Nevada Humane Society

12/27/2024

My name is Alexis, and I would like to share how fostering changed my life. This summer, I wasn’t sure I could open my heart to another dog after losing my beloved pup in June. But then fostering came to mind to heal without the full commitment of adoption. That’s when I met Drakeo. 🐾

I saw his photo in a post from Nevada Humane Society while visiting Yosemite. He needed a break from the kennel, so I called immediately, and within hours, I brought him home as a foster. From the moment we met, I knew he was special. Drakeo was calm, sweet, and just in need of love. He quickly settled in and became the ultimate snuggler (yes, he jumped right into bed with me that first night!).

As the days passed, his playful and affectionate personality started to shine. That’s when I knew I couldn’t let him go. Drakeo, who I’ve renamed Dennis, is officially part of my family. 🐾❤️

None of this would have been possible without the amazing work of Nevada Humane Society and donors like YOU. They help pets like Dennis, formerly known as Drakeo, find love and second chances every single day.

Please consider making a gift today to help NHS continue saving lives. You can donate at https://httpsnevadahumanesociety.org/49z1euB.

Every dollar provides food, shelter, medical care, and the love that pets like Dennis need to thrive. Together, we can make a difference. 💕

Read Dennis' / Drakeo's full story at 🔗https://nevadahumanesociety.org/insights/12-saves-drakeo/

12/24/2024

🎄🐾 It’s Christmas Eve, and there’s still time to spread joy to furry companions like me! 🐶🐱 My name is Halo and you can stop by a Giving Tree to make a difference for local shelters like us at the Nevada Humane Society.

Whether it’s food, toys, treats, or supplies, your donations bring comfort and happiness to me and all my furry friends this holiday season. ❤️🐾

Together we can share the love and make this holiday season a little brighter for all of us! Donations are being accepted through December 31st, so don’t miss your chance. 🎁

P.S. I’d love for you to come visit me as I’m available for adoption if you’d like to stop by our Reno campus today before we close at 3 p.m. or on Thursday!

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays! 🎄

Our campuses will be closing early at 3:00 p.m. today on Christmas Eve and will remain closed on Christmas Day so our incredible team can enjoy some well-deserved holiday time with their loved ones. But don’t worry, our furry friends will be showered with love, snuggles, and maybe even a few extra holiday treats to make their day extra special. ❤

We can’t wait to welcome you back on Thursday, December 26th to help you find your perfect furry companion or have you join us in spreading joy, love, and wagging tails far and wide. Your support means the world to us, and we’re so grateful to have you as part of our wonderful community.

From our family to yours, we wish you happy holidays filled with warmth, laughter, and lots of tail wags. 🐶🐱

See you soon at our Reno and Carson City campuses! 🐾✨

12/24/2024

This Christmas Eve, we’re sharing Jimmy’s incredible journey of resilience and hope. 🐾❤️

Jimmy came to us in November 2023, facing neurological distress and a rare liver shunt requiring urgent care. Our team sprang into action, giving this brave little cat every chance at a happy, healthy life.

Jimmy’s road to recovery wasn’t easy. After his surgery, he faced another challenge, Ringworm, which meant months of isolation and treatment. But through it all, his sweet and loving personality continued to shine. He greeted every day with bravery and gentle purrs.

On May 23, 2024, Jimmy found his fur-ever home where he’s now living a happy life, full of love and adventure. 🎉🐱

Jimmy’s journey was made possible because of the support of people like YOU. Thank you for helping us give animals like Jimmy a second chance. 💕 Honor pets like Jimmy by making a gift at https://httpsnevadahumanesociety.org/49z1euB.

Read Jimmy's full story at 🔗https://nevadahumanesociety.org/?p=12836&preview=true

12/24/2024

We're thrilled to share that 163 furry friends found their fur-ever families last week including Sally, Lugnut, Sailboat and Oars!🎉 Thank you to everyone who opened their hearts and homes. Let's keep the love going! ❤🐾

12/24/2024

🎉 Meet Pixie, the spirited, adventurous pup who stole everyone’s heart! 🐾

Found as a stray and known for her escape artist skills (yes, she could scale fences and sneak into other enclosures!), Pixie had a boundless love for life. Whether it was chasing birds or exploring every inch of her space, she was always on the move.

But behind her playful antics was a sweet, loving side. She always came back when called, and was ready for cuddles, attention, and, of course, treats. All she needed was a family to match her energy and adventurous spirit.

After 86 days at the shelter, Pixie found her perfect match! 💕 Now, as a retired escape artist, she’s traded fence-scaling for paddleboarding with her new family. She’s happily riding the waves and exploring new horizons all thanks to the support from people like YOU! 🌊🐕

We couldn’t be happier for you, Pixie! ❤️ Read her full story at 🔗https://nevadahumanesociety.org/insights/12-saves-pixie/

Help create second chances like Pixie's at https://donate.nevadahumanesociety.org/campaign/651025/donate

12/23/2024

Hello Friends!

