The Nevada Humane Society helped more than 17,500 animals in northern Nevada in 2023.
That's according to the non-profit's annual report, released Monday.
The report says NHS cared for nearly 9,992 animals in both Reno and Carson City and adopted out 8,665 animals (3,248 dogs, 5,036 cats and 381 small animals like hamsters or rabbits) into northern Nevada. These figures represent an increase in adoption outcomes at NHS for dogs and cats at NHS since 2022. With medical appointments included, the number of animals helped in northern Nevada exceeds 17,500.
The NHS mission is to care for pets, find them homes and to save animal lives. Notably, the NHS reported a live-release rate of 93.6% in 2023. Live-release rates represent the number of animals successfully adopted or rehomed from the shelter. NHS says organizations with a 90% or higher live-release rate are categorized as “no-kill” in the animal welfare community.
The 2023 report also highlights that the NHS foster network, those individuals who provide temporary homes for animals awaiting permanent adoption, is responsible for caring for 2,745 pets over the year.
Additionally, the organization provided access to 5,200 low-cost vaccines and 7,206 spay or neuter surgeries to animals in the community thanks to donor dollars subsidizing these expenses.
While the report does not include the number of cat or dog surrenders from 2023, NHS cites a 51% increase for cats (323) and 65% increase for dogs (413) from the year prior.
(Nevada Humane Society contributed to this report.)
