Animal Ark Goes Wild Saturday, May 3!

Piñatas & Predators

Date:      April 9, 2014

To:          All Media

From:     Diana Hiibel, Co-Founder

For:         Immediate Release                                                                                            

Animal Ark invites you to watch our predators open their treat-filled piñatas on Saturday, May 3^rd, 10:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Stalking, pouncing and attacking piñatas:  enjoy the sight of our predators having a grand time discovering treats inside their piñatas!  This enrichment activity ensures that the Animal Ark’s predators will have fun as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend on Saturday May 3.  We invite you to join us and to bring your cameras.  Your attendance helps: it provides us with funds to care for these animals.  Our animal keepers and educational guides will share stories and answer any questions you have about our wild residents. 

Care to help us make the piñatas?  We’d love to see you on Sunday, April 27^th at the Ark booth at the Earth Day Celebration in Idlewild Park to help create piñatas we’ll use on May 3^rd.

When:                Saturday May 3^rd, 10:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where:               Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary & Nature Center

Directions:        From Reno, Highway 395 North, right onto Red Rock Road, drive 11.5 miles, then right onto Deerlodge Road, to our driveway at 1265 Deerlodge.

Admission:        Adults $15; Seniors $13.50; Children $12; children 2 years and under free.

Phone:               1-775-970-3111 (area code required)

Websites:        www.AnimalArk.org    www.facebook.com/AnimalArk.Nevada                          

Local Campaign Lends Big Help to Little Animals--Spread the word...

Big Hearts, Little Animals: Making a Difference for Humans and Pets Alike at Nevada Humane Society

Nevada Humane Society is introducing another unique, local campaign. Big Hearts, Little Animals was created to raise awareness for people and pets in need. From April 24 through April 29, when you visit Nevada Humane Society and bring 4 cans of human food to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, you will receive half off the standard pet adoption fee for adult cats and dogs (standard fees are $50, excluding specially priced pets, puppies and kittens). Big Hearts, Little Animals encourages people, even if they are not able to adopt a pet right now, to drop off a food donation and spend time with the animals, simply offering companionship. The shelter is open daily, from 11am until 6:30pm except for Saturdays in which it opens an hour earlier at 10am.

“Recently, the enhanced branding of the Biggest Little City encouraged us to get even more involved in the community,” said Kimberly Wade, Senior Manager for Communications and Events for Nevada Humane Society. “Through Big Hearts, Little Animals, we are hoping to encourage people to look at multiple causes—not just to adopt a pet, but also to let people know we are here, especially for those who haven’t considered adoption before. In addition, we want help the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, because we’re here for not just pets but people too.” 

A donation bin from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada has been placed in Nevada Humane Society’s shelter and people are encouraged to drop off food donations any time during regular pet adoption hours. The bin will be out through April 29. Nevada Humane Society is also working in conjunction with the BiggestLittleCity.org to promote sharing the positive features of Reno, showcasing the variety of good that is continually spread across the community.

For more information about Nevada Humane Society, visit www.nevadahumanesociety.org or call 775-856-2000.

For more information about the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, visit http://fbnn.org/.

For more information about the Biggest Little City, visit http://biggestlittlecity.org/. 

     

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About Nevada Humane Society: Nevada Humane Society is a non-profit, charitable, no-kill shelter creating a no-kill community. We work to find homes and provide care for homeless animals. Our work is made possible by donations.

Nevada Gives A "BIG ______" You Fill In the Blank!

SPCA OF NORTHERN NEVADA TO PARTICIPATE IN NEVADA’S BIG GIVE EVENT

(Reno, NV) – The SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA) is one of the charities that Nevadan’s can donate to during Nevada’s Big Give.  The event will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 with a day of online giving that will benefit charities across the state. This initiative, launched by NevadaGIVES, is a unique, high-visibility promotion or personal giving designed to bring new donors and dollars to nonprofit organizations throughout the state. You can donate through the website www.NVBigGive.org.

Nevada’s Big Give is important to the SPCA because we rely solely on the donations of people in our community.  It’s a great opportunity for our community to remember how important it is to help non-profit organizations throughout the year.  We recently celebrated our 20,000th adoption and are able to reach milestones like this because of the generosity of our community. The donations will go to help provide animals in our shelter with medical attention, microchipping, food, lodging, grooming, loving attention, and help them find their forever home. 

Donations such as dog and cat food, bleach, hand wipes, paper towels and other necessities can be made at the SPCA located at 4950 Spectrum Blvd.  A full list of items is available online at www.spcanevada.org.

Razoo.com, a seasoned community giving day fundraising tool, has created a website for Nevada’s Big Give. Donations can be made to non-profits by selecting their online page on the Nevada’s Big Give website, and they can learn more about the organization and its mission.

