According to the humane society, it performs nearly 17,000 spay and neuter surgeries each year. Demand for the procedures has grown nearly 40% since 2017.

Humane Society of the Ochocos staff and board members have long pined for a new facility. Now, after more than 10 years of ...

The humane society has raised about $2.4 million so far. The community has been encouraged to help reach the fundraising goal. “Our goal is $8.5 million,” Delport said.