L.A.S.S.O. 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 Cat Program:
LASSO, 501c3, built & supports the Elko Animal Shelter's Spay/Neuter Clinic. EAS (Elko Animal Shelter) has implemented a Feral Cat Program. This program has signifyingly reduced the numbers of animal euthanasia by Spaying/Neutering feral cats, returning them back their original location or relocating the cats into our ranching community (TNR). The program is so successful that the EAS has recently achieved "No Kill Status" for the last 12 months. But the the EAS facility is very small and does not have a separate housing area for feral cats.
LASSO is requesting funding for the rental of a self-contained, portable structure, 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.