Firefighters, Kittens, and Calendars, Oh My!
The Firefighter Kitten Calendar is back and better than ever for 2024. We had so much fun celebrating our second “The Rescuers and the Rescued” launch party with Lead Dog…
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Bud – The First Dog to Take an Across-Country Road Trip
Road Trips with Your Pets The first dog on a road trip was a white pittie named Bud. He and his owners, Horatio Nelson Jackson and Sewall Crocker, traveled in…
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Happy Tails: Kirby
Kirby was brought into Nevada Humane Society in early March, and stayed until almost July! He was brought in while overweight, barely being able to stand up on his own.…
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Simcha’s Journey with the Nevada Humane Society
Simcha was brought to the Nevada Humane Society (NHS) when she was confiscated from her previous owner by Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS). Simcha was a female pittie estimated…
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Happy Tails: Humbo and Yabi
Michelle and her husband got their very first dog three years ago. He stole not only their hearts, but also their bed! “What more could we ask for than a…
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Get Ready For The Duck Race!
The Ducks are back on August 12th! This year, the Duck Race & Festival will be hosted at Wingfield Park from 10-3pm on August 12th, 2023. The ceremonial ducks will…
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Keep Your Pets Safe This 4th of July
Did you know that the Fourth of July is one of the top days of the year when pets run away? According to a recent report from The Kennel Club…
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Staff Success Stories: Maynard and Rusty
Brittney is our Clinic Manager and she recently adopted Maynard (formerly known as Hazelnut) last month. She first met this 10-year-old cat on his third day at the shelter. He…
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How to Ease Your New Pet Into Your Home
By Alison Doyle Source Whether you have a best friend already in your home or if your new adoption will be your first pet experience, you want to take some…
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Hiking Safety Tips for Your Dogs in the Summer
Nothing beats summertime in Northern Nevada. The desert, forests, and mountains provide an abundance of fun adventures for you and your pup to embark on. Whether it’s your first time…
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Nevada Humane Society to Extend Adoption Hours and Waive Adoption Fees
RENO, NEV. (June 2, 2023) – Nevada Humane Society (NHS) is looking to increase our capacity to transfer animals from Washoe Country Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) to aid in the…
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Washoe County Regional Animal Services and Nevada Humane Society Unite in Urgent Appeal to Save Lives in Overcapacity Crisis
In a joint effort to combat an overwhelming overcapacity crisis, Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and Nevada Humane Society (NHS) wish to issue a heartfelt plea for immediate community…
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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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Healthy, Tasty Snacks for Your Happy, Furry Companion
Our pets mean the world to us. Many pet parents will do anything to keep their furry companions happy and healthy. From walks in the park, to cuddling on a…
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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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Blinded by Love
When Ruckus (now Otis) came into our care he was terrified, lonely and in desperate need of getting out of the shelter. Otis is 15 years old, blind and suffering…
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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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Ozzy’s Speedy Recovery
This cat healed from getting hit by a car late one February night in Carson. Ozzy sustained serious nerve damage and was transferred to our Reno Shelter. He recovered quite…
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Hustle Makes His Way Home
Squishy came into our care from Washoe County Animal Rescue Services and had been available onsite since June 2nd. Little did our team at the Reno Shelter know that his…
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Fuego Finds a Foster Home
Fuego the two-year-old orange tabby came to our team in mid-October with an injury to his neck, an open wound that looked a lot like a burn. Our vet staff…
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A Forever Home For FELV+ Cats
Our Reno Shelter received two bonded cats one day, a tuxedo and a torbie. These two fabulous female felines were named Blake and Mercy respectively. After their clinic visit, both…
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Rooting for an Underdog
We found a happy home for our featured #Underdog Asher at the Make a Dog’s Day Event at Michael Hohl Subaru on October 22, 2022! This sweet five-month-old puppy came…
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The Senior Who Stole Our Hearts
This three-pound, ten-year-old pup was found wandering in the desert as a stray in Lyon County. In addition, Mertle had absolutely no teeth and needed to be on a strictly…
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Top 10 Reasons To Adopt a Senior Pet This Month
November is National Adopt a Senior Pet month, so we want to share with you ten of the millions of reasons to adopt a senior pet. In no particular order,…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Panleukopenia
What is Panleukopenia? Panleukopenia (Panleuk) is most often referred to as “feline parvo”. It is a virus that is transmittable through fluids and feces. Feces being the most significant. Panleuk…
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Working to Save Pet Lives in Nye County
The nearly 300 dogs in Nye County, NV. who were found in deplorable conditions in Pahrump and Amargosa Valley, are getting much-needed medical care and attention. At the request of…
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How to Protect Your Pets During Wildfires
Wildfire smoke can be just as harmful to pets as it is to people. Living in an area where wildfires are a common occurrence, it is important to know how…
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Homeless Pets Saved By the Ducks!
