# Animal Abuse Help Resources - Nevada ## Emergency Contacts - **National Animal Abuse Hotline (ASPCA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-628-0028 - **Website:** [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) - **Description:** Provides nationwide assistance for reporting and addressing animal cruelty. ## Statewide Animal Protection Services - **Nevada Humane Society** - **Phone:** (775) 856-2000 - **Website:** [https://nevadahumanesociety.org](https://nevadahumanesociety.org/) - **Office Locations:** Reno, Carson City - **Description:** Offers sheltering, rehabilitation, and advocacy for abused and neglected animals in Nevada. - **Nevada Division of Animal Industry** - **Phone:** (775) 353-3600 - **Website:** [http://agri.nv.gov](http://agri.nv.gov/) - **Description:** State-level oversight of animal welfare and investigation of livestock abuse cases. ## Regional Animal Protection Services ### Las Vegas - **Animal Foundation** - **Phone:** (702) 384-3333 - **Website:** [https://animalfoundation.com](https://animalfoundation.com/) - **Office Location:** 655 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101 - **Description:** Largest animal shelter in Nevada, providing rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services. - **Clark County Animal Control** - **Phone:** (702) 455-7710 - **Website:** [https://www.clarkcountynv.gov](https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/) - **Description:** Responds to reports of animal cruelty and provides enforcement of local animal welfare laws. ### Reno - **Washoe County Regional Animal Services** - **Phone:** (775) 322-3647 - **Website:** [https://www.washoecounty.us/animal](https://www.washoecounty.us/animal) - **Office Location:** 2825 Longley Ln, Reno, NV 89502 - **Description:** Handles animal abuse complaints, adoptions, and community animal safety programs. ### Carson City - **Carson City Animal Services** - **Phone:** (775) 887-2171 - **Website:** [https://www.carsoncity.gov](https://www.carsoncity.gov/) - **Office Location:** 549 Airport Rd, Carson City, NV 89701 - **Description:** Offers shelter and protection for animals and investigates local animal cruelty cases. ## Reporting Animal Abuse - **State Reporting Hotline:** Nevada Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Division - **Phone:** (775) 353-3600 - **Website:** [http://agri.nv.gov](http://agri.nv.gov/) - **Instructions for Reporting:** Include details such as the location, type of animal involved, and nature of the abuse or neglect. ## Online Animal Protection Services - **PETA Report Cruelty** - **Website:** [https://www.peta.org/report-cruelty](https://www.peta.org/report-cruelty) - **Features:** Anonymous reporting tool for animal abuse cases and online resources for addressing cruelty. - **Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)** - **Website:** [https://aldf.org](https://aldf.org/) - **Features:** Offers information on animal welfare laws and how to pursue legal action against animal abuse. ## Other Resources - **SPCA of Northern Nevada** - **Phone:** (775) 324-7773 - **Website:** [https://spcanevada.org](https://spcanevada.org/) - **Services Provided:** Shelter and rehoming services, animal advocacy, and cruelty prevention education. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Nevada Humane Society._