Asta's a Star!
We cannot figure out why Asta has been in the shelter since May. He’s pretty much perfect! 🤩
Asta will follow you everywhere, acting like your shadow, ready for any adventure. He loves to chase a ball and play tug-of-war with his favorite toys. He takes treats gently and walks like a gentleman on a leash.
Asta’s in our shelter training classes, learning new things every day. He knows basic commands, like sit, down, and paw. He knows his trainer, too. When he sees him, his whole butt starts to wiggle with excitement. His eyes light up when he sees his favorite people.
Meet Asta today, it won’t take long for you to become one of his favorite people, too. He’s available for foster or adoption. His adoption fee is waived. ID# A1212562.
Canelo loves his toys
Canelo is a straightforward guy with simple needs in life:
🏡 A loving home to call his own.
🏈 Lots of squeaky toys.
That’s it! 8-year-old Canelo gets along well with male and female dogs during playgroup at the shelter, and he loves to get affection from his human friends. He just started training in our shelter obedience classes, and he’s picking up lots of new tricks. He’s been waiting for his forever home for more than 59 days!
Come down to The Animal Foundation to adopt Canelo! His adoption fee is waived, and his ID# is A1324299.
Take a dog out for a foster field trip!
Are you not able to adopt right now, but still want the joy of spending time with a dog? We've got you! 😍 Take a dog out for a fun day. It's free - just fill out a foster application and show your ID when you come down to the shelter.
Olympic Hot Dog Catching
Meet the top contenders in our Olympic hot dog catching contest. Who do you think should win the gold? 🥇
Maggie the Wonderpup
UPDATE! Maggie's been adopted! 🥰🎉
She’s the happiest, goofiest, most easy-going gal in the shelter. Meet Maggie
She loves to make a splash in the pools during shelter playgroup. While Maggie gets along with other pups, she mostly prefers to do her own thing. She even walks like a good girl on a leash, too!
When you get her alone, she loves to be the center of your world. She’s just as happy playing tug of war with a toy or lounging beside you with her signature sploot.
This 8-year-old beauty has been in the shelter for over 66 days. Can she come home with you? Maggie’s adoption fee is waived and her ID# is A1322060. Come to the shelter to meet her today!
Some Who Wander Are Just Lost
𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞
Some who wander are just lost. Support Las Vegas pets by helping lost dogs find their way home!
Chancho the wonderdog!
Chancho is a big, goofy baby!
He’s our “greeter” dog during playgroup at the shelter, which means he plays well with all sorts of pups. Chancho loves to play with people, too. Give this boy a toy and his face lights up while his whole body starts to wiggle. When he’s tired of playing, he likes to take a refreshing dip in the pool.
Come meet Chancho in bungalow 8-B. He’ll greet you with a little tail wag, and he wants to join you on every adventure, forever. Three-year-old Chancho’s adoption fee is waived. His ID# is A1322161.
Oh Lawd, She Comin'
She’s large and in charge. Bonnie is one of a kind.
Her passionate love of treats has her tipping the scales at 98 lbs. At just two years old, Bonnie needs to find a loving family who can get her in shape and help her lose her love handles. Hey, we’ve all been there. 😉
Bonnie is shy when you first meet her, but she quickly warms up to new people. Treats and lazy walks around the block are the way to her heart. Bonnie would do best in a home where she can be the center of your attention. She’s not a fan of small animals such as cats and small dogs. She wants all of your love for herself.
Bonnie’s waiting to meet you at The Animal Foundation. Her adoption fee is waived, and her ID# is A1317732.
Panther's a Dream!
Don’t let his name fool you, Panther is one laid-back dog!
At 6 years old, we know this refined gentleman is up for anything. He loves to spend time with people and getting pets is his favorite thing. Panther is smart and knows basic commands, showing off his skills during training sessions at the shelter. When he gets into the play yard with other pups, he plays nicely but prefers to do his own thing.
