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Nevada SPCA’s Community Support Program aims to keep pets with their owners

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The Nevada SPCA’s Community Support Program is addressing the needs of pet owners facing financial difficulties by providing access to crucial veterinary services.

Funded through grants and donations, the initiative aims to keep pets with their families during challenging times, preventing unnecessary surrenders to shelters.

The shelter shared the story of Elektra, a dog who was rescued from an abusive environment. After being taken in by a homeless owner, the two formed a strong bond while living on the streets.

When Elektra fell seriously ill after securing transitional housing, her owner couldn’t afford veterinary care and turned to the Community Support Program.

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Thanks to their assistance, Elektra received the necessary treatment and has since recovered, continuing to live happily with her owner.

“Stories like Elektra’s demonstrate why accessible veterinary care is so critical,” said Nevada SPCA Executive Director Lori Heeren.

“No one should have to choose between their pet’s health and their own stability. Our Community Support Program exists to ensure that pets remain with their families, even during life’s most challenging moments.”

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One dead, four hospitalized after head-on crash on I-15 in Clark County

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One dead, four hospitalized after head-on crash on I-15 in Clark County


LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near mile marker 94 Sunday evening.

The crash was reported at 6:43 p.m. on June 28.

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A passenger sedan and a pickup truck were involved in the crash. One vehicle was traveling southbound, lost control, crossed through the median, and struck the other vehicle head-on in the northbound travel lane.

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One adult male died at the scene. Two people were transported by ground ambulance, and two others were transported by life flight to a local hospital.

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All northbound I-15 travel lanes were closed at mile marker 94, but have since opened as of Sunday night.

Nevada Highway Patrol said further information will be provided following the preliminary investigation.

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