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Rescue Your Next Pet.
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
Kesha + Spot "Tails Out" Shelter Contest
June 10, 2025 - July 20, 2025 | 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
Kesha and Spot Pet Insurance have partnered for the "Tails Out" Shelter Contest to raise funds for animal shelters in a handful of major cities along Kesha's summer tour - and we were selected as the shelter for Las Vegas!
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!
Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters
July 5, 2025 - July 18, 2025 | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
We're Emptying the Shelter from July 5th through July 18th! Join us for fee-waived adoptions on all adoptable large adult dogs (40+ lbs & 6+ months). Thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation for sponsoring this event
8th Annual Silver State Summer Brewfest
July 19, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Paws & Pints: The Brewfest You’ve Been Waiting For!
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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