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!
Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters
October 1, 2024 - October 10, 2024 | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
We are waiving adoption fees from October 1 - 10 for all adult shelter animals 6 months and older. Join us for Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters National Adoption Event. *A $10 license fee may apply.
Howl-O-Ween Brunch Fundraiser
October 12, 2024 | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have a delicious brunch at the Broken Yolk off Fremont St. and support lost and homeless pets! 10% of all sales on Saturday will benefit The Animal Foundation's lifesaving programs.
Un-Leashed Pet Market at UnCommons
October 12, 2024 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us at UnCommons to pamper your pup in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! We'll have a table with merchandise, and information about our shelter programs. Plus, our adoption truck will stop by with adoptable dogs!
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