by Kelsey Penrose
There are currently 103 animals being housed at the Carson City campus of the Nevada Humane Society following a large influx of stray pickups whose owners have not come looking for them.
In total, there are 53 dogs, 49 cats, and two rabbits looking for homes.
“Most concerning is that we do not have room for dogs that may have sensitive needs or specific care,” said Clay Johnson, director of Carson services with NHS. “We currently have 21 dogs available; the rest are either waiting for surgery or are in shelter on bite quarantines, protective custodies (temporary housing), and stray holds.”
As of July 18, animal control picked up 24 stray dogs during July alone, which averages to more than one per day.
“While taking in strays is normal, the challenge is that many of these strays that are not being reclaimed,” Johnson said. “Normally strays are reclaimed within a day or two, but many of these strays are sitting for longer periods of time.”
If you are missing your pet, please, contact the Nevada Humane Society, Carson City campus as this is where all stray pickups in the city go.
To help these pets find their forever homes and make some room at the shelter, adoption fees are waived for animals over the age of eight.
In addition, NHS is seeking more foster families to bring pets out of the shelter and into home environments while they await their adoptions.
“Fosters are an integral part of our ability to save lives, whether you help for a few days or a few months,” Johnson said. “Fosters give pets a multitude of things: extra time to get comfortable with new individuals, concentrated attention, a quieter environment to enjoy while they wait for a new home … plus, the gift of saving another animal’s life that may need a shelter stay.”
If you are interested in becoming a foster, you can apply online, call the facility at (775) 887-2171, or pop in at 549 Airport Road in person to apply.
The NHS website recently got a full overhaul, which allows a immediate updates for all available pets. See the pets in need of homes here.
