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ew hope arises for homeless pets with a new Nevada SPCA facility opening this Fall. After a year of searching for the perfect property to accommodate all of their animal needs, the Nevada SPCA finally found a 21,814 square foot warehouse which they are customizing to fit to their specific needs. The new location at 5375 Procyon Street Suite 108 will make the new Nevada SPCA facility the second largest animal shelter in Southern Nevada. “It was difficult to find a lease that would accommodate animal care,” says Nevada SPCA Executive Director Lori Heeren. “Ninetynine percent of our lease inquiries told us no. We were fortunate to find a landlord that wanted to help us and give us the opportunity to safely house our animals in his building. We are very grateful to Mr. Philip Smith, our new landlord.” The new lease began on June 1, 2021 for a fifty-month term with the potential for renewal. “This is Phase One of Nevada SPCA”, said Heeren. “Nevada SPCA’s future is to one day own its land and building, but we needed to walk before we could run and that meant moving out of our current facility that no longer serves our needs.” One of the greatest benefits of the newly-leased property is having the ability to modify it to meet the specific needs of the organization. The new building was essentially a large blank slate before renovations began. Now, the Nevada SPCA is working on customizing it and dividing it up into all of the specific rooms and yards they desperately need. Custom-designed dog kennels, cat colony rooms, multiple animal meet and greet rooms, a dog play yard, and multiple adoption rooms are all anxiously awaited by the Nevada SPCA staff and the animals they care for. While their previous shelter was larger, there was much less usable space. The organization is committed to fully utilizing every square inch of their new building. The new facility will
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have air-conditioned dog kennels as well as improved plumbing and electrical infrastructure. Additionally, surface materials used throughout the building will be able to be disinfected and regularly sanitized to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a clean, healthy environment for the animals. The summer-long construction project is ongoing and on track to be completed this Fall. As anticipated, the financial ramifications of this project were significant. But in keeping with the generosity of the Las Vegas pet community, two donors came forward and provided the Nevada SPCA with 1.5 million dollars to fund the tenant improvement project. The organization is currently fundraising another $500,000 to pay for additional improvements to the building. Hilarie Grey, the Nevada SPCA’s Board President, reflects on the generosity of the community by saying, “Nevada SPCA has had a challenging last two years, and our staff and Board of Directors are undeterred in our commitment to grow the impact of this organization so we can save the lives of even more homeless pets in our community. We are so grateful for the community’s continued support for this project and our organization overall.” As construction continues, the organization is also working on securing the naming rights for various areas within the shelter. Dog kennels, and possibly other rooms throughout the building, will be named in memory or recognition of those who have supported the Nevada SPCA throughout the years. The new facility will have multiple naming opportunities for donors.
The organization is still in need of donations for continued improvements to their new facility. To help them achieve their fundraising goal of $500,000, email: givehappiness@nevadaspca.org. For additional information, call (702) 873-7722 or visit nevadaaspca.org.
