Nevada SPCA Animal Rescue

Spongebob is a baby rooster who loves everyone -- adults, kids, birds, pigs, dogs -- and he already has the confidence and self-esteem of a lion.  Last week schoolchildren on a tour of Nevada SPCA enjoyed petting him and feeding him seeds.  Spongebob needs a forever home where he will be safe, appreciated, and part of a social family.  Please ask for him by name at Nevada SPCA. He needed us when his previous owner did not want him or his baby sisters anymore.

Update: Gregoire & Cherise were adopted on October 13th! We regularly rescue roosters and hens who become homeless or who run out of time at other shelters. But this is only the second time in memory we have rescued Polish chickens, who are known for their exotic good looks.  Gregoire (pictured here), a rooster, and his mate, a hen named Cherise , are friendly and inquisitive, and enjoy hanging around Harley, a pot belly pig, on the pig patio. We rescued Gregoire and Cherise from another shelter and we have no background information on them.  But we know they are very strongly bonded, so keeping them together forever is needed. Speaking of forever, as with all rescued animals, we seek lifetime sanctuary for them in a loving home where they will be respected and appreciated. Before visiting, please be sure you are zoned to allow chickens and roosters on your property.  They need proper shelter and protection from birds of prey and coyotes.

Update: Gumby was adopted on September 7th! Gumby adores people. He especially enjoys shoulder rides or perching on your arm to be near you. He is a handsome baby rooster we rescued from another shelter. He enjoys greeting visitors, from the big window onto the pot belly pig patio, as they head down to the dog kennels. Like all domesticated animals, Gumby needs a loving, committed home where he can live out his life in safety. Chickens and roosters are prey to so many animals, so it especially important that you have a very secure home for him. Also, he is very people-oriented and he needs an owner who will spend quality time with him everyday.

Nevada SPCA is open for adoptions on Saturday, July 4th, with regular hours: 11am-5pm. We have almost 200 dogs for adoption, including Anne (pictured here), who is a very sweet and unique Boxer & Pug mix, spayed female. More than 200 cats are available for adoption in Nevada SPCA's free-roaming Cat Condo playrooms. Throughout July we have an adoption special on adult cats ($25 adoption fees with extra benefits). Please also visit Nevada SPCA's Rabbit & Guinea Pig Rescue Room to meet almost 70 bunnies (all spayed/neutered), and a half dozen guinea pigs, who are ready for adoption too. Other species available for adoption: hamsters, gerbils, pot belly pigs, birds, and a rooster. Please remember that we are also in urgent need of caring foster homes for newborn kittens. Visit the cat staff in the Cat Condos for more information on this incredibly important way to help support animal rescue.

Update: Lil' Squirt was adopted on June 29th! Lil' Squirt has grown to become a very large, valiant, handsome rooster. He is currently on the Pig Patio, bonding with two pot belly pigs, and awaiting his forever home. He longs to be with chickens in a caring home environment, safe from coyotes, hawks, and other dangers. Many months ago a family was hiking in the desert and was shocked to see a baby chick run up to the children. He danced around their feet -- urgently needing their help -- and succeeded in getting them to pick him up and rescue him. The family brought him to Nevada SPCA for safety and named him Lil' Squirt. They had no idea how he ever landed in the desert or managed to survive there as a baby. Their best guess was that a large number of chicks were abandoned in the desert and he was the lone survivor. During his stay with us, more than two dozen chickens have been adopted, but roosters like Lil' Squirt have a much more difficult time finding good hom...