On a recent foster field trip, Panther was the talk of PetSmart! His foster said, “Thanks to his training at the shelter, he has manners upon manners upon manners! What a dream to walk and be around. His presence is overwhelmingly calming, and gentle (like an old friend who has your back).”
Panther is looking for his forever home after spending three months in the shelter. Do you have room on your couch for an 80-pound snuggle muffin who only wants to be by your side? Panther’s adoption fee is waived, and his ID# is A1317394.
Deanna Troi wants to meet you!
Meet Deanna Troi: goofy, silly, and incredibly loving with magnificent ears that steal the show.
This 1-year-old girl is great on a leash and will come right up to you for pets and snuggles. She’s what we call a “potty dog” at the shelter, meaning she’s most likely potty trained and knows to wait until she can do her business outside.
Deanna Troi knows some basic commands, but she decides when she’s going to listen to you. ((laugh)) Treats are the way to her heart, but ear scratches will open the door to her affection.
It only takes a few minutes to fall in love with Deanna Troi. Come meet her today. She’s available for foster or adoption. Her ID# is A1324478.
Help us provide new lifesaving parvo treatment to sick shelter puppies
🚨 URGENT Appeal: Lotus the puppy is getting a second chance at life thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for the deadly parvovirus.
When Lotus arrived at The Animal Foundation, she showed severe symptoms: bloody diarrhea, a loss of appetite, and a lack of energy. She was thin and dehydrated.
A test confirmed the deadly and contagious parvovirus - or parvo - a devastating condition which has a 91% mortality rate when left untreated.
At just 23 lbs, her prognosis was grim - and without intervention - her chances of survival were slim.
But there is hope.
Lotus is receiving a first-of-its-kind USDA conditionally approved treatment for parvo.
The Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) is a revolutionary therapy that targets and neutralizes the virus directly, drastically improving survival rates.
Unlike traditional methods that only manage symptoms, CPMA offers a real chance at recovery, often improving clinical signs in as little as 24 hours.
Lotus is one of the first dogs at The Animal Foundation to receive CPMA and is already showing signs of improvement.
Her energy is slowly returning, and she’s regaining her appetite - milestones that seemed impossible just days ago.
Before this new treatment, the only way to treat parvo was through extremely expensive around-the-clock care which managed the symptoms of the disease and may prevent the dog from dying but didn’t actually fight the virus itself.
CPMA on the other hand, is a dose of synthetic parvo antibodies that prevent the disease from ever affecting the dog’s cells.
Each vial costs $220 dollars and depending on the dog’s size, some may require multiple vials; this cost is in addition to other supportive care therapies.
However, we urgently need your support to continue this lifesaving work. Without donations, we cannot continue to provide this treatment to more dogs like Lotus.
Last year, we took in more than 100 dogs with parvo, which is an average of one case in the shelter e
Adopt Jillybean!
Jill has been been at The Animal Foundation for 77 days.
She is a staff favorite, and none of us understand why she hasn’t gotten adopted yet!
The sweet girls prefers the simple things: a splash in the pool, a gentle dog to play with, and a good butt scratch.
When you first meet her, you’ll notice just how cute her ears are, and she might even flash her crooked smile at you. After just a few moments, Jill will be wiggling her way into your arms, and heart, with kisses and the sweetest puppy dog eyes.
Do yourself a favor and meet this almost two-year-old gal today. You’ll be glad you did! Jill’s ID# is A1281805. She’s available for foster or adoption.
Hero needs a hero!
Internet, meet Hero. She’s looking for a hero of her own.
She arrived at the shelter in mid-May, and she has been stealing hearts ever since. Hero is one of those dogs who you just have to meet. She is quite aloof and likes to live life to the beat of her own drum.
Hero rides like a pro in the car. Once she meets you it takes her all of 4 minutes to sit on your feet and wonder why you stopped petting her for the last 8 seconds. She’ll turn around, smile at you, and try to kiss your face to get more love. The way to Hero’s heart is through butt scratches.
