Author: Quinn Sweet

Nevada Humane Society and Washoe County Regional Animal Services to host Town Hall event February 28, open to public

Nevada Humane Society and Washoe County Regional Animal Services to host Town Hall event February 28, open to public

Posted by | Feb 15, 2024 | , ,

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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Regional Animal Services and Truckee Meadows Fire collaborate to expand public access to pet microchip scanning

Regional Animal Services and Truckee Meadows Fire collaborate to expand public access to pet microchip scanning

Posted by | Feb 13, 2024 | , , ,

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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Regional Animal Services is seeking information related to animal abuse on Gentry Way near South Virginia Street, Reno

Regional Animal Services is seeking information related to animal abuse on Gentry Way near South Virginia Street, Reno

Posted by | Jan 19, 2024 | ,

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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Washoe County Regional Animal Services, Nevada Humane Society and SPCA of Northern NV unite in urgent appeal to save lives in overcapacity crisis

Washoe County Regional Animal Services, Nevada Humane Society and SPCA of Northern NV unite in urgent appeal to save lives in overcapacity crisis

Posted by | Jun 27, 2023 | , ,

In a joint effort to combat an overwhelming overcapacity crisis, Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), Nevada Humane Society (NHS) and SPCA of Northern NV issue a heartfelt plea for immediate community support. WCRAS is facing an unprecedented challenge as, after over a week of operating at critical capacity, on Friday, June 23, 2023, WCRAS dog kennels reached 100 percent capacity, and more dogs are continuing to arrive with nowhere to go.

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