The Animal Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

Describes itself as the nation's busiest single-site animal shelter.

Adoption fee From $10

Hours Open to the public Tuesday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Areas served Las Vegas, Nevada

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $10

Kittens (under 6 months): $100, or two for $150; Adult cats (6+ months): $25. A $10 pet license fee applies for City of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas residents. Discounts for seniors, active military, veterans, and first responders. Fees for adult cats are frequently waived entirely during Clear the Shelters and other events.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://animalfoundation.com/what-we-do/adoption/adopt-a-pet/, then contact The Animal Foundation at 702.955.5932 or adoptions@animalfoundation.com to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Clark County at a glance

Population 2,329,548

Housing units 948,995

Est. households with a cat 276,868

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens under 6 months are $100 (two for $150); adult cats 6+ months are $25. A $10 pet license fee applies for City of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas residents. Discounts for seniors, military, veterans, and first responders.

Get involved

Support The Animal Foundation

Surrendering a cat

Rehome a pet service at animalfoundation.com/what-we-do/pet-care-assistance/rehome-a-pet/

Donate Become a foster