Nevada Humane Society Needs Help - Too Many Cats

Pet abuse / abandonment keeps happening around here, though I know Reno and Sparks are far from unique. As a result, my friends at the Nevada Humane Society are continually faced with trying to find good homes for these pets. They've recently acquired about 40 cats and kittens that were rescued from a Sparks home during a crime-related visit by the police.

According to a Nevada Humane Society press release, many of the animals are feral and suitable as barn cats in rural areas. Others are friendly and would make good household pets. Community Cats, a non-profit focused on feral cats, is providing spay/neuter services for these animals. Adult cats are available at a reduced adoption fee of $15.

I'm not what you'd call an animal rights bleeding heart (almost all animal control problems are caused by people, not the animals), but these incidents are sad, bad for the community as a whole, and need to be dealt with quickly. Fortunately, Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), the Nevada Humane Society, and others, do a good job of keeping on top of these issues. If you would like to help by donating, adopting, or volunteering, call Elizabeth Stanton at (775) 856-2000 x320, or visit the Nevada Humane Society shelter at 2825 Longley Lane in Reno, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily (from 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays).