Staff Success Stories: Jack
Senior shelter cats are typically one of hardest types of animals to find homes for. Common misconceptions about cats include their poor health and inability to train. However, enrichment and…
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What You Need to Know about Ringworm
What is Ringworm? Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It gets the name from the red ring that it leaves on a patient’s skin. Ringworm sounds misleading because…
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Pet Friendly Summer Tips
Summer is always a fun and amazing experience here in Northern Nevada. We hope all animals, yours included, feel the same way. Here are some great tips to keep in…
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How Can I Get My Pet More Enrichment Time During the Summer?
Our furry friends need just as much help staying cool during the warm Northern Nevada summers as we do. We have a few fantastic suggestions on how to get them…
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Heels & Hounds 2023 Recap
A Brunch to Remember On Saturday, April 8, 2023 we spent the morning celebrating our shelter pets at a boozy brunch featuring a fashion show, shopping vendors, an amazing silent…
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What are Heart Murmurs and How do I Treat Them?
Hearing the term heart murmur in the same sentence as your pet’s name seems extra scary at first, especially because of how fatal many heart diseases can be. Many people…
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A November Rescue to Remember
Caucasian Shepherds are a breed that many are unfamiliar with, which is why our Shelter was thrilled to get the opportunity to rescue them. Hundreds of dogs had to be…
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Forsythia Overcomes Her Health Challenges
When this sweet kitten came into our care, she had been born with anophthalmia, a birth defect that causes one or both eyes to improperly develop. Our vet staff made…
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A Shelter Staff Favorite Finds a Forever Home
The Asher Fan Club was out in full force when this sweet pup was adopted by his new family! Many of our Reno Shelter staff members had grown to love…
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Tender Loving Care for TLC The Cat
TLC is a three-legged cat with quite the reunion story. When he was a small kitten, a traumatic accident caused him to need medical surgery to remove his leg. He…
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