OPEN FOR ADOPTIONS EVERY DAY 12PM TO 6PM
Improving the lives of pets and people.
1,420
Pets adopted into loving homes in 2024
2,814
Community and homeless pets fixed in 2024
10,258 vaccine and microchip clients in 2024
231 Todd's Fund recipients in 2024
655 foster cats and dogs placed in 2024
57 Ringworm Academy graduates in 2024
Home to Home™: Your Pet Rehoming Solution
Home To Home™ is a FREE online platform helping pets stay out of shelters. Whether you are looking to adopt or rehome a beloved pet, Home To Home™ connects local people with pets through direct home placement. It is a direct-to-adopter online resource that easily and safely allows you to list and search for pets in need of a new home.
Become a Volunteer
We had 25,546 volunteer hours in 2024! Join our volunteer team to help build lifelong relationships between people and pets.
Our Sponsor of the Month is Mountain Dog Cycling! Mountain Dog Cycling is a dedicated supporter of our lifesaving mission, sharing our passion for helping animals and building community. They offer an incredible selection of cycling gear and experiences to fuel your adventures, all while giving back to local causes like ours. Their generosity and commitment make a real difference for the pets in our care and the animal lovers in our community.
SPCA of Northern Nevada FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Our mission is to be a leading advocate for animal welfare, focusing on the humane treatment of pets, rescue, adoption, and community education. We strive to provide the highest standards of care in our adoption center and community programs.
You can view our available pets on our website and visit our Adoption Center at 4950 Spectrum Blvd, Reno, NV. We are open for adoptions every day from 12 PM to 6 PM. The adoption process includes completing an application and meeting with our staff to ensure a good match.
We offer various community programs, including affordable spay/neuter clinics, vaccination and microchip clinics, pet surrender assistance, and behavior help. Additionally, we have educational programs and resources for pet owners in the community
Yes, we are a no-kill shelter. We place every healthy or treatable pet in loving homes and provide humane treatment, including necessary euthanasia for pets that are suffering or pose a danger to the community.
We welcome volunteers and foster caregivers! You can apply to volunteer or foster by filling out the application forms available on our website. Volunteers can help with various tasks, and foster caregivers provide temporary homes for pets in need
Todd’s Medical Fund provides financial assistance for necessary veterinary procedures to pet owners who cannot afford the costs. This fund covers acute medical issues such as surgeries and severe dental procedures. For more info, visit Todd’s Medical Fund page here.
Donations can be made through our website here. We accept one-time donations, and recurring donations, and have opportunities for sponsorship. Your contributions directly support our programs and help pets in need.
If you need to surrender your pet, please contact us to discuss the process and schedule an appointment. We review surrender profiles and work with pet owners to find the best possible outcome for the pet. For more information please visit this link.