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HURON HUMANE SOCIETY, INC. ANNUAL MEETING 2017

Uniting Pets and People since 1978

OUR MISSION

Provide no-kill solutions to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats through:

• 1. Education,
• 2. Rehabilitation, and
• 3. Re-homing.

WHO ARE WE? WHAT DO WE DO?

 Huron Humane Society, Inc. (HHS) is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for the homeless dogs and cats of Alpena County.  HHS is organized on a membership basis.  HHS is a no-kill shelter.  We actively work to heal and rehabilitate the dogs and cats that find themselves temporarily seeking sanctuary with us.  While we receive assistance and work closely with the City of Alpena, Township of Alpena, and County of Alpena, we rely on private donations to keep our doors open.

NO-KILL DEFINED

What does “no-kill” mean? A “no-kill” shelter is an animal shelter that does not kill healthy or treatable animals even when the shelter is full, reserving euthanasia for terminally ill animals or those considered dangerous to public safety. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No-kill_shelter

AFFILIATIONS OF THE HHS

 The HHS is an independent, local

• rganization.

 HHS does not affiliate with any other humane society organizations or with any

• ther animal rights groups.

 The focus of the HHS is the humane treatment and placement of dogs and cats.  The organization does not take a certain position on hunting or animal rights beyond ensuring the above.

OPERATIONAL BUDGET

HHS currently receives approximately 86% of its budget from public donations and fundraisers. The remaining 14% comes from the City of Alpena, Township of Alpena, and County of Alpena.

OUR RESIDENTS: DROP-OFFS AND STRAYS

The dogs and cats at HHS may be drop-offs, owner surrenders,

• r strays.

Many times these dogs and cats are not vaccinated or altered when they arrive at HHS. The first responsibility of the HHS is to ensure our residents are

• healthy. If an animal is unvaccinated and/or unaltered, the

HHS incurs more expenses on that animal’s behalf.

CAT AND KITTEN 30 DAYS OF CARE COSTS

• Vaccinations
• Felocell 4, $2.13/dose
• 2 doses first month, $0.25/syringe
• Total = $4.76
• Nemex, $1.50
• Rabies, $10.00
• Revolution, one dose per month $53.33
• Total for Cat = $69.59
• Feline Leukemia Heartworm Test
• $13.49 plus $2.31 for employee wage.
• Total = $15.80
• Food
• One Cat = $16.75 ($0.55/day x 30 days)
• One Kitten = $28.83 ($0.96/day x 30

days)

• Litter, $8.82
• Antibiotics (Amoxidrops), $4.85/dose
• Employee Wage
• 15 minutes for daily care of cat or kitten,

$2.31 x 30 = $69.30

• Totals*
• Cat = $185.11
• Kitten = $197.19

*If necessary, spay or neuter: female cat = $75.00 – 100.00; male cat = $50.00

DOG AND PUPPY 30 DAYS OF CARE COSTS

Vaccinations  Vanguard Plus 5, $3.48/dose  Two booster for adult dog, three boosters on puppies.  BBV (kennel cough), $4.01  Nemex (wormer), $3.00  Heartworm Test, $34.00  Revolution,  10-20lbs, $50.70  20-40lbs, $53.36  40-60lbs, $53.39  Total for Dog = $101.33  Total for Puppy = $102.15 Food  One Dog = $59.40 ($1.98/day x 30 days)  One Puppy = $42.00 ($1.40/day x 30 days) Bathing, $4.63 (0.5 hour per employee at minimum wage) Ears (if needed)  Oticleanse, $8.79 and employee expense, $2.23  Total = $11.02 Employee Wage  0.5 hour for daily care of dog or puppy, $4.63 x 30 = $138.90 Totals*  Dog = $315.28  Puppy = $298.70 *Spay or Neuter, if necessary: female dog = $150.00 – 200.00; male dog = $100.00 – $150.000

ADOPTION

What do adoption fees cover? What were our annual intake and adoption stats?

KITTEN AND CAT ADOPTIONS

Kitten adoption fee: $50.00 Cat adoption fee: $50.00

• FIV/Leukemia Test = $15.80
• Free physical vet exam (post adoption) = $38.00
• Distemper Vaccination (pre-adoption) = $4.76
• Pyrantel Vaccination (pre-adoption) = $1.50
• Neuter for male cat = $50.00
• Spay for female cat = $75.00
• Total Male: $110.06 value
• Total Female: $135.06 value

PUPPY AND DOG ADOPTIONS

Puppy adoption fee: $100.00 Dog adoption fee: $75.00  Microchip = $50.00  Free physical vet exam (post adoption) = $38.00  Distemper/Parvo Vaccination (pre-adoption) = $6.96  BBV Vaccination (pre-adoption) = $4.01  Pyrantel (pre-adoption) = $3.00  Neuter for male dogs = $100.00 – $150.00  Spay for female dogs = $150.00 – $200.00  Total Male: $201.97 value  Total Female: $251.97 value

2017 ANIMAL INTAKES AND ADOPTIONS

Intake Type Cat Dog Totals Owner Surrender 16 44 60 Return to Shelter 20 31 51 Stray 81 45 126 TOTAL Individual Intake 117 120 TOTAL Overall Intake 237 Cat Adoptions Dog Adoptions TOTAL Adoptions 132 104 236 2017 Adoptions vs. 2017 Intake 236 237 Cat Euthanasia Dog Euthanasia Passed Away in Shelter 2017 Total Outgoing Animals 18 7 4 265

PAST ADOPTION VS. INTAKE STATS

Year Intakes Adoptions % Adopted 2017 237 236 99.58% 2016 402 312 77.61% 2015 319 291 91.22% 2014 287 306 106.62% 2013 290 259 89.31% 2012 428 223 52.10%

WHAT WAS NEW FOR 2017?

