Friends of Mesquite Nevada Animal Shelter

02/26/2026

In Japanese, Mikasa translates to “beautiful blossom,” and is a name often given to royalty! If you’d like to adopt your own beautiful princess, Mikasa would love to grace you with her presence!

Mikasa has been waiting for too long, let’s find her a forever home! She’s a 3 year old Australian Cattle Dog/Pit/Blue Heeler mix. We haven’t put her on the scale for a precise weight, but we’re guessing she’s about 50lbs. She’s a sweetheart, loves to get pets and rubs from all of the volunteers! She really enjoys toys, especially the durable kind to chew on. She’s a strong girl, but she walks very well on a leash. The shelter is currently under construction, so it’s extra noisy and chaotic, but even so, Mikasa makes the best of her time outside of her cage with the volunteers, sunbathing or relaxing on the bench after she’s had a walk or playtime. Mikasa came to us when her owners living situation changed a couple months ago. She’s a great girl, housetrained, good manners, and deserving of a loving home!

Mikasa’s adoption fee is $60. She’s already spayed and vaccinated, so she’s ready to go home!

If you think Mikasa might be a good fit for you, please call (702) 346-5268 to arrange a meet and greet! Due to construction, an appointment must be made, no walk-ins!

Please share to help Mikasa find a family!!

You can see all of our adoptable animals at petfinder.com!

02/24/2026

Today is World Spay Day. Please spay and neuter your pets. It is the law in Mesquite that any dog or cat 6 months or older must be spayed or neutered.

02/24/2026

Please join us for our Grand Re-opening!

02/23/2026

Is your cat constantly attacking your ankles or biting your hands? 🩸✋🙀

You might have accidentally trained them to do it!
One of the most common mistakes new cat owners make is using their fingers to wrestle with a tiny kitten. It’s adorable when they weigh 2 pounds, but you are hardwiring their brain to view human flesh as a hunting target.
When they grow into a 10-pound adult with sharp teeth and strong jaws, that same "game" becomes painful and dangerous.

**The Golden Rule of Cat Play:** Hands are ONLY for petting and loving. Toys (especially long wand toys) are for hunting and biting. Keep the kill zone away from your skin!

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Did you make this mistake with your kitten? Let’s share tips! 👇
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02/21/2026

Adoptable girls at the shelter! Please call 702-346-5268 to make an appt. to meet any of our adoptables!

02/21/2026

There’s something about Mary!! We just can’t figure out why this puppy still hasn’t found her forever home! Mary is 8 months old. Her breed is a mystery, we’re not sure what she is other than adorable! She weighs about 20lbs, and we don’t expect her to get much bigger. She’s really sweet, loves to receive attention and affection from the volunteers, and LOVES toys. She is still a puppy, so she’s working on manners and will need a little more training and structure in her new home, but she’s a smart girl and has learned how to walk nicely on a leash. She’s also already potty trained. Mary has lived with other dogs before, but she does have that playful puppy energy, so she might be too much for a home with senior dogs, a meet and greet with other dogs in the home will be needed to make sure it’s a good fit!

Mary’s adoption fee is $60. She’s already spayed and vaccinated, so she’s ready to go home!

Please call (702) 346-5268 to make an appointment to meet Mary if you think she’s the girl for you! Our shelter is under construction, an appointment is necessary, no walk-ins!

Help us find a home for Mary, please share!

02/20/2026

Mikasa has been waiting for too long, let’s find her a forever home! She’s a 3 year old Australian Cattle Dog/Pit/Blue Heeler mix. We haven’t put her on the scale for a precise weight, but we’re guessing she’s about 50lbs. She’s a sweetheart, loves to get pets and rubs from all of the volunteers! She really enjoys toys, especially the durable kind to chew on. She’s a strong girl, but she walks very well on a leash. The shelter is currently under construction, so it’s extra noisy and chaotic, but even so, Mikasa makes the best of her time outside of her cage with the volunteers, sunbathing or relaxing on the bench after she’s had a walk or playtime. Mikasa came to us when her owners living situation changed a couple months ago. She’s a great girl, housetrained, good manners, and deserving of a loving home!

Mikasa’s adoption fee is $60. She’s already spayed and vaccinated, so she’s ready to go home!

If you think Mikasa might be a good fit for you, please call (702) 346-5268 to arrange a meet and greet! Due to construction, an appointment must be made, no walk-ins!

Please share to help Mikasa find a family!!

You can see all of our adoptable animals at petfinder.com!

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Adopted December 2025

Update on Asher. Sticking his tongue out is his trademark now, along with melting into your arms when you are petting him. We had company over for the weekend, and he loved every single person and did so right away without hiding. You would never ever guess he is the same kitten he was at the shelter. He is the most friendly and curious little thing. His new favorite pass time is sitting next to the screen door and watching the world outside. He still acts like he is on crack 90% of the time, but that 10% he is the most cuddly little thing. He does not like being left alone and will follow whoever he sees.

02/16/2026

Pupdate

Allspice AKA "11" adopted 10-04-2024 stopped in for a visit today looking for a new playmate. She was one of 4 spice puppies we had that all found wonderful homes

02/15/2026

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02/15/2026

Dogs available at shelter. Check out the separate video on Mary