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
For more information please call 530-271-7071 ext 201
April 28 - 29
Home and Garden Show Nevada County Fairgrounds Stop by our booth!
April 30
Northridge Dinner Night
Penn Valley, 5pm to 9pm May 5 - 6Ron Rodecker Art ShowNevada City(25% of sales donated to AnimalSave)May 18Spring Into Fashionbuffet lunch, raffle and
fashion show Alta Sierra Country ClubJune 8Northridge Dinner NightNevada City, 5pm to 9pmJune 10Wag 'n' WalkWestern Gateway Park
Penn Valley June 30Western Gateway ParkAugust 8 - 12Nevada County FairSept 291st Hoe-Down Barn Dance
Nov 17
12th Annual Santa Paws Holiday Auction
Dec 8
Pet Photos with
Mrs. Claus
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Wish List
- cat food
- dog food
- donations to support our programs
- volunteers
- non-clumping litter
- paper towels
- 33-gal plastic bags
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Our Program Numbers
Adoptions
Total 2011: 317
YTD 2012: 40
Spay/Neuter
Total 2011: 1,580
YTD 2012: 410
Pet Food Distribution
Total 2011: 26,330 lbs.
YTD 2012: 4,625 lbs.
Volunteer Hours
Total 2011: 22,116
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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. Visit www.animalsave.org and click on Shop to see items in the AnimalSave Antiques and Treasures on-line shop. 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! Please help me congratulate our own Dona Paulus who was voted runner up in the Volunteer category of the Union's Best of Nevada County competition. Dona is going into her sixth year as a key volunteer in the Cat Adoption Room. At the end of 2011, she had logged in 1,335 hours caring for and adopting out cats and kittens AnimalSave has rescued. She volunteers almost everyday of the week, including coming in on Sundays to medicate or give injections to some of our charges. When Debra is out of the office, Dona keeps things on track. She also steps up to take lead roles in all our fund raising events. Dona has been instrumental in adopting out the highest number of cats and is especially good at promoting some of the older or more difficult ones. Someone will come in to "just look" and by the time Dona is finished with them, they are walking out with a cat - - sometimes two! Her "match making" instincts serve her well in ensuring the best fit between person and feline. We are proud of Dona and all our wonderful volunteers. In 2011, volunteers donated 22,156 hours of their valuable time to help AnimalSave help the animals. That is equal to almost eleven full-time equivalents. Thanks to each and every one of our volunteers for all they do for the animals. For the animals, Carolyn Executive Director |
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Cat of the Month - Danny Boy
Danny Boy, or DB as he is affectionately known around the cat room, is a character. He's chatty, friendly, and very large. He's tolerant of the other cats in the room but prefers a home with no other felines. He's 5 years old and seems to be asking us why he's still here! We know DB's person is out there...come on in and take him home!
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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Dog of the Month - Kenai
Kenai is a gorgeous 8 years old, spayed German Shepherd mix (mix unknown). She is current on her shots, heartworm negative and on preventative. She is very active and loves to go for truck rides and walks. She's very protective, strong, and playful so needs an experienced dog person to be her alpha. She's very affectionate once she gets to know you. Kenai is ok w/ indoor cats but will chase outdoor cats. She is not ok with dogs or young children. Kenai does well with kids over 15ish.
Call Kenai's foster mom, Stacie, at 530-478-1709 for more information.
For current information on all our
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How to Communicate with Your Dog - Part II
Start by understanding the value of dog eye contact. Consider how you feel when someone stares at you directly rather than uses normal eye contact standards. Just as you find it confronting, dogs also feel confused and threatened by direct head-on staring because it is a threat stance for them. A dog that looks away in this situation is actually being polite (or submissive) and is seeking to avoid confrontation.
Look at your dog's posture. The ways in which a dog holds its body can tell you a great deal about its mood and emotions. Many of the signals will be subtle and it can take some time to learn all of its expressions but it is well worth the effort. Here are some of the most common positions to know:
- Confident stance: A dog that is feeling confident will stand tall, have its tail up and probably wagging slowly, its ears will either be pricked up or relaxed, and it will generally look relaxed. Its eyes will have smaller pupils as they are also relaxed.
- Bowing: Facing you and with head and chest dipped low to the ground to the ground, front legs splayed out, and with rear end and tail up is a clear invitation to play. This is known as the "play bow". It can be mistaken by owners as an attack stance but it clearly denotes playtime.
Next month - more dog posture
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Happy Tails
After being ignored by their mom at 5 weeks old, Copper, Buzz, and Louie (formerly Sleepy) are enjoying their new lives with their forever families. Thank you to foster moms Andrea and Sandy for raising these happy healthy little pups.
Children have been requesting donations to be made to AnimalSave instead of birthday presents. Now, cats are doing the same!
Lilybelle first came to AnimalSave as a tiny 6 week old kitten being given away at KMART. Now 8 years old, Lilybelle enjoys having her photo taken around the home and in spite of all the fancy beds, prefers to sleep in a shoebox! She was adopted by Deane and Pat Dvoracek in May 2004 who made a donation to us in honor of Lilybelle's 8th birthday.
Volunteer Needs: Foster Homes
contact Debra@animalsave.org
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