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You Can’t Keep A Good Dog Down

Posted on January 29, 2012 by hcwsblog

Lacey was rescued by Heaven Can Wait and adopted, but had to be returned when the economy took a turn in Las Vegas. The Border collie didn’t let it get her down and finally a great new family came along to give her a forever home.

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Autumn The Chihuahua Was A Victim Of Home Foreclosure

Posted on September 29, 2011 by hcwsblog

Autumn is a Chihuahua that was left behind after her family lost their house in the foreclosure market. Heaven Can Wait volunteers rescued her and found the little dog a great new family.

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Days E. Coyote

Posted on May 22, 2011 by hcwsblog

  Written by volunteer Blaze Gusic When Judy lost her dog, she knew she needed to find another one.  She met a shy and scared little girl named Daisy and knew that this was a dog that needed her love and attention.  Judy also knew that she needed Daisy.  Together, they would help each other [...]

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A Christmas Surprise

Posted on March 6, 2011 by hcwsblog

Written by Carol Lisowski This is a story of a four year-old Cocker Spaniel named Lily and how she became her new Daddy’s Christmas surprise. Cliff and Suzi Allen lost their Cocker Spaniel, Freckles, in September of 2009.  When we lose our fur babies, we cope and grieve in different ways.  Some of us are [...]

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Featured Adoptable Pet – Ginda

Posted on March 3, 2011 by hcwsblog

Look at this beautiful face.  How could anyone give her up? Ginda came to HCWS as a kitten and quickly found an adopted home.   Life was good for awhile, but when Las Vegas was hit hard by the bad economy – Ginda’s owners couldn’t take care of her anymore.  Sadly they returned her to Heaven Can [...]

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Featured Adoptable Pet – Dotty

Posted on February 18, 2011 by hcwsblog

Meet Dotty – A wildly affectionate feline playgirl. Beautiful Dotty is a sweet and affectionate cat who is looking for a family to call her own.  She loves to play and will be a great companion.  Dotty is also very observant and is known around the HCWS Adoption Center as the “watch cat” because she [...]

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$20 Adoption Fee on Adult Cats This Weekend Only!

Posted on September 7, 2010 by hcwsblog

Heaven Can Wait is hosting a special adoption weekend in conjunction with PetSmart Charities Second Chance for Love National Adoption weekend!  Only $20 Adoption Fee for Adult Cats! Saturday September 11th • 9 – 5pm &  Sunday September 12th • Noon – 6pm PetSmart at Rainbow & 215 Some restrictions apply. All adoptions must [...]

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Schwab Investment of TLC Returns Love Tenfold

Posted on July 4, 2010 by hcwsblog

Story by Lisa Valentine, HCWS Volunteer When Heaven Can Wait volunteer Ann Lalli agreed to take in her first foster dog, Sophie, she had no idea Sophie’s forever home would end up so nearby. Sophie, a 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was suffering from Pyometra, a severe infection of the uterus that can be deadly. The infection [...]

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Brokeback Kitty – A story of survival and hope

Posted on June 4, 2010 by hcwsblog

My nickname is “Broke Back.”  Why you may ask?  Let me tell you . . .  I was abandoned in a trailer park when someone came across my frail body under a trailer.  Although that person put out an old sheet for me and some dog food, they didn’t take me in.  I think [...]

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Dazzling New Murals Displayed at the HCWS Spay and Neuter Clinic

Posted on May 17, 2010 by hcwsblog

The Heaven Can Wait Spay and Neuter Clinic recently received a series of fun and colorful murals from AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists) to brighten the walls of our clinic.  The fun paintings of cats and dogs were part of a competition for art students, sponsored by the professional organization.  The winning design was [...]

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  • HCWS MISSION

    Eliminate the senseless killing of more than 30,000 cats and dogs annually in Las Vegas area shelters.

  • OUR VISION

    • Focus spay/neuter efforts on targeted neighborhoods, feral cats, and at-risk dog breeds to reduce the local impound and euthanasia rate.

    • Form local coalitions with other rescue groups, animal control agencies, and community leaders.

    • Educate target groups to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership.

    • Rescue, rehabilitate and place homeless, unwanted, and abandoned companion animals into permanent homes.

    • Foster youth involvement through animal-related educational programs.

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