Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – The City of Henderson’s Animal Care and Control Facility achieved a significant accomplishment again. By attaining a save rate of 91.1%, the facility may rightfully claim recognition as a “no-kill” shelter three years in a row.
Per national shelter standards, the term “no-kill’ signals a shelter’s success in keeping its average live-exit rate during the last year above 90%.
Of the 3,358 animals brought to the shelter in 2020, 655 were returned to their owners and 1,800 were adopted into “forever” homes; an additional 40 were released to the care of rescue organizations. 2020 ended with only 63 animals in the Shelter system. And, again this year, no animals were euthanized due to lack of space at the shelter.
Factors that led to an increase in shelter adoptions include adoption events and other adoption incentives as well as social and traditional media outreach.
“This year was unlike anything we have ever seen,” said Danielle Harney, Animal Control administrator. “We were prepping for a full shelter and preparing for the worst when the pandemic hit, but we were amazed by what followed in the months thereafter. The citizens came out, followed social distance guidelines, had patience, and adopted animals!”
To adopt a pet from the Henderson Shelter, the public need only fill out an adoption application and pay a fee based on species: $90 for dogs, $80 for cats and $35 for rabbits. Adoption fees include routine vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, microchip ID and registration, and a rabies tag or Henderson license, depending on where the new owner lives.
The Shelter is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday with adoptions closing at 4:30 p.m. (closed holidays). The shelter is located on Galleria Drive just east of Boulder Highway.