Nevada Animal Advocates

What Nevada Animal Advocates does

Nevada Animal Advocates is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 33-4601862) founded by John Waudby in Spring 2025 to advance animal welfare through policy advocacy, offender tracking, and public accountability. The organization runs Nevada's first statewide, searchable Animal Abuse Registry — a database of individuals charged or convicted of animal abuse — and complements it with court monitoring, a county-by-county cruelty reporting service, and a statewide directory of 126 rescue and welfare resources. Supporting tools include the Live Dog Walking Forecast, which uses Open-Meteo weather data and a 7-second pavement test heuristic to warn pet owners about heat risk, and a public accountability database called "We Failed Nevada" that tracks officials who oppose animal welfare legislation.

The organization is 100% volunteer-run with no paid staff and is funded entirely through tax-deductible donations processed via Givebutter and merchandise sales through a Shopify storefront. Its commercial footprint is limited to advocacy, but it has established itself as a politically active entity: it championed Reba's Law (AB381), which was signed into Nevada law on June 9, 2025, providing civil immunity for rescuers of animals from locked vehicles, and it filed a complaint with the Nevada State Bar and Nevada Attorney General in June 2026 against Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson alleging professional responsibility failures in animal cruelty prosecutions. Its primary customer segments are Nevada residents seeking offender awareness, witnesses of animal cruelty, and the broader animal rescue ecosystem; its go-to-market is community-led, event-driven, and amplified through organic social, newsletter, and earned media channels.

Name

Nevada Animal Advocates

Legal name

Nevada Animal Advocates

Website

https://nevadaanimaladvocates.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nevada Animal Advocates is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that maintains the state's first searchable animal abuse offender registry, runs court monitoring, and advocates for stronger animal cruelty laws in Nevada. It serves Nevada residents, cruelty witnesses, and the animal rescue community, funded entirely through donations and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare) (BPAGAIAJ), Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal welfare advocacy
• Animal abuse registry
• Nonprofit animal protection
• Legislative advocacy services
• Animal cruelty reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individual supporters who fund the privately-run nonprofit organization and its animal abuse registry operations.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling advocacy merchandise through Shopify platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nevada Animal Advocates operates a statewide Animal Abuse Registry (Nevada's first), advocates for animal welfare legislation (including shepherding Reba's Law/AB381 through the Nevada Legislature), and provides public-facing reporting tools, court monitoring, and educational resources to combat animal cruelty in Nevada. The nonprofit is entirely volunteer-run and supports itself through donations and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Nevada Animal Advocates operates primarily as an advocacy organization with a core product being Nevada's first statewide Animal Abuse Registry — a searchable database of individuals charged or convicted of animal abuse. Supporting services include the Live Dog Walking Forecast (real-time temperature safety check), Report Animal Cruelty and Report Puppy Mills services, Reba's Law (AB381) advocacy, an Animal Resources Directory with 126 organizations, Court Monitoring, and a public database called 'We Failed Nevada' documenting officials who opposed animal welfare legislation. The organization also maintains a blog with educational content and accepts donations through Givebutter. All services are privately funded by donors as the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nevada Animal Abuse Registry Nevada's first statewide, publicly searchable online registry of animal abuse offenders, available to the general public to look up individuals convicted of animal cruelty.
• Live Dog Walking Forecast Weather-integrated forecast tool that provides safe dog walking recommendations based on local conditions, offered to the general public on the organization's website.
• Animal Resources Directory Geo-segmented online directory of animal shelters, veterinarians, and rescue groups across Nevada, intended to help residents locate nearby animal welfare resources.
• Report Animal Cruelty Service Online service that enables the public to anonymously report incidents of animal cruelty in Nevada, routing tips to appropriate channels.
• Report Puppy Mills Service Dedicated online reporting tool that allows the public to submit tips about suspected puppy mills operating in Nevada.
• Court Monitoring Service Volunteer-driven service that monitors animal-related court cases in Nevada to ensure accountability and inform the public about outcomes.
• "We Failed Nevada" Database Public database tracking animal-related bills that the Nevada Legislature failed to pass, used to drive legislative accountability.
• Reba's Law (AB381) Advocacy Campaign Legislative advocacy campaign led by Nevada Animal Advocates that resulted in the signing of Reba's Law (AB381) on June 9, 2025, strengthening animal protection in Nevada.
• Branded Merchandise Shop Online storefront selling branded merchandise to support the nonprofit's advocacy work; sales revenue funds Nevada Animal Advocates' programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reba's Law (AB381) signed into law June 9, 2025 - providing civil immunity for rescuing animals from hot vehicles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dog Friendly Las VegasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organization sharing commitment to animal welfare in Nevada. Collaborates on awareness and advocacy efforts for animal protection.
• Hardy 4 NevadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolitical campaign organization led by Assemblywoman Melissa Hardy, co-sponsor of Reba's Law (AB381). Provides official endorsement and legislative support for the organization's mission.
• Don't Fvck With DogsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organization dedicated to animal welfare advocacy in Nevada. Collaborates with Nevada Animal Advocates on animal protection initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NVanimals
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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