Puppy and Dog Adoption Event Details
Date:
April 25, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Address:
Petco - 5565 S Virginia St - Reno, NV 89502
Dog Adoption Event Manager
I’m Tara and I’m the Events Manager for Amazing Dogs Rescue Reno, where I get to help furry friends find their forever homes! My lifelong love for dogs began in childhood because my dad was a K9 officer. His K9 partners were additions to our family and I was hands-on with their care and love. Around the age of 12, my dad showed me the ropes with dog training. Fast-forward to the present, wherein our family has adopted our dog, Bronx, for our daughter (who has Down Syndrome). It’s been so rewarding to guide him through service certification. I’ve always been in awe of a dog’s capabilities to love and learn. It’s my passion to help people connect with their furry best friend(s)!
Why Reno is a good place to adopt a rescue dog or puppy
Our Reno dog adoption events are held at Peto, conveniently located across from the Meadowwood Mall on S Virginia Street and surrounded by eateries, shops, and markets.
It’s an easy drive to/from Tahoe, Truckee, Carson City, Dayton, Fernley, Grass Valley, Auburn, and Roseville.
Reno is truly a fantastic location to adopt a dog! It’s one of the most pet-friendly places I’ve ever lived, allowing you and your pup to share so much of social interaction! Reno’s vast landscape is full of trails, lakes, mountains, and a variety of outdoor experiences to keep you and your pup active during all four seasons. Reno offers an abundance of dog parks (see the list below), each a hop, skip and a jump from Petco, as well as several pet-friendly eateries and bars. And Lake Tahoe is just a short drive away, offering dog-friendly beaches, hiking trails, and even activities such as dog-friendly kayaking.
Reno dog parks
Considered by many to be the best dog park in Reno, the Rancho San Rafael Dog Park offers a giant open field where dogs can run free and play off-leash.
Reno’s other dog parks include:
- Biggest Little Dog Park
- Cyan Dog Park
- Link Piazzo Dog Park
- Virginia Lake Park
- Whittaker Park
- Somerset West Park
Dog-friendly dining – just to name a few
Reno offers many dog-friendly restaurants, coffee houses, breweries, and bars, as well as food truck events during the summer. Just a few local dog-friendly eateries:
- Lucky Beaver
- The Fox Restaurant
- Wild River Grill
- Pignic Pub & Patio
- The Twisted Fork
- Brasserie St James
- The Shore
- The Eddy
- Prost Biergarten
- Great Full Gardens
- Great Basin Brewing Company
- Clary’s Bar and Grill
- Lakeside Bar & Grill
- Archie’s Giant Hamburgers
- Moxie’s, Pub n Sub
- Biggest Little Steakhouse
- El Malecon Mariscos
- Brickies Tavern
- Squeeze In
- 10 Torr Distilling and Brewing
- Perenn at Rancharrah
- Noble Pie Parlor
- Lead Dog Brewing
- Mari Chuy’s
- Blackrock Wine Co
- Bueno’s Grill
- The Brewer’s Cabinet
- And many, many more
Hiking
Many areas around Reno offer great hiking opportunities for you and your dog.
- The Galena Creek Regional Park is home to many beautiful dog-friendly hiking trails
- The Galena Creek Trail is an easy hike that runs along the river and through a beautiful neighborhood, with a total length of 4.7 miles
- Rancho San Rafael Park in Northwest Reno also offers a nice trail network
- Located near Lake Tahoe, Chickadee Ridge offers a 2.4 mile out-and-back trail with a stunning view above Lake Tahoe
Surrounding Areas
The Reno Petco location is 60 minutes or less driving distance from these popular cities & residential areas:
Sparks, Carson City, Incline Village, Truckee, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe.