Angel Pet Program Helps You Adopt a Special-Needs Animal at the Nevada Humane Society

Animals with medical conditions at the Nevada Humane Society are in need of loving homes. With the Angel Pet Program, adoption staff are hoping you will take a furry friend with you. 

There are about two dozen of these cats and dogs at the shelter. And there's some special perks to help you with the financial part of owning a pet with a medical condition. 

So far two special needs dogs have been adopted, but several cats are still looking for homes. With the Angel Pet Program, all adoption fees are waived and whatever the pet's condition is, the Humane Society will help pay for their medical care. 

Ernesto the cat has an overactive thyroid and Letunia is an older cat with kidney problems. They both are among the pets looking for someone to take them home and care for their medical issues. 

Kimberly Wade, with the Nevada Humane Society said, "We have some cats that have kidney challenges, or an overactive thyroid. Others are a little bit more basic, like we have one particular cat that just is a little overweight. He just needs some kitty yoga and kitty exercise and to be on a special diet."

The Nevada Humane Society is offering to provide all the needed supplies. For example, if a cat like a cat Angel has diabetes, the staff will train you how to give insulin and will offer veterinary care. 

"For many people, taking on an animal with medical challenges, can be somewhat tough on the budget. So what we've done with the Angel Pet Program is take the weight off the adopter's shoulders," said Wade. 

Alison Hotten never expected to end up with a special needs animal. But she listened to her heart when she stopped by the Nevada Humane Society in Reno and took Liam home. 

"He's been doing great so far. Super playful. Settling in well," said Alison Hotten, who adopted a special-needs cat. 

Liam has bad kidneys and needs a little extra care. 

"He has to be on a special diet and has to have some medication in his food. is health will decline. It's going to happen eventually, I'm ready and prepared to deal with it.Just having that reassurance is really great that he's going to get care here," said Hotten. 

Wade adds, "He's getting someone in here to adopt them, providing care for the animal, it really makes that big impact and allows the animal to go home, just like they deserve."

The program will run until June 12th. 

The ASPCA provided a grant to make the Angel Pets Program possible. 

Nevada Humane Society is open for adoptions seven days a week at two locations from 11am to 6:30pm and an hour earlier at 10am on Saturday. For pet adoptions in Reno, visit 2825 Longley Lane. For pet adoptions in Carson City, visit 3770 Butti Way.

For more information, visit www.nevadahumanesociety.org or call 775-856-2000.