We're Out of Ways to Say It: We're in a Critical Space Crisis
Our shelter is caring for over 1,000 animals, and we're facing the heartbreaking possibility of euthanizing for space.
Since 2020, we’ve seen a 61% jump in the number of animals coming through our doors, pushing our capacity to inhumane levels.
Allow us to be more clear. When we have more dogs than kennels, this is what happens:
- Increased anxiety due to a crowded environment
- Behavioral decline and repetitive behaviors due to stress
- Risk of injury or illness
- Limited capacity to address each animal's unique needs
Eventually, these behaviors compound. A once-healthy dog now has behaviors that can’t be managed in the shelter environment. They slowly begin to deteriorate, and then their quality of life in the shelter declines.
When an animal’s quality of life declines and no homes are available, keeping them in the shelter can become inhumane — and euthanasia may be considered.
The At-Risk Program provides intervention for animals that are at risk of euthanasia because of treatable medical or behavioral challenges that could improve in a home setting.
These are the shelter’s most at-risk animals: https://bit.ly/atriskanimals
Solving this space crisis will take a community effort, beyond what the shelter can do alone.
We need your help—adopt, foster, or reunite lost pets.
We need adopters AND fosters for medium and large dogs to keep our shelter population at a manageable level to ensure the well-being of our animals and our team. Visit us Tuesday - Sunday, 11 AM - 7 PM. No appointment needed. We’re located at 655 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, 89101.
If you find a healthy, friendly lost pet, try to reunite them with their family before bringing them to the shelter. This dramatically increases their chances of being reunited with their families!
- Make sure your own pets have a collar, ID tag, and updated microchips! Microchips cost just $35 dollars in our low-cost clinic.
- Lost your pet? If you can’t afford the reclaim fees, please reach out to us! We can work with you. Our goal is to reunite pets with their families whenever possible.
- We're running low on dog treats! We use treats to provide enrichment and positive reinforcement for the pets in our care. We could use Nudges, Pup-Peroni, and Ol’ Roy Beef Jerky Sticks. Donations purchased off our Amazon Wish List are shipped directly to the shelter: https://bit.ly/4a2MLqY
- Our nursery is overflowing with more than 50 kittens. Consider fostering to help save the most vulnerable kitties in need of a safe place. We now offer walk-in fostering! Learn how you can make a difference: bit.ly/3WBAswQ
- From walking dogs to socializing scared kitties, every moment you give as a volunteer helps save lives. Ready to make a difference? Volunteer and be part of the lifesaving: https://bit.ly/3U8Rpgy
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