LASSO Board
In Memory of Dr. Jack Walther, Veterinarian, made the LASSO dream possible
"Thou shalt go for it!" Dr. Jack Walther transformed the Elko Animal Shelter to a state of the art facility focused holistically on animal health & well-being. Past President American Veterinary Medical Association , Veterinarian for Key Animal Hospital, President Western Veterinary Conference, President Nevada State Veterinary Association, State Board of Veterinary Examiners & more. Dr. Walther, you inspired us to "Go of it"
Current LASSO President- Vivian R. Wright
Current and Past President for LASSO.
- Founding LASSO member.
- LASSO President & Fundraiser.
- American Veterinary Medical Association Representative for 35 years.
It is my privilege and honor to serve the citizens & animals of Elko County. The LASSO journey has been divinely guided from the very beginning
LASSO Secretary - Susan Gammill
LASSO Secretary and .......
Our very own superhero, "CAT WOMAN"!
- Fostering so many of our most vulnerable kittens.
- 10 year volunteer at Elko Animal Shelter .
Thank you!
LASSO Treasurer - Laurel Cabaret
LASSO's FEARLESS Treasurer,
FACEBOOK MANAGER, and
Elko Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator,
We are blessed to have Laurel (AKA Wonder Woman) on the LASSO Board.
- Laurel began volunteering for Elko Animal Shelter in 2013.
- Retired from Walt Disney Co. Volunteered for animal rescue in Van Nuys, CA. for 20 years.
Directors
LASSO Director - Honorable Randall Soderquist
Elko County Courts. Elko Justice of the Peace.
Moved to Elko in 2003.
Randall is very passionate about animal welfare.
Randall is our compassionate "HEART WARRIER".
ALWAYS FIGHTING FOR THE UNDERDOGS (& sometimes cats)
LASSO Director - Stephanie Estrada
Elko Animal Shelter Spay/ Neuter Clinic Advisor
Elko Animal Shelter Staff & Licensed Vet Tech.
We consider ourselves lucky to have Stephanie on the LASSO Board.
"Best Vet Tech ever!" - Dr. William Wright- (Veterinarian for the Spay / Neuter Clinic)
LASSO Director - Alyssa Mangum
Elko Animal Shelter Manager & Licensed Vet Tech.
OUR FEARLESS LEADER!
- Started working at the Elko Animal Shelter in 2011. Promoted to the Elko Animal Shelter manager position 2023.
NOBODY works harder than Alyssa. Her infectious smile and energy keeps us all going.
LASSO Director - Joe Jarvis
It's a bird... it's a plane...it's SUPERMAN... actually it's J.J.
- Native to Elko County.
- Pilot.
- Elko Animal Shelter volunteer and animal transportation specialist.
J.J. is always there when you need him..... except if he is flying his airplane.
LASSO Director - Jennifer Spencer
Elko Attorney serving our vulnerable population
Jennifer is also very passionate about animal welfare.
Jennifer is our other "HEART WARRIER".
ALWAYS FIGHTING FOR THE UNDERDOGS AND UNDERCATS.
Advisory Board
Past LASSO President Retired Elko City Manager
Retired City Manager for City of Elko - Our Knight in Shinning Armor.
Curtis courageously fought & cut through all the red tape required to build the Dumkee/ Weeks spay/ neuter building. THANK YOU!!!
Past LASSO Treasurer- Walt Goddard CPA
Retired City Manager for City of Elko - Our CPA Super Hero.
Always there for us, unless he is riding his motorcycle THANK YOU!!!
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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?
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