Nevada Humane Society waives adoption fees for veterans, active-duty military on Veterans Day

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — The Nevada Humane Society is waiving adoption fees Wednesday for veterans and active-duty military members until 6:30 p.m. as part of a Veterans Day promotion, the organization said in a news release.

“One of the things that we love here at Nevada Humane Society is helping people find their forever friends,” said Melissa Davis, the organization’s chief philanthropy officer.

Adoption fees

The nonprofit animal shelter, which works to save animal lives in northern Nevada, is offering the fee waiver for one day only, on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The waiver applies to veterans and active-duty military members who adopt dogs, cats and small pets over 6 months old.

STAR pets, which have special adoption fees, are excluded from the fee waiver. They are eligible for a $15 adoption discount.

“If we can help a veteran find a furry best friend on Veterans Day, that is incredibly special, and we wanted to play a small part in celebrating their service to our country,” Davis said.

Retail discount

Veterans and active-duty military members also will receive 15% off purchases at the Nose to Tail Retail store run by the Nevada Humane Society. No adoption is necessary to receive the retail discount.

Locations and requirements

The promotion is available at both Nevada Humane Society campuses:

• Reno: 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B
• Carson City: 549 Airport Road

Valid proof of military service is required to receive the discounts.

“We have so many dogs and cats available today. Everybody is sure to find a new best friend,” Davis said. She said staff is ready to help and the shelter is open until 6:30 p.m.

“We are appreciative of everything our service members have done, and we hope to see them at our Reno campus or our Carson campus sometime today,” Davis said.

More information about the organization is available at nevadahumanesociety.org.