Animal Services wants to remind pet owners how dangerous the heat in our region can be. High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage and death to pets, in a short period of time. When the temperature outside reaches 90 degrees, a vehicle can heat up to 109 in 10 minutes.
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The Nevada Humane Society (NHS) and Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), partners in northern Nevada working to improve animal welfare in the region, are hosting a Town Hall event on February 28 beginning at 6 p.m. at the NHS facility. The Town Hall will take place in the Education Room shared by both organizations at their shared facility at 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B. Individuals are invited to attend to listen and engage in a question and answer period at the close of opening remarks. To RSVP, click here.
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Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) proudly announces a collaborative partnership with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) to enhance community access to pet microchip scanning services. A demonstration of the new stations will be held on February 20 at 11a.m. at TMFPD Station #33.
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Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information to help identify two individuals who are persons of interest in an animal cruelty investigation. The dog involved is described as an adult, tri-colored, German Shepherd or Husky type, with a second dog that appeared to be a darker colored, bully breed type dog wearing a winter coat. This occurred on January 15, 2024, around 1:10 p.m., in the area of Gentry Way and South Virginia Steet, Reno.
WCRAS is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the two individuals and the dogs in the footage below. The description provided by witnesses to WCRAS is that they are two, adult, white males; one wearing a black sweatshirt and black beanie, and the other wearing a white and black jacket. They were last seen walking towards the Park on Virginia apartments located at 3295 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services wants to speak with these two individuals. Tips on their identity and location or videos of the incident may be sent anonymously to WCRAS by calling Animal Services Dispatch at (775) 322-3647 or by emailing pets@washoecounty.gov.
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On October 16, 2023, in response to public animal welfare concerns, Washoe County Regional Animal Services began an investigation into a potential case of animal cruelty. Washoe County Regional Animal Services ultimately secured a warrant leading to the confiscation of 26 dogs and five horses from the property.
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Communications Manager
775-328-2070
bdrysdale@washoecounty.gov
Northern Nevada Public Health
Communications Manager
775-276-1021
soxarart@nnph.org
Human Services
Communications Manager
775-337-4500
cciarlo@washoecounty.gov
District Attorney – PIO
775-328-3200
kholcomb@da.washoecounty.gov