The Nevada Humane Society (Reno, Nevada 89502) firmly believes that animals, domestic and wild alike, are a legitimate part of the community.
The Nevada Humane Society is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1932. It was originally created to address the horrible suffering of local stray animals, which were systematically rounded up and held in a giant pen “out in the country” on Glendale Avenue. Through the tireless efforts of Enid Johnson and Genevra Kimpton, the City of Reno finally recognized the need for a higher standard — and the Nevada Humane Society was born.
The Society ceased animal control work in the mid-70s and began its growth toward the agency it is today. Philanthropist George Whittell provided a bequest that allowed for the land purchase and construction of the shelter on Kresge Lane in Sparks; on January 1, 1980, the Nevada Humane Society left its barns and trailers at the Mill Street location and moved into its new facility.
The Society views itself as a community service organization. And it firmly believes that animals, domestic and wild alike, are a legitimate part of our community. Nevada Humane Society’s many programs and services are designed to address the needs of all animals — and to provide support, education, and assistance for all the people that care about them.
