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 2023 Work By the Numbers
16,993
Animals Saved
9,931
Spay/Neuters
3,990
Pets Returned to Owners
2,566
Pets transferred to Paw Partners
10,481
Number of Microchips Implemented
2,508
Pets Fostered
Upcoming Events View All
Chelsea Handler's New Las Vegas Residency to benefit The Animal Foundation
September 1, 2024 - April 18, 2025 | 8:00 pm to 8:00 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!
Empty the Shelters: Find Your New Best Friend This Holiday Season!
December 1, 2024 - December 17, 2024 | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Join us for Empty the Shelters at The Animal Foundation, where all adoption fees for animals six months and older will be waived thanks to the generous support of BISSELL Pet Foundation.
Public Information Session
December 21, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us at The Animal Foundation for a special community information session to connect, celebrate, and look ahead!
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