Nevada Humane Society

Nevada Humane Society Proudly serving Northern Nevada’s most vulnerable pets by caring for them, finding them homes, and saving lives. Linktr.ee/nevadahumanesociety
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Join us in making a difference one paw at a time. Nevada Humane Society (NHS) is a charitable, non-profit organization founded in 1932. Our mission is to bring people and animals together to create a no-kill community in Northern Nevada. We provide shelter and care to homeless pets, adoption services, low-cost public spay/neuter and vaccination services, pet food assistance and other services for

our community. We encourage you to visit our website for the latest shelter news, events, Happy Tails, and information on our adoptable shelter pets. https://nevadahumanesociety.org

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will be closed on Monday, January 19th. We will resume our regular busin...
01/17/2026

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will be closed on Monday, January 19th.

We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20th. We look forward to seeing you then! 🐾 ❤️

Last Monday, we partnered with community advocates to provide preventative care for dogs living in one of our local home...
01/13/2026

Last Monday, we partnered with community advocates to provide preventative care for dogs living in one of our local homeless encampments. While fewer animals were seen than originally planned, we’re moving at the pace that matters most, building trust and strong relationships with the people who love them. 🐶❤️
 
With the support of a dedicated community advocate who coordinated transportation, resources, and appointments, care was able to happen without added barriers. 
 
Violet, a momma dog, received full preventative care, including spay surgery, vaccinations, a microchip, and deworming. Four of her puppies received the same comprehensive care, two additional pups received vaccinations, microchips, and deworming to start them on a healthy path forward. 
 
We’re grateful to the owner who ensured every dog received care and helped find loving homes for the puppies. This is community-centered care, rooted in trust, partnership, and compassion.

Happy Metrics Monday! We’re excited to be back to our regularly scheduled programming, thanks again for your patience. 😅...
01/12/2026

Happy Metrics Monday! We’re excited to be back to our regularly scheduled programming, thanks again for your patience. 😅

Population & Capacity

As of 7pm Sunday, January 11th, we have 247 animals in our care – this is 1 less animal compared to the previous week. We have 33 at our Carson Campus, 140 at our Reno Campus, and 74 in the care of our foster volunteers. The Carson Campus dog kennels are at 39% capacity, and the Reno Campus dog kennels are at 60% capacity.

Intakes

144 animals came into our campuses last week. NHS received 53 Owner/Guardian Surrenders (1 more animal from the previous week), 21 Strays (12 more animals than the previous week) and zero Strays too young for adoption (no change from the previous week). We also transferred 30 cats and 29 dogs from our close partners at Washoe County Regional Animal Services. 11 dogs were transferred from other partners.

Outcomes

46 cats, 75 dogs and 5 small animals were adopted last week – this is 15 more cats, 25 more dogs, and 4 more small animals compared to the previous week. We were able to reunite 8 dogs with their owners (1 more than last week).

9 animals were humanely euthanized last week; 3 were due to illness, injuries or quality of life, 6 were for unsafe/dangerous behaviors. As the community’s safety net, we take these decisions to heart. They are made only when all other options have been exhausted, and always with kindness, respect, and the goal of preventing suffering. These moments are incredibly difficult for our team; each one weighs heavily, as our staff care deeply about every animal that comes through our doors.

Community Support

Last week we received 55 surrender requests for cats and 55 surrender requests for dogs. The median time between a completed application to surrender appointment last week was 1 day for cats and 4 days for dogs. Same day emergency surrender appointments are available every day for situations that require immediate relinquishment.

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Big news for our special girl! 🥳After nearly a year with NHS across both Reno and Carson City campuses, Kanela, our long...
01/08/2026

Big news for our special girl! 🥳

After nearly a year with NHS across both Reno and Carson City campuses, Kanela, our longest term female resident, has officially been adopted!

We’re overjoyed to see her start this next chapter in a loving home. 💞

A huge thank you to for giving toys for pets like Abel. Enrichment like this makes such a difference for pups in our c...
01/07/2026

A huge thank you to for giving toys for pets like Abel.

Enrichment like this makes such a difference for pups in our care, and Abel is more than happy to help with quality testing, especially if there’s treats in it! 🐶💗

💗 Could Sally be your fur-ever pup? ✨Sally is a loving, people-focused pup who truly thrives on connection. She’s sweet,...
01/07/2026

💗 Could Sally be your fur-ever pup? ✨

Sally is a loving, people-focused pup who truly thrives on connection. She’s sweet, playful, and eager to bond, and she’s been working hard on her good manners, with big wins in potty training already! Like many pups still learning the ropes, she may bark at new people or get a little wiggly when she’s excited, but with calm introductions (and a couple of treats), she settles in beautifully.

Sally has done great with older kids, has shown no food guarding, and is steadily improving on leash. She’s a bright girl with a big heart who will shine with patience, structure, and lots of love.

She’s come such a long way in foster care, and we know her happiest chapter is still ahead. 💛

Interested in adopting Sally or meeting her in person? Please email [email protected]. 🐾

**UPDATE: Sally has been adopted! 🥳🥰 Thank you so much to everyone who reached out. We’re so happy to share that she’s found her forever home.**

Monday Metrics on a Tuesday for the second week! ✨ (We’re working through some delays as we transfer our in-house platfo...
01/06/2026

Monday Metrics on a Tuesday for the second week! ✨
(We’re working through some delays as we transfer our in-house platforms. Thank you for your patience!)

