Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills

09/08/2024

Clear the Shelters $10 adoption event starts on Saturday Aug.10th and runs through Sept. 10th at Placer County Animal Shelter.

NBCUniversal Local is teaming up with hundreds of shelters across the country, including Placer County Animal Services, to host Clear The Shelters in August 2024, a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 1 million pets have found their forever homes since 2015.

Placer County Animal Shelter currently has 36 kittens and cats and 45 dogs available for adoption.
👉Check them out at www.placer.ca.gov/adoptablepets

02/08/2024

Featured story this week from Placer County. Something we all need to be aware of. 🦟

West Nile virus: Horses, humans and who’s at risk

It’s West Nile virus season in Placer County. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and can make people, horses and birds sick — and even cause death. West Nile virus is most active in west Placer agricultural areas and adjacent communities.

Last week, the first horse to test positive in the state this year was detected here in Placer. If you have a horse, be sure to talk to your vet about vaccinating your horse against West Nile virus.

Unlike horses, there is not currently a West Nile virus vaccine available for humans. Protect yourself by using repellent with EPA-registered ingredients, and remember to drain standing water that can produce mosquitoes.

21/07/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100064908901235/posts/883256713847951/?mibextid=cr9u03

We will soon be announcing our August BOGO sale so keep an eye out for our Facebook posting. You don't want to miss this next one.

21/07/2024

Can you help?
Placer County police seek help returning lost tortoise to its owner. If anyone is searching for their missing tortoise or knows who it may belong to, the Lincoln Police Department asks you to contact them at 916-645-4040.

(FOX40.COM) — The Lincoln Police Department is seeking help from the community to return a lost tortoise to its rightful owner, the agency said on Facebook. Police said the friendly animal was found safely around 9:45 p.m. “Let’s find the tortoise’s family and bring them back together!” Li...

01/07/2024

Our Spring newsletter -

https://animalplace.com/news-and-events/newsletters/2024/1-spring-24/index.html

27/06/2024

As pastures dry out and food becomes scarce, we tend to find animals in poor body condition. Don't hesitate, contact us.

29/05/2024

This letter serves as a heartfelt expression of gratitude for the dedicated work we do to help animals. It reflects our unwavering commitment to their well-being and acknowledges the profound impact of our efforts. Your support and passion are vital in making a difference in the lives of countless animals. Please, if you see something...say something.

17/05/2024

From our heart to yours. With sympathy to “Maggie’s” family on the loss of your beloved girl. Thank you for the generous donation in her memory.

03/05/2024

We are so appreciative of your support yesterday on Big Day of Giving! Thanks to your generous donations, we're able to continue our important work protecting animals from abuse and neglect in our community.

02/05/2024

Thank you for your kind support.

30/04/2024

Big Day of Giving is Thursday! To get a glimpse of the positive impact we have within our community, read our story about Clara and Star: https://animalplace.com/rescue-stories/greytful-greyhounds/ . These ‘Greytful Greyhounds’ were saved initially by a good neighbor reporting animal abuse to the police. They referred the case to us and our job was twofold: to rehabilitate these sweet houndies and to refer the case to the D.A. for prosecution. We’re happy to say, both were accomplished!

With heartfelt gratitude for your support, Big Day of Giving donations can be made at https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/ !

28/04/2024

24/04/2024

Big Day of Giving is next Thursday! In addition to fighting animal cruelty, Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills works diligently to care for and find excellent homes for formerly abused or neglected animals who come our way. See our ‘Rescue Stories’ web page: https://animalplace.com/category/rescue-stories/ .

With heartfelt gratitude for your support, Big Day of Giving donations can be made a little early at bigdayofgiving.org!

20/04/2024

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

This month the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothils will focus on animal abuse, California law, and answer some of the most common questions from the public.

Do animal abusers go to jail? Yes.

Penalties For Animal Cruelty Under CPC §597(a):
Animal Cruelty can be punished in either a misdemeanor or a felony form. Conviction for a felony animal cruelty can result in 16 months to 3 years in state prison, a fine of up to $20,000, or both prison time and a fine.If a deadly or dangerous weapon is used to commit the crime, an additional year can be added to the prison sentence.

See something? SAY SOMETHING.
There’s no excuse for animal abuse!

19/04/2024

Big Day of Giving is coming up on May 2 and you can contribute to nonprofits of all kinds starting now! Here’s how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWqrmKpApK0

Should you wish to contribute to Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills, we would very much appreciate your support. Here’s one of our rescue stories to see more of what we’re about: Banksie – A Heart Full of Courage: https://animalplace.com/rescue-stories/banksie/

10/04/2024

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month 🐾

Who investigates animal cruelty in California?
👉 Humane Officers

Humane officers in California have law enforcement powers for issues pertaining to animals. They have the power to enforce these laws and to investigate situations of animal neglect or cruelty, including:

✅ Issuing citations
✅ Collecting evidence
✅ Confiscating animals and property
✅ Making arrests
✅ Appearing in court

Humane Officers play an important role in animal protection in. Appointed and employed by the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothils and confirmed by the Superior Court, Humane Officers may exercise the powers of a Peace Officer to uphold our state's animal protection laws. They can make arrests, execute search warrants, and file criminal cases with the district attorney's office.

