Category Archives: One Day at the SPCA

Izzy’s family returned her to the SPCA after having her for 10 years. They got her from us when she was only 8 weeks old and they brought her back because she had begun to snap at the heels of … Continue reading →

Like all things, the SPCA is growing up and moving into the 21st century, at last! Not only are we moving into a brand new 21st century building complete with solar heating and power washing systems, we are moving from … Continue reading →

Today we rescued 7 nine week old mix breed puppies from an animal control facility that was going to euthanize them due to a case of ringworm.  Ringworm can be a highly contagious fungus that affects animals and humans and can … Continue reading →

Today a cat named Shadow went home with his mommy Rita who became homeless after her house caught fire around Christmas.  Tragically four of her 5 indoor cats perished in the flames but the two strays she fed were unharmed.  However … Continue reading →

Today a Shepherd/Rottweiler mix named Kelsey found her new forever home.  She had been adopted out of the SPCA as a puppy 10 years ago and was relinquished at the Nevada Humane Society back in September.  NHS called me to let me … Continue reading →

Today I went down to Washoe County Regional Animal Services to rescue dogs and cats and bring them into the SPCA family.  This is always a difficult task for me as I never have enough kennels for all the animals … Continue reading →

Today nothing happened.  Once in a very great while the phones are quiet, the dogs all behave, the cats sleep and the public decides they have other things to do than come to the shelter.  Except for the little Boston … Continue reading →

Today I had to give the OK to euthanize a dog brought into the Lahontan Valley Vet after a kind-hearted soul found him lying in a ditch by the side of the road.  When they called the SPCA to get … Continue reading →

Today, Lykira, our K9 manager had to turn down a woman who wanted to adopt a dog from us.  It is never easy to deny someone an animal, especially when they are so adamant about adopting a particular animal but it is … Continue reading →