Chappo has been living a nightmare.
When he arrived at The Animal Foundation, he weighed just 21 pounds, less than half of what a healthy dog his size should weigh.
But Chappo’s journey to recovery is far from over. Please, help Chappo heal and show him the love he’s been missing for far too long.
The Animal Foundation is launching a limited-time foster incentive program to help ease our ongoing space crisis. From Monday, September 15, through Friday, September 19, community members who foster a large dog will receive a $200 incentive after successfully fostering for 30 days (four full weeks).
Meteorologist Chloe took a break from forecasting the weather to spend the day with Mator, one of our shelter dogs in Las Vegas. Together, they enjoyed some sunshine, fresh air, and a meal at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar. It was the perfect kind of “fur-cast” — 100% chance of tail wags and smiles. View […]
In a one-on-one interview, FOX5’s Kim Passoth sits down with The Animal Foundation’s CEO, Hilarie Grey, about the challenges of overcrowding at the open-admission shelter. With 800–900 animals on campus each day, Grey talks about the factors driving high intake and outlines potential solutions. Together, they discuss how the community can step up to protect […]
Welcoming a rabbit into your life is exciting—you’re gaining a curious, intelligent companion who can bring years of joy when given the right care. To make things easier, we’ve created a three-part Rabbit Care Guide. Each section covers an important part of your bunny’s life with you: This first guide focuses on what you’ll need […]
The Animal Foundation is launching a limited-time foster incentive program to help ease our ongoing space crisis. From Monday, September 15, through Friday, September 19, community members who foster a large dog will receive a $200 incentive after successfully fostering for 30 days (four full weeks).
Every year, hundreds of pets—especially kittens—spend extra time in the shelter because they have ringworm. While the name might sound scary, ringworm is simply a common fungal infection. It’s highly contagious to both animals and people, but it’s also completely treatable with the right care. At The Animal Foundation, we believe pets with ringworm deserve […]
Thinking about adopting a sulcata tortoise? These gentle giants are fascinating companions—but they’re also a long-term commitment. With lifespans reaching 50–80+ years and adult sizes of over 100 pounds, sulcatas (Centrochelys sulcata) are not your average pet. This guide will help you understand how to care for one of the world’s largest tortoise species so […]
When Heart first came to The Animal Foundation, he was the kind of dog who tugged at everyone’s emotions. A gentle, goofy American Bully mix, he was also a long-time resident who had been adopted and returned more than once. Life in a kennel was wearing on him. Staff adored him, but Heart was still […]
When Seymour first arrived at The Animal Foundation, his story was heartbreaking. This 7-year-old pup had been found tied to a pole in an east Las Vegas neighborhood. He was dirty, matted, injured, and in obvious pain. A concerned neighbor called Animal Protection Services, who rushed him to safety. Veterinarians discovered multiple injuries that told […]
