Page 12 - Family Resource Guide Spring/Summer 2025

ANIMALS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025
Great Cats World Park; Cave Junction, OR. Exciting, interactive & educational 10-acre park home to lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, ocelots, lynx, a fishing cat and more. Fully guided tours both educate and entertain. Guided school and private group tours, birthday parties and private events. great- catsworldpark.com. 27919 Redwood Hwy. (541)592-2957.
Sanctuary One; Jacksonville, OR. A nonprofit care farm where people, animals and the earth work together for mutual healing. Farm tours and field trips available with online booking; volunteer opportunities and animal adoptions available. sanctuaryone.org. 13195 Upper Applegate Rd. (541)899-8627. Sequoia Park Zoo; Eureka. Families can explore the natural world and cultivate a passion for wildlife at the Sequoia Park Zoo. Visit with rare and endangered red pandas, interact with sheep and goats in the Contact Corral or take a walk in the “free-flight zone.” 7 days a week from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM with last entry at 5:30 PM. Cafe & gift shop onsite. se- quoiaparkzoo.net. 3414 W St. (707)441-4263.
EQUINE ASSISTED
LEARNING &
PSYCHOTHERAPY
DLB Ranch; Multiple counties. DLB Ranch Inc is a non-profit organization that uses horses to help people gain insight into themselves, move past trauma, depres- sion, anxiety, PTSD and other emotional challenges. It is an on-on-the-ground program. We work with adults, children and families as well as corporate groups for team building and decompression. dlbranch.org. 17596 Southlake Rd., Cot- tonwood. (530) 347-9902.
Horse Encounters; Redding. Equine assisted activity for special needs. An approach to learning life skills where par- ticipants and certified equine specialists team up with a horse to reach their goals. roughoutranch.org. 21449 Roughout Road. (209)256-9640.
Major’s Place; McCloud. A non-profit orga- nization offering equine-assisted therapy to help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional challenges. Our ground-based program supports children, adults, veterans, first responders and families. Also offers Horse Powered Reading® and pro- vide team building and wellness experiences for groups. Scholarships available. major- splace.org. Willow Creek Ranch, McCloud. welcome@majorsplace.org. (530) 853-1028. Serene Ranch; Cottonwood. “Ride and Let it go.”We have a decade of experience working with individuals with special needs, mental health challenges, at risk individuals or those recovering from trauma. Our horses are all rescues with their own stories to tell. Equine lessons and fun with the horses. Everyone gets to ride. Certified in Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy. We offer group and individ- ual lessons. Learning horsemanship and riding skills translates into life skills. Safety and fun come first. Find us on Facebook or email sereneranchnorcal@gmail.com.
3871 Rancho Estates Rd. (530)440-1808. Stable Hands; Yreka. Improves the phys- ical, mental, emotional and social health
of people living with disabilities through equine assisted activities and therapy. Ages 2 and up. Horses Helping Heroes veterans program (free). Scholarship program avail- able. Find them on Facebook for updated news. stablehands.org. (530)842-3082. Triple Creek Therapy Riding and Rescue; Shasta and Tehama County locations. Therapeutic horseback riding for individu- als of all ages with physical, emotional and mental/learning disabilities. The unique relationship developed with a horse can lead to increased confidence, patience, self-esteem and more. Also offers youth horsemanship activities. tcri.org. triplec- rkranch@yahoo.com. (530)527-9394.
EQUINE: CLUBS, LESSONS & CAMPS FOR YOUTH
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
4H Equine Education. Youth program that offers a wide variety of equine projects including horsemanship, breeding, draft, drill, driving, English & Western, gymkhana, judging, miniature, trail riding and ponies. ucanr.edu/sites/4H_Equine/.
Butte County: (530)532-5812. Glenn County: (530)865-1100. Shasta County: (530)224-4900. Siskiyou County: (530)842-2711. Tehama County: (530)527-3101.
United States Pony Clubs, Inc. An ed- ucational organization which builds the foundations of teamwork and sportsman- ship through riding, mounted sports, care of horses and ponies, while developing and enhancing leadership, confidence, responsibility and a sense of community in our youth and adult members. Call for info on starting a Pony Club or joining
an existing club or center. ponyclub.org. (859)254-7669.
BUTTE COUNTY
Stanley Stables; Chico. Deepen your con- nection with horses and grow in confidence, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Offers private horsemanship lessons, therapeutic equine sessions and private events. All paid programs go to support our Christ Based
Equine Mentorship program. stanley- stableschico.com. 1342 Stanley Avenue, Chico. stanleystableschico@gmail.com (831)214-8960.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Hermon Kidder Creek; Etna. High adventure and horse experiences for the outdoor enthusiast; a variety of group adventures available. Two different camps, one near Santa Cruz and one near Yreka. kiddercreek.mounthermon.org. 2700 S. Kid- der Creek Rd. kcadmin@mounthermon.org. (530)467-3265. Main office (831)335-4466. R-Ranch POA; Hornbrook. Located at
the base of the Siskiyou mountains, our fully-equipped stables include ranch string horses, barn and tack rooms, outdoor arena, round pen and miles and miles of horse trails. Ride one of the ranch string horses
on our trail rides at no additional cost for members or bring your own horse to board during your stay. Our stables offer Gym- khanas, fun events for the whole family, arena riding, riding lessons, horse camp and more! R-Ranch POA is a recreational ranch open exclusively for subscribed owners and sponsored guests to enjoy lodges, 2 camp- grounds, shooting facility, off-road trails, swimming pool, hiking, hunting, fishing, and the stables. www.r-ranchca.com. 225 Ditch Creek Road, Hornbrook. (530)475-3495.
