Upcoming Events

PetSmart Cat Adoptions (Daily)

PetSmart at N.Durango & I-215 (Kohl's Shopping Mall)
(See PetSmart Hours of operation)


October 1st (Thursday)

Desert Dawgs at Big Dogs Brewery
Adoption Event at Big Dogs Brewery
4543 N. Rancho Dr.

October 10th

Thunder from Down Under
Adoption Event at the main campus dog bungalows

October 24th

Mutts on Main Street
Adoption Event at The District at Green Valley Ranch


October 24th

Centennial Hills Day (10am to 2pm)
Centennial Hills Park (Buffalo and Elkhorn)
* No adoptions information booth only

August Adoptions

Animals Adopted in Las Vegas August 2009



Dogs adopted 593

Cats adopted 208

Other Pets 37


Total adoptions in the past 12 months 10,293


Source: Animal Foundation

Most Common Dog Toxicities

• Chocolate
• Insect bait stations
• Rodenticides (mouse and rat poison)
• Fertilizers
• Sugar free gums and candies
• Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin or generic form)
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol or generic form)
• Silica gel packs
• Amphetamines such as ADD/ADHD drugs
• Household cleaners

Source: Pet Poison Helpline

The Most Common Cat Toxicities

• Lilies
• Topical flea and tick Medication for dogs
• Household cleaners
• Rodenticides (mouse and rat poison)
• Paints and varnishes
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory veterinary prescribed medication (Deramaxx, Rimadyl)
• Glow stick/ Glow jewelry
• Amphetamines, such as ADD/ ADHD drugs
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol or generic medication)
• Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin or generic medication.

Source: Pet Poison Helpline