12 Saves | From Timid to Trusting

Every day, pets arrive at Nevada Humane Society carrying fear, anxiety, or uncertainty from their past. For dogs like Drax, that fear felt overwhelming, but because of you, he was never alone. 

When Drax first arrived, he trembled in the back of his kennel, avoided people, and even tried to escape when left alone, injuring himself in the process. 

On the FAS (Fear, Anxiety, and Stress) scale, a tool used to measure a pet’s emotional state, ranked among the highest levels. That meant Drax needed far more than food, water, and shelter. He needed time, patience, and support from the Behavior Team to heal.  

That’s exactly what you made possible. With your support, Drax’s world became calmer and safer with people who knew his needs, toys to spark joy, and a kennel designed to give him the comfort he needed to heal. Most importantly, your generosity gave the staff the time to sit with him day after day, letting him build trust at his own pace. At first, he stayed frozen and trembling. Slowly, he leaned in for pets, wagged his tail, and eventually took his first calm steps outside. 

Support from people like you fuels every breakthrough. Your 12 Saves gift today will change the future for pets like Drax: 

• $50 provides enrichment toys to ease stress and help a fearful pet begin to relax. 

• $100 supports daily individualized enrichment that turns small steps into life-changing progress. 

• $250 ensures dogs like Drax receive the one-on-one behavioral care they need to heal and find their forever homes. 

After weeks of trust-building and months of compassionate care, he was finally ready for adoption. He met a kind, patient adopter who promised to go slow and continue his journey at home. Today, Drax is safe, loved, and discovering that the world is filled with happiness from nose to tail. 

Pets like Drax need more than basic care; they need you. By making your 12 Saves gift today, you’ll ensure more pets who arrive fearful and uncertain receive the time, training, and care they need to thrive.