The Animal Foundation's TAILS - Spring 2015 Issue

The Animal Foundation

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SPRING 2015 Tails Staff Editor Meghan Scheibe Writers Rachel Wright, Meghan Scheibe, Betsy VanDeusen, Patricia Farnan, Abby Stroot, Christina Turnbull

pets positively placed (adopted, returned to their owner, or transferred to a rescue) in 2014.

Design and Layout Meghan Scheibe

Board of Directors

animals spayed or neutered at The Animal Foundation in 2014.

animals in need placed into life-saving foster care in 2014.

Linda Marvin, Chair Doug Crosby Matthew Frazier Jane Greenspun Gale Shoshana Kunin-Leavitt Marilyn Larson Vivica Marshall Dianne Merkey Robin E. Perkins Jillian Plaster Chris Stacey Andrew Vaughan, DVM, DACVIM Michael Wilkins Andrea Wynn Dale Wynn

Leadership Executive Director Christine Robinson Director of Operations Carly Scholten Director of Development Andy Bischel

Management Adoptions Ryan Baca, Manager

Our Mission To eliminate the tragedy of pet overpopulation, The Animal Foundation believes community is essential, education is empowerment and action is everything.

Our mission is to inspire, educate and empower people to join the fight against pet overpopulation.

Animal Care Michael Underwood, Manager Behavior Michelle Barbosa, Manager Clinic & Veterinary Services Cassidy Alessandra, Clinic Manager Shereen Burton, Lead Veterinarian Facilities John Gerhardt, Manager Foster & Rescue Andrea Blin, Foster Coordinator Mary Gallagher, Rescue Coordinator Human Resources Michael Green

animalfoundation.com Tails is published four times a year by The Animal Foundation, 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to eliminating pet overpopulation in Southern Nevada. This material may be reproduced with written permission from The Animal Foundation. For information, visit animalfoundation.com.

Marketing, Public Relations, & Events Meghan Scheibe, Manager Receiving/Lost & Found Delia Prol, Manager Volunteers Jessica Brooks, Community Engagement Manager

Executive Director’s Note Dear friends, Spring is a time for renewal and excitement. A time for ideas to bloom. And in that spirit, I’m excited to introduce you to the first issue of Tails, our quarterly publication for adopters, supporters, volunteers, and Las Vegas animal lovers. Tails is your way to stay connected with The Animal Foundation: meet adoptable pets, learn about our programs, or discover new and exciting things to do with your pets in Southern Nevada inside these pages.

Tails is just one of the many exciting efforts we look forward to sharing with you this year. While we look forward to increased life-saving in 2015 and beyond, it’s also important to celebrate last year’s successes.

Thanks to widespread public support, 2014 was an incredible year, with recordbreaking numbers! 20,053 animals that entered our care were reunited with their owners, placed into new, loving homes through our adoption programs, or transferred to one of our more than 70 local and regional rescue partners for permanent placement. That’s more than 20,000 lives saved!

2014 was also the first year of our Pets for Life program, an initiative generously funded by The Humane Society of the United States and PetSmart Charities. This exciting, grassroots program helps underserved pets and their owners receive the medical care, supplies, and tools they need to keep their pets in their homes -- and out of shelters like ours -- for life.

We are encouraged by our progress last year -- but understand that a tremendous amount of work remains.

The Animal Foundation’s mission is to inspire, educate and empower people to join the fight against pet overpopulation. Our adoption programs, low-cost spay and neuter initiatives, and community outreach promoting responsible pet ownership are making a tremendous difference in our community, and our accomplishments would not be possible without your continued support.

SUBMIT STORY IDEAS FOR TAILS, OR SEND YOUR FEEDBACK! tails@animalfoundation.com

I encourage you to join with us to help save the lives of more animals in Southern Nevada this year by: • Adopting. If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, choose to adopt. So many pets are in need of forever homes.

• Volunteering. Get hands-on with pets in need by giving your time to create a brighter future for homeless pets.

• Spaying or neutering your pet. The most effective way to eliminate our pet overpopulation challenges is by reducing the number of lost and unwanted pets in our community through sterilization.

• Fostering. Provide a temporary home to a pet not yet able to be adopted and join us on the front lines of life-saving.

• Donating. Every contribution makes a difference to a pet who has entered our care through no fault of their own.