As the month and the summer came to a close, many of you opened your hearts to support our annual Duck Race and welcome it back to Wingfield Park. Together…
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From Hospice to Hope
Small Pup, Big Opporunity Libby Lou, with her adorable retro 80’s frizz, was clearly the sort of animated mop destined for great things. Unfortunately for Libby, her heart just wasn’t…
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Walking Your Dog in the Summer
Hot Summer Days During the warm summer months, the weather heats up quickly. When it is hot outside in the peak hours of the days, it is not the right…
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Whiskey’s New Start
Sit, Stay, Learn! Sting, who is now known as Whiskey, was a long-term pup who spent about three months in our care. Whiskey was originally a resident of our Carson…
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The Lonely Hearts Club
The Lonely Hearts Club The pets in our Lonely Hearts Club are in the greatest need of being adopted and finding happy, loving homes as soon as possible. We designed…
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Punkin’s Purrfect Person
Patience for Punkin Some shelter pets simply have to wait for their perfect match to come along, and that is exactly what happened to Punkin. This very sweet, sassy, senior…
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Fostering Pets and Why it is Important
What is Pet Fostering? Pet fostering provides temporary care and housing to animals that may be too sick, stressed, young, or simply cannot be housed in the shelter. Foster volunteers…
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A Look into FIV in Cats
What is FIV? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a virus specific to the cat family. It is a cat-specific disease and cannot be spread to humans or other animal species.…
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Luna’s New Life
Luna’s Love Luna (formerly known as Mandy) made a great impact on the people at our shelter from the time that she was with us, and continues to make an…
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The Importance of Enrichment and Exercise
Adopting a Dog Many people have the common misconception that if you live in a smaller house or apartment, you cannot adopt a dog. No matter where you live, it…
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Rosie’s Fresh Start
Waiting for her People Rosie never backs down from an opportunity for adventure! She loves to be on the move, and is an intelligent and playful pup who waited patiently…
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Easy and Green Dog Enrichment
Make Fun Activities out of Household Items There are lots of fun ways to turn old things into something new for your pet! If you are looking to recycle some…
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ACO Appreciation Week
Celebrating our Animal Control Officers April 10 – 17, 2022 is celebrated as Animal Control Officer (ACO) Appreciation week! Our Animal Control Officers in Carson City do so much to…
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Heels & Hounds Recap
A Brunch to Remember On Sunday, April 10, 2022 we spent the morning celebrating our shelter pets at a boozy brunch featuring a fashion show, shopping vendors, drag queens, an…
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The Facts about FeLV
What is FeLV? Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a virus that can infect cats. It was first discovered in cats that had leukemia, which is a cancer of circulating blood…
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A Whole New World
A Cat’s view Cat owners may be cautious about letting their cat outside for one reason or the next, and this is okay. Whether you decide to let your cat…
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The Purrfect Family
Two Amazing Cats In 2021, we had two wonderful cats come through our shelter doors. Shadow and Londi were both extremely sweet cats, that had contracted FeLV sometime in their…
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Heels & Hounds 2022
Diamonds in the Ruff Reno’s premiere champagne brunch and fashion experience is back! Join us in celebrating our “Diamonds in the Ruff” this year. We are so excited to see…
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Love is in the Air
The Lonely Hearts Club This Valentine’s Day, there are members of the NHS Lonely Hearts Club waiting patiently to find their forever homes. These pets are the ones that have…
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A Home for the Holidays
A Cozy Home for the Holiday Season This holiday season, we were grateful to find homes for so many pets. During our Home for the holidays promotion, we were able…
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Dental Health Matters
Importance of Pet Dental Health February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month. This is an important time to learn dental health tips for your furry loved ones! Imagine not brushing…
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DIY Snuffle Mat
What is a snuffle mat? A snuffle mat is a mat filled with tied fabric that doubles as an enrichment activity for pets. hiding treats in them creates a fun…
