Volunteer Janine Wolcott reading a Red Rover book to children
Being a responsible pet owner is much more than just providing adequate water,
food and shelter for your pet. Domestic pets are completely dependent on their owners
for their welfare. Responsible pet ownership reduces neglect, abuse, and homelessness
for animals in our communities. It takes a community to “Break the Chain.”
Responsible Pet Ownership also involves:
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Committing to your pet for his/her lifetime.
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Choosing a pet that fits your lifestyle.
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Spaying or neutering your pet.
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Companionship with your pet (not just a “backyard dog”).
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Being aware of weather conditions; shade, water, shelter, warmth….
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Providing a “pet safe” home, free of pesticides, medications, certain houseplants etc.
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Providing veterinary care including vaccinations and annual checkups.
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Keeping a collar and identification tag on your pet.
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Obedience train and socialize your pet.
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Don’t let your pet run loose; walk on leashes and have a fenced back yard.
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Provide your pet with a proper diet.
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Make sure your pet gets the proper amount of exercise.
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Take precautions during holidays like Fourth of July or other times that may scare your pet.
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Be kind to your pet and shower him with love; remember you are his/her world.
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Take special care of your pet during his/her senior years.
Animal Abuse:
Please report any activity that jeopardizes the health and welfare of animals to your local authorities.
Be the voice for animals in your community and they rely on you for help.
Plumas County Animal Control: 530-283-3673
Plumas County Sheriff: 530-283-6300
Lassen County Animal Control: 530-257-9200
Lassen County Sheriff: 530-251-8013
High Sierra Animal Rescue’s
“It’s Cool to be Kind” Reading Program
Each year our volunteers visit 3rd grade classrooms in Plumas County and read to students. The RedRover reading program promotes kindness to animals and people through the lessons shared in books selected by the organization. Our volunteers will read a story and then discuss with students the importance of kindness and compassion for animals, pets, and others. Students often speak up and share their experiences with pets, times they saw or experienced bullying, and how their families have helped animals. It is our hope that this program will help young members of our community see the importance of kindness and compassion for their pets and the people around them.
Humane Education
The goal of the HSAR Humane Education Program is to reduce the number of homeless pets by educating our communities about responsible pet ownership.The program uses a three pronged approach to reach community members and our youth.
We conduct presentations to our youth on responsible pet ownership through public, private and charter schools, 4-H, Boy Scouts, church groups, etc. We are involved in education projects including senior projects, posters, poems, essays, RedRover Readers, community service etc. We work with other local pet rescue organizations.
