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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and the SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA-NN) are issuing a community-wide plea, warning of the dangers of pets inside parked vehicles during warm weather. Animals should never be left unattended in a standing vehicle, but...
As part of Washoe County Regional Animal Service’s (WCRAS) continued focus on safety and emergency preparedness, WCRAS will conduct a full-scale exercise simulating a local disaster requiring the evacuation of all animals in the Washoe County Regional Animal Services Shelter. This exercise will take place on Tuesday, May 2, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The exercise will test staff disaster preparedness and response procedures in preparation for possible local disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes or floods.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information regarding a person who discarded a deceased, emaciated and hobbled dog into a family's yard. On April 21, 2023, around 11:48 p.m., a deceased dog was thrown into a yard on West 6th Street in Sun...
Microchipping available for horses, donkeys, mules, goats, sheep, pigs, or tortoises; alpacas and llamas will not be microchipped at this time
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information on the whereabouts of a person of interest named Heather Brashear and her dog, Bandit, who were reported to be involved in a dog attack to a person, resulting in severe injuries, that occurred at Grand Sierra Resort on January 26, 2023.
Animal Services encourages microchipping your horses, donkeys, mules, goats, sheep, pigs, and tortoises to help improve the chances of being reunited with your horse if they become lost due to a disaster.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services, in collaboration with Pet Station, SPCA of Northern Nevada, and Nevada Humane Society, will be unveiling nine public pet microchip scanning stations inside Pet Station stores across Washoe County. This tool will allow...
Animal Services offers a simplified online experience to license your dog with new valued services
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) will be holding a horse microchipping event June 5 at Bartley Ranch Regional Park Horse Arena. Microchips will be provided free to horses owned by Washoe County residents.
An incident occurred at Parq Crossing Apartments on May 20 involving a woman and a white, female French bulldog. WCRAS needs help identifying the woman.
Recognizing Washoe County Regional Animal Services for their hard work April 11-17, 2021.
Now accepting applications for upcoming board position openings