INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Pet Network Humane Society and Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) are proud to announce a new partnership designed to enhance services for lost and found pets in Incline Village and surrounding areas of Washoe County. Through a newly established Memorandum of Understanding, the organizations will work together to ensure that stray animals receive compassionate care, increased reunification opportunities, and a clear pathway to adoption when needed.
The agreement formalizes a collaborative approach to animal welfare, combining the local presence and resources of Pet Network Humane Society with the countywide animal services expertise of WCRAS. Together, the organizations will coordinate intake, lost-and-found reporting, veterinary care, and placement efforts to better serve pets and the people who love them.
“This partnership reflects what is possible when organizations come together around a shared mission,” said Simi Balter, Executive Director of Pet Network Humane Society. “By working closely with Washoe County Regional Animal Services, we can provide more immediate support for lost and found pets in Incline Village while creating a stronger, more connected safety net for animals and families throughout our community.”
Under the agreement, Pet Network Humane Society will provide temporary care for lost and found dogs and cats brought to its facility from the Incline Village area. Animals will receive appropriate shelter, daily care, enrichment, and support while serving the required stray hold period. During that time, both organizations will work to reunite pets with their owners through identification efforts and the Petco Love Lost platform.
For animals that are not reclaimed, Pet Network may transition eligible pets into its adoption program, where they will receive vaccinations, spay/neuter services, microchipping, and other preventative care before being placed with loving families.
WCRAS will support these efforts by assisting with lost-and-found reporting, directing residents searching for missing pets to the appropriate resources, and providing additional placement options for animals that are not candidates for adoption through Pet Network or when capacity is limited.
The partnership also establishes ongoing coordination between veterinary teams at both organizations to ensure animals receive timely and appropriate medical care whenever needed.
“This agreement is about creating better outcomes for animals and the people who care about them,” said a representative of Washoe County Regional Animal Services. “By combining our strengths, we can improve access to services, streamline reunification efforts, and provide compassionate care for pets every step of the way.”
The agreement will remain in effect for an initial three-year term and includes regular reviews to ensure both organizations continue to meet the evolving needs of the community.
