General Information

Helping to maintain a safe, pleasant, comfortable community is the primary function of the Storey County Sheriff’s Office. And as such, our duties extend even beyond the people of our county to include the general welfare of animals—all those great and small. The Sheriff’s Office helps assure that pets, and wild animals, live together with people in safety and harmony. Additionally, we monitor rabies vaccination compliance by enforcing animal licensing. For more about licensing your animal, please click here.

Facility

Storey County has contracted with Lyon County to take care of all lost animals found in Storey County. Animals are transported to the Lyon County Animal Shelter which is located at 3705 Hwy 50 West in Silver Springs, NV 89429.

Phone: 775-577-5005       

Lyon County Animal Shelter  

Lost/Stray Animals

Should you discover an animal that appears to be lost or injured, please contact the Storey County Sheriff’s Office at 775-847-0950 with the location of the animal. Our assigned deputy will attempt to locate the animal and transport it safely to our shelter. Likewise, if you have lost an animal, please call our office (775-847-0950) as we maintain a log of all animals transferred to the Lyon County Animal Shelter.