The E.E. McCombs Fund

The Humane Society was recently honored to receive a very generous gift from the estate of long-time HPHS supporter Jack McCombs. This gift moves us closer to one day realizing our dream of building an animal shelter and establishing a low cost spay-neuter clinic here in Alturas. The following account of Mr. McCombs' life, and his love of animals, was submitted at our request by Joan Robideaux, trustee for Mr. McCombs' estate, and his friend for over 45 years.

Jack was a member of the California Highway Patrol from 1962 to 1989, spending the last years of his career in Modoc County.

Animals in general, and dogs in particular, were an important part of Jack's life. He had three Chow dogs, King Tut being the last one. He also had Pokie, who was his devoted Border Collie mix and his faithful companion for 12 years. He also had two cats for the same period of time.

A number of years ago Jack had a pet raven named Mickey for two years or more, until he apparently followed another CHP patrol car out of town and couldn't find his way back. Mickey was known for following the patrol car when Jack was on duty.

Jack was exceptionally sensitive to any and all animals and that's why the Humane Society was near and dear to his heart during his lifetime, and after.

He would be proud of the good work his gift is making possible in Modoc, in a town he cared about.

There is an $85 adoption fee for dogs, $50 for cats. This fee covers spaying and neutering costs, medical expenses, feeding, caring for and advertising the availability of the animals in our care.

Contact us if you are interested in any of these pets.

• by phone:  530 233-9277
• by mail: P.O. Box 1383 Alturas,CA 96101
• by email: pets@highplateauhumanesociety.org.  This is not a clickable link. 
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Donations may be left at:

• Critters & Crafts, 330 N. Main, Alturas
• US Bank on Main and 4th Streets
• Modoc County Co-op on 8th Street