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The nation's homeless received a boost for their pets Thursday when Downtown Coin owner Dan Wilson presented Pets of the Homeless founder Genevieve Frederick with a $500 check from Chef Don Pepe Paz, owner of Carpa Nevada in Carson City.

Say hello to Judith, which may be the greatest name for a cat I've ever heard. Judith is a classy, easy going domestic shorthair gal who wants nothing more than a good scratch and a loving home.

Judith will turn 13 next month, and she's looking to retire.

CARSON CITY — Pets of the Homeless, the only national animal organization focused solely on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of homeless people, has added the option to donate to the organization with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Introducing the ability to donate with cryptocurrency expands options for donors.

Let’s give a warm welcome to Frances. He is 11 years old, full of spunk and ready to find a loving home! Frances was found as a stray on Jan. 26 and no one came to claim him.

Say hello to Spice. She is 7 years old. She was surrendered on Jan. 2, 2019 because her owners didn’t have time for her. She is shy and quiet, and sometimes can be easily overwhelmed by too much action.

She’d do best in a quiet home with someone who understands her slow adjustment period.

Meet Ripley! Ripley is four months old and was surrendered by her owner on the 31st. They surrendered her because they did not have the time to care for her.

Meet Patrick. He’s a 4 year old Shepard and he’s been in the care of Carson City’s Nevada Humane Society on and off since July of last year.

Nevada Humane Society is thrilled to roll out a new seminar series for animal lovers: Understanding Your Pet’s Behavior with Certified Animal Behaviorist Kelley Bollen.

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will return to Carson City and South Lake Tahoe this month as part of their two-year tour of the United States.

During their Carson City visit, from Jan. 15-20, the monks will construct a Manjushri, also known as Buddha of Wisdom Sand Mandala.

At the end of the inauguration at the capitol building in Carson City on Monday, two mounted police horses took their well-earned break by sipping at the water trough located across from the festivities.

The Nevada Humane Society in Carson City saw another success story as part of its Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive to find homes for 1,000 homeless pets this holiday season.

So much media attention is given to shopping this time of year, and area small business advocates have been encouraging folks to shop locally during the holiday season.

But don't stop there.

There are only two more Saturdays until Christmas, and Santa Claus is back in Carson City again this weekend ahead of the big holiday.

The Christmas spirit is very present around Carson City these days with just over two weeks remaining before the big day.

The holidays are a time to show our beloved pets how much they mean to us and to reflect on the memory of loved ones no longer with us. Through Nevada Humane Society’s Lights of Love, you can do this and help the homeless pets at the same time! Lights are illuminated at both shelters in Carson City and Reno through Dec. 31.

DeBug Computer’s annual Pictures With Santa is almost here! In collaboration with the Carson City Holiday With a Hero fundraiser, we will be offering photos with Santa Claus and your child or well-behaved pet.

In this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Genevieve Frederick, founder and executive director of Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit organization based in Carson City.

Pets of the Homeless is a program that provides people in need and pets in need with resources to help their pets. Funds collected go directly to pay for the veterinary, nutritional and other care of pets of homeless individuals across the country.

Courtesy of a grant from the Lake Tahoe-based Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, homeless pets in Northern Nevada, including right here in Carson City, can find their forever homes with waived adoption fees.

This weekend appears to have gone to the dogs — and cats — as Maddie's Pet Adoption Days continue Saturday at venues throughout the Carson City area.

Welcome to the last day of this work week. It is Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, which means it is Salvation Army's annual Turkey Drop Drive. Pick up a frozen turkey and drop it off at Max Casino, where your effort will help a local family enjoy Thanksgiving. Also today is the 24th CHS Holiday Craft Fair, which begins tonight and continues Saturday. Also tonight begins the last weekend of "Mamma Mia!" at the Carson City Community Center. Read on, there's more.

Carson City residents can find their new best friend this weekend thanks to Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days, where future pet parents can adopt for free.

The death toll continues to climb and the number of homes and structures destroyed grows from the Camp Fire wildfire in Paradise, Calif. Fires are also raging in Southern California. Here are a few ways you can help.

Realty Executives Nevada's Choice in Carson City is collecting pet supplies for the displaced animals of the Paradise fire. Please drop off dog food, cat food, blankets, sheets, cat litter, toys — or any other items you wish to donate at our office located at 800 College Parkway, Carson City between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 16 or Saturday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Paradise Camp Fire is affecting many of our colleagues, family and friends on both sides of the Sierra.

Today is Armistice Day, Nov. 11, precursor to the modern Veterans Day holiday, which is observed on Monday.

On this date 100 years ago, armistice was signed ending World War I in Europe.

Linda Buchanan, the owner of Catmandu, had no idea (or interest in) how to run an animal nonprofit. But in 2014 when her husband, Kurt, died, she felt untethered. They had not only been partners in marriage, but partners in business as well.

From free concerts, to pet adoptions, to a new memorial, here are the list of events for 2018's Veterans Day.

Nevada Humane Society is proud to honor and thank dedicated service men and women by offering free pet adoptions for members of the military and their immediate families on Veterans Day, this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Pets are available for adoption at either the Carson City shelter, at 549 Airport Road or the Reno shelter, 2825 Longley Lane.

The first weekend in November has arrived, and wildlife around the Nevada state capital are gathering or foraging as much as they can before the first snow fall.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to DeBug Computer's annual Holiday with a Hero fundraiser. Bring your child (or well behaved pet) to DeBug Computer and have their picture taken with Santa for a $5 donation. All proceeds will help provide a Christmas to a local child in need.