We love to be out and about in the community with homeless pets who are looking for homes. We hope you’ll join us for some upcoming events! (P.S. If you want to volunteer to help at any of these events, please email Nayla our volunteer manager! Nayla@spcanevada.org ) September 7-9th Rancho San Rafael Park –…
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Want to make your dog happy? Don’t hug her! It’s a common sight but one that sends chills down every animal welfare specialist’s spine…a child hugging and kissing on the family dog. What seems like a loving interaction has often turned tragic in split seconds – but is completely avoidable if you know what to…
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After 7 long months Sysco the senior rescue dog has found the loving home he always wanted. Sysco was a lab mix who you may recognize. He came in as a stray and right away we could tell he was living in pain. He needed knee surgery to fix his ACL. It was causing…
Read More...Did you know the SPCA of Northern Nevada co-writes a column for the Reno Gazette Journal? It’s call “Animal Files” and it covers all kind of animal and pet related topics! Here you can find links to the articles so you can check them out and keep up-to-date on the topics you care about. …
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We hope you’ll join us at these life-saving events in our community. Can’t make it? You can still support our efforts with a life saving gift! Tap here. March 10 – Reno Art Works Gallery Opening. Reno Art Works is hosting a month long fundraiser for the SPCA of Northern Nevada! 15% of all art…
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Their eyes widen and the biggest smiles expand across every face as we enter the room. It’s February 14th, and I’m tagging along with one of our groups of volunteers as they enter classrooms, homes, and offices spread throughout our community. The small, fluffy bundle of love in their arms is a rescue puppy we…
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Eat at either Chili’s location in Reno February 5th through the 8th and save the lives of homeless pets while enjoying a delicious meal! All you need to do is print out the flyer above (or show your server) and they will donate 15% back to the SPCA of Northern Nevada! Each location is open…
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By Jill Vacchina Dobbs, J.D. Executive Director SPCA of Northern Nevada Twenty years ago, a group of concerned locals recognized there was a huge animal welfare problem in Reno: too many homeless pets in an overwhelmed and under-resourced Reno Animal Control. These compassionate people pulled adoptable pets from that facility and took them to a…
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Valentine’s Day Rescue Dog Rose Deliveries – SOLD OUT February 14th Update: Thank you so much for your interest in helping us save the lives of homeless pets through our Valentine’s Day Rescue Dog Rose Deliveries (sponsored by Flower’s By Patti). We are overwhelmed with the out-pouring of support from our community. The event has…
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From the moment we rescued her, Roxy was one of our favorites. It’s no wonder why…she is an absolute lover. Roxy is a 5 year old pitty mix. We first met her in 2013 and we knew she would make someone very happy. We just didn’t know that due to all kinds of reasons, it…
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