I hope you’ll join in celebrating the life-saving and life-changing accomplishments we’ve achieved together so far, and continue to support our efforts -- and thus the more than 34,000 animals who enter our care annually.

Sincerely,

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Cheeto (top) and Ginny (bottom) snuggled up on the couch.

Adopter Abby Stroot writes about her experience adopting, not one, but two cats with Feline Leukemia.

I had been talking about adopting a cat so that my basset hound, Blondie, would have a friend while I was away at work every day.

My biggest concern was finding a furry friend that would get along with my pup. I had looked online, but just couldn’t settle on one companion.

I had given up for awhile until destiny brought me to The Animal Foundation.

the papers and scheduled a time to pick up the new man in my life. What I didn’t know is that our story had much more to come...

I work for MGM Resorts, and was sent a request for volunteers to help out one particular day at the shelter. I signed up, and we spent the day with some of the smaller adoptable dogs!

It was great being able to give love to the dogs who were waiting for their ‘furever’ homes.

My gut wrenched because I was afraid that it meant the worst for my little man, but the woman on the phone assured me that it was not the end-all be-all for him and that he could very well live a long, happy life.

After my time was up with the pups, I decided to head over to the cat area just to take a quick look.

After wandering for a bit, I came across Cheeto Puff (formerly Puff Daddy, A808724). Seeing him was crazy -- I’d previously had an orange tabby named Puff, so I felt that he was meant to be a part of my life! An adoption counselor handed Cheeto to me and I immediately fell in love with him. Within 30 minutes, I’d signed 4

The day before I was scheduled to pick up Cheeto, I received a call from The Animal Foundation informing me that Cheeto was diagnosed with feline leukemia.

That wasn’t the only reason she was calling, though -- she informed me that Cheeto had a sister, Gabriella (A808726), and that she was also diagnosed with feline leukemia. She’d been adopted, but her new parents had backed out of the decision. The woman asked if I would be interested in taking Gabriella as well, since cats with this disease can only live with similarly diagnosed cats.

I was truly hesitant -- I was already nervous about Cheeto meeting

Blondie, let alone bringing two new furballs into the house. I decided to wait to make my decision until I had met the little lady.

The next morning I got up, headed to The Animal Foundation, and finally met Gabriella. After spending some time with her, I couldn’t imagine her ending up back in the shelter. She was coming home with me, too -- and her new name would be Ginny Weasley!

It’s been four months with my new fur kids, and I couldn’t be happier. It was bit of a struggle at first, but all three pets get along so well now that sometimes I think I’m the odd one! I’m truly in love with my two cats, and I’m so thankful for The Animal Foundation -- for making the process easy and for being so caring about the situation my two cats were in. They could have just sent Ginny back into the shelter, but they took the time to contact a “relative” to find her a happy home.

I’m happy to be an Animal Foundation success story and I look forward to reading many others’ success stories!

Share your adoption story! Email happytails@animalfoundation.com.

The Animal Foundation’s Foster Ambassador Program empowers foster parents to find forever families for the pets in their temporary care. Our Foster Features, written by the foster parents, highlight just how pawsome these pets are!

By foster parent Christina Turnbull

When I first looked into Dewey’s dilated, terrified eyes, he laid flat like a pancake and would not take his chin off the ground. As I peeled him off the concrete and placed him in the front seat of my car, he kept his paws curled in close to his body. I had never experienced an animal in that state -- he was stiff like a concrete block. The Animal Foundation labeled him a “behavior foster,” and being a firsttime foster mom, I had no idea what to expect.

I knew immediately I wanted to foster Dewey. I’m sure it was a relief for him to leave the loud, overwhelming environment that kept him in his state of shock, but I can only imagine how equally scary it must have been to have no clue where he was being taken next or what was going to happen to him. For the first few days, he would not leave his kennel, eat, or play with toys. He looked like the most depressed dog in the world. That’s when the trust-building began.

Watching an emotionally damaged dog’s progress as they learn to trust again has been one of the best rewards of fostering. Dewey was weary of me for a while and I gave him his space, waiting for him to come to me. It broke my heart that he would not sit with me or lay on my bed.

Instead, he ran to his kennel or hid under the bed or in my closet to be alone. I didn’t know if he would ever come around.

