Nevada SPCA Animal Rescue

Von is a gentle boy on the road to recovery from severe starvation and eating premium probiotic food.  He has gained two pounds since his rescue and can now debut for adoption at Nevada SPCA.  Von may have 7 pounds to go to reach ideal weight.  He was found about a mile from the desert and we can only speculate whether he was starving at a private home or if he was trying to survive near the canyon mountains.  Von is a Shiba Inu & Shepherd mix, medium-size boy, neutered, about 7 years of age, and good with other dogs.  Please help us find Von a wonderful, loving forever home where he will never again experience desperate hunger or loneliness.

Herbert is ready to bring you millions of smiles.  His sunny disposition and unique appearance add to his incredible charm.  A massive trauma (perhaps being run over by a vehicle) to the right side of his head long ago has altered the position of his mouth, nose, and ears, but all of his functioning has adjusted.  Herbert loves people and other dogs and wants to share his good cheer with everyone he meets!  He is a small Terrier mix, about 6 years of age, neutered, and debuting for adoption today at Nevada SPCA. At the time of rescue he was found in a desert-border community known for a large coyote population.

A kind man unexpectedly found this attractive young boy abandoned in the desert and told us he felt fortunate that he had found the pup before the coyotes did.  We named him Nova and he is a medium-size Heinz 57 with Shepherd or Cattle Dog, 1 year of age, now neutered and debuting for adoption today at Nevada SPCA.  Nova so wants to bond with people, but he is wary of strangers.  In a stable home he will build self-esteem and confidence.  Please share Nova's picture to help him get adopted by someone wonderful and loving.

Blossom, debuting for adoption on July 31 Blossom, minutes after her rescue on July 27 A man found this petite, horrifically matted dog in Las Vegas near the I-95 freeway.  He assumed she was diseased, could barely tell her back from her front, and brought her to us for emergency care. Not only did her knotted coat block her eyesight, but she had similar obstacles to eating and going to the bathroom.  It would have been difficult for her to have survived much longer. One of our volunteers, Marlene, scooped her up and held her close despite all of the dirt and insects, and told her "You are safe now" and " Blossom is your new name". Now spayed and groomed, Blossom is a tiny, adorable angel, unrecognizable from the day of her rescue.  She is a Maltese, 2 years of age, triumphantly debuting for adoption today at Nevada SPCA. Blossom loves being held and reassured.  She soaks up all of the compliments and affection, and then asks for much more. She ...

Diamond is a precious gem, now ready for adoption at Nevada SPCA.  He is a Yorkshire Terrier, about 7 years of age, neutered, and great with other friendly dogs.  Diamond was found in Henderson a few miles south of The Strip on Las Vegas Boulevard in neglected, matted condition.  We traced his microchip ID to a previous owner, but she said she had given him away five years ago and had no further interest in him.  Diamond is now cleaned and groomed and ready for a fresh start with a responsible, stable person (or couple) who will cherish him as a valued member of their forever home.

Violet has so much love in her heart and she is eager to please you and win approval.  She cherishes her time with the volunteers as she waits for the wondrous day when someone will come and adopt her at Nevada SPCA.  Violet is a young, lovely Bully mix, 3 years of age, a spayed girl, compatible with many dogs.  We rescued her from another shelter. She delights in getting hugs, sitting close to you for companionship, and giving high-fives.  Please visit and ask for Violet by name. [Thanks to Cyndee, a terrific volunteer, for this picture.]

Bethany is building confidence and self-esteem very nicely, thanks to dedicated volunteers.  We are celebrating her progress with this brand new portrait courtesy of the very caring people at Pet'ographique .  You may remember from a post earlier this year that Bethany was rescued from a backyard breeder and she had been denied love during her use as a money-making machine.  Bethany is a petite Chihuahua, spayed girl, 6 years of age, great with other dogs, and available for adoption at Nevada SPCA.  Bethany is understanding that she is indeed worthy of love, resulting in a beautiful transformation.

Presenting . . . Trapeze !  He is a very entertaining, fun-loving young boy with a showstopper personality and he debuts for adoption today at Nevada SPCA.  Trapeze is an incredibly cute Tibetan Terrier mix, 3 years of age, neutered, and good with other dogs and mature kids.  Please plan and budget for regular professional grooming (at least quarterly).  We rescued Trapeze from another shelter to treat his ear infection.  He is now well and ready to join a loving, forever home.

Tweety is a precious baby girl who craves adoration and she debuts for adoption today at Nevada SPCA.  She is a petite, butterscotch & white Chihuahua mix, 5 months of age, spayed, and great with other sweet dogs.  Please puppy-proof your home and yard for her safety. Tweety reportedly lost her previous home due to being too energetic or playful with the family's other dogs.   Please help us find Tweety a knowledgeable, stable, and lifelong home where her playful spirit will be cherished, not rejected nor deemed a nuisance.

Volunteers and staff repeatedly remark on how human-like Ricky's face is.  He looks at you deeply, trying to understand you, trying to make a connection with you.  At the time of rescue this sweet boy was limping and we worried that he had been struck by a vehicle, but he had no broken bones and he's walking well on all four legs.  Ricky is a light-chocolate & white Bully mix with golden eyes, 3 years young, neutered boy, now ready for adoption today at Nevada SPCA.  Ricky is good with other dogs and he would love to dazzle you with his fun personality.

Salvador has earned new consideration by making great strides in behaving and trusting.  We are so proud of this little boy.  Salvador is a handsome Dachshund & Rat Terrier mix, about 6 years of age, neutered, good with cats & dogs, crate-trained, and available for adoption at Nevada SPCA. Volunteers have done beautifully with him and special thanks also goes to Pet'ographique for this terrific portrait to help Salvador find a loving, forever home.

Rumplestiltskin was rescued at a construction site, so traumatized that he had to be captured with a heavy blanket to make sure no one got bit.  But within a few days at Nevada SPCA he realized he was safe and decided to let volunteers and staff pet and hold him.  Rumplestiltskin is a tiny boy, about 4 years of age, Terrier & Toy mix with the cutest wing-shaped ears, neutered, and good with other friendly dogs.  We do not know what he endured prior to his abandonment, but want to make sure that he only sees the best of human nature from now on.