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The SPCA of Northern Nevada has temporarily closed our Adoption Center for essential and urgent HVAC repairs. We will be reopening in early March.

As a result of the closure, we must also pause our affordable community spay/neuter program (SNYPS) for the month of February. Unfortunately, this means we will not have any available appointments during this period.

However, we remain committed to supporting our community. In February, we will distribute 80 spay/neuter vouchers that can be redeemed at our trusted partner clinics. The pricing remains the same: $130 for dogs and $50 for cats. Applications for these vouchers will open at 8 a.m. on February 11th.

This necessary repair is an opportunity to create a safer, more comfortable environment for the homeless pets we care for and to enhance the working conditions for our hardworking staff. With these improvements, we will be better equipped to continue saving and improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Please consider adopting, fostering, donating, or shopping at our Thrift Store to support our lifesaving mission during this critical period.

Together, we can navigate this temporary challenge and emerge stronger for the pets and people who depend on us.

To stay current on all updates, please click HERE. For inquiries during the closure, please contact us via email at info@spcanevada.org.

Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back in March! 💜

With gratitude,
The SPCA of Northern Nevada Team

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

Local Animal Shelter

231 Todd's Fund recipients in 2024

Loving Home

655 foster cats and dogs placed in 2024

25,546 volunteer hours in 2024

Complete 2024 Impact Summary

“We truly believe there is a person for every animal.”

– Jill Vacchina Dobbs, Executive Director SPCA of Northern Nevada

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We had 25,546 volunteer hours in 2024! Join our volunteer team to help build lifelong relationships between people and pets.

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Our Sponsor of the Month is The Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa! A pet-friendly hotel with many amenities to offer its guests, The Renaissance Reno is a great place to call your home away from home. Elevate your stay with distinctive amenities like pet-friendly rooms, a spa, riverside dining, bocce ball, and other fun games await you. They are also a proud sponsor of the SPCA of Northern Nevada! Remember, when you support our partners, you support us. Thank you The Renaissance Reno!

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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.