Who We Are
The Animal Foundation, founded in 1978, is one of the highest-volume single-site animal shelters in America. Our mission is to save all healthy and treatable animals in the Las Vegas Valley. Last year we saved over 16,900 lost, homeless, and often mistreated animals.
Our 2024 Work By the Numbers
20,441
Animals Saved
11,787
Spay/Neuters
3,991
Pets Returned to Owners
3,061
Pets transferred to Paw Partners
13,230
Number of Microchips Implemented
4,405
Pets Fostered
Upcoming Events View All
Desert Dogs Heroes Night
March 1, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as The Animal Foundation brings adorable, adoptable dogs to the Las Vegas Desert Dogs Tailgate for Heroes Night! Join us for an evening of community, celebration, and canine companionship.
Chelsea Handler's Las Vegas Residency to benefit The Animal Foundation
March 21, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Chelsea Handler is giving back $1 from every ticket purchased to her "Chelsea at The Chelsea" residency at The Cosmopolitan to The Animal Foundation. Learn more and get your tickets today!
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