Welcome to NHS in Carson City located at 549 Airport Road!
Not only do we offer the same high quality adoption services and programs at our Carson City Campus, we also manage the city's animal control services, ensuring pets are safe, cared for, and find loving homes.
Adoption Center Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Humane Enforcement Lobby: Monday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Our low-cost vaccination and microchipping clinic offers essential services to our community, helping your pets stay safe and healthy. Appointments are required, and are held in Carson City on Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The pets listed below have recently come into our care in Carson City. They were either found by kindhearted individuals who couldn't locate their owners or were picked up as strays by our Humane Enforcement Officers. All lost pets are held for five days to give their owners a chance to reclaim them. After this period, unclaimed pets become available for adoption, allowing them to find a new loving home.
Humane Enforcement Lobby: Monday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Tuesday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
In August 2014, City Manager Nick Marano announced a partnership between Nevada Humane Society (NHS) and Carson City Animal Services (CCAS) to improve animal services in Carson City. NHS took over CCAS on October 1, 2014, aiming to make Carson City a high- save community with a goal to improve the lives of all healthy and treatable animals.
When NHS assumed control, CCAS's live release rate was only 55%. This quickly increased to 95% and has remained there since the Carson City Campus opened in October 2016. Funding for the Carson City Campus came from a 1/8 percent sales tax, donations from NHS donors, and the Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI). Maddie’s Fund® contributed $383,000, while the Petco Foundation added $100,000 to support the shelter and care for adoptable dogs.
Licensing your dog is required by law in Carson City. If your dog gets lost, a license tag helps Humane Enforcement Officers (or anyone who finds your dog) contact you quickly. Plus, it can reduce the need for rabies treatment if your dog does happen to bite.
You must license your dog in Carson City when:
Dog licensing fees:
Note: Renew your dog's license before it expires to avoid late fees.
To license your dog:
Remember to:
Licensing your dog is required by law in Carson City. If your dog gets lost, a license tag helps Humane Enforcement Officers (or anyone who finds your dog) contact you quickly. Plus, it can reduce the need for rabies treatment if your dog does happen to bite.
