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  • Can You Foster a Cat If You Already Have Pets? How Introductions and Separate Spaces Work

    September 10, 2026

    The question we hear more than almost any other from people who want to help is, "I'd love to foster, but I already have a cat and/or dog at home. Is that a dealbreaker?" The short answer is that it...

  • Animal Rescue Fundraiser Ideas for Las Vegas Schools, Teams, and Small Businesses

    Animal Rescue Fundraiser Ideas for Las Vegas Schools, Teams, and Small Businesses

    September 10, 2026

    Some of the most meaningful support we receive at Nevada SPCA doesn't come from a big grant or a corporate check. Rather, it comes from a fourth-grade class that collected coins or a soccer team that skipped their post-season pizza...

  • Why Shelter Cat Adoption Beats Buying a Pet

    July 28, 2026

    If you've been searching "buy a pet near me" lately, we get it. You're ready for a furry companion, and you want to find one soon. However, before you head to a breeder or a pet store, we'd love to...

  • What Is Kitten Season? Why Summer Is the Best Time To Foster a Kitten

    July 28, 2026

    Every year, like clockwork, animal shelters across the country brace for the same phenomenon: kittens. Lots and lots of kittens. It's called kitten season, and here in Southern Nevada it stretches from early spring well into fall, with summer as...

  • Adopt a Cat vs. Foster a Kitten: Which Is the Right Choice for Your Home?

    June 26, 2026

    If you've been thinking about bringing a cat into your life, you might be surprised to learn there's more than one way to do it. Cat adoption gets most of the attention, and for good reason, but fostering is an...

  • Rabbit Adoption Myths: What First-Time Bunny Owners Need to Know

    June 26, 2026

    Rabbits are some of the most endearing, personality-packed animals you'll ever bring into your home. They're curious, affectionate in their own way, and full of quirky habits that make them a joy to live with once you understand them.  If...

  • FAQ

    FAQ

    May 28, 2026

    General Information What is Nevada SPCA? Nevada SPCA is Southern Nevada's original no-kill animal shelter, serving the Las Vegas Valley since 1982. We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on adoptions, foster care, and community support programs that keep pets...

  • Foster a Dog, Save a Life: How Nevada SPCA’s Foster Program Works and Why Long-Term Dogs Need You Most

    Foster a Dog, Save a Life: How Nevada SPCA’s Foster Program Works and Why Long-Term Dogs Need You Most

    May 28, 2026

    Every dog deserves a soft place to land. At Nevada SPCA, Southern Nevada's original no-kill shelter, the foster program gives dogs exactly that, a real home where they can decompress, heal, and show off the personalities that cages tend to...

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Have you signed up for ✨Nevada SPCA’s 6th Annual Neon Dog Walk yet?! ✨🐕 💚⁣
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Use promo code: GLOW at checkout THIS WEEKEND only (October 3-4) and receive $10 off registration! Visit https://give.nevadaspca.org/ndw2026 👈⁣
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Get ready for a day packed with music,  contests and prizes, food, drinks, fun, festivities, and so much more…all with your four-legged friend by your side! 🐾 🦴🍻 🌮 🎶 
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As our biggest community fundraiser of the year, the Neon Dog Walk helps raise critical funds to support shelter pets and provide veterinary care for pets in need right here in our community. Your participation makes a BIG impact! 🙌⁣
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All registered walkers receive a commemorative Neon Dog Walk T-shirt and wag bag.⁣
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So, get GLOWING and sign up today! 🐶
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📆 Saturday, October 17 ⁣
🕰️ 3pm - 7pm⁣
🌳 Silverado Ranch Park ⁣
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#neondogwalk #lasvegas #nevadaspca
Chihuahua lovers, this one’s for you! 🐾⁣
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Beau is still waiting for a loving forever home of his own. This darling 7-year-old (16 lbs) boy is sweet, affectionate, and oh-so-easy to love. He enjoys cozy naps on a soft bed, treats, and simply being by your side! 
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Beau deserves to be spoiled with all the love, care, and devotion he’s been patiently waiting for. If you’re looking for a sweet little companion who will happily stick by your side, Beau just might be your perfect match. 🏡 🐕⁣
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He has experience around little dogs his size (meet-and-greet with any current household dogs). ⁣
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Meet Beau at Nevada SPCA, this little guy is sure to steal your heart! ♥️ ⁣
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#adoptashelterdog #chihuahua #lasvegas #nevadaspca
Spooky season has arrived! 👻⁣
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Meet some of our ooky, kooky kitties; Fang, Phantom, and Thriller! 💜🐈‍⬛⁣
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These kittens are a little less creepy and a lot more cutie! And they’re ready to find loving homes to haunt with plenty of purrs, cuddles, and Halloween magic. ✨ 🎃 🕸️ ⁣
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Visit Nevada SPCA and meet these adorable little ghouls today! ⁣
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#kitten #adoptasheltercat #lasvegas #nevadaspca
When it comes to bringing happiness…⁣
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Rocky delivers. 🫶🐕⁣
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Our volunteers recently took this handsome 4-year-old, (73 lbs) boy on a visit to some senior living residents, and Rocky brought his “A” game! He charmed everyone that he met with his lovable personality. 🥰⁣
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Rocky is a social, affectionate guy who loves car rides, meeting new people, getting plenty of attention, playing, and, of course, treats. He’s ready to find a family who will give him the love, care, and commitment he deserves. 🏡 🐾 ❤️⁣
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He’s had experience around kids who know how to be gentle and has also been around other dogs (meet-and-greet with any current household dogs). ⁣
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Give sweet Rocky a chance to melt your heart, meet him at Nevada SPCA today!⁣
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#adoptashelterdog #huskymix #lasvegas #nevadaspca
A huge thank you to our friends at @barkingdogsmountainsedge for donating all of this kibble to support the growing need at our Pet Food Pantry! 🦴 ⁣
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We cannot do this without the incredible generosity and support of our community, every donation makes an impact. 
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Thank you for helping us keep pets and people together! 🫶🐶🐱⁣
Well, that last photo kinda sums up Gracie’s feelings about wearing a harness. 😹⁣⁣
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This sweet and sassy 7.5-year-old girl weighs 17 lbs, and we’re helping her get her steps in as she works toward a healthier weight. This chonky beauty is ready to find a loving home all to herself. 
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Gracie is affectionate and enjoys being a lap kitty, but she’s also an independent lady with a love limit. She’s looking for a family that can help get her back to a healthy weight with a little extra activity, healthy habits, and lots of love. 🧶 🐈 
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Gracie has reportedly lived with gentle, respectful kids and dogs and is ready to find the loving forever family she deserves! 🏡 🩷
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Meet Gracie at Nevada SPCA today!
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#adoptasheltercat #chonkycat #lasvegas #nevadaspca