Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
Las Vegas 28
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Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions
2675 E Flamingo Rd #3, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Mon-Sun 12pm-6pm
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HAV Cat Café Fan Club
1750 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146-2948
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Nevada SPCA Life-Saving Shelter
5375 S Procyon St Ste 108, Las Vegas, NV 89118
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The Animal Foundation
655 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Barn Buddies Rescue
7222 Grand Teton Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131-1601
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A Path 4 Paws
in between CAL Ranch & Club K9, 232 N Jones Blvd Ste 170, Las Vegas, NV 89107
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Adopt A Rescue Pet
1500 E Tropicana Ave Ste 105, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Bristlecone Avalanche Rescue K9s
6725 Lee Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124
Mon-Sun 9am-4pm
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Connor and Millie's Dog Rescue CMDR
DOGS HERE, CMDR 9030, W Sahara Ave 384 NO, Las Vegas, NV 89117
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Fixing Nevada
3430 E Russell Rd Ste 301-26, Las Vegas, NV 89120
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Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada
7065 W Ann Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89130-3515
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HELP
4008 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130
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MP K9 All Breed Dog Training
1350 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Street Dogz
3801 Vegas Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89108-1911
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The Poppy Foundation
6620 Sky Pointe Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131-4001
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Toys 4 Smiles
7222 Grand Teton Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131-1601
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Urban Underdogs
3395 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
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Nevada SPCA No-Kill Animal Sanctuary
5375 Procyon St, Las Vegas, NV 89118
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Animal Network
8495 W Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89113-3616
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Las Vegas Valley Humane Society
2250 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119-6541
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Friends For Life Humane Society
PETCO, 3577 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89147
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Noah's Animal House
1 W Owens Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89030
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A Home 4 Spot Animal Rescue
4324 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89130-2702
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Goldens Without Borders
11700 W Charleston Blvd # 170-420, Las Vegas, NV 89135-1573
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Jane's Birds
3780 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89121
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Vegas Shepherd Rescue
2620 Regatta Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128-6891
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Aler FC
1117 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108-1220
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Second Chance
5868 S Pecos Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120-5418
Reno 6
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SPCA of Northern Nevada Shelter
4950 Spectrum Blvd, Reno, NV 89512
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Washoe County Regional Animal Services
2825 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89502-4914
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Desert Pines Horse Rescue
3305 Sun Cloud Cir, Reno, NV 89506
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Rockin Kt Equine Redemption
25 Chuckwagon Rd, Reno, NV 89508
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Kitty Kisses Board & Breakfast
8555 Double R Blvd Ste 104, Reno, NV 89511
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Nevada Humane Society
2825 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89502-4914
Fallon 4
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Churchill Animal Protection Society
5894 Pasture Rd, Fallon, NV 89406
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City of Fallon Animal Shelter
1255 Airport Rd, Fallon, NV 89406
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Fallon Animal Welfare Group
4629 Reno Hwy, Fallon, NV 89406
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Fallon Pet Oasis
1919 suite C Grimes St, Fallon, NV 89406
Pahrump 4
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Donkeys of Pahrump
3280 W Bell Vista Ave, Pahrump, NV 89060
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Nye County Animal Shelter
1580 Siri Ln, Pahrump, NV 89060
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Never Forgotten Animal Society
520 East St Ste C, Pahrump, NV 89048-2158
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Pets Are Worth Saving
520 East St Ste A, Pahrump, NV 89048-2158
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Nevada Humane Society
549 Airport Rd, Carson City, NV 89701
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Catmandu
1829 Brown St, Carson City, NV 89701
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Carson City Animal Services
3770 Butti Way, Carson City, NV 89701-3410
Elko 2
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Elko Animal Shelter
2210 Pinion Rd, Elko, NV 89801
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 12pm-3pm, Sun 11am-2pm
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Endless Pawsibilities Foundation
2193 Industrial Way, Elko, NV 89801
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Henderson Animal Control
300 E Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV 89011-1903
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Complete Pigeon Control / Complete Turf Control
719 E Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015-5539
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Pet Network Humane Society
401 Village Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451
Wed-Sat 8am-6pm
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Los Perros Perdidos Foundation
1052 War Bonnet Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
Mesquite 2
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Mesquite Animal Shelter
795 Hardy Way, Mesquite, NV 89027
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We Care For Animals
150 N Yucca St, Mesquite, NV 89027
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A Home 4 Spot
1321 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89032-0213
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Angel Ferret Shelter Services
4344 Bacara Ridge Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89115
Sparks 2
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On Command
875 Greg St, Sparks, NV 89431-6107
Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm
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Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows
395 Freeport Blvd #1, Sparks, NV 89431
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Yerington animal shelter
217 Trowbridge Rd, Yerington, NV 89447
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Yerington Area Cat Control
125 NV-339, Yerington, NV 89447
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A Path 4 Paws
422 E Ranch Rd, Amargosa Valley, NV 89020-9753
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Boulder City Animal Shelter
810 Yucca St, Boulder City, NV 89005-1910
Dayton 1
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Douglas County Animal Shelter
921 Pinenut Rd, Dayton, NV 89403
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Douglas County Animal Services
921 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410
Minden 1
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Nevada B Ranch Mustang Sanctuary
1674 US Highway 395 N, Minden, NV 89423-4315
Overton 1
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Windy's Ranch & Rescue
Moapa Valley Boulevard, Overton, NV 89040
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Lyon County Animal Services
3705 US-50, Silver Springs, NV 89429
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Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary
555 US-395 N, Washoe Valley, NV 89704
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Strawberry Fields Animal Rescue
1465 Sandstone Dr, Wellington, NV 89444-9448
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City Of Winnemucca/Humboldt County Animal Center
3268 Bengochea Cir, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Also in Nevada
- Dog Boarding Facilities70
- Dog Trainers69
- Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers45
- Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas44
- Indoor Dog Parks10
- Pet Adoption Centers7
Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.
How long is a dog in heat?
A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Nevada to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 69 dog parks in Nevada to plan future visits once the cycle ends.
How long does a dog stay in heat?
Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Nevada. Our guide lists 69 dog parks in Nevada for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.