SALE SALE SALE--Yard Sale Benefits Homeless Pets

Nevada Humane Society’s

Giant Yard Sale 

This SAT & Sun 

(March 21-22!)

Show your support for homeless pets by attending Nevada Humane Society’s giant yard sale Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. Featuring a variety of treasures generously donated by the community, all items sold will directly benefit homeless pets. The yard sale will take place in the parking lot behind Nevada Humane Society, located at 2825 Longley Lane in Reno, from 9:00am until 2:00pm (no early birds, please). Items for sale will include:

·            Furniture

·         Kitchen items, glassware, dishes, etc.

·         Art and/or interior decorations

·         Tools

·         Jewelry & accessories

·         Electronics (working condition)

·         Pet items

·         And MORE!

Nevada Humane Society is open for adoptions seven days a week at two locations from 11am to 6:30pm and an hour earlier at 10am on Saturday. For pet adoptions in Reno, visit 2825 Longley Lane. For pet adoptions in Carson City, visit 3770 Butti Way. For more information about Nevada Humane Society, visitwww.NevadaHumaneSociety.org or call 775-856-2000.

Now's the Time to Adopt a Doggie or Kittie--for FREE!!!

Adopt a Dog or Cat for FREE This Weekend 

May 31 and June 1

Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days, a Community-Wide Adoption Event at

Nevada Humane Society, SPCA of Northern Nevada,

and Pet Network Humane Society

If you’ve been thinking about adding to your family, now is the time! Attend the Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days event this weekend only, May 31 and June 1, and you can adopt an adorable dog or cat for FREE! Known as America’s biggest free pet adoption event, you can visit Nevada Humane Society, SPCA of Northern Nevada, or Pet Network Humane Society, as well as a variety of other locations to find your new best friend. Every dog or cat will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

When you adopt during Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days, you can feel proud knowing you made a difference, because for every dog or cat that is adopted,Maddie’s^® Fund will make a generous donation to the adopting shelter to help save even more lives.

As a community-wide effort, Nevada Humane Society, SPCA of Northern Nevada, and Pet Network Humane Society hope to find loving homes for 500 animals. Nationwide, more than 200 shelters and rescue groups are participating in Maddie’s^® Pet Adoption Days with a goal of finding loving homes for 10,000 homeless pets.

For a complete list of pet adoption locations and times throughout the community, visit Adopt.MaddiesFund.org.

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Maddie's Fund®, The Pet Rescue Foundation, is a family foundation which is funded by the founder of Workday and PeopleSoft, Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl. Maddie's Fund is helping to create a no-kill nation where all healthy and treatable shelter dogs and cats are guaranteed a loving home. Maddie's Fund is named after the family's beloved Miniature Schnauzer who passed away in 1997.

Nevada Humane Society is a charitable non-profit organization founded in 1932. NHS is a no-kill organization with the goal of sustaining a no-kill community. NHS provides shelter to approximately 10,000 homeless pets each year, pet adoption services, low-cost spay/neuter assistance, and a free Animal Help Desk.

SPCA of Northern Nevada, 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.

Pet Network Humane Society is a charitable non-profit organization founded in 1991 located in Incline Village serving Nevada and California, including the Lake Tahoe area. Pet Network’s mission is to save healthy and adoptable animals from needless euthanasia through rescue, rehabilitation and humane education.

Animal Lovers NEEDED!

Help Raise $100,000 for Homeless Pets at

Nevada Humane Society’s 

Walk for Animals 

May 24, 2014, Sparks Marina

Don’t miss the 7^th annual Walk for Animals, this Saturday, May 24 at Sparks Marina—an exciting, fun event to benefit homeless pets at Nevada Humane Society. The goal of the event is to raise $100,000 to help provide care and find homes for the more than 15,000 pets expected to pass through the shelter this year. 

Sponsored by Petco Foundation, the Walk for Animals kicks off at 9am. Registration opens at 8am and festivities continue until 1pm. The public is welcome to bring their dogs on leashes (or cats) and spend a fun day in the park.

“We’re expecting over 1,000 walkers, many with their canine companions,” said Kevin Ryan, Chief Executive Officer for Nevada Humane Society. “This event is so important because the funds help homeless pets who arrive at our shelter daily. In 2013, over 12,000 animals were treated through Nevada Humane Society, and we expect to care for even more this year. You can feel good knowing that your support made a difference, as we consistently have one of the highest save rates in the nation.”

 Festivities at the Walk for Animals include a variety of exhibitors, pet adoptions, pet contests, entertainment, refreshments and more. In addition, Nevada Humane Society will be providing low-cost vaccines and microchips for all pets on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration for the Walk for Animals may be done online or by using a printed brochure. Walkers who raise $35 or more receive a t-shirt and those who raise more receive additional prizes. More information, including the downloadable brochure, is available at NevadaHumaneSociety.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. NHS works to find homes and provide care for homeless animals. Our work is made possible by donations.

Nevada Humane Society Walk for Animals--May 24--Is a walk in the park!!!!

Low-Cost Vaccine, Microchip Clinic Offered at Nevada Humane Society’s Walk for Animals, May 24, at Sparks Marina

Nevada Humane Society’s Walk for Animals is about a week away—happening this year on Saturday, May 24 at Sparks Marina. While animal lovers are asked to help raise $100,000 for homeless pets, the public is also invited to bring their pets for a special low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic, being held during the Walk for Animals from 8am until 1pm. Cost for the services, which include basic vaccines, rabies, and microchips, ranges from $10 to $18.

“The Walk is an exciting, fun event but we wanted to give back to the community even more this year by offering these services. We know there will be hundreds of people out with their dogs, and there’s no better time to get them vaccinated and chipped, a service that provides for the dogs but also to their people,” said Kimberly Wade, Senior Manager of Communications and Events for Nevada Humane Society. “The vaccines are low-cost and proceeds directly benefit homeless pets.”

Nevada Humane Society’s Walk for Animals is next Saturday, May 24, at Sparks Marina, kicking off at 9am with a leisurely two mile walk around the marina. Leashed dogs (and cats) are welcome. Registration opens at 8am and festivities continue until 1pm.

Walkers who raise $35 or more receive a t-shirt and those who raise more receive additional prizes, including admission into the VIP tent. Everyone is welcome to enjoy refreshments, entertainment, pet contests, pet adoptions, exhibitors and more. The Walk for Animals is made possible by sponsor Petco Foundation.

Registration for the Walk for Animals may be done online or by using a printed brochure, which is available also online, at the shelter or at one of many local businesses. More information is available at NevadaHumaneSociety.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.

Dogs RULE! NHS Doggie Palooza Sun Mar 9

Save the Date for the third annual Doggie Palooza March 9 (Saturday) at Nevada Humane Society!   If you love dogs, you won’t want to miss this event in celebration of dogs! Doggie Paloozawill include: Dog Marketplace of dog-themed art, gifts, jewelry, pottery, dog toys and more Many adorable dogs for adoption Renowned Hollywood animal trainer Joel Silverman, host of Dog & Cat Training with Joel Silverman, will demonstrate how to train a dog Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen and his dog, Dezzie, will be posing for photos Director of the NHS G.I. DOGS Program Mitch Schneider will explain the benefits of both service and companion pets for veterans. Doggie Palooza will take place at Nevada Humane Society on March 9 from 10am until 6:30pm. Admission is Free. If you love dogs, you won’t want to miss Doggie Palooza!   For more details, please visit NevadaHumaneSociety.org.