MENTOR, Ohio — The Lake Humane Society has announced that an anonymous donor has offered to match all donations up to $50,000 until Wednesday, Nov. 30.
The generous match comes as the Lake Humane Society has been experiencing an increase in abandoned animals at the shelter as well as in the community.
At the Lake Humane Society alone, over 30 pets have been left abandoned. The shelter, which is donor-funded, is partnering with the anonymous donor to help cover costs for the shelter.
The following statement was released from Lake Humane Society Executive Directory Jamie Tavano.
“As American author Napoleon Hill quoted, 'A goal is a DREAM with a deadline.' Many non-profits can only dream of an anonymous donor offering to match dollar for dollar up to $50,000 in donations received. LHS is living the dream. However, we have just five days and $11,500 to meet our anonymous donors’ challenge. With your generosity, the dream will become reality. This Thanksgiving weekend, LHS staff will be caring for our animals looking for a loving home. No donation is too small. A sincere heartfelt thank you from the staff at LHS, who are the voice of our animals to those who have accepted the donors’ challenge and donated. Wishing you an incredibly Happy Thanksgiving.”
As of late Friday morning, 81% of the shelter's goal had been reached.
Anyone interested in donating to Lake Humane Society can do so HERE.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News on March 7, 2022.