Giving Tree for Lassen County Animal Shelter Now at Walgreens

There is a special kind of tree on display at the Walgreens on Main Street in Susanville right now – it’s a tree dedicated to making the holidays a little better for cats and dogs in the Lassen County Animal Shelter. The pet tree makes a big difference, each year raising about $1,500 in donations, along with toys, beds and comfort items for the shelter.

How it Works

Donors pull, or read, a tag with a needed item, then donate that item or items to the shelter. You can also donate cash or check.

Drop off your donations at the Lassen County Animal Shelter, 472-000 Johnstonville Road, Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. They are closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Many people choose to make a monetary donation. Checks need to be made out to Lassen County Animal Shelter TRUST. Donors can drop those checks off at the Shelter or can be mailed to:

Lassen County Animal Shelter, 707 Nevada Street, Suite #4, Susanville, CA 96130.

For Pick-up of donations they can call Ronnie Chandler at 1.530.249.6620 or Elaine Jacobs at 1.530.310.1774.

Here is a list of items needed at the shelter:

• Small rugs (used for kitten/cat kennels)
• Dog, Cat, Kitten food
• Dog Treats
• Cat Treats
• Dog and Cat food bowls (small, medium, large and extra-large sizes)
• Cockatiel Bird Food
• Parakeet Bird Food
• Cat and Dog Beds (small, medium, large and extra-large sizes)
• Cat and Dog Toys
• Dog Leashes
• Dog Collars (all sizes)
• Blankets – no “filled” comforters please
• Towels
• Cat Towers/scratchers
• Cat Litter Boxes
• Pooper Scoopers

Or anything else you wish to donate for the care, enjoyment and welfare of the homeless animals while they reside at the shelter waiting to be adopted to loving homes.

“Species are selected for the Warden Stamp Program to represent California’s fish and wildlife populations and the people who support their conservation and management,” said Nathaniel Arnold, Acting Chief of the CDFW Law Enforcement Division.

“The 2024 mule deer stamp symbolizes the important role this species plays in California’s wilderness landscape and their longstanding popularity with hunting and non-hunting Californians. The mule deer is the perfect addition to the Warden Stamp Program and its mission to support CDFW wildlife officers and their work.”

The 2024 stamp can be purchased for $5 and features a digital rendition of a tan and white buck created by CDFW staff member, Sarah Guerere. The stamp is its usual warden shield shape, with a deep forest green background featuring the official warden shield and year.

To view an image of the 2024 Warden Stamp, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/warden-stamp.

The mule deer stamp, along with past stamps, are available to purchase online for $5. To purchase the stamp, scroll to bottom of the page and click “Continue as Guest.” Then click on “2023 Warden Stamps” under the Menu tab.

To add the mule deer stamp to your cart, click on the line that reads “Warden Stamp Decal – 2024 Edition” and follow prompts to check out.

After you make your purchase, CDFW’s outreach team wants to hear and highlight the stories of the people who make this program a success. If you have a unique stamp story or want to share how or why you purchase a Warden Stamp each year, email Leticia.Palamidessi@wildlife.ca.gov for a chance to be highlighted in a future outreach campaign.

Since 1871, CDFW’s wildlife officers have been dedicated to being the department’s “boots on the ground” when it comes to protecting California’s valuable natural resources like the mule deer. The Warden Stamp Program was created to address the need for better equipment and training for wardens.

Wildlife officers patrol on foot, by plane, boats, horseback and in a variety of vehicles. Although their objective of protecting California’s plants and animals remains the same, threats to native species are always evolving. From the growing threat of wildfires, drought and internet wildlife traffickers – CDFW’s wildlife officers continue their commitment to being stewards of the Golden State’s natural resources. Please continue to support wildlife officers and their mission by purchasing the 2024 Warden Stamp.

The festival will also be open Friday, December 22nd through the following Monday, December 25th.

For more information call the Lassen County Fair Office at 1.530.251.8900.

Conductor and Artistic Director Ben Wade encourages families to attend the festive concert, promising a performance filled with a little something for people of all ages.

A special mucial protege from Reno will perform the Bach Double Concerto and there will be a special appearance by the Lassen High Concert Choir.

Performances will be held at the Susanville Methodist Church on South Lassen Street and tickets are $30 each. You can buy them at Margie’s Book Nook or Axia Home Loans. For more information call the Symphony Hotline at 530.310.8111. Click here to purchase tickets online.

Sheriff Dumps All Confiscated Liquor

December 15, 1926

Wednesday afternoon for about two hours the county jail was the scene of the destruction of all confiscated liquors being held there. Fourteen barrels of jackass and many gallon jugs., demijohns, quart bottles and other containers filled, or partly filled with liquor were emptied into the sewer.

The barrels were burned and the glass containers were broken and thrown onto the trash heap, to be hauled to the city dump.

Not all of the liquor found its way into the sewer, however. All county car radiators were filled with “jack” to keep them from freezing during the cold weather.

Sheriff Carter is winding up the affairs of the office, preparatory to turning it over top Sheriff-elect Leavitt who takes office at noon, January 2.