City of Folsom Animal Services

Smoke hurts animals too. The American Veterinary Medical Association is a great resource for tips related to preventative care of your pets and livestock during the fires. One thing they don't mention is outdoor water. If you have water outside, remember to dump and refill it regularly. Ash from the fires is toxic for animals and humans. For more tips to protect pets and livestock during these fires visit The American Veterinary Medical Association ... https://www.avma.org//emergency/wildfire-smoke-and-animals

Honoring our nation's labor forces who keep our country moving forward every day... and the Labradors that keep us moving too! Happy Labor Day!

Happy National Dog Day!

As we prepare for this heat wave, make sure you and your furry pals are well prepared: - Stay cool - Stay hydrated - The asphalt and sidewalks are too hot for their paws when temperatures rise. ... - Don't leave them in a car. Have fun and be safe!

The Fourth of July is nearly here, and it is important to remind ourselves that animals are more sensitive to loud noises, flashing lights, and strong smells. Here are some safety tips to help keep your pets safe and calm: Provide your pets a safe, quite, space indoors to help them remain calm. ... Turn on a radio or TV to soften jarring noises. Your pet will thank you!

**Information on Cancelled Events** We have received several questions about upcoming Low Cost Rabies Clinics. Our Rabies Clinics are canceled indefinitely. We will make sure to update our page with clinic dates as soon as possible.

The City of Folsom is distributing free face coverings to assist Folsom businesses preparing to reopen. Beginning Saturday, May 23, face coverings will be distributed daily, as supplies last. Visit their page for more information

The City of Folsom sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom requesting that the governor allow individual counties autonomy in reopening non-essential businesses while following deliberative and safe guidelines. Similar to many small- to mid-size cities, the City of Folsom is experiencing significant economic challenges due to the public health emergency, which will adversely impact the city’s ability to provide essential public services. The letter formally requests the governor establish a city revenue stabilization fund; allocate a share of the State’s CARES Act funding to cities with populations under 500,000; and create a COVID-19 financing vehicle to support immediate cash flow needs. Read the City of Folsom’s letter to Governor Gavin Newsom at bit.ly/FolsomGovLetter.

Folsom City Manager Elaine Andersen issued a fourth Emergency Order that supports local businesses facing challenges due to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Learn more about how the Order supports local businesses and economic development at bit.ly/FolsomBusinessSupport.

The City of Folsom will reopen selected recreational amenities that provide the community with non-contact, healthy recreational opportunities that allow for safe social distancing. Beginning Saturday, the following Folsom recreational amenities will reopen to the public, provided that the six-foot social distancing requirements are adhered to. Playgrounds and play equipment ... FIDO Field Dog Park Tennis, bocce ball, pickleball, and volleyball courts Andy Morin Sports Complex Only non-contact sports or recreational activities are authorized, such as pickleball, table tennis, and batting cages. (Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Friday, until further notice. Masks or cloth face coverings required to enter. Visitors must use personal equipment and are strongly encouraged to disinfect the equipment prior to use). Ball walls B. T. Collins disc golf course Skate and bike park (open 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, until further notice) Athletic fields. Only non-contact sports or recreational activities are authorized. No structured or organized practices, games, trainings, coaching, or team/league sports groups are permitted. Parks and equipment users are asked to take personal responsibility for sanitizing sports equipment before and after use. Masks or cloth face coverings are strongly advised when six-foot social distancing cannot be maintained. Masks or face cloth coverings must be worn at all times at the Andy Morin Sports Complex. For questions about allowable park usage, contact the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department at [email protected] or 916-461-6676. Parks & Recreation representatives will respond as quickly as possible. Visit www.folsom.ca.us/covid-19 for the latest on COVID-19 impacts and resources.

I’m feeling hot, hot, hot Temperatures are on the rise, and K9 Aksel wants to remind you to never leave your dog in a vehicle. Internal temperature of a vehicle far exceeds the external temperature within a matter of minutes. Aksel says they will be ok without you while you go to the store, especially if you bring them home a treat. ... Please don’t leave your dog in the car! #keepfidoalive #bringfidotreats

Happy National Animal Control and Appreciation Week! This year's National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week is an especially important one, as animal control officers and shelter staff everywhere continue to work on the front lines to navigate the unexpected challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year we want to highlight Folsom's Animal Services Officer, Cedar Catanio. ASO Catanio is the solo ASO for the community of Folsom, currently sitting at a population of ...just over 79,000 and rising yearly. Surrounding communities with similar populations have, on average, two to three animal control officers. ASO Catanio works tirelessly to protect the welfare of helpless animals that endure injury, disease, abuse and starvation, and works to protect the community of Folsom from the spread of disease by enforcing animal control laws and educating the public on proper pet care. ASO Catanio's days range from barking dog calls, to pulling baby duck from storm drains, to pulling drowning dogs from swimming pools, to delivering the sad news to an owner that their fur baby didn't make it. She has a very difficult job but maintains a positive attitude non the less. At home, ASO Catanio has two fur babies who eagerly await her return, daily! She is an outdoor enthusiast at heart and spends as much of her time-off there, often with her pups. Let's show her some appreciation for all her hard work!