The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe offers dogs and cats for adoption, as well as a variety of services for pet owners.

Services include:

• A Pet Pantry program for dogs and cats needing additional food resources due to limited income
• Low-cost and free spay/neutering programs to qualified limited-income, full-time residents of Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County
• A Pet Assisted Therapy program where volunteers and their companion animals visit Tahoe Forest Hospital, local schools and Tahoe Safe Alliance

Web pages

• Home - https://hstt.org/
• Programs, Services and Resources - https://hstt.org/programs-services-resources/

Sammie's Friends provides medical care and adoption assistance to animals brought to the Nevada County Animal Shelter and other disadvantaged animals in the community.

Websites:

• Main website - https://www.sammiesfriends.org/
• List of veterinary bill payment assistance programs is on this web page: https://www.sammiesfriends.org/help-for-your-pet

 

Scooter's Pals provides rescue, adoption, training, and rehoming services for dogs and cats, focusing on saving animals from high-kill shelters and supporting pet owners in need.

Services include:

• Rescue & Adoption Program: Rescues dogs from high-kill shelters, provides veterinary care, foster homes, and adoption placement through Petfinder.com.
• Training & Rehabilitation Program: Offers socialization, basic training, and behavioral support for rescued dogs.
• Sanctuary Program: Provides lifelong care for un-adoptable dogs in loving foster homes.
• Pet Rehoming Program: Assists pet owners in finding new homes for their dogs and cats through referrals, training support, and online listings.
• Grooming Services: Offers grooming for pets in need.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.scooterspals.org/

Sammie's Friends provides adoption services and medical care for disadvantaged animals in Nevada County.

Services include:

• Pet adoptions for cats, dogs, and other pets
• Veterinary care for shelter animals
• Assistance with lost and found pets
• Courtesy listings for pet rehoming

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sammiesfriends.org/

AnimalSave provides low-cost spay/neuter services for dogs and cats. Locates homes for rescued dogs and cats.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.animalsave.org/
• Spay/Neuter Clinic - https://www.animalsave.org/spay-neuter-clinic
• Foster Program - https://www.animalsave.org/foster-program
• Adoption Process - https://www.animalsave.org/adoption-process

The Nevada County Pets In Need Pet Food Assistance Program offers gift cards redeemable at Incredible Pets. It's open to low-income households, limited to a total of 4 pets. All pets must be spayed/neutered.

The gift cards are distributed on a quarterly basis.

To apply for this one-year pet food assistance program, you can pick up an application at the NCPIN Dollar Thrift Store, 434 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley on Tuesdays and Saturdays 11am-3pm or Wednesday through Friday 10am-4pm.

You can also request an application via Facebook messenger or email ncpetsinneed@gmail.com. Return the completed application any of these ways:

• to the thrift store (see hours and address above)
• mail to NCPIN 111 Bank St, #105, Grass Valley, 95945
• scan and email to ncpetsinneed@gmail.com

For any further questions, call 530-270-2065.

Emergency food assistance may at times be provided by Interfaith Food Ministry, 440 Henderson Ave, Grass Valley. Call ahead to see if any food is available. 530-273-8132.

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The Placer SPCA offers the SOS Program, which provides specialized financial assistance to some Placer County residents.

The program may help cover things like:

• Temporary boarding costs
• Rental pet deposits while an owner relocates
• Assistance with veterinary treatments

Additional notes:

The monetary amount available for funding varies. This is a one-time program; once a person is approved for funding, they will not be eligible to receive funding again.

Program limitations may include:

• Treatment of a cosmetic nature or diseases of a chronic nature requiring ongoing care or management
• Animals with behavior and/or temperament problems
• Unaltered animals; animals will be altered at the time of treatment if deemed appropriate by the veterinarian

Web pages

• Home - https://placerspca.org/
• SOS program - https://placerspca.org/services/sos/

The ASPCA operates the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), a 24/7 emergency resource for pet poisoning concerns. 

The center assists pet owners and veterinary professionals when an animal may have ingested a potentially toxic substance.

Services include:

• 24/7 access to veterinary toxicologists
• Phone consultations for pet poison emergencies
• Treatment guidance for pet owners and veterinarians
• Support available 365 days a year

Web pages

• Home - https://www.aspca.org/
• Posion Control Center - https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control