“Where the love of animals reigns supreme!”
By Dori Gilbert, Best Friends Network Betty Honn’s Animal Adoptions, Ltd. is celebrating 40 years of rescuing animals “from elephants to mice” in Southern Nevada. In 1968 Betty Honn founded Southern Nevada’s first no-kill shelter. Since then thousands of animals, including lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!), have found shelter there. Betty passed away in 1977 but her daughter, Theresa, continues her mother’s legacy of rescuing animals in need.
Due to city encroachment, Betty Honn’s has had to scale down their rescue to just domestic pets. All their exotic animals went to a sanctuary in Texas while the farm animals were placed locally.
Betty Honn’s is currently home to approximately 75 rescued dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. Ginger, pictured left, is their newest arrival. The animals reside at their 5 acre sanctuary which moved in 2005 to Pahrump. Adoption Coordinator Andrea Barber says, “We know the history of every animal and use that knowledge to find the best home for them.”
What You Can Do:Support Betty Honn’s Animal Adoptions, Ltd. by participating in their 40th anniversary fundraiser featuring JAFRA cosmetics. 50% of the profits will go to help their homeless animals. To view details
click here.
Another way to provide support is to sponsor a dog or cat currently at their shelter. You’ll receive a thank you and picture from “your” animal. For more information on sponsorships
click here.
Also, Donate items!Here is a partial list of items needed:
Empty ink cartridges, cell phones, office equipment, hard plastic pools, dry dog and cat food, bleach, garden rakes, shovels, work gloves, dog and cat toys, cat litter, blankets, towels, dog dishes, collars and leashes.
They will make it easier for you by picking up your donation at no cost to you. Call the donation line, at (702) 588-1906, for more information.
Visit their
website to find out more about how you can help and to see the animals available for adoption.
Pictures courtesy of Betty Honn’s Animal Adoptions, Ltd.