Heartbroken pet owner duped by scammer in Henderson

Sep 2, 2024

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Mollie Baker is like most pet owners. “This is him in the sink waiting for us to come in and brush our teeth so he can play in the water,” she says looking through pictures on her phone. “Goofiest thing there ever was.” But three months ago, her cat Gus, went missing in their south Henderson neighborhood.

Las Vegas shelter offering $200 incentive program for dog fosters

Sep 2, 2024

A Las Vegas animal shelter is launching a new incentive program as it looks to ease overcrowding and get more dogs into foster homes. The Animal Foundation said in a news release that the goal of its new incentive program is to place 75 dogs into month-long foster homes within a 3-day period to create vital space in the shelter.

35 animals adopted at shelter’s EDC event involving furry friends

Aug 20, 2024

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)– Do Las Vegas residents wish they could experience EDC one more time in 2024? Well, it’s possible but this particular EDC, or the Electric Doggy Carnival, came with a furry twist.

Rejected for being ‘boring,’ shelter dog finds home with no nap limits

Aug 15, 2024

Duke’s adoptive family sent him back to the shelter for being too sleepy and inactive, sparking online outrage. But his new forever home fits his laid-back style.

Duke, a 'boring' Las Vegas dog returned for napping too much, has new foster home

Aug 10, 2024

USA TODAY - The Animal Foundation of Las Vegas says that the family who adopted Duke in July brought him back this week because of his 'lack of enthusiasm' and energy. He's now with a foster mom.

'Boring' dog headed to foster home after being returned for being too calm

Aug 8, 2024

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Officials with The Animal Foundation say Duke's constant napping and apparent lack of enthusiasm made him the wrong fit for his last family. The 4-year-old pup was returned after his new family claimed he is “boring, sleeps all day, and doesn’t get up and greet them when they get home.”

Many exotic animals become homeless and end up in Las Vegas shelter

Jul 31, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Many families across the Las Vegas Valley have surrendered or abandoned their pets in these tough economic times, and since the pandemic, the Animal Foundation has tackled a rise in the intake of exotic pets.

77 pets fostered as Animal Foundation in Las Vegas hosts event to clear shelters

Jun 14, 2024

Las Vegas (KSNV) - Dozens of animals will wake up in Las Vegas Valley homes this weekend after The Animal Foundation put out a call for foster families. This is after The Animal Foundation took in more than 1,100 animals in the first two weeks of June.

Animal Foundation Doggy Playgroups feature playful spirit of bigger dogs

May 22, 2024

Chloe Koast from KSNV stopped by our doggy playgroup to showcase the different personalities of dogs available to adopt at The Animal Foundation.

Magician Mat Franco hosting donation drive with The Animal Foundation

May 20, 2024

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For the fifth year, magician Mat Franco is teaming up with The Animal Foundation to host a donation drive. Franco adopted his dog, Gecko, from The Animal Foundation.

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