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![The Animal Foundation rolls out 'Itty Bitty Kitty Committee' to help find fosters for influx of kittens](/application/files/8417/1451/4186/unnamed-8.jpg)
Apr 30, 2024
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Animal Foundation is seeking foster and adoptive pet parents and making it easier by waiving adoption fees this week during Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. The agency is also launching a new program called the "Itty Bitty Kitty Committee."
![The Animal Foundation launches Itty Bitty Kitty Committee to target shelter influx in Las Vegas](/application/files/9316/7666/0450/102957433_3505725612774370_1694156025451618735_n.jpg)
Apr 26, 2024
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — There’s no doubt it’s the best job on property. Bottle-feeding newborn kittens at The Animal Foundation. Trouble is that the kittens just keep arriving. Just this week The Animal Foundation began taking walk-ups from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. People willing to care for a litter of kittens until they’re old enough for adoption. It's called the Itty-Bitty Kitty Committee.
![The Animal Foundation takes in hundreds of lost Las Vegas pets in one week](/application/files/5617/0906/0418/Roxey_Landscape_Website.png)
Apr 15, 2024
The Animal Foundation is packed with lost pets, and with the busy summer months coming up, the shelter said this influx is especially concerning.
![Magician Mat Franco teams up The Animal Foundation for upcoming donation drive](/application/files/4617/1267/6353/295085708_433652425452888_1646316599562946205_n.jpg)
Apr 11, 2024
Las Vegas (KSNV) — An upcoming donation drive aimed at helping local shelter pets is kicking off with the help of Mat Franco.
![The Animal Foundation gives updates on animals confiscated from hoarding situation](/application/files/3517/1269/7319/434652610_829009025917224_8297582360489280507_n.jpg)
Apr 9, 2024
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The staff at The Animal Foundation provided an update on the condition of dozens of animals rescued from a hoarding situation last week. Dogs, guinea pigs, and rabbits were all recovering when 8 News Now spoke with the shelter’s chief executive officer about their care. “It’s tragic,” Lieutenant Thomas Healing of Boulder City Police said. “Any case of animal abuse is terrible.”
![How you can help animals involved in Las Vegas hoarding case](/application/files/4117/1269/9304/Screenshot_2024-04-09_at_2.47.00_PM.png)
Apr 9, 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Animal Foundation announced they are working to get the dogs involved in a massive animal hoarding case groomed and looking their best.
![Local pit bull, Mr. Worldwide, wins Best in Show at Animal Foundation fundraiser](/application/files/2217/1286/6192/Photo_Apr_06_2024_1_15_24_PM.jpg)
Apr 7, 2024
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Mr. Worldwide earned another title from Las Vegas. The 1-year-old, 62-pound pit bull was named Best in Show at The Animal Foundation’s 21st signature annual fundraiser.
![Bing is the Pet of the Week!](/application/files/3317/1225/8910/Screenshot_2024-04-04_122519.jpg)
Apr 4, 2024
Bing Bong, an adorable German Shepard and Doberman Pinscher mix made her debut on 8 News Now's Pet of the Week segment. Watch her shine for the camera!
![88 animals arrive at The Animal Foundation from hoarding situation](/application/files/4317/1225/7295/Screenshot_2024-04-04_at_12.01.31_PM.png)
Apr 4, 2024
At the end of March 2024, The Animal Foundation took in 88 animals from a hoarding situation in our community. Among them are dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, a rabbit, and even a few tortoises. Our top priority is ensuring these animals receive the care they deserve. Our dedicated team is working to ensure these animals are safe, properly housed, and receiving the necessary medical attention.
![The Animal Foundation seeks home for 29-pound cat needing weight loss support](/application/files/1617/1164/7070/Screenshot_2024-03-28_at_10.31.06_AM.png)
Mar 28, 2024
A big cat is looking for a big home! Smokey, a 29-pound, 10-year-old cat is looking for his forever home.