Interesting proposition wrote on October 12, 2009 04:47 PM: The biggest problem for cats in Reno are coyotes. Most of the suburbs in Reno literally border areas roamed by coyotes. I lived south of town (Mt Rose area)and those coyotes where yowling in my backyard every night.

I wish this service good luck, but being vigilant keeping your cat out of harms way (indoors) is 90% of the battle. If they run free in the neighborhood your just taking your chances.

Lucretia A McDaniel wrote on October 12, 2009 04:32 PM: Is this becoming a pet shelter or is it for people? I had a dog once and had to give it to an animal shelter because I could no longer take care of myself, let alone a pet. If someone can feed a pet they can feed their-self and don,t need a shelter.

vegas dic wrote on October 12, 2009 03:16 PM: Hey Miles--

How about if us pet owners take responsibility for our pets as soon as you take responsibility for your destructive kids.

Personally, irresponsible teenagers cause many many more problems to a neighborhood then a dog.
Why dont you put down the remote, put away your bucket of nickels, stop watching the football game and pay some attention to your kids.

I'll take a cat over some annoying smart mouth kid anyday

Miles Monroe wrote on October 12, 2009 03:04 PM: And how did Puddles come to be out of the house without a leash? We have a leash law in this town and pets are not to roam free outside the house. Of course Puddles was abducted from the inside of the house...we all know. Either that or George Bush did it.

For all I know Puddles was probably the cat that digs and craps in my flower beds and then puts its paw prints all over my nicely washed car or leaves hairballs all over my welcome mat.

Take responsibility for your pets.

Anna J Cat wrote on October 12, 2009 12:59 PM: I am a cat and I totally feel that getting a license for my feline friends and I is a good idea.

My only concern about me getting a license is waiting for a long time at the DMV. Oh--and a little concerned about the eye exam.
I, as a cat, am more then willing to get a license. I'm just thankful I dont have to get smogged.

OK, I will see everyone later. I'll be under the bed if anyone wants me

Judy Judy Judy wrote on October 12, 2009 12:09 PM: Judy you are so RIGHT.

"After waiting a couple of days, Marques and her husband drove to Lied to look for their cat. When Puddles saw the couple, he ran to the front of the cage with a relieved look that he had been found and would soon be going home. But Marques was denied access to the cat until she brought proof that Puddles was hers. She quickly returned home to pull records of Puddles vaccinations and family photos.

The round trip to and from the shelter took about an hour and when she returned to claim Puddles, Marques was told that he had been euthanized. This happened only five minutes before she returned. Marques and her husband were devastated.

They had asked for a tag to be put on Puddles’ cage explaining that his owners were returning, but with a combination of new staff, lack of communication and extreme overcrowding; Puddles was gone."

Keep up the good work Miles.

Miles Monroe wrote on October 12, 2009 10:54 AM: Judy you are so wrong. Pet owners need to step up and assume responsibilty for their pets. The shelter only exists because pet owners cannot, or will not, own up to their obligations. If all pet owners took proper care of their pets we wouldn't have a problem. Don't blame the hard working folks at Leid who are trying to contain a disaster the best they can.

Judy wrote on October 12, 2009 09:48 AM: Registering your cat anywhere but in the las Vegas Valley might be a good idea. Mitch Schneider wants to be able to contact owners so that the cats are not euthanized that end up in his shelter.
The Las Vegas Valley operates differently. They can KNOW who the dog or cat is owned by, the owner can be at Leid and while awaiting their pet to be brought out to them, find out that even tho their pet has been there less than 24 hours, was euthanized while standing in the lobby.
Leid is the worst run facility I have ever heard of for animals. We hear nightmares weekly out of Leid about pets being put down while the owner is asked to retrieve proof of ownership or while the owner is on the way to Leid after calling and locating their pet.
Leid needs new management, a commitment by teh local municipalities and the County to begin to improve what is a horrifying monstrosity.