WCRAS Advisory Board
In 2016, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 55.035, to create an Animal Services Advisory Board. The purpose of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to strengthen the communication between the community and WCRAS, and to allow a public platform to hear updates centered around WCRAS. The updates may consist of program and service statistics, emerging developments, financial or budgetary updates, events and accomplishments and proposed goals or objectives for the department.
The Animal Services Advisory Board may offer opinions and make recommendations to the department on the development of short or long term goals, Washoe County Code amendments, educational resources, community programs and policies and procedures.
Read their first Periodic ASAB Report, which includes collective projects and updates between WCRAS, the community and the ASAB.
Membership
Click here to view current advisory board members
The animal services advisory board shall consist of seven members, all residents of Washoe County, one member from each of the following groups:
(a) a veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed to practice in Nevada, and who is not employed by Washoe County;
(b) a real estate or business professional with knowledge or experience related to homeowners’ associations, business organizations and/or financial operations;
(c) a representative of a humane or rescue organization;
(d) an individual with an interest in promoting the health and safety of animals in Washoe County;
(e) an elected member of the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners;
(f) an elected member of the Reno City Council;
(g) an elected member of the Sparks City Council.
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings shall be held quarterly, unless otherwise noted. Special meetings may be called by the chair at the request of the director of WCRAS.
Meetings
Oct. 17, 2025
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
1001 E. 9th St, Reno, NV 89512, Building A
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Aug. 1, 2025
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
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May 16, 2025
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
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Feb. 21, 2025
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
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Oct. 18, 2024
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
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July 26, 2024
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
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April 26, 2024
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
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Jan. 26, 2024
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
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Oct. 20, 2023
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers 1001 E. 9th St Reno, NV 89512 Building A or you can attend via Zoom
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When: Oct 20, 2023 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: WCRAS Advisory Board
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Additional Meeting Resources:
- Approved Board Meeting Minutes 04-21-23.pdf
- Approved Special Board Meeting Minutes 05-15-23.pdf
- Approved Board Meeting Minutes 08-07-23.pdf
- 2024 Calendar.pdf
- Vonage Slide.pdf
- Open Meeting Law-- 2023- ASAB short version.pdf
- Directors Report October 20, 2023.pdf
- Animal Pathway Slides ASAB 10-20-23.pdf
Aug. 7, 2023
Zoom
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Additional Meeting Resources:
- WCRAS - DRAFT Special Board Meeting 05-15-23.pdf
- WCRAS - DRAFT Board Meeting Minutes 04-21-23.pdf
- nhs_public_update_20230807.pdf
- Adopters_Welcome_Manual_5-15-2020.pdf
- Letters-Correspondence-Comments since 5-15-23.pdf
- Letter -Complaints-Comments 8-3-23 to 8-7-23 am.pdf
- August 7, 2023 Directors Report.pdf
May 15, 2023
Reno City Council Chamber 1 E. 1st St Reno, NV 89501/ZOOM
The Animal Services Advisory Board has called for a special meeting to be convened on May 15, 2023, 9:30 am. at Reno City Council Chamber 1 E. 1st St Reno, NV 89501. This will be a public, hybrid meeting, where in-person or virtual attendance via Zoom is welcome. An agenda to follow by Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
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April 21, 2023
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When: Apr 21, 2023 01:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Jan. 27, 2023
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Oct. 21, 2022
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July 22, 2022
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April 22, 2022
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Feb. 11, 2022
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Jan. 21, 2022
Zoom
Meeting is canceled due to staff illness. Meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, February 11, 2022 at 1:30pm.
