Congrats! This just in: Hi-Tor Animal Care Center announced today that it has received a total of $58,984.34 in donations – the highest dollar amount raised through a single fundraising campaign – through its Dollar for Dollar campaign.

The campaign began in March and ended on June 30. Thanks to a very generous anonymous donor, donations made to Hi-Tor Animal Care Center up to $20,000 during the four-month period were matched. All of the matched proceeds will go directly toward the care of the animals at the shelter – for medical expenses, spaying/neutering, etc.

“We are so grateful not only for the generosity of the anonymous donor, but also for the generosity of our supporters and everyone who contributed to the Dollar for Dollar campaign,” said Vivian Kiggins, executive director of Hi-Tor Animal Care Center. “More and more animals are being brought to our doorstep, and unfortunately, many of these animals end up staying with us for long periods of time. Although we receive funding from all of the towns and the county, we are still operating at a shortfall and rely largely on donations to meet the daily care expenses for our animals. These funds will enable us to continue providing the necessary care and services for our long-term residents until they are adopted out into their forever homes.”

The shelter also recently launched the Celebrate Nikko campaign, a fundraising campaign dedicated to raising money to subsidize the care for adoptable animals that need to stay at the shelter for lengthy periods of time. For additional information, call Vivian Kiggins at 845-354-7900 or e-mail info@hitor.org.

Founded in 1973, Hi-Tor Animal Care Center Inc. is a privately incorporated, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and improving animal life, promoting responsible pet adoption and ownership and providing humane treatment for all animals in its care. The facility is the only animal shelter in Rockland County and takes in approximately 2,500 animals annually. It has a small paid staff, with a volunteer Board of Directors and a team of volunteers.