I credit a lot of Dewey’s progress to my other dog, Oscar, who came home later that week and showed him the ropes. The

two of them immediately hit it off and started chasing each other around the house! Dewey was all of a sudden curious about everything -- excited to explore, ride in the car, and run around the dog park. The initial breakthrough moment I had was seeing his tail move up from between his legs and start wagging with excitement for the first time!

After two weeks, I finally started seeing Dewey’s personality shine. He was completely housebroken, crate trained, and using the doggy door! I started taking him to weekly obedience classes and he quickly learned to sit, lay down, and go to his kennel. Now, I bring him out in public places often to socialize him, and he makes a wonderful shopping partner.

Dewey is a guard dog at heart who takes his job as protector of the house very seriously. He has a great temperament around kids and tons of energy. For a plus-sized Chihuahua, he’s very active. We’ve gone hiking for hours and he never seems to slow down. Nothing makes him happier than human contact, affection, belly rubs, and carrots. He has regained his trust for people and the desire to please!

When choosing to foster a dog, you take on their unexpected past and can only speculate what might have happened to them. There’s a unique bond that happens when you pull someone out of a stressful situation and show them unconditional love. They know what you did for them, and are eternally grateful. Watching Dewey’s transformation has made me realize how much change is possible when someone believes in you. The kind of love and gratification I feel when I watch him sleep peacefully or run around and play carefree is indescribable.

Dewey has personality traits I work on incorporating into my own life -- unconditional love, living in the moment, not holding grudges, and being selfless. I remind myself to “be the person your dog thinks you are,” because Dewey makes me feel like the most amazing person in the world. I know he will do the same for his new family!

Interested in adopting Dewey?

Email foster@animalfoundation.com.

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Top: Momo with the Morton family Middle (L to R): Chance, Charlie, and Hope (with Duke and their humans) Bottom: Finnegan at Red Rock Canyon

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MOMO (2012)

When you’re born into a family of animal lovers, it’s only a matter of time before the need to adopt rubs off on you. For Petra Morton, that need surfaced when she was 6 years old and sitting in the audience of the 2012 Best in Show!

“Petra had her father wrapped around her little finger, and she convinced him that if he was the high bidder for Pick of the Litter, she’d be able to adopt the dog of her choice after the show,” said Jenna Morton, Petra’s mom. “She’s no dummy!”

Throughout the event, Petra had her eye on a particular pup, but another little girl had also fallen in love. She could see how attached the other girl was and agreed to let him go.

“It wasn’t easy, and she had a tear in her eye, but Benji happened to be right there at that moment,” said Jenna. “They saw each other, and he and Petra made an immediate bond that 6

continues to this day.”

Petra renamed her beloved pup Momo, and he now lives with three other dogs, a fancy rat, and a family fish. Momo represents only 11 of the 232 total pounds of canine in the home, but he’s a tough little guy who spends his days on coyote patrol in the backyard. At bedtime, he likes to have his belly rubbed before snuggling up to sleep -usually right at the top of Petra’s head.

finnegan (2014)

Anne Marie King had been looking for another cattle dog for her family for quite some time. Her older dog needed a companion, but she hadn’t found the right pup just yet. Fate brought her to Frankie.

In foster care with an Animal Foundation staff member, Frankie was an energetic boy with a bit of a timid streak. With workloads for the 2014 Best in Show increasing, it was hoped another foster family could be found for Frankie, one that would continue bringing out his personality.

All it took was an email to Anne -- she couldn’t wait to meet Frankie and see if he’d fit into her home as a foster.

“Frankie’s head tilt, and the glimmer in his eyes -- it was all I needed to see,” said Anne. “I fell in love, and once I got hold of him, I knew I wasn’t letting go.”

As soon as Anne had the opportunity to adopt Frankie, now named Finnegan, it was a done deal.

“Finnegan is a very happy,

very bouncy little guy, and while he’s small for a Heeler, he makes up for his stature in energy,” said Anne.

Finnegan now spends his days making new friends (dogs and people alike), and joining his humans for hikes at Red Rock Canyon.

hope (2012)

When Lynn Purdue and her daughters bought tickets to the 2012 Best in Show, they had no intention of adding another pup to the family.

They already had one dog at home, Duke, who had taken the better part of a year to get fully comfortable and socialized in his new home.