Thank you,
WCRAS Team
Oct. 22, 2021
Zoom
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting
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Additional Meeting Resources:
- 6.WCRAS - Board Meeting Minutes 08-12-21.pdf
- Open Meeting Law-- 2021.pdf
- ASAB Bylaws 2020- Final Executed.pdf
- Ethics Rules-- Public Officers and Employees.pdf
- NRS Chapter 241.pdf
- Ordinance 1585 - ASAB.pdf
- Ordinance 1585- Animal Services Advisory Board.pdf
- Ten Commandments of Ethics-- Advisory Boards.pdf
- 2021 ASAB WCRAS Orientation .pdf
- October 2021 DD presentation.pdf
- Dangerous Dog Code Proposals- ASAB October 2021 Meeting.pdf
- DD Code Amendments- ASAB presentation.pdf
- Final October 22, 2021 Director Report.pdf
July 23, 2021
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Washoe County Regional Animal Services Advisory Board
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April 23, 2021
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Washoe County Animal Services Advisory
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Jan. 29, 2021
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Rescheduled Regional Animal Services Advisory Board from January 8, 2021.
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When: Jan 29, 2021 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Additional Meeting Resources:
- Draft minutes for 10-23-2020.pdf
- 12-29 NRS Chapter 574- Legislative Amendments- JG redline 7,.pdf
- Regional Animal Services Directors Report.pdf
- FY 18 and 19 Periodic Report.pdf
- 2021 Insurance breed discrimination bill draft.pdf
- white paper breed disc in homeowners insurance industry.pdf
- Revised January 28 revisions Periodic Report.pdf
Jan. 8, 2021
Zoom
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Advisory Board
MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, January 29th at 9:30am.
Oct. 23, 2020
Zoom Meeting
No members of the public will be allowed in the Classroom due to concerns for public safety resulting from the COVID-19 emergency and pursuant to the Governor of Nevada’s Declaration of Emergency Directive 006 Section 1, which suspends the requirement in NRS 241.023(1)(b) that there be a physical location designated for meetings of public bodies where members of the public are permitted to attend and participate. This meeting will be held by teleconference only.
As required by the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency Directive 006 Section 2, members of the public may submit public comment by teleconference by logging into the Zoom webinar and utilizing the “raise hand” feature by accessing the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87462888387
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Aug. 28, 2020
Zoom
Washoe County Animal Services Advisory Board
Meeting will be held on zoom, click on the link below to attend:
April 23, 2020
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Classroom
This meeting has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. It will be rescheduled as soon as we are able. Thank you, Washoe County Regional Animal Services.
Feb. 27, 2020
Washoe County Animal Services Classroom
Washoe County Animal Services Advisory Board
Meeting 2825 Longley Ln. #A, Reno, NV 89502
Additional Meeting Resources:
- 1_ASAB Bylaws 2019.pdf
- 7_FY 19-20 WCRAS Revenue - Plan.pdf
- 8_FY 19-20 WCRAS Expenditures - Plan.pdf
- 9_FY 19-20 WCRAS Expenditures - Plan vs Actual.pdf
- Admin MASTER WCRAS STATS FY 19-20.pdf
- Field MASTER WCRAS STATS FY 19-20.pdf
- Shelter MASTER WCRAS STATS FY 19-20.pdf
- Public Comment Sent in.pdf
- Recommendation Letter.pdf
Jan. 24, 2020
Washoe County Animal Services Classroom
Washoe County Animal Services Advisory Board
Meeting 2825 Longley Ln. Ste. A, Reno, NV 89502
Nov. 1, 2019
Washoe County Animal Services Classroom
Washoe County Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting
2825 Longley Ln. Ste. A, Reno, NV 89502
July 26, 2019
Washoe County Animal Services Classroom
Washoe County Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting
2825 Longley Ln. Site. A, Reno, NV 89502
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April 5, 2019
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Classroom
* The noticed meeting that was to take place on April 5, 2019 was canceled due to lack of a quorum. The next scheduled meeting will take place on July 26, 2019, 9:30am at WCRAS.*
Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting
2825 Longley Ln. Ste. A, Reno, NV 89502
Dec. 10, 2018
Regional Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting
**This meeting did not occur due to lack of a quorum. The meeting will be rescheduled to Thursday, January 17, 2019.**
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Classroom
2825 Longley Ln, #A, Reno, NV 89502
Aug. 9, 2018
Regional Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Classroom
2825 Longley Ln, #A, Reno, NV 89502
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May 31, 2018
Regional Animal Services Advisory Board Meeting
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Classroom
2825 Longley Ln #A
Reno, NV 89502