Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Animal Welfare Solutions
Since 1932, Nevada Humane Society has been a safe haven for pets and a trusted resource for the people who love them. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every animal deserves kindness, respect, and a chance to thrive. We prioritize nose-to-tail care, including affordable spay/neuter programs, behavioral support, and wellness care, ensuring pets in our community stay happy and healthy. Our team goes beyond sheltering to make a lasting difference by matching pets with loving families through adoption, fostering, and temporary care. We actively advocate for animals by working with lawmakers to improve animal protection laws and ensure access to life-saving resources. With over 90 years of service, we have built a community where pets and people thrive together through educational resources, training, and compassionate advice.Our dedication to relieving suffering and promoting humane treatment has made us a cornerstone of animal welfare in Northern Nevada. Behind every adoption is a new beginning, and we are committed to providing shelter, safety, and support to nearly 34,000 pets annually. Our guiding principles emphasize compassionate animal care, community education, and lifesaving programs that extend beyond our campuses through collaborations and animal transfers. We rely solely on the generosity of donors to continue our mission of saving the lives of homeless pets in our region.
Services
Animal Adoption
Pet Pantry
Vet Clinic
Foster Programs
Spay/Neuter Services
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience in animal welfare and community service.
- Our 93% live release rate exceeds national no-kill shelter benchmarks.
- We offer comprehensive nose-to-tail care including spay/neuter services and behavioral support.
- Our community programs serve over 34,000 animals annually through adoption and fostering.
- We advocate for stronger animal protection laws at local and state levels.
What people say
Lifesaving adoptions
Compassionate staff
Successful fostering
Community support
Pet wellness focus
Services
Animal Adoption
Our adoption program connects homeless pets with loving families through comprehensive matching processes. We provide pre-adoption counseling, post-adoption support, and behavioral assessments to ensure successful transitions. Every adoption includes microchipping, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services to promote long-term pet wellness.
Pet Pantry
The Pet Pantry offers free food assistance to pet owners facing financial hardship through our Reno and Carson City locations. This program ensures pets receive proper nutrition while preventing surrenders due to economic challenges. We distribute over 8,000 pounds of pet food annually to support local families.
Vet Clinic
Our full-service clinic provides essential medical care including vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and wellness exams. We offer low-cost services to make pet healthcare accessible for all community members. Emergency medical treatment is available for animals in critical condition.
Foster Programs
Our foster network provides temporary homes for animals needing special care or socialization before adoption. Fosters receive supplies, medical support, and training to care for pets with unique needs. This program helps over 4,500 animals annually find permanent homes.
Spay/Neuter Services
We perform over 8,800 spay/neuter surgeries annually to address pet overpopulation and improve animal health. Our mobile clinic reaches underserved areas with affordable sterilization options. These services include pre-surgical exams and post-operative care instructions.
Questions
What adoption services do you offer?
We provide dog, cat, and small mammal adoptions with comprehensive matching processes, including behavioral assessments and post-adoption support.
How can I get pet food assistance?
Visit our Reno or Carson City campuses during business hours to access free pet food through our Pet Pantry program.
Do you offer veterinary services?
Yes, our full-service clinic provides vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, wellness exams, and emergency medical treatment.
How can I volunteer or foster?
Contact us through our website to join our volunteer team or foster network that supports animals needing special care.
What community programs do you have?
We offer spay/neuter services, pet education resources, community cat registration, and animal advocacy initiatives across Northern Nevada.
How is your organization funded?
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded entirely through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events like our annual Pick of the Pack raffle.
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Reviews (4)
Irene Schmitt
Jun 13, 2022
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Place is clean and a few cats were available. I wasn't greeted in a way of anyone helping me. Or answer questions
Colette G.
Apr 01, 2022
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We adopted a cat from them. Absolutely the sweetest cat ever, also the staff was super nice, super friendly and made the process so fast!
Shaggy Sith
Mar 30, 2022
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I adore this place. Volunteers are needed. With out responsible people who love animals I would not have my fur baby and Emotional Support Animal. Lyon County had heart for once and got her there. Now she sleeps in bed with me and my wife in her forever home with her forever people. Like Bradley Nowell of Sublime once wrote and sang for his Lou Dog "I love my dog"
Ginger Patterson Gingersweets
Mar 21, 2022
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Awesome. I rescued a beautiful 10 yr old cat, but kinda sad they don't have the dig section open yet.
