With local shelters bursting at the seams, Estrella is one of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s longest-tenured residents longing to finally find her loving furever home.

Youths play a big part in the work of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Learn of the lasting impact HSTT has had on some of the youths who’ve been a part of its programming.

In the spirit of the season, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe shares one very special story of just how important pets can be. Also, a list of the vital programs HSTT has developed for the community.

How many volunteers does it take to run an animal shelter? The answer, it turns out, is more than 400 — and they don’t just help run an animal shelter. They do things like make hospital visits, foster the literacy of young readers, and make possible the adoption of over 600 animals annually.