Pet Adoption
Share a story of your “Less-Adoptable” pet to win fantastic prizes
Have you ever loved a cranky kitty, taught an old dog new tricks, adopted a painfully shy pet, or cared for a specially-abled animal? If so, Nevada Humane Society would love to hear your story. In conjunction with Nevada Humane Society’s “Less-Adoptable, But Still Lovable” adoption promotion, now through ...
Nevada Humane Society waives adoption fees for less-adoptable animals
From March 20 through April 8 Nevada Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for big-hearted people who will give “Less-Adoptable, but Still Lovable” pets a caring home. Some homeless cats and dogs have a harder time getting adopted. Some are shy or extremely energetic, others older, some are a ...
Adopt a mini panther at Nevada Humane Society
Black cats are often over looked by potential adopters, though they are usually intelligent, charming, and good-natured companions. Nevada Humane Society (NHS) has dubbed black cats Mini Panthers because of their elegant good looks and resemblance to their majestic wild distant cousins. You can adopt your own Mini Panther ...
Donations urgently needed for puppy’s life-saving heart surgery
Bali, an orphaned puppy, is dealing with a rough start to her very young life. At only four months old, this Lab-Shepherd mix pup is facing a serious congenital heart defect, and her only chance at a long, healthy life is a costly surgery. Nevada Humane Society is now asking ...
Humane Society offering Name-Your-Price pet adoption sale
RENO -- Adoption fees are out the window this Presidents Day with a name-your-price sale at the Nevada Humane Society's Reno animal shelter. Nevada Humane Society’s shelter will be open for adoptions today on Presidents Day so visit the shelter to find a new furry best friend at a ...
Detecting Illness in Your Cat
Cats can't tell us where or when it hurts. In fact, they often mask illnesses, an instinctive behavior left over from their wild origins when showing weakness advertised that they were easy prey. That's why it's so important that you get to know your cat's regular habits and behaviors. Any ...
Choosing the Right Cat For You
There are lots of important things to think through before picking your new pal. The first step to starting a long and last friendship with a cat is, of course, choosing the cat—or, more to the point, choosing the cat that's right for you. By definition, this is the biggest ...
Catnip: Why Cats Go Crazy For It
You find your cat rolling and twisting on the floor, rubbing his face against it, and drooling everywhere. Right away you know—he's been in the catnip. What is catnip, anyway? Catnip is a member of the mint family, which has about 250 species. The essential oil in catnip, nepetalactone, has ...
Understanding Feline Language
Body language, behavior, and vocalizations are keys to understanding the feline mind. You and your cat might speak different languages, but you can still communicate with each other. Indicators such as the look in your cat's eyes, the tone of her voice, the position of her ears, and the motion ...
Aggression Between Cats
Your cat's best friend may not be another cat. Cats are very territorial creatures and often vehemently defend their turf. Two's company Many people adopt a second cat thinking that the resident cat will be happy. This is a risky move. Just because your cat is sweet and loving with ...
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