Fernley Animal Control responded to 561 cases over the past year, including dog bites, animals at large, injury calls, and cruelty investigations, according to the department’s annual summary. Officials noted that response times can vary from minutes to several days, depending on the severity and circumstances of each case.
During these incidents, officers impounded 318 animals. An additional 77 pets were reunited with their owners in the field, and 91 were returned to families after being brought to the Lyon County Animal Shelter. These totals do not include animals surrendered directly to the shelter or dropped off by residents.
The department also launched two new programs in 2024: a low-cost microchipping initiative and a pet food pantry. Seventy-seven pets were microchipped during the year, many at monthly clinics that began in August. The microchip program helped support the pantry, which distributed over 560 pounds of pet food and assisted more than 50 pets across the community.
Animal Control staff said they hope to increase the number of in-field reunifications in the coming year and continue promoting responsible pet ownership.
Residents with questions about the programs can contact the office at (775) 784-9803. The next microchip clinic is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fernley City Hall.
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