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05/22/2026

Kittens WILL happen… Spay & Neuter!! ❤️

05/18/2026

Have You Met Our New Neighbor?
I bet you already know him from Max's!
Greg has taken Gregarious Dog Training to his own brick-and-mortar facility next door.
Come grab the latest class schedule from us and build your doggie communication skills.
https://maxspet.com/apps/pages/featured/811/

05/15/2026

⚠️⚠️MUSHROOM TOXICITY ALERT️⚠️⚠️
We have recently seen multiple cases involving toxic mushrooms in the Tahoe area, which include these Panther Cap mushrooms. These are extremely dangerous to pets if ingested.

Symptoms may appear within as little as 2 hours and include:
-Weakness
-Tremors
-Seizures
-Disorientation or coma-like state

If you suspect your pet has eaten any mushrooms, see veterinary care immediately! Even if they seem normal after ingestion, early treatment can make a huge difference.

Keep a close eye on pets while they are outdoors, especially in the parks, trails, and any damp wood or grassy areas where the mushrooms grow. 🍄

🚨Emergency After Hours Care:
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
(775) 851-3600
6425 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511

05/14/2026

Sorry we’ve been quiet on social! Our posting schedule was replaced by dog schedules. The dogs won.

Folks, we are experiencing a very high number of surrenders, requests for help, emergencies, and lots of work going on behind the scenes. If you are considering adopting, now’s the time! Give us a shout and let’s find your match!

Call/text- 775-437-5575
[email protected]

And stay tuned as we post lots of new stories and faces!

05/01/2026

Let us help our dogs by going at a pace that best works for them.

04/29/2026

Also, Airtags are not meant for moving animals nor are they a useful tool for most missing/lost pets. They are not helpful in being successful in tracking an animal running. There are gps collars meant for animals. Fi and Garmin are our favorites. There are some others. Do your research & look at reviews.

04/17/2026

02/15/2026

Why rescues ask questions (and why that’s a good thing)

Recently someone reached out interested in adopting a cat I’m fostering. In my post, I clearly ask people to reach out with a little info about themselves and the home they can provide. That’s not me being difficult- that’s how I figure out if a cat is actually going to be a good fit.

Rescue is a LOT of work. Time, money, emotion, sleepless nights. I’ll be honest- I don’t have endless time to go back and forth only to later find out someone is looking for a barn cat (these are NOT barn cats), or that the home situation isn’t compatible.

What if the cat only gets along with male cats and the adopter has a female?
What if they have very young kids and the cat would be stressed or unsafe?
What if the person works long hours and this cat really needs someone home more?

These things matter.

In many rescues, you don’t even have a conversation until an application is filled out- and then only if it’s approved. That’s standard, not “gatekeeping.”

In this case, someone reached out asking for details for a friend. I asked that the friend reach out directly. Instead, I received a nasty message saying, “If you can’t bother to tell me about the cat, we don’t want it.”

And honestly? That’s a blessing in disguise.

Rescuers aren’t here to hand cats over to whoever asks first or whoever feels entitled to information without context. We are responsible for ensuring these animals land in the best possible homes. We ask questions because we care- not because we’re judging or being difficult.

If thorough questions turn someone off, that tells us a lot.
Because the right adopter understands that this isn’t about convenience- it’s about a lifetime commitment for an animal who already lost stability once.

We don’t rescue cats to rush placements.
We rescue them to get it right.