Nevada Humane Society

Nevada Humane Society (NHS) is a charitable, non-profit organization and the only open-admission, no-kill shelter in the state of Nevada. Incorporated in 1932, it was originally created to address the suffering of local stray animals. In 2007, our Board of Directors changed the mission of the organization to one of lifesaving, promoting animal welfare while finding homes and providing care for homeless pets in Northern Nevada.

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We have a variety of volunteer opportunities from dog walking, to cat cuddling to animal photography available -all of which enhance the lives of thousands of pets and people every year. Scroll through the information below to learn what volunteer opportunity is the best fit for you, and submit an application to start volunteering to help save the lives of homeless pets in need today.

Fostering a shelter pet can be an incredibly valuable and rewarding experience both for the animal and the foster volunteer. No experience is necessary to become a foster care volunteer. There are multiple types of foster situations ranging from orphaned animals who must be bottle fed to adult pets who are recovering from surgeries, and you will have the opportunity to work with our team to determine which types of foster situations fit your lifestyle.To make your foster experience as rewarding as possible, we will provide you with a starter kit of supplies, all required medications, relevant training, and on-call assistance.