Sammie's Friends

For ALL inquires please call 530-471-5041
Visit our website www.sammiesfriends.org

The mission of Sammie's Friends is to provide medical care for the animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter, making them adoptable, and to support other disadvantaged animals in Nevada County that without help would go to the Shelter or be euthanized.

We accept donations to pay for medical care for the animals. Many times the animals have conditions which keeps them from being adopted, yet the condition is not considered an emergency because it is not life-threatening (i.e. demodectic mange, broken legs and hips, amputation of legs, respiratory infections, foxtails in the ear and nose, and many more conditions). If these conditions are not cared for, the inevitable is that the animal will be euthanized because no one will adopt them in the condition they are in.

Animals often come to the Shelter because they are strays and have been abandoned by people who should have cared for them. Many of these animals have medical problems. In 2010, Sammie's Friends paid for medical care for 799 animals and spent more than $148,204 for their care. With your continuing donations, we can help even more animals in the future.

On July 1, 2010, Sammie’s Friends assumed management of the Nevada County Animal Shelter under contract to Nevada County. In the first six months since we began operation of the shelter, we have paid for the care of 802 additional animals at a cost of over $75,000. Sammie’s Friends is making a difference in the animal community in Nevada County.

Sammie's Friends provides funds for medical care of disadvantaged animals in Nevada County and operates the Nevada County Animal Shelter.

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Sammie's Friends
Nevada County Animal Shelter
14647 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA  95945

DOGS (530) 471-5041


CATS (530) 274-1955

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14647 McCourtney Rd
Grass Valley, CA 95949
United States
Falcon

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Brindie

Brindie is sweet, has a mellow temperament, likes to play and is good with other dogs. She weighs 36 lbs....

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Sadie

Sadie is sweet, has a mellow demeanor, likes to play and is good with other dogs thus far. She weighs...

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Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps is a darling little terrier mix breed dog. She has nice home manners, has a bright personality, she...

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Duggan

Duggan is a senior boy, we feel he's approximately 12 years old. He is gentle and friendly, has nice home...

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Remi

Remi needs a foster home, a quiet place where she can decompress and relax and learn to trust people. Remi...

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Wolfy

Wolfy is a floofy (could use to loose a couple pounds) gal. We feel she's approximately 4-5 years old. She's...

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Pork Chop

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Marceline

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Cloud

What a sweet gal! She has a pleasant demeanor, walks well on a leash, and has lived in a home...

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Liberty

Liberty is a fun loving, young pup. We feel he's approximately 10-12 months old and he weighs 60 lbs. Liberty...

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Lil Tikes

Lil arrived to Sammie's Friends with her companion "Big Tikes" on 6/2/25. We feel she is 10-12 months old and...

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Big Tikes aka Mr. T.

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Bane

Bane is a sweet and gentle older gent. We feel he is 8-10 years old and is almost blind, which...

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Chai

Chai is a really nice young fellow. He is eager to please and loves attention. Chai is AMAZING with other...

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Red

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Soups

Soups came to us with foxtails in his eyes and very dehydrated, but with love, care, and some extra TLC,...

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Hazel

Hazel and her small companion Chevy came to Sammie's Friends when her owner was admitted into an assisted living facility...

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Dee Dee

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Blitz

Blitz is a happy gal and seems to be approximately two years old. She has a pleasant personality and walk...

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Toothless

Toothless came in as a stray but unfortunately no one came forward for him. He is a handsome guy who...

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Bulldozer

Bulldozer is a friendly pup with a lot of energy and an excitable demeanor. He does have a bit of...

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Twinkle

Meet Twinkle! Twinkle is sweet and friendly and has a laid back, gentle nature. She loves her walks but is...

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Jingle

Meet Jingle! This sweet, easy-going gals came in with her "sister" as strays and were initially bonded. She's a medium-sized...

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Grizz

Grizz is a darling young fellow that will tell you a story if you have time to sit and listen....

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Luna

Luna is a calm, gentle senior kitty who came to us after her owner sadly passed away. She is not...

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Emerald

Emerald is a friendly, sweet young gal. She has a gentle, relaxed demeanor. We feel Emerald is approximately 1 1/2...

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Demi

This beautiful girl is new to the Sammie's Family. We will now more about her shortly. She is approximately. 3...

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Bagel

Bagel came to Sammie's Friends shy and quite frightened. With love and patience she has a become loving and affectionate...

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Winifred

Little Winifred came to Sammie's Friends after her owner passed away and no family stepped forward to claim her. She's...

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Udon

Udon is a little on the shy side, but we feel once she warms up she will be a sweet,...

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Apollo

Apollo is friendly and floofy, He loves his outdoor time and playing with his doggie friends in the play yard....

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Sourdough

Sourdough is new here at Sammie's Friends. He has been shy, timid and nervous thus far. We will update his...

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Cornbread

Cornbread is a sweet and loving youngster. This sweet boy wants to be loved and is willing to give you...

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Dublin

Dublin is a shy, quiet youngster and learning to trust. We feel he was raised outdoors for the first months...

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Macho

Meet Macho, a handsome boy with a heart of gold! Macho may be a little shy at first, but we...

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Dusty

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Hanker

Hanker is a super sweet and happy go lucky boy and has a nice energy. Hanker is not only handsome...

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Prince

OVER 1100 DAYS IN SHETER CARE!! Prince, dashing and debonaire. Here to steal your heart! This handsome guy has been...

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Fred

Oh Fred... He came in to Sammie's Friends with a few litter mates who have all been adopted. Fred was...

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Woody

Woody is not only handsome, he is sweet, a bit shy, has been good with other dogs. He needs someone...

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Layla

Meet Layla, a sweet and loving 4-year-old Heeler, Shepherd, and Pit mix who is looking for her forever home. Sadly,...

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Interested in puppies? More information here!

Sammie's Friends has been overrun with adorable puppies all year long! We have had a constant variety of mixed breed...

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Lennon

Lennon - What a handsome young fellow. He is about 2 years old. He is in foster care and doing...

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Joan Jett

Joan Jett is just the best girl! She is sweet and friendly. Joan does well on a leash and loves...

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Jengoo

JENGOO!! Why is this boy still here? He's just amazing and super fun. Jengoo is kind of goofy, he's friendly,...

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Virginia

Virginia is playful gal and has lots of love to give. Virginia loves kisses and belly rubs. She's 2 years...

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Waffles

Waffles is searching for a Foster Family. This beauty has been with us for a while and shelter life is...

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Millie

This sweet little youngster is not only beautiful but she is also very sweet. While initially a bit shy (who...

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Interested in Kittens? More Info Here!

We have kittens and more available all the time. If you are interested in meeting and adopting our kittens, please...

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