Our Mission ...
AnimalSave transforms the lives of cats and dogs by providing
humane education, affordable spay and neuter services, and finding loving homes.
Our Vision...
We envision a time when all animals are valued
and treated with kindness and compassion.
Click here to support our mission.
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Events
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Wish List
- Cat food
- Dog food
- Donations to support our programs
- Volunteers
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Our Program Numbers
Adoptions
Total 2010: 361
YTD 2011: 79
Spay/Neuter
Total 2010: 1,862
YTD 2011: 665
Pet Food Distribution
Total 2010: 31,765 lbs.
YTD 2011: 19,170 lbs.
Volunteer Hours
Total 2010: 21,258
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AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures
Haven't worn it or used it in a long time? Craving a shopping outing? Your used but still useable clothing and household goods can help our animals, and you can find some amazing treasures here!
Visit AnimalSave Thrift & Treasures to donate, or treat yourself to some budget-friendly shopping therapy. We've got a wide array of unique items at bargain prices. Art and Objet d'art We are truly blessed to have so many wonderful donations of fine art and other fine collectibles. These treasures are not displayed in the Thrift Shop but can be viewed by request. Please contact Carolyn at 271-7071 ext 201 or carolyn@animalsave.org for more information. News Flash: Wednesday Madness Sale!
We have gone mad, but in a good way. Every Wednesday, all clothing, shoes, and purses are 1/2 off! Stop by for this incredible sale.
First Friday/Saturday Sale The first Friday and Saturday of the month, all items are 1/2 off, excluding books and consignment items.
Store Location
520 E. Main St.
Grass Valley
Store Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Donation Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Greetings!
Flower and Her Puppies
Flower arrived at AnimalSave's Spay/Neuter Clinic a couple of weeks ago to be spayed. Brought in by a landlord trying to do the right thing about animals left by a tenant, he didn't know she was quite so pregnant. While we do spay pregnant animals to stem the ever growing tide of too many dogs and cats, Flower was too far along. I took her home and set her up in the guest room with a large plastic swimming pool as her whelping box. She preferred the queen sized bed!
On Saturday, May 21, Flower delivered 10 puppies. Labrador and who knows what else, eight black and two brown squirming, crying ravenous little beings took their first breath on mother earth. Flower, an incredibly patient and gifted mother, wouldn't leave them for two full days. Constantly nursing, cleaning and monitoring them she was exhausted.
Totally blind, deaf and driven only by their sense of smell to locate mom and milk, their first few days were restless and searching. They seem to have acclimated to the rhythm of this big world and are more settled and peaceful. Watching their little bodies twitch, listening to them bark and whine as they dream is precious.
Sadly, we lost little 'Sweet William' on May 24. After spending time in the gentle hands of Tom Wilson, he quietly and peacefully crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I'm not sure what gifts he left us in his short time here, but I do know they are important and enormous and I am grateful to have known his sweet spirit for a few moments.
We want to give the "Flower Litter" flower names. Please send me your name suggestions. It looks like we have five girls and four boys.
For the Animals,
Carolyn Niehaus
Executive Director
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Dog of the Month - Suzie
Suzie is a sweet 15 month old lab/pit mix. She's a little shy upon meeting new people but is very friendly once she gets to know you. She's crate trained and loves kids and other dogs. Suzie was fantastic with the previous owner's granddaughter who was forced to return her due to health issues. Have you ever seen a cuter face?
Dogs/Puppies Report: Only Pele remains of the Hawaiian litter (Maui, Hula, Kona adopted). Batman (MinPin/chi) is still available. Suzie, Bagheera, Loshi and Marshall (lab/pit mixes) are all playing at Carolyn's until their adoptions. Flower (lab mix) and her 9-6 day old puppies are thriving.
For current information on all our available dogs please click here.
Fill out an application if you're interested in one of these wonderful dogs
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Cat of the Month - Queenie
Queenie is an older cat who was abandoned in front of the thrift store. She is very scared and needs a patient person willing to let her come out of her shell. Are you the person she is waiting for?
For current information on all our available cats please click here.
Fill out an application if you're interested in one of these wonderful cats
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News from the Cat Room
The kittens have arrived and so have our new cages! They are beautiful and easy to clean. Huge thanks to those who donated $500 per cage to purchase them. The flooring was donated by Paulette and Joe Wright, and their son Dan Grattan at Premier Flooring. Stop by and thank them!
In April and May, we've rescued 42 kittens and 14 cats, and adopted 16 cats and 2 kittens.
We've taken our cats to 2 senior facilities for adoptions: Hilltop Commons (Buddy was adopted, see the article in The Union's Town Talk on May 24) and Highgate. Thank you volunteers Carol Gaynor and Lucy Montgomery. We also had pet adoptions at LaTeDa, where Sammy was adopted and a percentage of money donated to us. Stop by and thank Lisa, Debbie, and Cathy at LaTeDa.
Currently in Cat Rooms: 8 of the most adorable kitties you've ever seen, 3 lovely male white cats (White Cloud, Silver, MauMau), 2 black and whites (Goomba, Sundae), a buff long hair (Butters), a good mouser cat (Shadow), and a big scared female cat who was left in front of AS (Queenie).
In foster care: 32 kittens, 5 cats
Welcome new Cat Room Volunteer Jennifer Rogers (Mon am CRA) . Goodbye and thank you to Edith Lufkin and Matthew Morrison for cleaning the cat room and getting food and litter for us. Thank you to Carol Morse for continuing to fill in on the phones and Dona Paulus for organizing and staffing the Petco monthly adoptions and handling things in the cat room 4 days a week.
The volunteer appreciation party was lovely.Thanks to Bonnie and Jeff Tritel for opening their sculpture gallery and sculpture garden to us and thanks again to you, the volunteers of AnimalSave!
Volunteer Needs: Foster Homes, contact Debra@animalsave.org
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Donate to the Animals
See our website to become a member and partner with AnimalSave in improving the lives of animals through our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program, Foster/Adoption Program, and Low-Income Supplemental Pet Food Distribution. You can make donating easier by using the automatic monthly donation option to:
Throw a Dog a Bone for $10
Help Feed a Hungry Animal for $20
Help Find a Forever Home for $35
Help Spay or Neuter a Dog or Cat for $65
Become a Guardian Angel for $100
You can also designate your donation on behalf of another person or pet. Please click below to see more details and invest in AnimalSave by becoming a member.
Also, please check out our website at www.animalsave.org for more ways to donate, including donation of your unused vehicle.
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