PAWsitive Difference

Animal rescue in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Las Vegas, NV 89145

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Adoptable Pets at PAWsitive Difference

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Jolie OS NV

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 mos

Las Vegas, NV

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Pookie OS NV PDR

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos

Las Vegas, NV

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Shadow OS NV

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs

Las Vegas, NV

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Bear OS NV PDR

Pomeranian

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo

Las Vegas, NV

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Little Man Bob OS NV PDR

Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs

Las Vegas, NV

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N/A
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Parker OS NV

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 mos

Las Vegas, NV

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Nala OS NV PDR

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Las Vegas, NV

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
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Biscuit Tamya OS NV

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos

Las Vegas, NV

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Nuffy Baker OS NV

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Las Vegas, NV

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Rescue FAQs

The primary goal of PAWsitive Difference is to rescue, foster and find forever families for displaced and abandoned dogs, as well as those from kill list shelters. We also support Veterans and senior citizens with keeping their dogs by providing assistance with feeding costs, grooming, and veterinary care.
Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas

Adoption steps

  1. Interview
    1. Email adopt@pawsitivedifference.org
      Tell us about the dog you are interested in and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
  2. Meet the Pet
    1. Most people meet the pets at our adoption events. We can also try to arrange a meet and greet.
  3. Submit Application
    1. Our applications have a two week trial period, if you or the dog finds that they are not a fit, you will get your adoption fee returned.
  4. Approve Application
    1. Gates must have lock(s), bars not too far apart where dog can fit through, holes under gates or wall, etc.
  5. Pay Fee
  6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We will conduct a home check as well as a meet and greet with any existing animals in the home (they must be fixed and up to date on shots). Adopters will then complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee, which depends on the age of the pet, breed and any medical the dog received.

Pets at shelters and rescues near PAWsitive Difference

Australian Shepherds Furever - Nevada Chapter

PO Box 1676, Las Vegas, NV 88901

Tortoise Group

Box 33866, Las Vegas, NV 89133

Vegas Shepherd Rescue

Las Vegas, NV 89128

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Benny

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos

Las Vegas, NV

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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No Details Provided
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Chanel

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo

Las Vegas, NV

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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