Animal Welfare Offense Convictions
This page provides information about adults whose court records show a finding of guilt for a qualifying animal welfare offense. The list primarily includes cases investigated or referred for prosecution by Washoe County Regional Animal Services. It may also include cases pursued by other agencies when Animal Services is notified of the outcome. The list may be used by the public, animal shelters, rescue organizations, breeders and people rehoming animals as a screening resource.
Important information
This resource is provided for information and screening. Animal Services does not have authority to prohibit an outside organization or individual from adopting or rehoming an animal. Each organization or individual is responsible for its own decisions about whom to adopt or rehome an animal to.
A matching name alone does not confirm that the listed individual is the person being screened. Use the case number and court of jurisdiction to obtain additional records.
Search animal welfare convictions
Search the list by name to view the offense, case number, and jurisdiction included in the public record.
Scope and limitations
This list is not a comprehensive record of all animal welfare cases in Washoe County.
- It primarily includes qualifying animal welfare offenses investigated or referred for prosecution by Animal Services when court records show a finding of guilt.
- Other law enforcement agencies may investigate or pursue animal welfare offenses without Animal Services’ involvement or knowledge. When Animal Services is notified of a qualifying case and can verify the outcome through court records, staff will make reasonable efforts to include it in the list.
- It does not include cases involving failure to appear, active warrants, findings of incompetence to stand trial or juvenile matters.
- It generally includes qualifying offenses dating back to 2023, with the exception of a limited number of egregious cases from before that date.
- Information may change if a court later amends, seals or otherwise modifies a case record.
Qualifying offenses
Individuals may be included in this resource when court records show a finding of guilt for one of the following qualifying offenses:
Washoe County Code
- WCC 55.110 – Keeping animals in unsanitary conditions
- WCC 55.140 – Cruelty to animals
- WCC 55.190 – Endangering animals
Nevada Revised Statutes
- NRS 202.487 – Leaving a pet unattended in a motor vehicle
- NRS 574.100 – Torturing, overdriving, injuring or abandoning animals; failure to provide proper sustenance and other prohibited conduct
- NRS 574.120 – Failure to provide proper air, food, shelter or water to an impounded or confined animal
These descriptions summarize the offenses and do not replace the complete statutory language. Review the applicable law through the Washoe County Code, Chapter 55 or the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Additional records
The information displayed on this page is limited to the information provided in the searchable report.
For additional records related to a conviction, use the jurisdiction and case number shown in the report to select the appropriate court below.
Not sure which court maintains the record? View the complete court and agency directory.
Animal Services does not maintain all court records and cannot provide additional court documents or verify the identity of a listed individual by telephone or email. Record availability and release are determined by the court or agency that maintains the records.
If you believe information displayed on this page is inaccurate or outdated, use the case number and jurisdiction shown in the report to contact the court or agency that maintains the record.