“The show was wonderful, and my girls had picked out a dozen dogs they really wanted to take home, but I kept saying no,” said Lynn.

When the “Special Needs” group began parading around the floor, out came a Siberian Husky named Hope. She was beautiful, confident, and literally had a smile on her sweet face.

“We had to make sure Hope went to a good home, so really, we only went to check on her to be sure she was adopted,” said Lynn.

“When we got there, a lady was at her kennel, ready to take her home. She saw us and said, ‘Oh, you and your beautiful family should have Hope -- she will love your girls!’ Home with us she came!”

Hope now lives for the moment all her girls walk in the door, and her crazy Husky smile lights up. She also decided the moment she met Duke that he was to be adored and followed!

“Duke is a completely different dog now,” said Lynn. “Hope has built up his confidence tremendously through her idolization therapy, and he’s incredibly more social with everyone now. They are a match made in heaven!”

charlie (2010) & Chance (2013)

Elysia Sheldon and her husband had never adopted from an animal shelter when Charlie fell (or climbed) into their laps. A friend of the family had asked the couple to foster a dog for the 2010 Best in Show and, with no intention of keeping him, Elysia welcomed Charlie (formally Turbo) into his temporary home.

“I went to pick Charlie up at the shelter and he jumped right into my car,” said Elysia. “With no fear, he sat right on my lap and provided me with many kisses. I only fostered him for two weeks, but fell in love with him immediately.”

The day of the show came, and Elysia and her husband were nervous they wouldn’t get to bring Charlie home.

“He didn’t like being kept in his kennel [at the show] and barked the entire time, which was unusual for him,” said Elysia. “It discouraged people from bidding on him, though, which worked out in our favor!”

Three years later, the family returned for the 2013 Best in Show, but had no plans to adopt with Charlie and another pup (Chloe) at home.

When they went to look

at the dogs after the show, though, they fell in love.

“Scott, my husband, had wandered off to look at other dogs, and I found him next to Chance’s kennel,” said Elysia. “Nobody had bid on him, and we had to take him home. I looked at Chance, so adorable and mellow in his kennel, and the next thing we knew, we were adopting him!”

On the way home from that Best in Show, Elysia turned to Scott and said, “How are we going to handle three dogs?!” Now, the Sheldon family can’t imagine what life was like before Charlie, Chloe, and Chance.

“We don’t have kids, so our pups mean everything to us,” said Elysia. “We can’t thank The Animal Foundation enough for bringing them into our lives.”

Since 2003, The Animal Foundation’s annual Best in Show event has found homes for hundreds of unique, incredible shelter dogs waiting to meet their new forever families. Every year, more than 50 pups compete for audience applause in the hopes of winning the title of “Best in Show,” and always manage to steal a heart (or two) in the process, and all proceeds benefit the thousands of pets entering The Animal Foundation’s care every year.

Join us at our 12th Annual Best in Show, taking place Sunday, April 26 at Orleans Arena.

For details, visit animalfoundation.com/show.

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Dogs welcome!

your guide to Vegas’ pawsome spots for pets Tired of leaving your best furry friend at home while you enjoy the city?

You’re in luck -- Las Vegas has lots of dog-friendly businesses that welcome four-legged guests! While this list doesn’t cover every option, we put our noses to the ground and sniffed out a wide range of local places you can venture with your fur kid(s). Time to get those paws on the ground and hit the town!

Feast with Fido

Prefer your pet as a dining companion? Many restaurants with outdoor seating or patios allow you to bring your pup while you eat! Rachel’s Kitchen has six locations across the valley, many of which have a dog dish full of water right outside the door. They welcome small, well-behaved dogs inside, too! Open for breakfast and lunch, Crêpe Expectations has a dog-friendly patio, or you can enjoy homemade donuts with your doggy date while seated outside Rambo’s Kitchen.

Hooch with Your Pooch

If drinks and dogs are some of your favorite things, be sure to check out these eateries! Bar+Bistro @ The Arts Factory allows all breeds and sizes of dogs in their outdoor seating area as long as they are leashed, as does Big Dog’s Draft House and both of Crown & Anchor’s locations. Small dogs under 30lbs. are welcome outdoors at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar, too!

