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The overpopulation of cats and dogs in Modoc County is a problem which affects everyone in our community.
The problem continues to grow, and with it comes an increase in animal suffering. The more stray cats and dogs trying to survive on their own means that more disease will run through the colonies. Some of the animals who come to us are ill and must be treated. Animal overpopulation is a public health concern also. When we have many stray animals, they may bite someone in fear or panic, thus possibly causing infection.
There are more animals in Modoc County than homes. Many of our dogs and cats are
transferred to shelters in Klamath Falls, Medford, and even Portland.
Consider that in the year 2000, of 313 dogs taken in by Alturas Animal Control,
only 95 were reclaimed or adopted. These numbers have remained fairly
constant over the past three years, and indicate that we have a serious
problem on our hands. Since Animal Control does not take in cats, these
figures do not even address the problem of cat overpopulation, which
is as bad as, if not worse than, the dog overpopulation problem.
There are far more dogs and cats needing homes in Modoc County
than there are families willing and able to adopt. This situation can
and must be remedied. With your help, it will be.
You Can Make A Difference:
High Plateau Humane Society is looking for people willing to foster dogs at their home until the animals are trained and socialized. It may be one to six months. Food and medical care is provided. A fenced yard or kennel is necessary for dogs. Please call 233-9277 or 233-4141 if you are able to foster a dog or a cat. If we all work together, we can make a BIG difference. You can help by:
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joining High PlateauHumane Society: $25.00 a year regular membership,
$10.00 a year low income membership, $5.00 a year student membership.
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donating any amount to HPHS, either by mail, in any of our donation cans, or by credit card on our website.
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donating pet food (dry, please), cat litter, old towels or bedding, collars, leashes, pet carriers, etc.
(donations may be left for us at the Co-op, on West 8th St.)
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depositing your CA redemption cans and bottles, glass bottles and jars, and #1 plastic containers into the
HPHS barrel at Holdorff's Recycling Center on Court St.
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providing foster care for animals up for adoption.
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attending our monthly meetings.
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reporting animal abuse or neglect.
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adopting your next animal from HPHS, Animal Control , or Canine Country.
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spaying or neutering all your animals!
- by phone: 530 233-9277
- by mail: P.O. Box 1383 Alturas,CA 96101
- by email: Please email to hphs@hdo.net. This is not a clickable link.
Please copy it into your email client. We are trying to avoid spam.
Thanks for your patience.
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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. |
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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.
Please copy it into your email client. We are trying to avoid spam.
Thanks for your patience.
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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
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