Support for Nevada’s Big Give comes from lead sponsor the Mark A. Baker Team and contributing sponsors Wells Fargo and Bank of America. The initiative has been embraced by local celebrities and community leaders including Terry Fator, Brad Garrett, Cirque Du Soleil, Holly Madison and U.S. Senator Harry Reid who have filmed Public Service Announcements encouraging residents to do their part and give.

The SPCA’s adoption goal for 2014 is 1,864 adoptions to coincide with Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of Nevada’s admission to the Union.  Help us reach our goal by adopting a dog or cat from the SPCA and give them a forever loving home. The SPCA is located at 4950 Spectrum Blvd. All available animals can be found online at spcanevada.org.

About the SPCA of Northern Nevada

The SPCA, founded in 1998, is Reno's original no-kill animal shelter. Our mission is to be an innovative regional leader in responsible treatment of homeless dogs and cats, primarily through their rescue and placement in forever loving homes and by promoting spaying and neutering to control pet overpopulation. We accomplish our mission with dedication to our core values and a lifetime commitment to our animals.

About NevadaGIVES:

Established in 2003, NevadaGIVES is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to increase awareness of philanthropy so more people give back in a way that is meaningful to them. The goal is to build a vibrant, effective and growing philanthropic community that improves the quality of life for all Nevadans, as well as to support volunteerism by serving as an informational resource. For more information about NevadaGIVES, visit www.nevadagives.org.

Reno's Nevada Humane Society Recognized As A Great Charity

Nevada Humane Society Receives Inaugural

Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Seal

Nevada Humane Society was recently awarded the inaugural Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited charity seal, which carries vital importance for both donors and charities. Only organizations that come through a BBB review with a “meets all standards” conclusion are eligible to participate in the seal program.

“Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal can do so with pride,” says Timothy Johnston, President and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Northern Nevada. “Not only are they attesting to their organizations’ adherence to sound standards, they are helping to increase donor confidence and strengthen public trust in giving.”

According to the BBB, when this seal is present, it represents that Nevada Humane Society has met the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability. This process involved rigorous scrutiny of a Nevada Humane Society’s governance, effectiveness, finances and solicitations and informational materials—standards that go beyond what government regulators require. A visual of the seal is below.

“Nevada Humane Society is proud to have been awarded this prestigious and important accreditation from the BBB,” said Kevin Ryan, Chief Executive Officer for Nevada Humane Society. “It is demonstrative of NHS’ dedication to our cause and our open, honest relationship with our donors. NHS spends donor dollars incredibly shrewdly and we work diligently, daily to continue to prove to our community that NHS is a sound investment. Another feather in our cap, NHS is quickly becoming one of Northern Nevada’s most honored charities.”

Nevada Humane Society is open for adoptions seven days a week, from 11:00am to 6:30pm and an hour earlier at 10:00am on Saturdays. The shelter is located at 2825 Longley Lane in Reno.

For more information, visit www.nevadahumanesociety.org or call 775-856-2000.

About Nevada Humane Society: Nevada Humane Society is a non-profit, charitable, no-kill shelter creating a no-kill community. We work to find homes and provide care for homeless animals. Our work is made possible by donations.

Nevada Humane Society Springs Forward...!!!! with these great events for the animals...

The Virginia Mansfield Day, Saturday, April 12: Calling all cat lovers! When you adopt a cat on Saturday, April 12, you'll receive a free bag of litter and a free bag of food, plus a professional photo of your new cat for free! Refreshments will also be available. The event runs from 10am - 6:30pm (photos are available from 11am-2pm). The Virginia Mansfield Day is in honor of Virginia Mansfield and her infinite love for kitties. The Mansfield Endowment provides generous funding for the NHS cats through the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Kitten Shower/Foster Information Session, Saturday, April 26: If you love kittens we've got a great way for you to help save these tiny, little lives-attend our Kitten Shower! You're encouraged to bring a kitten gift as a donation (see our Amazon Wish List at http://tinyurl.com/l98wzbp) and enjoy fun activities and refreshments. In addition, if you've ever thought about becoming a volunteer Foster Caregiver, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn more! The Kitten Shower takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 12-4pm, and the Foster Information Session is from 2-3:30. Both events are at NHS. Reno Earth Day 2014, Sunday, April 27: Celebrate our big, green planet by joining us for Earth Day 2014! The community-wide event will include educational booths, vendors, unique performances and live music. NHS will be there with adorable pets for adoption too, so be sure to tell your family and friends! Earth Day is on Sunday, April 27 at Idlewild Park from 10am - 5pm. Admission is free.