Douglas County Animal Services

Animal shelter in Gardnerville, Nevada

Get in touch with this shelter

Address

921 Dump Road, Gardnerville, NV 89410

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

Contact

Never miss a new pet

Create an alert, and we will notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable Pets at Douglas County Animal Services

Shelter FAQs

To protect the health and welfare of the community by maintaining rabies control programs. To educate the public on rabies prevention and responsible pet ownership. To maintain successful adoptions of unwanted or stray animals. To maintain dog licensing.
Douglas County Nevada
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Adoption steps

  1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
    Visit the shelter and find a pet you’d love to adopt.
  2. Meet the Pet
    Meet the pet and spend time getting to know them.
  3. Interview
    Interview & meet and greet; all household dogs must meet new dogs. So make sure to bring your dog(s) in to meet their future companion!
  4. Home Check
    Home check – Renters need a signed DCAS Landlord Letter.
    Owners are verified through the County Assessors' Files
  5. Sign Adoption Contract
    Sign the adoption contract and complete the required paperwork.
  6. Pay Fee
    Pay adoption fees, dog license, and any needed rabies or spay/neuter costs. Fee prices will vary with animals.
  7. Take the Pet Home
    Take your new pet home—if they’re ready, they go home that day!

Additional adoption info

For more information or questions give DCAS a call!
(775) 782-9061