If you want to meet this sweet 4-year-old, 70lb bundle of joy, head straight to the shelter. Hero is available for foster or adoption. Her ID# is A1319789.
🐾 After 4 long years, Alessandra and Coco Chanel are reunited, thanks to a microchip! Stolen in 2020, Coco Chanel was brought to The Animal Foundation last week, and a microchip led her back to Alessandra. Despite the distance and time, Alessandra kept the microchip information updated, and it paid off.
The four puppies abandoned in the heat are recovering
An UPDATE on the four adorable puppies found abandoned in a bucket on a hot Las Vegas day.
They’re getting medicated baths and antibiotics for mange. Their scabs are healing, but it’ll take a bit for their fur to grow back.
All four are responding well to treatment. With love, patience, and excellent care from our veterinary team and groomer, we are confident in their recovery. A massive thank you to everyone who donated to their care!
As an open-admission shelter, The Animal Foundation takes in animals needing emergency or specialized medical care every week. Any leftover funds from the puppies’ treatment will support other shelter animals needing special care.
You can donate here: https://bit.ly/3XjANom
Take a shelter dog out for the day!
Did you know you can take a shelter dog out for the day or a long weekend through our foster field trip program? 🐶
Whether you’re looking to go up to Mount Charleston for the afternoon, or need someone to dine with you on the patio at Lazy Dog restaurant, we’ve got a pup who would love to spend some time with you.
Here are just a few of the benefits for the dog:
✔️Gives them a break from shelter stress; these breaks are PROVEN to reduce dogs' cortisol (stress hormone) levels
✔️Helps us learn more about the dog’s personality, making it easier for us to find them an adopter
✔️Helps us get adorable photos of the dog out and about to use for marketing
We offer foster field trips Tuesday - Sunday from 11 to 7. Stop by our adoptions center to talk to a foster team member and pick up a dog!
Badu is our resident Smarty Pants!
Meet the smartest girl around, Badu! 💗
Some fun facts about 3-year-old Badu:
🎓 Badu is an A+ student in our shelter’s training program and loves to show off ‘sit’ and ‘down’ like any good girl does
👫 Badu is sociable and enjoys meeting new people
🐾 She cherishes time with her humans, especially when treats are involved
This girl is Valedictorian of The Animal Foundation - Class of 2024!
We're open Tuesday - Sunday, 11 to 7! Join us in helping Badu find a home. Her adoption fee is waived, and her ID# is A1314175.
Roxy Mamas loves scratchies!
Roxy Mamas has one priority: getting scratches.
As soon as you bend down to show her some love, she spins around and looks back at you as if to say, 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐.
7-year-old Roxy Mamas adores scratches, especially on her back, neck, and behind her ears.
Her life philosophy? “Why go anywhere else when I can snuggle into your arm and be by your side?”
If you're up for couch cuddles with an adorable dog, Roxy Mamas is ready to stay by your side. Come down to the shelter and meet this gentle, easygoing girl.
Her ID# is A1207415, and her adoption fee is waived!
Pumpkin is a sweet and gentle girl!
Pumpkin is a sweet angel baby!🩷
This 6-year-old, 66lb girl is the perfect blend of affectionate and laid-back. This well-trained pup is great on a leash and enjoys slow, leisurely walks around the neighborhood, making her the ideal companion for a relaxed lifestyle.
During a foster field trip, we learned Pumpkin loves treats and is always ready to earn one with her excellent behavior. She doesn’t jump on furniture or people, and she never begs for food, making her a polite housemate.
This easy-going pup is happiest when she’s close to you, whether it’s relaxing on the couch while you watch Bravo TV or simply being by your side as you go about your day. If you're looking for a gentle, well-mannered dog who thrives on affection, Pumpkin is your perfect match.
Pumpkin is available to adopt or foster. Her ID# is A1315860.
