New Year, New Beginnings for Lucky Pets!

Give a Shelter Pet a New Year and a New Life!

As 2015 kicks off, the Nevada Humane Society is proud to see the number of pets in their shelter diminishing, thanks to a successful holiday adoption season. However, there are still many wonderful pets in need of loving homes and as a new year has begun, now is the time to give a deserving pet a new life—in your home!

“The hype of the holiday season of giving and love opened up doors for so many pets to find homes. Now, with a new year underway, our goal is to place some of our pets that have been here longer than others into the homes they deserve,” said Kimberly Wade, Senior Manager of Communications and Events for Nevada Humane Society. “While our average length of stay for both cats and dogs is less than 18 days, there are some animals that reside here longer and to give them a new year and a new life would be the best gift all of us could ask for. The New Year is not just about us as people. It’s about the animals too and there isn’t a better way to start off the New Year than by helping someone less fortunate—a homeless pet!”

Adoption fees during this special animal adoption promotion:

• ·         Adult Cat Over the Age of Three: FREE
• ·         Adult Cat Under the Age of Three: $25
• ·         Specially Selected Adult Dogs: $20
• ·         Other Adult Dogs: $50 (not including puppies and specialty breeds)

Every dog and cat is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, services normally costing over $240. Senior citizens, age 55 and up, may adopt senior pets, age 6 year and up, for free through the Seniors for Seniors program.

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, visit www.NevadaHumaneSociety.org or call 775-856-2000.

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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.

Pit Bull Spotlight at SPCA's St. Patrick's Day Celebration, March 15-23

SPCA OF NORTHERN NEVADA ST. PITTY’S PROMOTION

(Reno, NV) – The SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA) is celebrating St. Patrick’s with a pit bull adoption promotion from March 15 through March 23 called St. Pitty’s.  During the St. Pitty’s promotion all pit bull and pit bull mix breeds will be $17 off the adoption price. All pit bulls’ who have been with the SPCA over a year will be free to adopt. On March 15, the SPCA will be educating the public about pit bull breeds by providing information about their personalities and a list of pit bull friendly apartment buildings in our community.  The information table with a representative will only be available during shelter hours on March 15; however, the information will be available all week. Sandra from At Your Service will offer free nail clipping for pit bull type dogs on March 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Donations for At Your Service are appreciated.

Pit bulls are the number-one overbred breed of dog and the number-one breed of dog being put down in shelters across the country. Despite the contrary belief that pit bulls are a poor choice for families with children, they actually make some of the best additions to a household with children.  Their eagerness to please, loyalty to humans and high tolerance levels, in fact, make them ideal for a home with kids.  Pit bulls brought up responsibly with an appropriate amount of socialization can work well in a home with other animals.  Poor socialization breeds poor manners and skills in any dog limiting their ability to handle situations with other animals. Pit bulls used to be "Nanny" dogs because of their willingness to please and desire for human companionship and loyalty towards their family. They are a breed of negative target just as other breeds such as Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, etc.  You cannot judge an entire breed of a dog because of a story you hear on the news; it's detrimental in the placement of these dogs and unfair to lump every pit bull in the same group.

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 SCPA during St. Pitty’s 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.

The SPCA relies solely on donations from our community. If you would like to make a one-time, monthly or yearly donation, please visit spcanevada.org or call 775-324-7773 x204. The shelter is always in need of dog and cat food, bleach, hand wipes, paper towels and other necessities.  A full list of items is available online.

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.

Mardi Paws--RIGHT HERE IN RENO! March 3-8

SPCA OF NORTHERN NEVADA MARDI PAWS PROMOTION

 Pet Adoptions to Meet Our Community's Needs

(Reno, NV) – The SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA) is celebrating Mardi Gras with a Mardi Paws promotion March 3 through March 8. The two Mardi Gras promotions are “Fat Cat Tuesday” and “King Canine.”   The community can adopt all cats 10 pounds or larger for half off the adoption fee for “Fat Cat Tuesday,” and all dogs 70 pounds or larger for half off their adoption fee for “King Canine.”  Both promotions will run March 3 through March 8.

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 during Mardi Paws 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.

The SPCA relies solely on donations from our community. If you would like to make a one-time, monthly or yearly donation, please visit spcanevada.org or call 775-324-7773 x204. The shelter is always in need of dog and cat food, bleach, hand wipes, paper towels and other necessities.  A full list of items is available online.

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.

PetFolio Readers Alert! FREE Playday This Sunday at PETCO!

“Bouncy Boxer Fun Day!"

When: Sunday, May 22nd

Where: N. Reno Petco, 2970 Northtowne 

Ln, Reno, NV 89512

Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Bring your dog (all breeds welcome) to come play with Boxers and Buddies. 

Come play with us! Enjoy a fun day of contests, raffles, dogs for adoption, grooming advice, free "ask the trainer," the famous Boxers and Buddies Kissing Booth and much more...

http://www.boxersandbuddies.com/

Reno Pet Symposium Attracts New Pet Lovers

November 26-28 marks Reno's first collaboration of pet lovers, rescuers, and pet demonstrations at The Saddlery, Virginia Street. stop by anytime from 10am to 4pm to join in on the fun.  PetFolio is proud to present this as a community event for everyone; FREE!