Animal Services

Wildlife Information

Click on the images below for tips and guidance on common wildlife in the area:


Washoe County Animal Services Officers only respond to domestic animal concerns. Animal Services may assist with wildlife at the request of partnering wildlife agencies.


For general assistance with wildlife concerns please contact:
Nevada Department of Wildlife
1. Dispatch - (775) 688-1331
          a. 7 days a week, 6am - 11pm
2. Raquel Martinez, Conservation Educator - (775) 688-1501
https://www.ndow.org/learn-discover/wildlife-discovery/living-with-wildlife

Washoe County Regional Animal Services (“WCRAS’) cannot and does not endorse or sponsor any product, service, or vendor contained on this page. Users are encouraged to do their own research prior to engaging with any product , service, or vendor listed. WCRAS is not liable in any dispute between a listed third-party and a customer.
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