Canines and Coffee

Start your morning (or afternoon) with your furry friend by your side. The Beat Coffeehouse & Records admits any dog inside as long as it’s on a leash -- and they are open late!

Your pup can join you in Coffee Pub’s outdoor seating, and The MadHouse Coffee even keeps water and dog treats handy on their patio.

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Treat Your Treasured Pet

Spoil your dog with fancy bakery treats, made just for them! Three Dog Bakery, The Dog House, Woof Gang Bakery, and Barking Dogs are just a few of the local “barkeries” your pet would love to visit with you. Some also have clothing, pet food, grooming supplies, and more available to pamper your pup!

Furry Fun

Looking for a doggone fun adventure, or something new to do with your dog? Have a staycation at a dogfriendly hotel in town! Rumor Boutique Hotel, Caesar’s Palace, Mandalay Bay, and many others welcome canine companions. You’re also allowed to have your fur kid join you for a day of hiking or exploring at Red Rock Canyon, so long as they stay leashed. If you want your pup to be the best man or maid of honor at your wedding, Wedding Bells Chapel allows furry friends to join the wedding party -- and will perform doggy weddings, too!

Take a Walk in the (Dog) Park

Let your pet have a romp in the park! Las Vegas has lots of dog parks spread out across the city, many of which have gated sections based on dog size. Some popular ones include Barkin’ Basin Dog Park, Dog Fancier’s Park, and Sunset Dog Park. If you’re looking for a more exclusive option, Hydrant Club is a membership-based park where all the dogs are screened for vaccines and behavior issues.

Don’t forget -- if your favorite eatery, cafe, or bar has outdoor seating, it’s worth giving them a call to see if you can bring Fido along!

Congratulations -- you’re now ready to begin exploring all Vegas has to offer with your dog(s)!

Two paws up for getting out and about with man’s (or woman’s) best friend!

cheers for our volunteers

tim tyler

LOVE HAS NO AGE LIMIT. Age is just a number, especially when it comes to older dogs and cats! Senior pets can sometimes be overlooked for their puppy and kitten counterparts, but there are many benefits to adding an adult furry friend to the family.

Tim Tyler is relatively new to The Animal Foundation, but his impact as a volunteer has been felt immediately. Involved with animal advocacy for over 20 years, Tim became an official volunteer with the organization in June 2014, and quickly earned the respect and trust of his shelter peers. Because of Tim’s enthusiasm and dedication, he was recently named a lead outreach volunteer, allowing him to manage events, teach other volunteers about outreach efforts, and educate the community about The Animal Foundation!

“Tim really does have fun talking with the community and sharing the stories about our shelter pets,” said Jessica Brooks, community engagement manager for The Animal Foundation. “He carries himself like a professional, and has a blast doing his volunteer work. He always has a smile on his face, and it makes others excited to get involved!”

When you adopt an older pet, you’ll already be able to tell how big they’re going to get, what kind of grooming they’ll need, how active they are, and more. Adult pets are also more likely to have received prior obedience and leash training, meaning you can focus your time and energy on welcoming your new dog or cat into the home. This kind of insight will help you pick the right companion for your family!

No matter the number of years lived, pets still enjoy regular exercise, playtime, and Netflix marathons on the couch with you. Senior pets provide just as much love, companionship, and excitement as younger ones! Years of love and fun are still ahead with adult pets, too. Dogs and cats live for 10-15 years on average, and many live even longer than that. Plus, pets never outgrow being cute -- they’re lovable at any age!

In addition to his outreach work, Tim’s passion at the shelter is working with large dogs in need of extra training or attention.

“I enjoy the challenge of working with dogs that have issues, and the most rewarding thing is going from that initial point of fear or disobedience to the end result, where the dog is adopted into the perfect home and lives happily ever after,” said Tim. For Tim, the best part of volunteering at The Animal Foundation is working with a group of people who all want to help animals. No matter how busy a person may be, Tim is positive that everyone can find a way to get involved and make a difference in the lives of shelter pets.

“I tell people that I work full-time, have my own animals at home, and have a full social life, but I make the effort to volunteer and I think anyone can do it,” said Tim. “It’s a team effort, and thanks to the people who overcome the emotional hurdle of working with shelter animals, the dogs and cats get the attention and affection they deserve while they are at The Animal Foundation.”

