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Douglas County Animal Services

Animal shelter in Gardnerville, NV

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.

Contact —
Email animalservices@douglasnv.us
Phone (775) 782-9061
Website
Address
921 Dump Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
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Meet their adoptable pets

921 Dump Rd

Gardnerville, NV 89410

Hours of Operation

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

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Adoptable pets at Douglas County Animal Services

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Missy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Gardnerville, NV
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Farah

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Gardnerville, NV
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Dirk

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Male, 11 mos
Gardnerville, NV
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Atlas

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Gardnerville, NV
Special Needs
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Wickett

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Gardnerville, NV
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Rocky

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Gardnerville, NV
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  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Landlord letter (for renters)
Bring your dog(s) in to meet future companion

Adoption application

https://communityservices.douglascountynv.gov/animal_services

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Buffy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Carson City, NV
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Ranger

Cocker Spaniel

Male, Senior
New Washoe City, NV
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Dojo

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
Reno, NV
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Perla

Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Incline Village, NV
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Kholby

Himalayan

Male, Senior
Reno, NV
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Jacko

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr
Reno, NV

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