Category: Animal Services
Nevada Humane Society and Washoe County Regional Animal Services to host Town Hall event February 28, open to public
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
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
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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Animal cruelty investigation leads to seizure of 31 animals
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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Regional Animal Services is seeking information related to animal abuse at the 7-Eleven located at 8995 Lemmon Drive, Reno
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information to help identify two individuals who are persons of interest in an animal cruelty investigation.
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Regional Animal Services and Girl Scout Troop 376 Donation Drive for Pet Food
The girl scouts of Troop 376 have built a donation box for Washoe County Regional Animal Services, and they are hoping you will help them fill it with unopened pet food. On August 5, 2023, Girl Scout Troop 376 is asking everyone to come to Washoe County Regional Animal Services between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and donate unopened pet food. Every family that donates will receive a delicious box of Girl Scout cookies. Regional Animal Services uses donated pet food to help feed the pets belonging to the senior and homeless populations in Washoe County.
WCRAS currently has an increased need for small bags of dog food, 10 lbs. and under.
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Contacts
Communications Manager
775-328-2070
bdrysdale@washoecounty.gov
Health District
Communications Manager
775-276-1021
soxarart@washoecounty.gov
Human Services
Communications Manager
775-337-4500
cciarlo@washoecounty.gov
District Attorney – PIO
775-328-3200
kholcomb@da.washoecounty.gov