Tiny Hearts Kittens

05/11/2024

Everyone have a safe election day, and be nice to the kitties you see on the way to the ballot box!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween everyone.

30/07/2024

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I don’t know where to begin, this time of year, all cat organizations are worn out and tired and we feel the same. Yesterday, we received a number of calls that expressed you are also overwhelmed from your increasing cat populations. In total, 71 cats needing spade or neutered are what added up from just yesterday’s phone conversations. The hard part is, most people live in the county limits and there is no help for them on the horizon. In the meantime, the cat populations continue to grow. One family went from 2 cats to 17 over night explaining it to us like it was something new, it isn’t. It’s cat math and cats always win. Siskiyou County animal control does not have any monies budgeted for cats or controlling cat populations. We agree, things need to change as do some of our county animal policies. However, we are only part of your solution. We can not stress enough that we need you to attend the city council meetings or the county board of supervisor meetings and ask for that change you are so desperately wanting. Express your concerns there. Start being the positive noise maker and work at being heard so that we can help more animals. We openly speak with groups and organizations and will come behind you, but we cannot do the advocating portion on top of the work we are already doing. The only ways to make change is to educate people on why this is important and be active, think outside the box. This year we have spayed 330 females, neutered 290 males, and diverted 405 fetus. It is a small fraction of what is left in our county still unaltered. If you have not donated your time to helping, we welcome any of you to start. Lighten the load for the local rescues and shelters…. VOLUNTEER TODAY.

05/06/2024

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Ayukii,
SPONSOR A CAT! We need your help! Karuk Youth Leadership Council is asking for your support in bringing Spay & Neuter Clinics to the communities of Happy Camp and Orleans. Due to data collected from previous surveys, Karuk Youth Leadership understands the dire need to assist local communities in combating the growing feline populations. Karuk Youth Leadership currently has one Spay & Neuter Clinic in the works for the Yreka area, with plans to bring these clinics to the communities of Happy Camp and Orleans.

The Happy Camp Community Center has graciously pledged twenty $100 vouchers for individuals outside of Tribal Housing in Happy Camp. Karuk Youth Leadership has also received inquiries from local community members willing to make generous donations to support the cause.

The average cost of Spay or Neuter is $100-$150 but any donation amount is greatly appreciated. In total, these clinics cost approximately $25,000. Karuk Youth Leadership has a survey out to collect more data in Happy Camp and Orleans pertaining to the growing cat populations. These surveys are crucial in helping Karuk Youth Leadership acquire the proper funding needed for all areas.

Link to Survey:
https://www.jotform.com/assign/241084628561155/241264811789060

For more information on how you can donate- please contact Brionna Gonzales, Karuk Youth Leadership Coordinator via call/text at 530-643-2268 or by email at [email protected].

18/05/2024

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Ayukii,
The Karuk Youth Leadership Council is excited to announce that we finally have dates for the Spay & Neuter Clinic in Yreka, CA. Trapping will begin on June 30th and the Clinic will start officially on July 1st and go through July 3rd. This clinic will be hosted at the Kahtishraam Wellness Center.

We need to figure out the popular hangout spots of the feral colonies in Yreka Tribal Housing. Please contact Brionna Gonzales, Karuk Youth Leadership Coordinator with any information pertaining to the feral colonies.

You can also reach out to be added to a list for your owned cats, as well. KTHA has expressed that no tribal housing tenants will be in trouble for seeking assistance during this clinic and just hope to help resolve the large feline populations that are growing amongst all KTHA communities.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to Essex Veterinary Services, SNIP of Siskiyou County and Purr-Angels for teaming up with Karuk Youth Leadership and allowing them to assist in the functions of these clinics. Our youth are so excited to receive training and certificates for participating but even more excited to jump in and be in hands on; in making a tremendous impact in our communities.

Yoôtva KTHA for the endless support in bringing these clinics to our communities. Your support is appreciated.

For more information:
Brionna Gonzales, Karuk Youth Leadership Coordinator
Call/Text: 530-643-2268
Email: [email protected]

18/05/2024

A wild ride indeed! Make sure to read to the end.

22/04/2024

01/04/2024

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01/01/2024

Happy new year everyone!