Trent (Director of Operations) with a Nevada Humane Society Metrics Monday update and some key information about last week.

As of 8 am Monday, December 23, we had 336 animals in our care – this is 36 fewer animals compared to the previous week. We have 47 at our Carson Campus, 147 at our Reno Campus, and 142 in the care of our foster volunteers. The Carson Campus dog kennels are at 55.17% capacity and the Reno Campus dog kennels are at 66.90% capacity.

138 animals came into our campuses last week – 45 fewer than the previous week. NHS received 45 Owner/Guardian Surrenders (+6 animals from the previous week), 12 Strays (+2 animals from the previous week) and 3 Good Samaritan Strays (-24 animals from the previous week). We also transferred in 26 cats, 34 dogs, and 0 other animals from our close partners at Washoe County Regional Animal Services.

103 cats, 60 dogs, and 0 others were adopted last week – this is 6 fewer cats, 14 more dogs, and 1 fewer other animals compared to the previous week. We were able to reunite 1 cat (+0 from the previous week) and 5 dogs (-1 from the previous week) with their owners.

Last week, 1 cat and 1 dog were humanely euthanized for medical reasons and 2 dogs was euthanized for aggression to humans.

Last week at our Reno Campus, we received 48 surrender requests for cats and 53 surrender requests for dogs. The median time between a completed application to surrender appointment last week was 4.5 days for cats and 9 days for dogs. Same day emergency surrender appointments are available every day for situations that require immediate relinquishment.

Definitions:
Last week: The period from Monday to Sunday ending on 12/22/2024.
Previous week: The period from Monday to Sunday ending on 12/15/2024.
Owner/Guardian Surrenders – Animals surrender to NHS by the legal owners of the animal.
Strays – Animals found and turned into NHS without a clear owner.
Good Samaritan Strays – Animals found and turned into NHS who are younger than 8 weeks of age and too young to stay in shelter for a stray hold.

12/23/2024

Give the gift of joy this holiday season! 🐾🎁

Our furry friends deserve some extra love and you can help! yourlocalpetstation locations across the valley are hosting Giving Trees to collect donations for local shelters, including us at the Nevada Humane Society 🐶🐱

From food and toys to treats and supplies, your donations can bring comfort and happiness to our animals. Stop by any Pet Station Giving Tree now through December 31st to drop off your gifts!

Together, we can make the season a bit brighter for our animals ❤️🐾

12/22/2024

✨ A Heartwarming Reunion ✨

Barney arrived at our Carson City Campus as a scared stray on December 26, 2023. Despite his sweet, gentle nature, Barney spent 178 days in our care waiting for his fur-ever family.

Then, on July 20, 2024, something incredible happened. A woman walked in and instantly recognized Barney as her long-lost dog, Poggy. After moving to Arizona, she had left him with a family member, only to later find out he had escaped. She never stopped thinking about him, and when she saw our social media post about Barney, she knew she had to come back for him.

Their reunion was pure magic! Barney lit up, his tail wagging with excitement! 💕 It’s moments like these that remind us of the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Sometimes, love takes the long way home, but it always finds its way. 🐾

Help make reunions like this possible by donating at https://httpsnevadahumanesociety.org/49z1euB.

Read Barney's full story at 🔗https://nevadahumanesociety.org/insights/12-saves-barney/

12/21/2024

🐾 Halston’s News Beginning 🐾

Meet Halston, a two-year-old lab mix who had a rough start but finally got his happy ending because of kind people like YOU! 🐾❤️

After being found wandering the streets, Halston spent 184 days at our Reno Campus, waiting for someone to see past his nervous energy. In the shelter, stress caused him to bark and jump, but outside, he showed his true self as a calm, playful pup, and a total sweetheart.

During a special dog date with a volunteer, Halston played with another dog, enjoyed a bath, and even napped in the car. 🐶✨ Thankfully, a loving family saw the amazing dog he truly is and gave him the forever home he deserves.

Now, Halston is thriving, full of love, and living his best life! 💕 Stories like his remind us that pets in need deserve a second chance.

Make stories like Halston's possible by donating today at https://httpsnevadahumanesociety.org/49z1euB.

Read Halston's full story at 🔗https://nevadahumanesociety.org/insights/12-saves-halston/.

12/20/2024

🐾 Meet Havasu: From Stray to Loved Family Member 🐾

Havasu’s journey is nothing short of amazing. For months, he lived in drainage pipes in Reno, too scared of humans to ask for help. But thanks to a heartwarming collaboration between Washoe County Regional Animal Services and the City of Reno Government Public Works Department, Havasu was finally rescued and given the chance at a better life. 💛

After arriving at Nevada Humane Society, Havasu was placed with a loving foster family where he learned to trust, heal, and embrace life again.

