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Local group raises nearly $47,400 for new animal shelter; county facility announces adoption day and free clinic
Summary
Guinea Shelter reported $47,398 raised for a new animal shelter; county Animal Services announced June 7 adoption fee waivers and a June 14 free rabies and microchip clinic hosted with community partners.
Anne Dash of Guinea Shelter told the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors on May 27 that the organization’s account has accrued $39,200 and that a recent yard-sale fundraiser added $8,198, bringing the total to $47,398 toward a new animal shelter fund.
Dash said the sums are far short of the amount needed to build a new facility but that the fundraising has helped broaden community outreach and education about the need and the difference between available services run by the county and by private organizations.
County shelter staff (identified in the meeting as Shawna and Lisa) introduced a dog named Reggie as part of staff announcements. The shelter described Reggie as a neutered male “catalua and cuddle dog mix,” about a year old and roughly 48 pounds; staff said he has good leash manners but may be nippy with young children and is therefore better suited to households with older children.
Staff also announced two community events at the county government center: California Adopt a Pet Day on Saturday, June 7, when adoption fees will be waived; and a free rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, June 14 hosted by FOCUS and Calaveras Animal Services, with Dr. Grace Bloom donating her time to administer vaccines. Staff noted the next free clinic will not be until September.
Dash said community outreach will continue, and she invited board members and residents to upcoming fundraisers, including a tri-tip dinner in Valley Springs on July 12.
