Despite no public walk-ins for weeks, Nevada County’s animal shelter is still doing well in finding homes. In fact, Sammie’s Friends Financial Director, Lizette Taylor, says all of their able-bodied dogs and cats have been adopted or fostered. She says a new on-line application process, that includes a phone interview, has been very effective…

Taylor says only strays or lost animals that are considered to be in danger, or a danger to others, are being brought in at this time…

And with more people staying home a lot, due to the coronavirus emergency, fewer of their pets are likely being lost. Dog walkers have continued, with social distancing. Cat volunteers have been reduced to one person per room and three per morning, with none in the afternoon. All trainings and orientations have been suspended.