DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE!
The L.A.S.S.O. Dream
L.A.S.S.O (Local Animal Shelter Support Organization) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization. Its purpose is to raise money to establish and operate a spay/neuter facility and enhance the animal welfare programs for the Elko Animal Shelter facility and the Shelter Animals .
With the help of the Val Dumke Estate & Antje Weeks Estate, Animal Welfare foundations, corporations, and individuals donations, L.A.S.S.O. successfully raised enough funds for the purchase of a modular building, equipment, medical supplies for the establishment of a spay/neuter program.
In addition to a new spay/neuter building, LASSO renovated the existing animal shelter, added a much needed isolation unit, the addition of an outdoor exercise/bonding area, and security system.
The Dumke/ Weeks Spay/ Neuter facility was built with donations and support of L.A.S.S.O. in 2006. Approximately 8,000 Shelter animals have been spayed/neuter, vaccinated, & microchipped.
All money raised goes directly to support the Elko Animal Shelter for animal equipment, medication, building improvements and veterinarian services .
L.A.S.S.O Board has no paid staff or salaried administration costs.
The Elko Animal Shelter is separately funded by the City of Elko. The Elko Animal Shelter takes surrendered and stray animals throughout Elko County, including Wells and Spring Creek, Nevada.
Current & Future Dreams
Current Goals; Feral/Barn Cat Program:
LASSO is currently pioneering a new
Feral/Barn Cat Program. (TNR)
This program has signifyingly reduced the numbers of animal euthanasia by Spaying/Neutering Feral/Barn cats.
Then returning the cats back their original location or relocating the cats into our ranching community.
The program is so successful that the Elko Animal Shelter has achieved a "No Kill Status".
LASSO is requesting funding for additional kennels, spay/neuter supplies and veterinary care.
Current Strategies: LASSO is committed to pursuing additional Grants, community events, personal & professional donations, and bequests.
Long Term Goals: Assist the vulnerable & underserved members of our community by assisting with low cost Spay/Neuter program, vaccination clinics, Microchip programs, & other medically necessary animal needs. LASSO understands that animals/pets play a critical part in the physical & emotional wellbeing of the citizens in our community.
Exciting Announcement
The City of Elko Animal Shelter is incredibly proud to announce that, for the first time in our history, we have achieved a SAVE Rate for our animals to be considered a “No-Kill” Animal Shelter.
The Elko Animal Shelter & LASSO have worked tirelessly this year to save as many pets as possible
As we reflect on 2024, we are proud of what we accomplished and all the lives that we saved but the need continues to grow. We want to be there to help the pets and people that need us in 2025 – will you join us?