Apollo’s Adoring Adopters
Left Lonely in the Night.. Giles, now Apollo, was abandoned outside in the parking lot of our shelter. He was left overnight, sick and in the cold. Lethargic and…
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You Never Forget the First Pet You Save
Pat “I love volunteering with the cats, because they all have as varying personalities as people do, sometimes delightful, sometimes challenging. In the many years I’ve worked with cats, I have…
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A True Passion for Pets
Margo Zaugg: Margo has been a volunteer dog walker with Nevada Humane Society for over 4 years. In her time with us she has come to really get to know…
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Pet Poison Prevention
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month and we want to help make sure all the pet parents out there are aware of the dangers of accidental pet poisonings and…
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Here Comes the Bride!
Our First-Ever Dog Wedding On March 13, 2021 Nevada Humane Society threw our very first dog wedding. We wanted Oh-Da-Babay and Lightning Liam to have a very special day. These…
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We help Animals of all Different Shapes & Sizes
Not Your Typical House Pet At Nevada Humane Society we rescue animals of all shapes and sizes. Regardless of what their backstory is or what type of care they require,…
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How to Support Nevada Humane Society
There are plenty of ways you can support our shelter pets, even if you cannot make a monetary donation: Share your happy tails! This inspires others to rescue a…
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March Towards Microchipping
Microchip Your Pet Before It’s Too Late Every year, more than 6.5 million animals enter animal shelters nationwide. Many of these are pets that have lost their way from home.…
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World Spay Day
Spay and Neuter Awareness February is Spay and Neuter awareness month, and today (February 23rd) is World Spay Day -making it the perfect time to encourage people to save animal…
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Kylo’s Road Home
Kylo’s Road Home Kylo is in a happy home now where he can have his needs met and live in the comfort he deserves, but it wasn’t always that way.…
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National Walk the Dog Day
Walk, Run, or Trot February 22, 2021 is National Walk the Dog Day. That means it is time to get out, and get trotting. National Walk the Dog day is…
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Tips for Dog Owners
Dog Enrichment Our canine companions need exercise and stimulation just as much as we do, but for dog owners, that doesn’t have to stop at a walk. Below our Dog…
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Pro Tips for Cat Owners
Cat-ivities You may think your cat is independent, but it turns out they need you — and enrichment — just as much as dogs do! At Nevada Humane Society, we…
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XO Dog Treats
Hugs and Kisses for your Pup This February, do something special for the ones you love, including your pet. Heading off to a romantic dinner? Make these treats ahead of…
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Community Cat Winter Tips and Shelter Building
The winter can be a harsh time, especially for those stuck living outdoors. Community cats are left out in the extremely cold weather. That is why we are giving you…
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Winter Snow-Ball Dog Treat Recipe
Looking for a fun activity to do while you’re at home on a chilly day? Try making these no bake treats that will make your pup happy! Here is what…
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Things We are Looking Forward to in 2021
Dog Toy Exchange This is Girl Scout Troop 35 after they had set up the boxes for a Dog Toy Exchange. Once it is safe to do so, they are going…
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Good Things from 2020
This past year was hard for us all, but we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the victories in 2020 for homeless pets! Avery’s Pawsitive Change Avery…
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Bliss for Jasmine and Doodle
Jasmine and Doodle are a bonded pair that got extremely lucky with their new home. These two small older gals took quite a while to find their forever home, but…
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Winter Safety Tips
Here in Northern Nevada, we winterize our sprinkler system. We prepare our car. We, of course, bundle up ourselves and our children. But, sometimes we fail to do the same…
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Reno – Transformed Social Butterfly
Reno came to the shelter when his previous owner could no longer care for him. He had problems being alone and was extremely reactive to other dogs when walking on…
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Cuddle Bug Klio
Klio was surrendered when her owner no longer had time or means to care for this sweet girl. She was overlooked many times, and ended up being one of the…
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Princess Lola
Lola’s previous family could no longer afford to take care of her, so they brought her to us to find her a loving home. And a loving home she has…
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Hisses to Kisses Graduate Gets Adopted
This shy, spicy kitten has worked hard to be ready for his own Forever Home! Gabriel is four months old and a little on the nervous side, but he has…
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Holiday E-cards
We created unique E-cards for you to send to anyone you are missing or looking forward to seeing this holiday season. These updated cards are purrfect for the holidays and…
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A Happy Ending For the Holidays
Gravy Boat came to our Reno Shelter sick and injured when she was just one month old. Based on her symptoms, and knowing that canine parvo can be fatal to…
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Some Matches are just Meant to be…
“My mentor said a phrase one day that blew me away. He said “sometimes we think we are saving them, but they are really saving us.” I really couldn’t imagine…
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Gratitude Video
Our team wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support and to share with you what we are grateful for this holiday season at the shelter.
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A Hope-Filled Happy Ending
Esperanza, previously known as Oxana, was given this name by her new owner Sofia because it means “hope” in Spanish. When she came to the shelter, she was afraid and…
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Salmon Sweet Potato Cat Treats
Salmon has great nutritional value for us, as well as our feline friends. It is known to have Omega-3 which promotes heart health, and it is a great source of protein. This holiday season,…
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Holiday Pet Guide: Foods to Avoid
The holidays are approaching, which bring delicious food and fun. Even though we wish our pets could indulge just as much as us, we have to be careful about giving…
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Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with Your Dog
Today is National Take a Hike Day, which means it is time for you and your furry friend to get outside! Bundle up, grab some sneakers and follow this list…
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Candy Corn Dog Treat
Your pup doesn’t have to be left out of the fun this spooky season while you’re enjoying sweet treats! Make sure your fur babies get a sweet treats of their…
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Harmful Fall Plants
This fall, be on the lookout for fall plants that can harm your pet. Use this infographic to help watch for common household items that could hurt your furry friends.
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Five Things your Kids can Do to Help our Pets
Helping the homeless animals in our community doesn’t have an age limit. While we do have some requirements for volunteering at our shelter, we don’t believe that should stop any…
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The Dogter Will See You Now: How Pets Contribute to an Improved Sense of Overall Wellbeing
Imagine checking your prescription to see that, instead of medication, the paper said: “Lots of dog kisses and the purring sound of a cat. Enjoy twice daily. Refill as necessary.”…
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Nevada Humane Society’s PAW-mazing Race
Love animals? Looking to have fun and improve teamwork and communication? Then Nevada Humane Society’s ultimate team building experience, The PAW-mazing Race, is for you. This unique opportunity is for…
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Spiced Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookie
Say hello to a Spiced Pumpkin-Peanut Butter Cookie even your dog can enjoy. Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (be sure…
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Weekly Pet Health Tip
Did your dog eat another shoe — or maybe that favorite new decorative pillow? Idle paws often lead to unwanted behavior. Most of our dogs, surprisingly, were bred to complete…
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Dog Treat Recipe
Dog Treat Recipe: Share the love with you dog with these tasty treats. Ingredients 2 cups oat flour (pulse rolled oats in the food processor to make your own) 2…
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