Learn about the Lake Tahoe Humane Society

Programs & Services.

We are a small community with a small population base. The following programs are offered as funds are available. There is no national humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals to help with local needs. Tahoe pets depend on Tahoe people, full and part time residents, and visitors. If you can help support these critical programs, please call (530) 542-2857. Pet Food Donations can be dropped off or picked up as staff is available. Call for current needs. Our organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Tax deductible financial donations in any amount are much appreciated and can be mailed to: Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A., P.O. Box PET, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158.

Programs.

Summer Camp
In collaboration with the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department, special interest summer workshops for youth feature caring for pets, living with wildllife, becoming stewards of the environment and more.

Teens Preventing Animal Cruelty Club (TPAC)
South Tahoe High School students take on special projects to inform their peers on pet, wildlife and environmental issues. They volunteer at special events to help inform the general public as well. The club meets weekly during school session, and twice during the summer break.

My Reading Buddy
Pet assisted literacy practice is offered through in-school special reading classes, the Boys & Girls Club and the El Dorado County Library. Pet-People Teams are evaluated periodically. If you are interested in participating with your pet, call (530) 542-2857.

Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Presentations for elementary and middle school classes introduce the history of the humane movement and current research on the linking of all violence, from homicide, to child and domestic violence to animal abuse. Resources are provided for family support and student help.

Animal Assisted Visitation
Pet assisted visitation at the Barton Skilled Nursing Center takes place twice a week. Teams are evaluated periodically. If you are interested in participating with your pet, call (530) 542-2857.

Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
Professional, certified instructors from Dog Training by PJ work with all ages to teach positive, lasting techniques for good canine social skills from puppyhood to adult. Special interest classes such as Rally-O, Dog Dancin’, and Outdoor Adventures are offered as demand warrants. Classes are held at the City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required. Call (530) 542-2857.

Living with Pets Skills
Sample topics and general information available for schools and individuals includes Disaster Preparedness, Dog Bite Safety, Baby Ready Pets, New Adopter Resources, Family Pet Problem Solving. Call (530) 542-2857.

Agility Enthusiast Group
Newly formed for winter practice with a coach. Call (530) 542-2857

Services.

Adoption and Placement Assistance
Pet of the Week and Adopt-A-Friend Media Features promote shelter adoptions; Self Contained Transport Unit and Volunteers enable periodic Mobile Adoption Events for Shelter Animals; Breed Rescue Referrals and Rescue Networking support private Adoptions and Placements. Call (530) 542-2857.

Spay-Neuter Support
Spay-Neuter Vouchers enable residents to afford healthier, happier pets. In addition, every pet spayed or neutered helps keep homes available for orphaned shelter animals. Call (530) 542-2857.

Charitable Emergency Veterinary Subsidy
Referrals and Financial Support assists in pet emergencies on a case by case basis and as funds are available. Call (530) 542-2857.

Charitable Emergency Pet Food Bank
A year around Pet Food Bank is maintained for Family Emergencies and Disaster Relief. Call (530) 542-2857.

Disaster Relief
In partnership with other agencies, such as the American Red Cross and El Dorado County Animal Services, the LTHS Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) is at the ready to provide pet food, supplies, veterinary aid, and temporary sheltering for community pets in event of disasters like the Angora Fire of 2007. If phones are out, monitor emergency radio for the location of the temporary animal shelter.

Download a Family and Pet Emergency Preparedness Guide specific to South Lake Tahoe here:www.SouthTahoeEmergencyGuide.com

Collaborations and Community Involvement:

Boys and Girls Club, Tahoe Valley School, Douglas County High School, South Tahoe High School, South Tahoe Middle School, Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School, St. Theresa’s School, Great Basin Outdoor School, LTHS and STMS Special Education Programs, Reno Super Adoption Day (Nevada Humane Society, Reno S.P.C.A.), El Dorado County Animal Services (Pet of the Week, Mobile Adoption, Emergency Response Partnership), Emergency Management Community Council, American Red Cross, Safe Place, South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, Barton Skilled Nursing Center, South Lake Tahoe Dog Park.

                LAKE TAHOE HUMANE SOCIETY and S.P.C.A. • P.O. Box PET South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 • Phone: (530) 542-2857 • 24-Hour Referral: (530) 577-4521 • Contact Us: info@laketahoehumaneandspca.org
                Visit us at 1221 Emerald Bay Road and pick up your Free Pet Travel and Emergency Kit.
                Registered as the South Lake Tahoe Humane Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported 100% by tax deductible private donations. Federal ID: 23-7225389.