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    Nevada Humane Society

    3.6 (165 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Nick F.

    Honestly the staff here is superb. I lost my baby cat a few months ago (Not an actual baby, she was 14. She was just baby cat cause she was so small compared to my male cats.) I decided to start going into the humane society to get some kitty therapy(wasn't really planning on picking one up.). I still had my two boys but my cat I lost was special and it left a little bit of a void. I went back a couple times for a few weeks and then one day there was an intake that was a little ball of energy that I just had to play with. But since he was new they were still figuring out his temperament so he was not available for meets. Went into my work weekend and I saw he went into regular population to where he could be played with on my work Friday. Had a friend that was going with me on occasion to see the cats. I woke up on my first day off to a knock on my door, She adopted the cat for me and it was a bit of a shock at first but he's been the most beautiful fit for my household. Don't shop, please adopt. So many amazing animals out there

    Gozde S.

    I came in to meet a kitten I saw online. He was already adopted to I was told I could walk through where the other cats are if I wanted to. Lou came out from under a couch and stole my heart. He's an 8 year old boy who was surrendered by his family. How can I leave him there??? So he came home with me. Here is the part I never expected: they've called to check in on US. they send surveys out at interval to see how things are going. They alway answer the phone if there's an issue. They support the families who adopt pets. I love the kind staff and I love what they do for these animals. Please adopt- don't shop.

    Mr Sharon O.

    Overall a great facility and staff, ive adopted a few fur babies from them in the past

    Melissa E.

    This event was so informative. It was a real eye opener. So many dogs and cats looking for their forever homes. I wish I could take them all. Great event. Best part of the evening was the puppy kissing booth. I couldn't get enough of the puppy kisses. Please stop in and take a look around. You are sure to fall in love

    They are not related but looks like they could be. Kirby on the left, renamed Dr. Foxie (Dr. McStuffins in the humane society) on the right.
    Crystal O.

    I'm so thankful for the Nevada Humane Society! I got my two kitties from them. One of them the most social, wanting loves all the time. The other one the Reno humane society saw his anxiety and decided to transfer him to Carson. Now THATS how you take care of an animal. Realizing they might need different accommodations.

    Julie A.

    Today I adopted my 2nd kitty. I named him Poppy. I adopted Banyon and he is nearly 1 year old and it was such a great experience adopting with the Nevada Humane Society, Today I have a new baby kitty. Banyon and Poppy will grow up as brothers. This is the proudest day. I love the Nevada Humane Society. Thank you to Tara Clark, Cat Staff who put Poppy in my hands. I was kissed 2 times and then he was mine! lol A big Thank you also to Nina M who was my adoption Adoption Specialist. This is the 2nd time I rang the BELL. Another kitty was adopted to a good home today...my h

    Starting to collect for drop off-minus her... now she decides to sit in the bed!
    Amy O.

    Read an article that the are in need of food, blankets and beds for the sheltered animals.. I am gathering up whatever my two spoiled dogs have. This charity will always have my heart-!

    Milo (in shelter) , renamed him "señor Noot"

    so thankful for all these workers who support these animals. Adoption process was easy & I have a bestfriend for life!

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    Myrna S.

    I don't know what happened to this place; we adopted three of our dogs from the Nevada Humane Society in the past, and the process was streamlined and simple. Recently, we visited them intent on adopting a new fur-baby since my 18-year old dog passed away before Christmas of this year. I personally have visited the facility at least 4 or 5 times now and each dog I've asked about is either "on hold" for someone else, not available because for one reason or something else. When I tried putting a dog on hold when I visited after work, the front desk guy said I couldn't do that. A couple of days after New Years, I left work early so that I can be there right as they opened at 11am but the tech said the dog I was scheduled to meet was uncooperative and none of the techs could leash it. I'm happy for the dogs that get adopted but at the same time, the adoption process is chaotic, the place is a madhouse, and some volunteers can be a bit curt. The kennels aren't maintained, some dogs are locked in with feces or sick and they show visible signs of open sores or some infection on their skins. The most demoralizing part of each visit is if the dogs are unavailable, then please put a sign on their cage doors stating so, that way you don't get someone's hopes up. The adoption process leaves the person (and probably the animal) both physically and emotionally drained; rejection after rejection, going to the Humane Society to adopt a dog has been an excruciating and torturous experience.

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