Prevention, detection, and investigation of all forms of animal abuse are all key components of a Humane Officer's job. Humane Officers are provided with extensive training in animal husbandry and investigating animal cruelty and neglect cases. When needed, Humane Officers collaborate with Officers from other Humane Societies, SPCAs, animal care and control agencies, police and sheriff's departments, and other law enforcement agencies. All of this is provided without monetary support from the city, county, or state with a goal to eliminate all animal suffering in Placer County and surrounding areas.

01/04/2024

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

This month the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothils will focus on animal abuse and California law. To celebrate this important month we will do a series of posts that answer the most common questions posed by the public about animal abuse, neglect, and the law.

🔴 What is considered animal abuse in California?

California Penal Code 597 is the statue that defines animal abuse and makes it a crime to neglect, harm, kill, or overwork an animal. California's animal cruelty laws are primarily designed to protect domesticated pets and stray animals, but also covers farm animals and wild animals.

The language used in animal cruelty laws clearly states which kinds of conduct are deemed cruel or inhumane to animals. California’s anti-cruelty statutes cover nearly every kind of misconduct. Here are just a few:

🐾 Neglect

🐾 Abuse

🐾 Hoarding

🐾 Confining a dog to an unventilated car

🐾 Puppy mills

California has several Penal Code Sections defining animal abuse and animal cruelty. Penal Code 597 is defined as:

(a) Anyone who intentionally maims, tortures, wounds, or kills an animal is guilty of a crime punishable by imprisonment in a California state prison, a fine $20,000, or both, or up to one year in a county jail.

(b) Anyone who has custody of an animal overworks, tortures, deprives of necessary sustenance, drink, or shelter, cruelly beats kills, or subjects an animal to needless suffering, cruelty, abuses, or fails to provide the animal with proper food, drink, or shelter or protection from the weather, is guilty of either a misdemeanor or felony offense.

15/01/2024

Missing from Weimar California area. Please help her come home and call number below if you or anyone you know has seen this dog.

29/06/2023

Toxic Stress? If you're suffering from the neighbor dog constantly barking, here's the complaint process for Placer County. For situations in other jurisdictions, check your county or city codes. Dogs will bark constantly to keep warm and/or because they've become bark-a-holics. As pet parents - and good neighbors, it's important we remove our dogs from situations that cause them to bark before the behavior becomes ingrained.

This code is current through Ordinance 6197-B and the April 2023 code supplement. For more recent amendments, please refer to the CodeAlert page.

21/05/2023

Horse owners/lovers we’re out here in Penryn at the 9th Annual Loomis Basin Equine Health Fair until 2pm. Hope to see you here.

06/05/2023

What an incredible event. BDOG raised $13,8 million in donations to local nonprofits. And while HSSF wasn't at the top of the leaderboard in terms of dollars/donors, we are non-the-less grateful to everyone who donated to us and/or to 763 participating organizations. But wait, if you missed the opportunity to give where your heart is on Big Day of Giving, there's still time.

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/humanesocietyofthesierrafoothills

04/05/2023

Dear Animal Hero,
Are you passionate about animals? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of animals who have been neglected and abused?

Join us on the Big Day of Giving to support the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills!

Every donation, no matter how small, counts towards our mission to help relieve the suffering of abused and neglected animals, and bring their abusers to justice.

By giving generously to the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills, you are sowing the seeds for a brighter future for animals. Let's work together to make a positive impact on our world and create the future we want for all animals great and small!

Please remember HSSF on the Big Day of Giving, your donations will keep us going for another year.

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/humanesocietyofthesierrafoothills

02/05/2023

Just a little less than 1day, 8hours and 31minutes until Big Day of Giving. The entire Sacramento community comes together to support our "couldn't live without" nonprofits. Twenty-four hours of giving until midnight on Thursday May 4th. Hope you're as excited as we are. Oh and, psssst, don't forget about us: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/humanesocietyofthesierrafoothills

Stop by our thrift store or bookstore for a special treat. This year we'll also be tabling with Placer Land Trust, so come out and join the excitement.

28/04/2023

We temporarily interrupt our regularly scheduled campaign to bring you news about Big Day of Giving (BDOG) on May 4th. And to ask you to consider a donation to HSSF to help fight animal cruelty. We will now return you to our regular program.
https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/humanesocietyofthesierrafoothills

25/04/2023

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. In our special month-long series, the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills continues to help educate the public about The Link between animal abuse and violence against people.

Animal welfare, law enforcement, domestic violence and child welfare agencies are working together more and more in recognition of "The Link", the indisputable tie between animal abuse and violence towards people, particularly within the family.

Pet abuse is 1 of 4 predictors of domestic partner violence, according to a six-year "gold standard" study conducted in 11 metropolitan cities.

Violence towards family pets is one way that abusers exert power and control over their other victims, who may be children, spouse, or elders.

• Threatening or hurting the pet may be used as a warning. “Next time it could be you.”

• Threats may be used as leverage. Fear for the pet keeps family members (spouse, child or elders) from disclosing the abuse and exposing the abuser.

• Forcing the victim to witness cruelty to their pet is emotional abuse.

• Children who hurt animals may be acting out of their own experience, i.e. what they observe, or what they undergo themselves, at home.

What Can I Do to Help?

You can help stop the cycle of violence by recognizing that animal abuse is an indicator of serious problems. See something? Say something! Reporting animal abuse can help authorities stop other types of violence, and vice versa. Encouraging local law enforcement and prosecutors to take crimes against animals seriously is a major key to helping to create safer communities for ALL of us.

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