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 20,400 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
Summer Reading Program
June 27, 2025 - August 31, 2025 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Looking for a fun way to keep your kids reading this summer? Bring them to The Animal Foundation to read to our shelter pets!
Adopt and Receive Free Tickets for The STRAT Tower Observation Deck!
July 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025 | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Take home a new best friend and you and your family will get to enjoy the best views in Vegas, courtesy of our friends at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower!
Work Out. Give Back. Help Shelter Pets.
July 21, 2025 - July 30, 2025 | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
The Animal Foundation is partnering with Lagreemixx to help you meet your fitness goals and support shelter animals, all at once. Now through July 31st, you can score free workout classes just for giving back.
PetSmart's National Adoption Week!
July 26, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come meet your new best friend!
SUPERZOO Pet Care Expo
August 13, 2025 - August 15, 2025 | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Join The Animal Foundation as we attend SUPERZOO pet care expo, celebrating 75 years of bringing the best of pet products to the world.
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