Our mission is to save the lives of all healthy and treatable animals in the Las Vegas valley. A nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization, The Animal Foundation of Las Vegas, founded in 1978 as a low-cost spay and neuter clinic, is one of the highest volume single-site animal shelters in America. Much like a public hospital, as an open-admission shelter, The Animal Foundation takes in every animal who comes to us in need, no matter how sick or injured. From the expected dogs, cats, and rabbits, to pigs, chickens, and exotic animals, we serve them all. Just like a hospital, we can’t save them all. What we can do, with the support of the community, is save every healthy and treatable animal who comes to us in need.
Visit https://animalfoundation.com/adopt-a-pet/adoption-search to browse adoptable animals to have an idea of what you are looking for when you arrive. An adoption counselor will work with you to help match you with an appropriate pet. Adoptions take place on a first-come, first-served basis for walk-in traffic, beginning at 11am each day. When you arrive, you will be added to a waiting list. Depending on volume, there may be a wait to meet a pet, or the waiting list may be full for the day. Please note, patrons sometimes line up before we open to meet a pet, especially during adoption events. We do not place holds on pets.