The Animal Foundation highlights pawsome adult pets year-round through our Seniors 4 Seniors Adoption Program. Adopters 60 years and older can take $50 off the adoption fees of all dogs 3 years and older and cats 1 year and older every day! We also regularly offer discounted or waived adoption fees for pets above a certain age to help all potential adopters meet their perfect four-legged pal.

By adopting a shelter senior, you’ll give that dog or cat the second chance at a happy, healthy life they deserve. Visit The Animal Foundation today to fall in love with an older furry friend!

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supporter shoutout

winky designs

Winky Wu is the founder and designer of Las Vegas-based Winky Designs, a hip new brand that creates joyful and affordable watches and fashion accessories. As a shelter pet advocate, Winky approached The Animal Foundation last year with a unique idea to generate support for the shelter’s foster program. To fundraise for pets in need of a little extra TLC, Winky created two exclusive pet-themed slap band watches -- and 50 percent of the proceeds would be donated directly to The Animal Foundation!

Available in both dog and cat themes, the iconic timepieces have readily been snatched up by pet lovers across the valley. Thanks to their success, and Winky’s generosity, an astonishing $6,200 was raised for foster pets in need in 2014!

Show your shelter pet pride! Purchase an Animal Foundation dog or cat watch at Winky Designs (inside the Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas) or online at winkydesigns.com.

Kid Korner Grab your favorite crayons or markers and color Joey with his dog, Max, and Jill with her cat, Tiger!

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You can help.

SUPPORT THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION’S EFFORTS:

GET INVOLVED:

MONETARY DONATIONS The Animal Foundation relies on donations from generous supporters to support our life-saving programs. animalfoundation.com/donate

ADOPT Give a shelter pet the ultimate gift -- a forever home. The Animal Foundation has hundreds of pets available for adoption, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals. animalfoundation.com/adopt

MONTHLY DONATIONS BECOME AN AMBASSADOR Our Ambassadors support our work throughout the year with a recurring monthly gift of $12 or more. animalfoundation.com/donate IN-KIND DONATIONS To help our pets and reduce our costs, our programs are always in need of items to support their activities -from towels and blankets for animals to office supplies and more.

The Animal Foundation can accept unopened bags of pet food which we donate to members of the community in need. animalfoundation.com/wishlist PLANNED GIVING & BEQUESTS Including The Animal Foundation in your will or trust will create a lasting legacy to help Las Vegas pets in need for years to come. Contact Andy Bischel at (702) 384-3333 x107 or abischel@animalfoundation.com

MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIFTS A gift that will help save the lives of lost and abandoned pets is a wonderful way to remember or honor a special person or pet. Give your gift online and enter your gift note and recipient’s contact information in the “Gift Note” line and we’ll send a special letter notifying the recipient of your gift. animalfoundation.com/donate VEHICLE DONATIONS Take the hassle out of selling your old car, truck, motorcycle, or other vehicle. Donate it to The Animal Foundation. Our simple, free program will take care of the paperwork, pick up your vehicle, and send you the documentation needed for a tax deduction while providing funds to help animals in need. animalfoundation.com/donate CORPORATE & BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS Get your company involved to help shelter pets by sponsoring an event, running your own fundraiser, or sponsoring adoptions for your employees. Contact Andy Bischel at (702) 384-3333 x107 or abischel@animalfoundation.com

VOLUNTEER Our life-saving efforts depend on the work of our dedicated volunteers. Opportunities are available to suit all interests. animalfoundation.com/volunteer FOSTER Some pets just need a little extra TLC before they’re ready for adoption. We are in need of foster families to open their hearts and homes to these pets. animalfoundation.com/foster

Visit animalfoundation.com for the latest news and program information.

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Upcoming Events April 11, 2015

April 26, 2015

May 17, 2015

Motorcycles & Mutts Poker Run

12th Annual Best in Show

Helldorado Days benefiting The Animal Foundation

Visit animalfoundation.com/events for details!

You’re invited to Las Vegas’ premier dog show benefiting the Valley’s lost and abandoned animals.

Sunday, April 26 · Orleans Arena Featuring more than 50 fabulous shelter dogs from The Animal Foundation, available for adoption at the conclusion of the show.

Visit animalfoundation.com/show/ for details.