glide Foundation's $5,000 gift will cover four months of food, and we are very grateful for this kindness to our community.
#petfoodbank #animalshelter
January 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM
“Thought you might be interested in seeing the DNA results for Emmett who we adopted last March. I just saw the results you posted for Stevie who also looks like a terrier and someone with your organization noted that chihuahua and poodle can look like a terrier.”
#dogdna #dogdnatest #animalshelter
#dogdna #dogdnatest #animalshelter
January 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
“Thought you might be interested in seeing the DNA results for Emmett who we adopted last March. I just saw the results you posted for Stevie who also looks like a terrier and someone with your organization noted that chihuahua and poodle can look like a terrier.”
#dogdna #dogdnatest #animalshelter
#dogdna #dogdnatest #animalshelter
Chonkers already lost 15 pounds at the transferring shelter with good walks and exercise, but there's still a weight loss journey ahead.
He's likely an Anatolian-somethin', and it's a safe bet that that somethin' is made of pandas and marshmallows and pillows and sunshine.
#animalshelter
He's likely an Anatolian-somethin', and it's a safe bet that that somethin' is made of pandas and marshmallows and pillows and sunshine.
#animalshelter
January 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Chonkers already lost 15 pounds at the transferring shelter with good walks and exercise, but there's still a weight loss journey ahead.
He's likely an Anatolian-somethin', and it's a safe bet that that somethin' is made of pandas and marshmallows and pillows and sunshine.
#animalshelter
He's likely an Anatolian-somethin', and it's a safe bet that that somethin' is made of pandas and marshmallows and pillows and sunshine.
#animalshelter
“We adopted Stevie in October and she's been amazing. She's really grown out of her shell and is a funny, loving, and confident dog. She's loves hanging out with her brother and best friend, Gizmo.
“We also got her DNA test done and were surprised at the results!“
#dogdna #dogdnatest
“We also got her DNA test done and were surprised at the results!“
#dogdna #dogdnatest
January 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
“We adopted Stevie in October and she's been amazing. She's really grown out of her shell and is a funny, loving, and confident dog. She's loves hanging out with her brother and best friend, Gizmo.
“We also got her DNA test done and were surprised at the results!“
#dogdna #dogdnatest
“We also got her DNA test done and were surprised at the results!“
#dogdna #dogdnatest
Declawing cats is now illegal in California. 🎉
We salute Assemblymember Alex Lee for authoring this bill, which was signed into law and became effective January 1.
Way to go, California! Four (fully clawed!) paws up!
#declawban
We salute Assemblymember Alex Lee for authoring this bill, which was signed into law and became effective January 1.
Way to go, California! Four (fully clawed!) paws up!
#declawban
January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Declawing cats is now illegal in California. 🎉
We salute Assemblymember Alex Lee for authoring this bill, which was signed into law and became effective January 1.
Way to go, California! Four (fully clawed!) paws up!
#declawban
We salute Assemblymember Alex Lee for authoring this bill, which was signed into law and became effective January 1.
Way to go, California! Four (fully clawed!) paws up!
#declawban
“Cinnamon, renamed Sophie, is settling in nicely. Watching football with dad.” 🏈🐾
January 11, 2026 at 4:47 PM
“Cinnamon, renamed Sophie, is settling in nicely. Watching football with dad.” 🏈🐾
We’re calling this The Polar Express!
All our kittens adopted during the holidays, including Kringle, Jangle, and Poinsettia, headed to Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic Friday for spay/neuter surgery — a whopping 18 in one day.
All aboard! 🚂
#aninalshelter #spayneutet
All our kittens adopted during the holidays, including Kringle, Jangle, and Poinsettia, headed to Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic Friday for spay/neuter surgery — a whopping 18 in one day.
All aboard! 🚂
#aninalshelter #spayneutet
January 11, 2026 at 6:33 AM
We’re calling this The Polar Express!
All our kittens adopted during the holidays, including Kringle, Jangle, and Poinsettia, headed to Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic Friday for spay/neuter surgery — a whopping 18 in one day.
All aboard! 🚂
#aninalshelter #spayneutet
All our kittens adopted during the holidays, including Kringle, Jangle, and Poinsettia, headed to Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic Friday for spay/neuter surgery — a whopping 18 in one day.
All aboard! 🚂
#aninalshelter #spayneutet
Four dog adoptions in one day is always a good thing. 🧡🐾
#animalshelter #shelterdog #calaverascounty #angelscamp
#animalshelter #shelterdog #calaverascounty #angelscamp
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Four dog adoptions in one day is always a good thing. 🧡🐾
#animalshelter #shelterdog #calaverascounty #angelscamp
#animalshelter #shelterdog #calaverascounty #angelscamp
Abby is what we refer to in the sheltering world as a unicorn, because she’s a rare creature indeed. Abby is good with cats (ignores them completely), other dogs (loves ‘em!), and humans of all ages.
Bonus: She appears to be housetrained!
#animalshelter #merledogs #calaverascounty
Bonus: She appears to be housetrained!
#animalshelter #merledogs #calaverascounty
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Abby is what we refer to in the sheltering world as a unicorn, because she’s a rare creature indeed. Abby is good with cats (ignores them completely), other dogs (loves ‘em!), and humans of all ages.
Bonus: She appears to be housetrained!
#animalshelter #merledogs #calaverascounty
Bonus: She appears to be housetrained!
#animalshelter #merledogs #calaverascounty
If your hot 'n' heavy plans for tonight look like this, you're in good company. We welcome you to the club of cozy blankets, warm fireplaces, and four-legged partygoers. 🎉🐾
#animalshelter #nye2025 #calaverascounty
#animalshelter #nye2025 #calaverascounty
December 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If your hot 'n' heavy plans for tonight look like this, you're in good company. We welcome you to the club of cozy blankets, warm fireplaces, and four-legged partygoers. 🎉🐾
#animalshelter #nye2025 #calaverascounty
#animalshelter #nye2025 #calaverascounty