What does “No-Kill” mean? The term “No-Kill” means that all dogs and cats that enter
our shelter either will find forever-loving homes or will live out their lives at the shelter.
Why can’t I just walk through the kennel to see which dog I want? Shelter life for
a dog is extremely stressful. Introducing a new person increases his stress level. We
have found that a dog behaves more like himself if he is introduced to a potential
adopter in a one-on-one situation. We have had great success when adopters describe
the type of dog that they are looking for and discussing it with shelter staff. At the front
desk, we have a book listing all dogs who are available, along with notes about breed,
age, size, and temperament. Should you be interested in any one particular dog, we can
bring him out to you so that you can meet him. You couldn’t possibly get a good “read”
on a dog who is in the kennel, for he may be much too excited. This policy is also in
place for insurance purposes.
Why don’t you accept all dog or cat food donations from the public? We do
accept dog and cat food from the public.
Will you accept my dog or cat upon my death? CAPS will do everything it can to find
forever-loving homes for our community’s pets. We have taken in several pets over the
years and found homes for most of them. We encourage people, as they age or should
become ill, to keep their pets in mind. The more time that we have, the better we can
react to the need. Sometimes the pet won’t have to stay even a day at the shelter. Also,
several people have bequeathed portions of their estates to CAPS for the care of their
animals and other animals, as well keeping in mind the need that CAPS has fulfilled.
Here and here are some helpful documents to help you prepare for the possibility that
your pet will outlive you.
What are the requirements for adopting dogs or cats? All cats are indoor cats and
must be kept indoors in their new homes. There are different guidelines for dogs,
depending on the homes where they will live. Should a dog be kept outside, there must
be a fenced area; should a dog be kept inside, there is no fence requirement.
What are the fees involved with adopting a dog or a cat? The fee for adopting a
kitten or puppy, 6 months old or younger, is $100. The adoption fee for a dog or cat is
$80. Each animal is spayed/neuter, vaccinated and micro-chipped before it is adopted.
Why does every dog and cat have to be neutered or spayed before I can bring
him or her home? CAPS’s mission is to have no homeless pets. To that end, we will
never reach our goal if they keep reproducing. We follow the stated laws in the Nevada
Revised Statues, NRS 574.640, which describes what each animal shelter is required to
do in regards to spaying/neuter pets when adopted.
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