The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe has relaunched its Heroes Now & Forever campaign to raise the final $1 million needed to build an animal shelter that will serve the region.

HSTT has raised $2.4 million to fund the shelter’s construction. While the nonprofit organization is well on its way and almost there, it has encountered a shortfall. The Humane Society has just announced that they have an urgent, pressing need to raise an additional $1 million to cover higher than anticipated construction costs.

The Heroes campaign seeks 850 individuals, groups or businesses to make a commitment to contribute $1,000 each. Larger contributions are, of course, welcome. Payment plan options are available as donations can be split into two or four payments.

The new shelter will provide much needed expanded space and will replace a dilapidated, inadequate facility. Built to house eight dogs and 30 cats, the current shelter has as many as 30 dogs and 60 to 80 cats at any given time. The existing shelter is open to the public only two hours per week; the new shelter will be open to the public 40 hours per week.

Those who commit to becoming a hero will receive recognition on a permanent donor wall in the lobby of the new shelter and an invitation to a private grand opening celebration. Super Heroes (those contributing $5,000) will be also be recognized prominently on the donor recognition wall. Naming opportunities of the new facility’s various wings, hallways, rooms or outdoor areas are also available to honor donors, families, businesses or beloved pets for gifts larger than $5,000.

The new HSTT animal shelter will be located on land donated by Truckee just above downtown off Donner Pass Road on Stockrest Springs Road.

Call (530) 587.5948 for more info about donating.