Population & Capacity 
 
As of 7pm Sunday, January 4th, we have 248 animals in our care – this is 15 less animals compared to the previous week. We have 32 at our Carson Campus, 131 at our Reno Campus, and 85 in the care of our foster volunteers. The Carson Campus dog kennels are at 47% capacity, and the Reno Campus dog kennels are at 60% capacity.   
 
Intakes 
 
97 animals came into our campuses last week. NHS received 52 Owner/Guardian Surrenders (8 more animals from the previous week), 9 Strays (1 less animal from the previous week) and zero Strays too young for adoption (no change from the previous week). We also transferred 10 cats and 20 dogs from our close partners at Washoe County Regional Animal Services.  
 
Outcomes 
 
31 cats, 50 dogs and 1 small animal were adopted last week – this is 31 less cats, same number of dogs, and 2 less small animals compared to the previous week. We were able to reunite 7 dogs with their owners (5 less than last week), 1 cat (no change from last week).   
 
3 animals were humanely euthanized last week; 2 were due to illness, injuries or quality of life, 1 was for unsafe/dangerous behaviors.  As the community’s safety net, we take these decisions to heart. They are made only when all other options have been exhausted, and always with kindness, respect, and the goal of preventing suffering. These moments are incredibly difficult for our team; each one weighs heavily, as our staff care deeply about every animal that comes through our doors. 
 
Community Support 
 
Last week we received 40 surrender requests for cats and 59 surrender requests for dogs. The median time between a completed application to surrender appointment last week was 5 days for cats and 14 days for dogs. Same day emergency surrender appointments are available every day for situations that require immediate relinquishment.

Please refer to our pinned comment for definitions!

01/06/2026

See the behind-the-scenes of our spay/neuter event!

Thanks to the , we were able to provide spay/neuter surgeries to 109 owned pets in Northern Nevada. 🐶🐱

23 of them were dog spays, 26 were dog neuters, 26 were cat spays, and 34 were cat neuters.

🎄💚 Meet Cindy Lou Who, the Cat Who Stole Our Hearts (and Made Them Grow Three Sizes). 💚🎄Straight out of Whoville and int...
01/02/2026

🎄💚 Meet Cindy Lou Who, the Cat Who Stole Our Hearts (and Made Them Grow Three Sizes). 💚🎄

Straight out of Whoville and into our clinic on Monday, December 29th, Cindy Lou Who became our 4,000th Community Medicine surgery for owned pets in Washoe County, helping us reach our year’s goal and proving that the biggest moments often come in the smallest packages. 🐱

This program launched in May of this year, and in less than 7 months, it has already brought affordable, preventive veterinary care to thousands of pets in Northern Nevada, supporting families, reducing shelter strain, and strengthening our entire community. In total, over 6,200 owned pets were spayed/neutered this year, when we include the pets outside of Washoe County!

🎄💚Celebrating this milestone, the whole shelter is humming, hearts are growing, & even the Grinch would approve. 💚🎄

We are paws-itively thrilled to begin the new year with a story that reminds us all why we do what we do, and how much y...
01/01/2026

We are paws-itively thrilled to begin the new year with a story that reminds us all why we do what we do, and how much your support truly means!

Two Step, a near-blind pup, came to Nevada Humane Society after being found wandering alone. Despite his rough start, his gentle spirit quickly won hearts. 💙

Every day for two months, Brendan, a medical student in Reno, visited Two Step, building a quiet, patient bond. On Brendan’s last day in town, he walked in, saw Two Step waiting with a wagging tail, and knew he couldn’t leave without him.

Today, Two Step is thriving in Brooklyn, soaking up city walks, snuggles, and naps with his favorite squishmallows. 🐾

Because of you, pets like Two Step get the time and care they need to find their person. It’s not too late to give through 12 Saves and help create more happy endings. 💙

Give a 12 Saves gift today by clicking the following link! https://nevadahumanesociety.org/donate/?segmentCode=12SS1325

🎄💚 Meet Cindy Lou Who, the Cat Who Stole Our Hearts (and Made Them Grow Three Sizes). 💚🎄Straight out of Whoville and int...
01/01/2026

🎄💚 Meet Cindy Lou Who, the Cat Who Stole Our Hearts (and Made Them Grow Three Sizes). 💚🎄

Straight out of Whoville and into our clinic on Monday, December 29th, Cindy Lou Who became our 4,000th Community Medicine surgery for owned pets in Washoe County, helping us reach our year's goal and proving that the biggest moments often come in the smallest packages. 🐱

This program launched in May of this year, and in less than 7 months, it has already brought affordable, preventive veterinary care to thousands of pets in Northern Nevada, supporting families, reducing shelter strain, and strengthening our entire community. In total, over 6,200 owned pets were spayed/neutered this year, when we include the pets outside of Washoe County!

🎄💚Celebrating this milestone, the whole shelter is humming, hearts are growing, & even the Grinch would approve. 💚🎄

Happy New Year! 🎆In observance of the holiday, we will be closed tomorrow, January 1st and will resume regular business ...
12/31/2025

Happy New Year! 🎆

In observance of the holiday, we will be closed tomorrow, January 1st and will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2nd.

We are so excited to continue ensuring nose-to-tail happiness and support in the new year! 🐶🐱🐰

Address

2825 Longley Lane Ste B
Reno, NV
89502

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 6:30pm
Thursday 11am - 6:30pm
Friday 11am - 6:30pm
Saturday 11am - 6:30pm
Sunday 11am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+17758562000

Website

https://linktr.ee/nevadahumanesociety?fbclid=PAAabNN3bY9Mm0za5woOdW_VHK7jMo8OuAVvPo

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