So in getting to know me...one major detail is how passionate I am about animals. Wild or domestic, it doesn't matter to me. In turn, I wanted to remind you that adopting an animal.... could be the best decision you will ever make!

I am a volunteer at the Nevada Humane Society, located on Longley Lane near Rock Blvd. It is amazing how many animals they take in, how many get adopted, and how well the staff and volunteers take care of the pets. And we have fun! The dogs get out multiple times a day, in both the backyard and taken to local parks. And the cats have colonies, where they are open to the outside (screened in, of course), have condos to climb, and warm beds to sleep in. Yes, there are those that stay in kennels, but we have over 650 volunteers, and if you can imagine all of us socializing with the animals daily, that's a lot of love these little guys and girls get!

We have lots of animals, from dogs and cats, to birds and rabbits! They are up for adoption, usually with a fee of $50 for dogs and cats, and the others vary.  However, there are always specials going on. All of our pets are fixed and vaccinated before they are even put up for adoption. We started a goal of creating a No Kill Community a year ago, and continually work diligently to develop life saving programs. We work side by side with Washoe County Regional Animal Services and all the many wonderful animal rescue organizations across the state.

Programs that have contributed to this success include help from other shelters, volunteer support, evening and weekend adoption hours, reduced adoption fees, trained adoption counselors to help match pets with people, adoption events both at the shelter and off site, a free Animal Help Desk, and a free trap/neuter/return program for feral cats offered by Community Cats, an independent local organization.

AND... NHS still has a free spay/neuter program for pit bulls which will include a $5 reward for the dog’s owners.

We also have the support of the community. And that is where I wanted to make a point to remind you to take a look at the Humane Society... especially if you are looking to adopt a furry friend! Please stop by to visit our pets, or take a look at our website below. Even if you aren't able to adopt right now, we are always in need of foster homes, and volunteers.

If you have questions about your existing animals, you can call our Animal Help Desk, at 856-2000, extension 200. Please take pride in your animals and understand if you absolutely feel the need to surrender, you can call us to discuss different options. If we can help you find your pet a home without even bringing him or her in, we will do so! We want what is best for the animals, and there is a lot of love out there for these guys!

Visit our website:

http://www.nevadahumanesociety.org

for more details.

Or, visit

http://www.petfinder.com

for photos for those animals up for adoption!

Together we can all make a difference!

Call us! 775-856-2000 or stop by our location on Longley Lane to see our friends!