Animal cruelty
Pandemic life spurred more animal adoptions in Nevada, but economic difficulties remain a concern
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 10:43amOn Friday, March 13, as the state prepared to shut down, the fate of many four-legged, feathered and scaled residents hung in the balance.
Greg Hall, CEO of the Nevada Humane Society, which has a presence in Reno and Carson City, organized a late-night emergency call with staff. They discussed how to operate amid the threat of COVID-19, a potentially lethal virus that carried so many unknowns. Meanwhile, seven hours south, staff at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas braced for the worst.
Carson City Sheriff Furlong announces overall crime down in Carson City, tracked by new reporting software
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 8:02amAccording to crime data published by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, Carson City’s overall crime had a 6 percent decline between 2018 and 2019.
“That’s great news, since those were both extremely successful years for the community,” said Furlong.
Carson City sheriff's log: Deputies make arrests for drugs, warrants and DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 10:45amA 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of drug possession, misdemeanor warrants and open container, a sheriff's deputy said.
Carson City vet, Nevada Humane Society seek information after dogs thrown from moving vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/27/2016 - 11:46amUPDATE 4PM: The following is from Kimberly Wade, communications manager for Nevada Humane Society regarding the dog that was found severely injured Saturday on Highway 50 East:
Carson City arrests: Suspect jailed on warrant for DUI causing death; man jailed for animal cruelty
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 10:14amA Reno man wanted by the Nevada Highway Patrol on a felony warrant for DUI causing death was taken into custody Wednesday in the 2000 block of North Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Assembly Committee OKs Bill That Would Ban Horse Tripping
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:10amby NATASHA VITALE
A Nevada Assembly committee supported banning most “horse tripping” for sport, entertainment, or practice Thursday, sending a bill to the full Assembly.
State Senate Bill 72 was one of many bills prohibiting animal cruelty that were discussed in the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources on Thursday. It bans horse tripping unless it is part of an event that is allowed by the local government.
The bill passed the committee by a vote of 10-2, with Assemblymen Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, and John Ellison, R-Elko, opposing the bill.
Growth of an Alliance
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 12:21pmI took some time over Spring Break to look back on what we’ve done so far. It makes me happy to see the breadth of issues that our reporters have covered — animal cruelty legislation, protests, measures to protect children from human trafficking, and so much more. Their work has been featured in the Reno Gazette-Journal and on our local NPR and PBS affiliate stations — and it’s no wonder why. It’s quality journalism.
Nevada May Become 12th State to Ban Horse Tripping
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 7:44amby RILEY SNYDER
Nevada could join the ranks of eleven other states, including California, Florida and New Mexico if a Senate bill that bans the controversial practice of horse tripping is passed by the Legislature.
Horse tripping is a sporting event in which the hind or front legs of a galloping horse are roped, causing the animal to fall to the ground.
Nevada Ranks 30th In Animal Protection, National Organization Says In New Report
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 2:17pmCARSON CITY – Nevada ranked 30th among the states in how it protects animals in 2011, scoring only 25 points out of a possible 66, The Humane Society of the United States said in a national report released today.
Ranking first with 46 points was California, followed by New Jersey and Oregon with 40 points. In last place was South Dakota with eight points, with Idaho second to last with nine points.
Animal cruelty, wildlife, gambling bills signed
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 1:24am(AP) - A wide range of legislation dealing with animal cruelty, graffiti, train whistles, campaign finance reform, the state wildlife agency and other issues were among 36 bills signed into law Fri...