Veterinary Services

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.

Lost & Found Pets in Carson City

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.

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140k+
total animals saved
8,665
adoptions in 2023
25,337
volunteer hours in 2023
7,943
active donors in 2023

A Brief History About NHS Carson City 

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. 

Carson City Dog Licensing Information 

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: 

  • You move to Carson City with your dog (within 30 days) 
  •  You get a new dog (within 30 days) 
  •  Your puppy turns three months old 

Dog licensing fees:

  • $8.00 for spayed/neutered dogs 
  • $25.00 for unaltered dogs 

Note: Renew your dog's license before it expires to avoid late fees. 

To license your dog: 

  • Proof of Rabies Vaccination: This must be current and given by a licensed vet. Rabies vaccinations last one to three years, depending on your dog's age and vaccination history. 
  • Proof of Alteration (if applicable): If your dog is spayed or neutered, bring documentation from the vet clinic that performed the procedure to pay the reduced fee.   

Remember to:  

  • Attach the license tag to your dog's collar or harness. 
  • Renew the license annually to ensure your dog's safety and compliance with Carson City laws. 

Carson City Dog Licensing & Animal Codes

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.