COEUR d’ALENE — Last year’s Tails at Daylight raised a record $100,000 for the Kootenai Humane Society.

This year’s was even better.

The Sept. 17 fundraiser for the nonprofit brought in $147,000, by far the most in its 15 years.

Vicky Nelson, KHS development director, credits the successful event to more people learning about who KHS is and what it does.

The sold-out fundraiser attracted 320 guests.

“It’s our donors talking to their circle of influence,” Nelson said.

Tails at Daylight was held at StanCraft Jet Center. Its theme was “Destination: A New Home.” It included dinner, music, auctions and rescue dogs arriving on a Wings of Rescue flight.

“All those combined to make it a great time,” Nelson said.

Funds will support general operations.

KHS continues to raise money for its new home under construction on Atlas Road.

The goal is $8 million, with about $2.4 million still to go. It broke ground on its new home in November, which could be finished by year’s end. The 24,000-square-foot structure will include a veterinarian clinic, updated and modern facilities, additional kennel space and the ability to expand for future growth on the 10-acre site.

Its current home at the end of Ramsey Road is nearly a half-century old. As well, the Coeur d'Alene Airport is looking to expand where the facility sits.

Nelson said if the $8 million goal comes up short, KHS will take out a bank loan, which it would rather avoid.