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Wildfire Preparedness Tips for Animal Owners in California

Thursday, April 10

Spring and Summer increase the chance of Wild Fires. Here is what California Animal Response Emergency Support (CARES) advised of what to do in case of an emergency. An evacuation warning is when those with large animals or who need more time to evacuate... Read More.

PETA Sues Kirshner Wildlife Foundation for Alleged Animal Welfare Violations

Tuesday, March 18

Butte Valley, Butte County, Calif. - PETA announced yesterday, March 17, that it has taken legal action against the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation. The facility, now closed, is located in Butte Valley southeast of Paradise at 4995 Durham-Pentz Rd - three miles west... Read More.

Verdict Handed Down in Gruesome Animal Cruelty Incident in Adin

Thursday, July 11

CASE UPDATE and JURY VERDICTCHRISTIAN LEE CLEVEN-CORWIN, 37, was convicted by jury on July 10, 2024, of 30 counts of felony animal abuse. In October 2022, a deputy sheriff was dispatched to investigate a dog bite that allegedly occurred on the Lassen County portion of... Read More.

Lassen Supervisors to Discuss Light Agenda with Key Funding Initiatives Including Homekey Grant Revisit and $155K for Animal Shelter Services

Monday, May 20

A notable item to be discussed this Tuesday, May 21, includes a revisit with the state-funded Homekey grant program, “a statewide effort to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.” In July of last year, the board... Read More.

Animal Abuse Arrest

Tuesday, February 28

Lassen County District Attorney provides update on the case:On August 16, 2022, our office filed a complaint against AARON LEE TIDWELL and MARY ANN ELIZABETH HOOD, formerly of Susanville, alleging 10 counts of felony animal abuse and 10 counts of misdemeanor sexual contact with... Read More.

Trapper Confirms Dog Kill, City Discusses Animal Control Shelter in Latest Update on Vicious Dogs in Svl

Friday, February 10

One dog has been reportedly caught, and the vicious dog situation may be progressing to a conclusion. The pack of dogs that have struck fear and anger in the community has been an issue that has gone on for too long. Many shouting it's... Read More.

Still full and Still Closed – Lassen County Animal Shelter Update

Monday, October 31

The sounds of dogs yipping and whining continue to fill the halls of the Lassen County Animal Shelter as they say it may be another week or two before they can once again open their doors.The shelter has been closed to the public for... Read More.

“We are Overwhelmed” Lassen Animal Shelter’s Desperate Cry

Tuesday, October 18

The Lassen Animal Shelter is making a desperate cry to the county as they have to remain closed due to the sheer number of animals they have received.Over 100 animals, from dogs to cats, bunnies, goats, turtles, ducks, and pigs, have the shelter workers... Read More.

Over 100 Animals Seized for Cruelty and Neglect from North County Property

Tuesday, October 11

Over 100 animals have been seized by the Lassen County sheriff's office from North County.In the course of 14 hours, deputies, with the help of veterinarians, public works, CDFW, and Susanville Towing, helped save the lives of 115 animals from a home in Adin.... Read More.

CDFW Rejects Animal Rigths Petition on Bear Hunting

Monday, April 25

California will not be banning bear hunting despite pleas from the Humane Society. A unanimous vote from the board of commissioners for Fish and wildlife rejected the humane society’s petition to ban the taking of bears for this upcoming fall season. The animal advocates... Read More.