VS Equine; Mount Shasta. Comprehensive training program which emphasizes safe and enjoyable trail riding and sound horse- manship from the ground up. VS Equine works with sensory and trail obstacles and frequently rides out on the trail and in the wilderness. vsequine.com. 138 Big Canyon Dr. vsequine@gmail.com. (530)925-2608.
PETS
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte Humane Society/Spay & Neuter Clinic; Chico. Animal adoptions, spay & neuters, assistance foster program and volunteer opportunities for ages 12 & up. buttehumane.org. 13391 Garner Ln. (530)343-7917.
Chico Cat Cafe; Chico. Come hang out in a comfortable setting and meet your new best friend! Save a rescue cat from the un- certainties of a life in a shelter or just come and visit them and see how wonderful
these cats can be when taken out of cages where their personalities shine.! chicocat- cafe.com. 1725 Esplanade. (530)855-0542. Paradise Animal Control & Shelter. Offering animal adoptions, volunteer opportunities and education programs
for schools. Also partners with the police department for investigations into animal abuse, neglect, rescue and more. townof- paradise.com/animal/page/animal-shelter. 925 American Way. (530)872-6275.
PAWS Of Oroville Clinic. Offers low-cost spay/neuter procedures & vaccines. Dental work & small medical procedures on dogs andcats.Walk-inclinic. pawsoforoville.org. 3557 Oro Dam Blvd., E. pawsspayandneu- terclinic@gmail.com. (530)534-0900. TrailBlazer Pet Supply; Chico. Our Mission is to help improve the health, wellness and lon- gevity of dogs and cats. We provide ongoing support to our clients by offering excellent, healthy foods and grooming for dogs and cats. With three locations to serve you, we’re your neighborhood pet supply store. Voted
a CNR Living Legend! trailblazerpetsupply. com. 752 Mangrove Ave. (530) 892-1848. 1354 East Ave. Suite. S (530) 774-2332. 2275 Springfield Dr. (530) 855-0092.
Walker Street Veterinary Clinic; Orland. Treats all animal pets and exotics. Also offers monthly low-cost vaccination clinics. walkerstreetvet.com. 512 Walker St. (530)865-3630.
SHASTA COUNTY
Another Chance Animal Welfare League; Palo Cedro. Animal adoptions, educational programs and volunteer opportunities. Offers resources to obtain spay/neuter vouchers to assist with payment. Thrifts- tore located at shelter. acawl.org. 9384-D Deschutes Rd, #D. (530)547-7387.
Happy Tails; Redding. Quality dry and canned foods for dogs and cats. Delectable treats like birthday cakes, cookies and ice cream. Freeze dried, dehydrated and frozen raw diets. Herbal remedies plus a wide va- riety of other pet needs including collars & leashes, toys, clothing, grooming supplies and more. Order online for curbside pickup or local delivery. happytailsfamily.com. 202 Hartnell Ave. (530)226-9955.
Haven Humane Society; Redding. Sup- ports the Redding & Anderson commu- nity by promoting humane treatment
of animals through shelter, spay/neuter, adoption, community education, outreach, rescue and animal regulations. Low-cost spay/neuter program. havenhumane.org. 7449 Eastside Rd. adoptions@havenhu- mane.org. (530)241-1653.
Pet Town Self-Serve Pet Wash; Redding. Allows you to use a variety of different soaps & shampoos to pamper your pet. Large tubs for the largest of dogs make washing easy. Pamper your dog, get your accessories & treats in one location. pettownwash.com. 455 Lake Blvd. (530)605-3795.
Raining Cats ‘n’ Dogs Animal Rescue; Redding. A nonprofit animal rescue or- ganization dedicated to finding adoptive homes for companion animals. Schedule an appt. to meet adoptable animals. rain- ingcatsndogs.rescuegroups.org. itsraining- catsndogs@yahoo.com. (530)232-6299.
AHEAD OF THE PACK!
TrailBlazer Pet Supply’s mission is to help improve the health, wellness and longevity of dogs and cats. We provide ongoing support to our clients by offering holistic foods, grooming, and nutrition consultation.
752 Mangrove Ave. (530) 892-1848 • 2275 Springfield Dr. (530) 855-0092 1354 East Ave. Ste. S (530) 774-2332 • trailblazerpetsupply.com
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