Lassen Humane Society plans upcoming fundraisers

The Lassen Humane Society has been funding its activities through estate donations and grants, but that funding is running out. So, the LHS thanks those who attended the recent Cat Scratch Fever concert in Memorial Park and announces plans for upcoming fundraisers.

“We’re at an interesting time as far as the Humane Society goes,” said chairman Kenneth Bunch as the society’s Aug. 13 meeting. “We pretty much have done well with the contributions we got from a couple of inheritances and a grant from the state of California. We’re at the end of those funds, so we’re back to putting more focus on fundraising like the organization did five years ago. We have a budget of about $40,000 and basically we pay as we go with fundraising and donations from the community, so part of the budget will be dedicated to the fundraising.”

Barktoper Fest
Details have yet to be finalized, but the society plants to partner with the Lassen Animal Shelter and the Board Room (Lassen Ale Works) for an adoption event Oct. 18.

Lassen Humane Society Garage Sale
No details have been finalized, but the society plans to hold a yard sale in October as Sierra Desert Properties. The first two weekends in October the society will be collecting donations from the community and the sale will be held the third and fourth weekends of October.

Black Cat Ball Saturday, Nov. 1
Again, no details have been finalized, but the society plans to host the Black Cat Ball Saturday, Nov. 1 at Sierra Theatre.

Pets Photos With Santa
No details have been finalized, but the society is considering a Pets Photos With Santa event during the holidays.

Spay/Neuter Subsidy Program For July
In July, the Lassen Humane Society provided funding for the spay and neuter of 103 animals — 34 pet cats, 13 feral cats (eight out of area), one shelter cat, 51 pet dogs, three shelter dogs and one emergency. So far in 2025, the society funded spays and neuters for 864 animals.

The Lassen Humane Society’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Lassen County Board Chambers, 707 Nevada St., Susanville.