Come visit us! We are open 9AM to 3PM Monday-Saturday. You can also call us at: (209) 984-5489 or email shelter@hsotc.org.


Our mission is to find homes for abandoned, abused, and unwanted animals, promote humane education, and maintain a clean and safe environment for homeless animals awaiting adoption.

The Humane Society of Tuolumne County (HSOTC) has consistently found homes for an average of 500 cats and dogs per year. Our staff and dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to care for these animals, providing them with the second chance they so greatly deserve. Supplying food, shelter, exercise, medical care, vaccinations, and love until our residents find their new forever home.

In addition, the HSOTC has programs available that enhance our community at large. For instance, the Low-Income Spay/Neuter Voucher Program as well as the feline-specific SNAP program assists low-income individuals and families by easing the financial hardship of spaying or neutering their pets. The HSOTC also provides free humane education classes and presentations to the community in order to teach individuals and families how to become more responsible pet owners. Emergency veterinarian assistance and pet food are among some of the other vital outreach services hat the shelter provides.

The HSOTC receives funding only in the form of donations and fundraising efforts. We receive no government funding nor are we associated with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). This is why it is so important that our community be aware of these simple facts; we need the support of our community in order to survive. Support can come in the form of volunteerism, general donations, membership, pledge-to-give sustaining program, and attending HSOTC events. It is also important that this message is spread throughout our community - and we need your help getting the message out. By supporting the HSOTC, you are helping us to find forever homes for the homeless animals of Tuolumne County.

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