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
Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters
May 6, 2025 - May 15, 2025 | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
We're Emptying the Shelter from May 6th through May 15th! Join us for fee-waived adoptions on all adoptable large adult dogs (30+ lbs & 6+ months). Thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation for sponsoring this event
Take A Walk In Their Shoes: Your Perfect Footwear Festival
May 10, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join Your Perfect Footwear Foundation, Commissioner Justin Jones, and The Animal Foundation for the Your Perfect Footwear Festival this Saturday for food, music, and giveaways at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex.
Hometown Heroes Knight
May 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us for an evening of honor and excitement at the 2nd Annual Hometown Heroes Knight with the Vegas Knight Hawks! Witness our community’s brave heroes in action as we celebrate and recognize the incredible individuals making a lasting impact across Southern Nevada.
Free Small Mammal Training Class
May 17, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Are you curious about adopting a rabbit, hamster, or guinea pig, but don’t know what to expect once they’re home? Come to a FREE training class and get prepared!
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