Grass Valley, CA—Sammie’s Friends, the nonprofit that runs the Nevada County Animal Shelter, is excited to announce that on June 14, 2025, it will hold a festive free admission event fundraiser from noon-6pm at Nevada County Media, 355 Crown Point Circle in Grass Valley.
Throughout the day Sammie’s Friends will feature presentations covering a wide variety of pet topics, including
- Dr. Thomas Morrow of Wolf Creek Veterinary Hospital will discuss Rattlesnake Bites
- Animal Behaviorist Leeron Liftik providing a demo on Dog Behavior and Training Tips
- Valerie Logsdon, Attorney, providing guidance on Estate Planning for Your Pets
- Lori Gould of Top Dog providing a demo on Obedience Training
- Kitty Smith of the Laundered Beast providing a demo on Pet Grooming.
Dr. Richard Jackson will answer your veterinary questions. Please submit questions in advance to fran@sammiesfriends.org for them to be included. Other activities include a silent auction, a coloring table for kids and a costume class for humans dressed as animals. If you like to write poetry, please bring a pet-themed Haiku or other poem to read on camera.
Kittens and puppies will be available for adoption there, but please do not bring your own pets to this event. If you would like to donate pet food, toys, towels and/or blankets, we will have a drive through spot for drop-offs there.
We have amazing Emcees for the day, Supervisor Lisa Swarthout, Ed Pinto and Shelter Director Emily Hornick.
Live music throughout the day will be provided by The Edgetones, Al Owens, 4Play, Charly Price and Slutzville.
Food vendors Vegan Circus and Sips, Waffle on a Stick and Lemonade, will be on site all day for refreshments.
Please show up and invite your friends to a fun and informational day that supports Sammie’s Friends! For those in our community who share our love for animals, there are numerous ways to contribute to Sammie’s Friends. We are always in need of volunteers to walk dogs, assist with training and socialization, and provide foster care. If you’re interested in learning more or to donate, please visit www.Sammiesfriends.org.
Sammie’s Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Tax ID #52-2439192. The mission of Sammie’s Friends is to provide medical care for the animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter, make them adoptable, and support other disadvantaged animals in Nevada County that, without help, would continue to suffer or be euthanized. Sammie’s Friends also operates the Nevada County Animal Shelter at 14647 McCourtney Road.