Our adoption center is open by appointment only.
Masks must be worn at all times to receive any SPCA-NN services.
Connecting people and homeless pets.
1998
Founded to save homeless pets in Northern Nevada.
20,000
Dogs and cats placed in a loving home by us.
Matched 2k+ dogs and cats with their new family last year.
Affordable pet vaccinations through our low-cost clinics.
We are a locally run and funded nonprofit organization.
We spay and neuter thousands of pets each year.
“We truly believe there is a person for every animal.”
– Jill Vacchina Dobbs, Executive Director SPCA of Northern Nevada
Become a Volunteer
We had 40,386 volunteer hours in 2019! Join our volunteer team to help build lifelong relationships between people and pets.
The Summit Reno is a proud supporter of our lifesaving mission! Bring your doggo with you for shopping, dining, movies, and more. When you support our partners, you support homeless pets. Click below to learn more about The Summit Reno!
Maddie’s Fund® is a family foundation created in 1994 by Workday® co-founder Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl, who have endowed the Foundation with more than $300 million. Since then, the Foundation has awarded more than $237.6 million in grants toward increased community lifesaving, shelter medicine education, and pet adoptions across the U.S. The Duffields named Maddie’s Fund after their Miniature Schnauzer Maddie, who always made them laugh and gave them much joy. Maddie was with Dave and Cheryl from 1987 – 1997 and continues to inspire them today.
