The shelter is open seven days a week for adoptions. All dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens are neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Our adoption counselors will help you find the pet who will be the perfect match for you and your lifestyle. Through our Seniors-for-Seniors Pet Adoption program, people aged 55 and up can adopt a pet who is 10 years or older and the adopt fee is waived. You can also see pets available for adoption online at Petango.
Animal Rescue and Care
We provide care to over 20,000 animals each year. Most are dogs and cats, but we also care for rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, reptiles, birds, and other small animals. Some animals are sick, injured, or traumatized when they arrive at the shelter. Whatever the problem, they receive needed veterinary care through our clinic and tender loving care from our trained animal care staff and volunteers.
Pet Adoptions
The shelter is open seven days a week for adoptions. All dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens are neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Our adoption counselors will help you find the pet who will be the perfect match for you and your lifestyle. Through our Seniors-for-Seniors Pet Adoption program, people aged 55 and up can adopt a pet who is 10 years or older and the adopt fee is waived. You can also see pets available for adoption online at Petango.
Pet Food Assistance (PFA)
Nevada Humane Society’s Pet Food Assistance program provides cat or dog food to individuals and families that qualify. In addition our Pet Food Assistance Programs helps supply cat food to our numerous feral cat colony caretakers. For additional information about our program or the application process please call 775-856-2000 ext. 302.
Foster Care
No experience is necessary to become a foster care volunteer. There are multiple types of foster situations ranging from orphaned animals who must be bottle fed to moms who still have nursing babies. You will have the opportunity to choose which types of foster situations fit your lifestyle. To make your foster experience as rewarding as possible, Nevada Humane Society will provide you a starter kit of supplies, all required medications, relevant training, and on-call assistance. All medical treatment for foster animals will be provided by NHS. There is no expense to the foster care volunteer. Please fill out the Foster Care Interest Form (You will be contact within one week).
Animal Help Desk
Animal Help Desk provides free assistance and information to anyone who has a question or problem with their pet or other animals in the community. Our trained staff help solve problems to keep animals in their homes and out of shelters. The Animal Help Desk is available by phone at 775-856-2000, ext. 200 or by email at animalhelp@nevadahumanesociety.org
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services
Spaying and neutering is key to controlling the pet population, and it also improves pet’s health and behavior. We provide low-cost spay/neuter assistance to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Please call 775-856-2000 x333 to schedule an appointment.
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer a wide variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities ranging from hands-on care for the animals to office work to special events to fostering animals in your own home. There are many different ways you can help. Sign-up to be a volunteer today!
Community Service
As a non-profit organization, Nevada Humane Society provides community service opportunities. Community service participants provide valuable janitorial services for the shelter. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and have received court mandated or sentenced hours pertaining to a misdemeanor offence. For additional requirements, more information or to sign up for the program; contact us at 775-856-2000 ext. 302