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Answer Your Cat’s Questions
Curious Kitties Your cat is a furry, curious, and intelligent creature. Celebrated every year is National Answer Your Cat’s questions Day. This year it is celebrated on January 22, 2022!…
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Buying Pet Safe Plants
House Plants and How to Purchase Although people might love to collect plants to liven up the home space, keep in mind that some could actually do harm to your…
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Indoor Enrichment Activities
It doesn’t have to be “Stuck” Inside Brainstorm activities to do with your dog while you are both inside due to weather (whether that be too hot or too cold).…
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Packaging Into Wonder
Recycle your Packaging Around this time of year, with gifts being passed around and boxes being opened, we might find ourselves with some extra packaging lying around. Instead of throwing…
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Dog Friendly Cookies
Looking for a delicious treat your pup can have? Try a dog friendly cookie. These can be made with simple ingredients and will make your dog oh-so-happy! Follow the steps…
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Cody’s Second Chance
Your support keeps pups like Cody smiling. When Johnny, a former Reno Fire Department Firefighter, retired earlier this year, he began looking for a dog to be a companion for…
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Introducing your New Cat
Bringing Your New Family Member Home Your resident cat might feel intimidated with a new kitty coming into their space. On the other end, your new cat may also feel…
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A New Beginning for a Handsome Cat
A Fresh Start When Rumpleteazer came to us, he was in need of some serious love and to get his stress levels down as soon as possible. This older gentleman…
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Our 2021 Gratitude List
This Years Things to be Thankful for There is a lot to be grateful for this year, but a few things especially stand out in our minds during this season…
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Holiday Tips
Safely Celebrate As we head into the holiday season, it is important to think of our pets, and remember little things to keep them safe. During this time of year,…
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Catnip Tea Time
Cold Day Tea Party If you are looking for something fun to do with your cat, try catnip tea! You can brew this with loose catnip and some hot water.…
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Why Adopt a Senior Pet
Make a Difference to a Senior Pet It is always a good time to adopt a senior pet, but November is deemed National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. This month…
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Buddy’s Triumphant Strides
Buddy overcomes Challenges Buddy came to us, unable to use his back legs at all. Other than that, he seemed like a healthy dog, so we were determined to figure…
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Halloween Safety
Halloween Safety Halloween is approaching, which is a fun time for us, but can pose some risks to our pets. To make sure this holiday is fun for the whole…
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Simple Leaf Toy
Fall-Themed Cat Fun Keep your kitty entertained by crafting a simple stick toy that they will be sure to love! This craft is easy to do and fun for the…
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Frozen Brain Enrichment Treat
Spooky Fun Enrichment! Looking for something spooky to keep your pup entertained on Halloween? Look no further! These “frozen brain” enrichment treats will keep them occupied for a long time!…
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Make a Difference in Their Lives
Make it Count Fostering plays a crucial role in the lives of pets. Whether they are too young, injured, sick, or coming to the end of their time with us,…
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Emergency Preparedness Kit
Natural Disasters & Severe Weather Natural disasters, such as storms and wildfires are scary for us and our pets. If we need to evacuate our homes for any reason, we…
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World Rabies Day
Rabies Prevention September 28 of every year is deemed World Rabies Day, and focuses on prevention and awareness. Rabies is preventable via vaccine and taking the proper precautions. Approximately 5,000…
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Deaf Dog Awareness
Hearing loss in Dogs The last full week in September is named Deaf Dog Awareness Day. It is estimated that between five and ten percent of dogs in the United States,…
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Smokey’s Loving Home
Smokey’s Story Smokey came to us as a stray, and was such a loving dog. He may have been in some pain, but he never let his discomfort get the…
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Fun Fall Treats
This fall season, make something that is fun for you, and delicious for your pets to enjoy. Pumpkin Cat Treats Ingredients: 1 can of salmon or shredded chicken (14 oz.)…
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One Wonderful Kitty
