Local Dog News
Stay up to date on everything happening in the Las Vegas dog community — from citywide initiatives and policy updates to breaking stories, rescue efforts, and neighborhood alerts. Whether it’s a new dog park opening, an important safety notice, or a local hero pup making headlines, this is where you’ll find the stories that matter most to Vegas dog owners.
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Man Plans 100-Mile Walk On Nevada’s Loneliest Road For Forgotten Shelter Dogs
On one of the most remote highways in the United States, a man is preparing to walk 100 miles for dogs most people never notice. From January 5–8, Kris Rotonda, founder of national animal-advocacy group Jordan’s Way, will trek Nevada’s U.S. Route 50 (long branded “The Loneliest Road in America”) to spotlight the shelter dogs who have spent years being…
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Shelter Dog With Heart Defect Finds Home in Las Vegas After 1,700-Mile Journey
A shelter dog born with a heart condition has beaten the odds after spending more than eight months overlooked in Tennessee before finding a forever home nearly 1,700 miles away in Las Vegas. Vinny, a mixed-breed pup with a congenital heart defect, was adopted just before the holidays after a Nevada family saw his story on television and social media…
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Lost After Dark Near Mummy Springs, Two Hikers And Dogs Airlifted To Safety
A routine winter hike near Mount Charleston spiraled into a tense nighttime rescue after two hikers and their dogs became lost in snowy terrain, forcing an emergency helicopter hoist. Two hikers and their dogs were pulled from dangerous conditions near Mummy Springs after becoming disoriented on Mount Charleston, prompting a late-night helicopter rescue by Las Vegas Metro Search and Rescue.…
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Street Dogz Brings Pets and Their People Off the Streets for Christmas Week
For many Las Vegas residents experiencing homelessness, the holidays are not marked by warmth, rest, or celebration. They are marked by colder nights, limited resources, and the ongoing challenge of staying safe while caring for the pets who remain their constant companions. This Christmas week, Street Dogz is once again stepping in to change that reality through its “Off the…
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Abused Dog Seen in Shocking Carson City Video Now Recovering as Police Hunt Suspect
The dog at the center of a disturbing animal abuse video filmed in Carson City earlier this month is now recovering under professional care, authorities confirmed, as the hunt for the suspect continues. The footage, captured December 7 near East Williams Street, sparked outrage across Northern Nevada and beyond. Since being removed from the situation, the dog has been placed…
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Two Major Las Vegas Shelters Waive Fees Amid Crowding Crisis to Drive Holiday Adoptions
A pair of holiday adoption deals across Clark County are offering desperate animals a way out of overcrowded shelters as intake numbers surge to decade-high levels and officials race to expand capacity. Two local shelters are rolling out seasonal incentives aimed at easing pressure on a system stretched to its limits, with fee-waived and discounted adoptions positioned as immediate lifesaving…
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Viral Animal Abuse Video Prompts Investigation as Injured Dog Recovers at Reno Shelter
A recovering dog at the Nevada Humane Society in Reno has become the focus of a growing statewide outcry, after disturbing footage captured on December 7 showed a Carson City man violently mistreating the animal on a busy street. The video, filmed near the Wells Fargo and U-Haul at 1498 E. Williams Street, spread rapidly across social media and has…
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The STRAT Launches Holiday Pet Drive as Las Vegas Shelter Battles Worst Overcrowding in Years
As the holiday season arrives, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower is stepping into the spotlight with a festive initiative designed to support one of Southern Nevada’s most overwhelmed institutions. In collaboration with the L.A. Comedy Club and The Animal Foundation, the resort has unveiled a month-long holiday pet drive running through December, inviting locals to give back at a…
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Paws In Charge Launches Holiday Giving Tree to Support Local Rescue
The holiday season is often filled with cheer, but for many local shelters, December brings a surge of animals and a shortage of supplies. This year, Paws In Charge is leading a community-wide effort to change that with its Holiday Giving Trees, a simple way for Southern Nevadans to support the dogs and cats who need it most. Running from…
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Lost Lab Survives Two Weeks in Vegas Wetlands After Vandals Sabotage Rescue Effort
A young Labrador retriever wandering alone in the vast Clark County Wetlands sparked an urgent and emotionally charged rescue mission that stretched across weeks and tested every ounce of determination from Paws Patrol Las Vegas. Discovered on November 20, the dog (now known as Sunshine)had entered one of the most challenging landscapes in the valley just as temperatures were dropping…
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