Rescue Partners
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is not an adoption facility. WCRAS works diligently to facilitate positive outcomes for unclaimed animals at our facility that our team has deemed adoptable. We value and appreciate our approved rescue partners for supporting opportunities for animals to be placed into their new, loving home.
Stray animals are held for a minimum of five days to allow owners time to reclaim them. During this period, WCRAS staff assess the animals' behavior. After the five-day stray period, eligible animals are made available for rescue transfer. Nevada Humane Society has the first right of refusal for transfers within the first 24 hours. Approved rescues receive regular notifications about animals eligible for transfer.
Interested in becoming a rescue partner? Here are the qualifications:
- Be 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Operate for animal adoption purposes
- Comply with all local and state animal laws
- Adhere to vaccination, microchipping, and spay/neuter policies
Rescue partners will receive all medical and behavior records for each transferred animal. Non-shelter-based rescues may also be eligible for microchipping, rabies vaccines, and spay/neuter vouchers for unaltered pets.
Apply to Become a Rescue Partner
Current Rescue Partners
Nevada Humane Society
SPCA of Northern Nevada
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-324-7773
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Res-Que
Options Veterinary Care
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-499-3700
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Feral at Heart
Reno Rabbit Rescue
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-476-2033
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation
Location: Incline Village, NV
Phone number: 775-846-3773
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Bluefeather Horse Sanctuary
Chihuahua Rescue of Truckee Meadows
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-815-2412
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Boxers and Buddies
Location: Virginia City, NV
Phone number: 775-342-5789
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe
Location: Truckee, CA
Phone number: 530-587-5948
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Reno Area Avian Enthusiasts
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-410-3151
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
For Pet's Sake
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-224-1100
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Phone number: 775-235-8190
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Pet Network Humane Society
Location: Incline Village, NV
Phone number: 775-832-4404
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Palomino Valley Pet Rescue
Location: Sparks, NV
Phone number: 775-358-5527
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Kitty Kisses Cat Cafe & Rescue
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-418-9700
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue Network
Bug A Bull Rescue
Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Phone number: 530-312-2219
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
The Dog House Rescue
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-450-0687
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
All About Equine Rescue Inc.
Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
Phone number: 916-520-4223
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Avian Underdogs
Location: Lake Forest, CA
Phone number: 949-584-6696
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary
Location: Washoe Valley, NV
Phone number: 775-800-1906
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Golden Gate Basset Hound Rescue
Location: Petaluma, CA
Phone number: 707-765-2690
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Mizfit Muttz Rescue
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-971-8209
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Mtngemz Reptile Rescue
Location: Reno, NV
Phone number: 775-671-7846
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Norcal Sheltie Rescue, Inc.
Location: Lake Elk Grove, CA
Phone number: 888-296-9350
Lifelong Return Policy Yes
Northern Nevada Poultry Fanciers Association
Location: Virginia City, NV
Phone number: 775-287-5760
Lifelong Return Policy Yes