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![National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in The Animal Foundation to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Las Vegas](/application/files/9916/1402/4246/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Jun 20, 2022
The Animal Foundation is set to receive a $100,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at the Petco located at 2340 East Serene Avenue on June 23 at 2 p.m. in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Las Vegas.
![The Animal Foundation to provide free pet food assistance](/application/files/9916/1402/4246/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Feb 9, 2022
The Animal Foundation will be providing free pet food assistance for walk-in guests on Saturday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
![The Animal Foundation Hires New Chief Executive Officer](/application/files/9015/4809/1036/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Jan 20, 2022
The Board of Directors of The Animal Foundation is proud to announce that Hilarie Grey has been hired as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
!['Obese' Potbellied Pig 'on the Road to Recovery' After Being Abandoned in Las Vegas Heat](/application/files/9015/4809/1036/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Aug 5, 2021
Cupcake, a large potbellied pig found abandoned in Las Vegas, is on the mend!
![Icing On The Cupcake: Abandoned Pig Improving, Awaits Adoption](/application/files/9015/4809/1036/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Aug 5, 2021
An extremely obese potbellied pig dubbed Cupcake has been recovering since it was found abandoned in a dog crate left outside a Las Vegas home last month.
![Animal Foundation preps for hundreds of lost pets ahead of Fourth of July holiday](/application/files/9015/4809/1036/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Jul 2, 2021
While many people are gearing up for fireworks displays, the Animal Foundation is preparing for an influx of pets that get scared by the loud noise and run away from home.
![Pet owners should start preparing for fireworks now, shelters say](/application/files/9015/4809/1036/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Jul 2, 2021
Fireworks are often the highlight of many Fourth of July celebrations. But not all residents, and especially pets, enjoy the bombs bursting in air.
![Pet owners should start preparing for fireworks now, shelters say](/application/files/9015/4809/1036/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Jun 30, 2021
Thousands of animals are reported missing each year around Independence Day, with July 5 widely known as the busiest day of the year for animal shelters. Last year, the Animal Foundation took in 412 stray pets between July 1 and July 10.
![The Animal Foundation Receives Grant From PetSmart Charities to Increase Access to Affordable Veterinary Care in Las Vegas](/application/files/9916/1402/4246/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Jun 29, 2021
The Animal Foundation has received a grant from PetSmart Charities to increase access to affordable veterinary care in Las Vegas.
![Obese' Potbellied Pig 'on the Road to Recovery' After Being Abandoned in Las Vegas Heat](/application/files/9015/4809/1036/AF_-_News_-_Press_Release_Thumbanil_v1.jpg)
Jun 25, 2021
Cupcake the pig was discovered outside a Las Vegas home earlier this month. At the time, temperatures in the area were surpassing 107 degrees.