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![Duke, a 'boring' Las Vegas dog returned for napping too much, has new foster home](/application/files/9617/2358/0742/3.png)
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](/application/files/4917/2358/0737/2.png)
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](/application/files/7817/2357/9314/Crawlina_Web_Square.png)
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](/application/files/3317/1934/1912/Screenshot_2024-06-25_115752.jpg)
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](/application/files/4817/1640/0799/Jess_Playgroup_Website.png)
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](/application/files/2717/1097/5732/image_2.png)
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.
![Woman tearfully adopts dog as shelter desperately seeks foster homes](/application/files/6917/1624/2086/442399676_857164883101638_1071588992563655959_n.jpg)
May 20, 2024
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Pennie Simms knew the tiny Maltese mix wouldn’t be available for long. “I came down here for this certain little dog,” she says. “I'm a stay-at-home person, my husband works all the time and I've been looking for a companion.”
![The Animal Foundation, Broken Yolk Cafe to host 'Puppies and Pancakes' adoption event](/application/files/7717/1582/1641/Puppiespancakes.png)
May 16, 2024
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — What could be better than having breakfast surrounded by adorable puppies? Broken Yolk Cafe will host 'Puppies and Pancakes' in partnership with The Animal Foundation on Saturday, June 1, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Henderson location at 3458 St. Rose Parkway.
![The Animal Foundation hopes new Pet Support Hotline will help lessen their load](/application/files/8517/0717/7507/Drake_A1302425.jpg)
May 16, 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A new hotline hopes to keep pets in their homes, and help people find their lost pets quicker. It’s The Animal Foundation’s Pet Support Hotline, and since its soft launch one month ago, it’s already taken nearly 3,000 calls. Animal Foundation CEO Hilarie Grey says the hotline can be used for a variety of reasons, including people looking for their lost pet, or who’ve found a pet and need help with their next steps.
![Pick of the Litter: Dots!](/application/files/1017/1554/6761/Dots_Website.png)
May 9, 2024
Dots is available for adoption from The Animal Foundation. He stole the show when he made his debut on the Las Vegas Morning Blend.