Stories like Havasu’s are only possible because of compassionate people like YOU. Your support provides the care, medical treatments, and love animals need to have happy, healthy lives.

Read Havasu's full story at 🔗https://nevadahumanesociety.org/insights/12-saves-havasu/ & watch his feature from KOLO 8 News Now!

🐾 Be the reason more pets like Havasu get their second chance. Donate today: $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can to make a life-changing difference! Every dollar counts. 🙌

💕 Donate now 👉 https://httpsnevadahumanesociety.org/49z1euB

12/19/2024

Did you know that you can take a dog out on the town for a few hours?🐕💖 That’s right, you could go on a Dog Date!✨

🐾Meet Luna and Ryker, two of our available dogs who were able to enjoy some special time with wonderful members of our community yesterday🐾

Our dog date program invites members of our community to take a dog out of the kennel for a day to enjoy an activity of your choosing! You could go on a nice long walk, enjoy a fun snow day, or just relax at home and give them a comfy place for the nap of their dreams✨

Not only do dog dates give our pets in need some time away from the shelter, but also allows us to learn more about them which can help make finding them a loving home even easier! Most of our dogs come into our care with little to no know history, making dog dates one of the best ways to get to know them more!

Visit our website at https://nevadahumanesociety.org/get-involved/dog-dates/ to learn more! 🐾

12/18/2024

🎄✨ ‘Tis the Season for Giving! ✨🎄

This holiday season, you can help us spread some extra cheer🐾❤️ ’s across the valley have set up Giving Trees to collect donations like food, toys, treats, and supplies for pets in need 🐶🐱

Every donation helps support animals at local shelters and rescues, including our campuses at Nevada Humane Society. Together, we can make the new year a little brighter for our furry friends!

Drop off your donations at any Pet Station Giving Tree today. You can donate until December 31st! 🐾

….Barton here! 🐶 If you are having trouble selecting items to donate, I highly recommend treats, toys for enrichment and food. My friends and I would be furever grateful 💕 we’d also love to see your face so stop by and say hi! We promise to cover you in kisses and gratitude🐾

12/18/2024

✨Meet Max, our Pet of the Week✨

Reno's Morning News Pet of the Week. Meet Max Nevada Humane Society

Max is a 9-year-old orange tabby with a heart as warm as his lovely coat. While he's a bit shy at first, with patience and love, Max blossoms into the sweetest companion. He adores being held, spending time with his family, and soaking up affection, though he also enjoys his peaceful moments of solitude—who doesn’t love a little “me time”?
Max recently underwent dental surgery which involved a few extractions and a diagnosis of severe dental disease, requiring a lifelong soft food diet. Max is also working on managing his weight and has a heart murmur, so along with monitoring his dental hygiene it’s important his future family works with a vet to monitor his overall health.

This sweet and gentle senior cat has a loving nature that makes caring for him an absolute joy. While he does have some medical needs, his affectionate personality and charm make every moment spent with him truly rewarding. If you're ready to offer this endearing boy the loving, understanding home he deserves, Max is waiting to meet you! 🧡🐾

Max has an adoption fee of $0 and is residing at our Reno campus. Come by today to meet your furry soulmate.

12/18/2024

Say hello to our newest residents!✨🐾

🐱Osha - Female - 2m/o
🐶Nataliah - Female - 2m/o
🐱Obbie - Male - 3m/o
🐶Naomi - Female - 2m/o
🐱Mae - Female - 2 m/o
🐶Joleigh - Female - 2 m/o
🐱Annie - Female - 3 m/o
🐶Noel - Female - 2 m/o
🐶Trinity - Female - 2 m/o
🐶Faith - Female - 2 m/o

These puppies and kittens are looking for their forever homes too and can’t wait to meet you! Make sure to stop by our Reno campus to be one of the firsts to meet them and get the chance to take home your furry soulmate, just in time for the holidays. Give a gift of a forever home to a pet in need 🎁🐾

To learn more about our available pets please visit our website at nevadahumanesociety.org/find-a-pet

12/17/2024

We're thrilled to share that 156 furry friends found their fur-ever families last week!🎉 Thank you to everyone who opened their hearts and homes. Let's keep the love going! ❤🐾

12/16/2024

We are super excited to share that Mica found her forever home last week! Mica had been with us on and off since the beginning of 2024 and entered our Foster program in October. The rest is history🐾💕

Her foster mom taught her new tricks, was patient with her needs, and helped Mica to thrive in her new environment. After a short period of time, their bond became unbreakable. Mica’s foster knew that she was the one to give Mica her forever home (cue the tears!).

Congratulations Mica✨💖 We are so proud of all the accomplishments you’ve made and wish you all the cuddles, treats and adventures in your forever home!