The HHS: current status and future goals.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Susan Nielsen, President Lori Stephan, Former President (12/2017) Chelsea Wallace, Vice-President Rhonda Robbins, Former Vice-President (12/2017) Edna Sorensen, Treasurer Cindy Johnson, Secretary Leslie Wilson, Former Secretary (10/2017) Jack Davison Beth Pelky Mary Thurston Eagan Natalie Frances, Executive Director

BUILDING COMMITTEE

In 2017, the Building Committee worked to update the shelter to meet the Department

• f Agriculture’s recommendations. It also
• btained security cameras, a secure mailbox

to move our primary address back to 3510 Woodward Avenue, and is in the process of having a new furnace installed. In 2016, it was determined that a new shelter building is

• verdue.

While the Building Committee looks to maintain and improve upon the current shelter, the long- term goal is to achieve a new building that will meet the needs of both our animals and employees.

OUTDOOR DOG RUNS

One of the Building Committee’s main projects at the shelter in 2017 were outdoor dog runs so the dogs can experience more freedom and enjoy the outdoors. The runs are now being used by our residents, with only dog doors needing to be added, which will allow the dogs the ability to move between their indoor and outdoor kennels.

PAWING AROUND DOG PARK

Michael is a Boy Scout who has been diligently working on his Eagle Project, and the HHS is fortunate to be reaping the benefits. In September, Michael and his team fenced off an area of the yard for the dog park. Michael had researched the best

• ption

for yard cleanup and maintenance, ultimately deciding on dolomite. He then worked to have dolomite delivered and leveled off. The final step are the toys! Michael is in the process of

• rdering the doggie playground equipment, which will

allow the dogs to both play and to work on agility. We cannot thank this amazing Boy Scout enough for all of his hard work and kindness.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

This year the HHS started its Fundraising Committee, a committee of Board Members and volunteers who helped raise approximately $56,998.37, to-date, via major

• fundraisers. This committee was responsible for this year’s

Fur Bowl, Mutt Run, Barkaid, First Annual Home for the Howlidays, Giving Tuesday, and December Newsletter.

UTILIZING SOCIAL MEDIA

In the months leading up to November 2017, the Board of Directors agreed to move our lost and found pets off of the main Facebook page of HHS and onto a separate page. This led to creating a linked group page, “Huron Humane Society Lost & Found Pets Match.” Lost and found pets are now in one place and easy to

• find. The group page is even accessible via the HHS

website (https://www.huronhumanesocietyinc.org/). This move now allows HHS to focus attention on both

• ur adoptable animals and our different fundraising

events. This reorganization saw us raising approximately $16,000.00 in the month of November, plus giving much deserved attention for our friend Howard and the many cats we have seeking the perfect homes.

FUNDRAISING INCOME V. EXPENSE

2016 Income Expense Total Barkaid $1,521.00 $1,521.00 Culvers Calendar $1,655.00 $1,655.00 Fur Bowl $9,857.60 $514.00 $9,343.60 Gala $28,926.94 $7,005.96 $21,920.98 Giving Tuesday $1,190.00 $1,190.00 Home for the Howlidays $0.00 Mutt Run $5,234.80 $518.74 $4,716.06

• Misc. Fundraisers

$11,717.19 $2,912.47 $8,804.71 Newsletter 2015/2016 $3,290.00 $1,820.00 $1,470.00 Tag Day $2,157.52 $63.00 $2,094.52 Fundraiser “Other” $5,234.80 $461.83 $4,772.97 Fundraiser Salary $17,289.48 $17,289.48 2016 Total $40,199.36 2017 Income Expense Total Barkaid $1,616.00 $1,616.00 Culvers Calendar $805.00 $805.00 Fur Bowl $11,144.42 $637.84 $10,506.58 Gala $29,485.03 $5,188.01 $24,297.02 Giving Tuesday $7,392.00 $50.00 $7,342.00 Home for the Howlidays $10,073.77 $1,960.26 $8,113.51 Mutt Run $6,745.40 $1,412.56 $5,332.84

• Misc. Fundraisers

$4,085.48 $636.98 $3,448.50 Newsletter 2016/2017 $12,563.00 $2,151.59 10,411.41 Tag Day $0.00 Fundraiser “Other” $7,342.00 $302.21 $7,039.79 Fundraiser Salary $0.00 2017 Total $78,912.65

RE-TAILS BOUTIQUE

In October 2016, the HHS opened an upscale resale shop in Downtown Alpena at 213 W. Chisholm St.  The shop is staffed by board members and community volunteers.  The majority of the merchandise sold in Re-Tails Boutique is donated by people in the community. This includes local artists who work to upcycle furniture pieces donated to the shop.  Re-Tails also sells Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.

• products. The company donates 20% of

the proceeds from the sales to its local no-kill partner shelter, aka, the HHS. Profits raised from this venture will go to benefit the

• shelter. The first withdrawal from Re-Tails went

toward the medical testing recommended for

• Howard. Howard was diagnosed with a terminal skin

cancer but also found his perfect forever home.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT!

Because of community members supporting our mission, HHS is able to care for our animals until they find a forever home. Goliath was one of our residents who found such a

• home. He is now called Mr. Darcy, enjoys eating his
• wner out of house and home, loves running and

playing in fields of snow, and cuddling with his sister Bridget. Your ongoing support for the animals currently at the shelter is both needed and appreciated.