Rough Start to Race Winner Circus Circus, now known as Peanut, has a special place in the heart of his adopter as well as the staff here. He was found…
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Back to School and Separation Anxiety
A New Routine May Cause Uneasiness Back to School is here, and many of us are returning to more routine schedules. What we may not realize is that without an…
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Never Leave your Pet in a Hot Car
Leave them at home! You may think that bringing your pet along with you to do errands will be fun for the both of you, but when you consider it,…
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National Take your Cat to the Vet Day
Cat Checkups Today, August 22 is Take Your Cat to the Vet day. We think to take our dogs in for their yearly check ups, but many people do not…
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Craft for Your Shelter Day
At Home Crafts Looking for something for you (or maybe your kids) to do as an indoor summer activity? Why not make a craft that you can give to a…
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Oliver’s One-of-a-kind Home
Small Dog, Big Love Oliver is a 14-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who was surrendered to us when his family could no longer care for him. Oliver had some medical issues…
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The 2021 Duck Race
The Duck Race is on! This year the Duck Race will be a virtual event where the Nevada Humane Society shelter pets compete in fun games to win you prizes!…
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Charity Navigator 4-Star Ranking
We are proud to share that we have earned the highest rating possible from Charity Navigator for efficiently stewarding donations. We are the only animal welfare organization in Nevada with…
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Summer Safety for Dogs
Hot Days As we move deeper into the summer, the temperatures are going to continue to climb, and it is important to know how to keep your pets safe and…
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Senate Recap – and What our Clinic Manager Did to Help
Nevada Humane Society Advocating for Pets Our Clinic Manager Rebecca Goff was instrumental in speaking up and advocating for animals in Nevada as part of three bills in this year’s…
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Homemade Cat Toys
Cats Rule Our Lives Let’s face it, as pet owners, our cats might already have control over many things we do such as asking for attention, when we let them…
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Holly’s Happy Tail
A New Beginning Holly, who is only a puppy still herself, was surrendered at eight months old. She was surrendered in Ely because her owner didn’t have the means to…
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Sassy’s Way Home
Far Away From Home Sassy is Brandi’s beloved dog. When she escaped the yard and wandered her way away from home, this could have been devastating. Brandi says that she…
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Summer Safety Tips
Safe in the Sun We all can enjoy the warm weather but sometimes the heat is too much for our four legged friends. This summer, keep in mind that your…
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National Play Outside Day
Get Some Fresh Air It has been designated that the first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day! That marks today, June 5 as the play outside day…
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PUP-sicles for Summer time
Warm summer days, Cool summer treats There are many ways you can make frozen treats for your dog for summer time delicious fun! Here at the shelter, we give our…
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Found Kittens– What Next?
Kitten Tips and Tricks Say you stumble upon a litter of kittens that look alone and abandoned. What would be your next step? First, you need to determine if these…
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Chunx and Annie’s Second Chance
A Rescue Journey In a rescue effort earlier this year, Chunx and Annie were just two of 17 cats found to be living outside, underweight and not in great shape.…
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Protect Cats From Declawing
End the cruel practice of feline declawing Declawing is inhumane, unnecessary and already illegal in many places around the world. Nevada Humane Society has been working with lawmakers as…
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A Big Thank you to NV Energy
Thank you NV Energy! Due to the generosity of NV Energy’s COVID-19 Recovery Grant, the acquisition of Microsoft Surface GO Tablets has enabled NHS to continue to serve the most…
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Celebrate Earth Day with your Pets
Save the Planet, with Your Pet. In order to celebrate Earth Day, we want to share a few ideas of things you can do to celebrate this year! These fun…
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Apollo’s Adoring Adopters
Left Lonely in the Night… Giles, now Apollo, was abandoned outside the parking lot of our Reno Shelter. He was left overnight, sick and in the cold. Lethargic and…
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