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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North Las Vegas Horror as Family Dog Shot Dead by Neighbor in Shocking Backyard Attack
A North Las Vegas family is calling for justice after their 12-year-old Maltese mix, Simba, was allegedly shot and killed by a next-door neighbor in what authorities are investigating as a disturbing act of intentional animal cruelty. The incident, which unfolded on December 4 near the 95 and Gowan intersection, has reignited urgent debate over Nevada’s animal-protection laws and whether…
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Las Vegas Lands in America’s Top Dog Cities While Another Nevada City Crashes Near the Bottom
Nevada’s dog owners woke up this week to a ranking that has everyone talking — and not all of it is good news. A massive study comparing 500 of America’s biggest cities has revealed exactly how dog-friendly our state really is, and the results show a jaw-dropping divide. Las Vegas proudly emerges as one of the best places in the…
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Urgent Warning for Pet Owners as Fromm Recalls BeefiBowls Over Plastic Contamination
A widespread dog food recall is now rippling across North America after Fromm Family Foods withdrew 300 cases of its Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe due to potential plastic contamination. The announcement, released on December 3, 2025, immediately captured the attention of pet parents who rely on the brand’s gently cooked frozen meals. The FDA confirmed the recall after multiple…
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Care Flight Rescues Injured Woman and Her Dog in Palisades Tahoe Backcountry
A winter afternoon in the Sierra Nevada should have been an ordinary alpine outing, but it quickly became a life-threatening situation when a woman suffered a severe lower-extremity fracture in remote terrain near Palisades Tahoe. Immobilised by the injury and unable to seek shelter, she faced dropping temperatures and incoming weather systems that threatened to turn her ordeal into a…
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BISSELL’s “Empty the Shelters” Returns to Las Vegas With Adoption Fees Slashed Through December 15
Families hoping to welcome a pet home for the holidays have a rare opportunity this month, as the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s nationwide “Empty the Shelters” campaign is now underway across Las Vegas. Adoption fees have been dramatically reduced to $70 or less, giving would-be adopters a chance to bring home dogs, cats, and other pets at a fraction of the…
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Courtroom Tension Rises as Man Accused in Bailey Trash-Bag Horror Reappears Before Judge
Nearly a month after the heartbreaking discovery of Bailey, a small terrier mix left fighting for her life inside a sealed trash bag in Henderson’s Inspirada community, the case returned to court in a significant development that has gripped local residents. On December 2, 2025, 60-year-old Randy Lee Katz appeared before a Henderson Justice Court judge as the felony animal-cruelty…
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“She Deserved Better” — Henderson Community Honors Bailey After Shocking Animal Cruelty Case
Residents in Henderson’s Inspirada neighborhood gathered for an emotional candlelit vigil, turning grief and outrage into a public stand against cruelty after Bailey — a small Maltese-Poodle mix — was found dying inside a sealed trash bag left by her owner. The vigil, held nearly a month after Bailey’s lifeless body was discovered inside a black trash bag on a…
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Las Vegas Mother Arrested After ‘Payback’ Stabbing of Husband’s Dog Before Fleeing With Infant
A Las Vegas mother is facing serious felony charges after police say she repeatedly stabbed her husband’s dog during a heated domestic dispute, then fled the apartment with their infant daughter. The disturbing confrontation unfolded on Wednesday near the Desert Pines Golf Club, leaving officers to piece together a chaotic scene marked by alcohol, arguments, and a terrified child standing…
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GoFundMe Launched for Moo Moo’s Memory and Medical Costs After Las Vegas Hit-And-Run
Moo Moo, a four-year-old dachshund cherished for her gentle nature and joyful spirit, was fatally injured in a hit-and-run near Lake Mead and Buffalo Boulevard on Monday afternoon. The heartbreaking loss has left her family devastated, and they have now launched a GoFundMe to help cover emergency veterinary costs and support other dogs in need. In their GoFundMe message, Moo…
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Family’s Beloved Dachshund Killed in Northwest Las Vegas Hit-And-Run
A Las Vegas family is pleading for justice after their four-year-old dachshund, Moo Moo, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run that has shaken the northwest valley and left residents demanding accountability. The devastating collision happened around 4 p.m. on Monday near Lake Mead and Buffalo Boulevard, where a local man was walking his three dogs along a familiar neighborhood…
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