Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

3161. SPCA of Northern Nevada Shelter

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 06:30 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

The non-profit SPCA of Northern Nevada is funded by private donations, program fees, revenues from thrift stores, foundation grants, and special events. We are not connected to any other SPCAs, and neither the ASPCA nor any other governmental bodies sponsor us. Your donation matters!

3162. Nevada SPCA

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

An independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Nevada SPCA. Through individual donations, foundation funding, special events, and fundraising efforts, the community supports us in full. We have no connections to any other SPCA. We do not accept funds from any government contracts, and we are not a local chapter of the ASPCA.

3163. Never Forgotten Animal Society, Inc.

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to rescue animals in need and run low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the Nevadan communities of Pahrump and Nye County.

3164. Churchill Animal Protection Society

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

In Fallon, Nevada, there is a tiny, nonprofit animal shelter called the Churchill Animal Protection Society (CAPS). Since August 1986, CAPS has provided assistance to Churchill County citizens.

3165. Elko Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Three lovely exercise yards are available for our furry companions to play in at the Elko Animal Shelter. Potential adopters can meet, interact with, and get to know the dogs in these yards before making an adoption decision. Before adopting an animal, adopters are highly advised to spend some time getting to know it to make sure it is a good fit for their family.

3166. Pawsibilities

Our main goal is to put out our best positive effort. The energy that enables us to perform life-saving work is provided by our personnel, volunteers, and foster families.

3167. Nevada Humane Society

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • FridayClosed
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

A charity, non-profit organization, Nevada Humane Society the sole no-kill shelter with open entry in Nevada. Every year, we provide aid to more than 18,000 stray or abandoned animals. serving the people of Northern Nevada for more than 90 years.

3168. Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Center for Canine Rehabilitation and Cat Sanctuary was started in March 2011 by Kristen Ivey. Years ago, Kristen got active in animal welfare as a volunteer for a busy shelter and on her own, she'd saved and/or placed a few dogs with special needs. During those years, she managed a different business, but she liked her time volunteering with shelter dogs, organizing playgroups, and co-teaching workshops with other volunteers.

3169. 4-Paws Rescue Shelter Sanctuary

 

3170. Catmandu

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM

We are a sanctuary even though we often have a lot of cats who are very adoptable. Many of our cats are either older (8 years and up) or reserved around strangers. Despite the fact that many of them are great cats with the potential to make fantastic companions and housecats, it takes more time and careful work to win their trust and assist them in acclimating to a new environment.