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Our top story today shares some exciting news: the Ames Animal Shelter is just $25,000 away from meeting its $7.5 million fundraising goal!

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Paw-sperous pets: New Ames Animal Shelter nears its fundraising goal

The Ames Animal Shelter is $25,000 away from meeting its $7.5 million fundraising goal for its new facility.

Of the $7.48 million raised, the Ames City Council allocated $3 million and the project raised another $3 million from anonymous donors. The shelter also received support from donors, businesses and other animal shelters to help fund facility expenses.

Last year, the city bought a building and some surrounding land located at 2715 Dayton Ave. with the intention for the shelter to grow with the city. The funds will support development and construction, including a complete renovation on the building, which was previously a day care.

The city plans to begin construction and renovations this summer, Ames Animal Control Supervisor Ron Edwards told the Voice. He hopes the city is using the facility by early to mid 2027.

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