12 Saves | Full Bowls, Happy Tails

When the Rue family first came to us, their hearts were heavy, their pantry was nearly empty, and their beloved dogs, Chopper and Merlin, were running low on food. 

Just a few months earlier, their lives had been turned upside down. Jerry Rue had been in a devastating motorcycle accident, one that left him with a traumatic brain injury and multiple bone fractures. After weeks in the hospital and mounting medical bills, their family’s world had completely changed. Jerry, once their main provider, was now unable to work. 

They were struggling to keep food on the table, not just for themselves, but for their two loyal companions who had stayed by their side through it all.  

But because of you, they didn’t have to choose between feeding their family and feeding their pets. 

Nevada Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry helps families like the Rues stay together through life’s toughest challenges. You make it possible for pets to have full bellies, wagging tails, and the comfort of staying right where they belong, at home, with the people who love them. 

That’s why your 12 Saves gift is so important. Your donation today ensures that no pet in our community goes hungry, and no family has to face the heartbreak of giving up their companion simply because times are hard. 

Thanks to you, Chopper and Merlin never missed a meal, and the Rues could focus on Jerry’s recovery without the added worry of how to feed their dogs. Month after month, your generosity filled their bowls and their hearts with hope. 

The Rue Family told us, “We heard of the program but never needed it. Now it’s a monthly visit we put in our schedule between doctor appointments.” What might seem like a small act, a bag of pet food, meant stability, relief, and love during an unimaginably difficult time. 

And their gratitude runs deep. “We want to thank all those who donate to Nevada Humane Society,” Charis said. “I hope one day soon we’ll be on that side of the program and able to give back as well.” 

Your kindness doesn’t just fill bowls; it keeps families together. Pets like Chopper and Merlin get to stay with the people who love them most, because of you. 

When you give, you’re doing more than donating. You’re giving pets like Ranger the ability to walk again, a cat the chance to see again, or a senior pet the comfort to live out their golden years without pain.  

As a community safety net, you can help provide care for many more like Ranger in the future. 

Please make a gift today and be the reason another pet gets their happy ending.  

Today, you have the power to give another family that same gift of comfort and hope. Please act now with a 12 Saves gift to make sure no pet goes hungry or is separated from the family who loves them most.