December 2016

Redwood Coast

Humane Society is a

100% volunteer 501-C3

(non-profit)

organization located on

the Redwood Coast of

Northern California

serving the needs of

local animals and pet

owners.

REDWOOD COAST HUMANE SOCIETY

Serving Animals on the Redwood Coast

707-884-1304∙ PO Box 1072∙ Gualala, CA 95445

redwoodcoasthumane@gmail.com

Jake’s Place (Cat Shelter, Adoption Center, Store & Garden)

39151 S. Hwy. 1 in Gualala

www.redwoodcoasthumane.org or on Facebook

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS Lisa Dundee - President

Harriet Wright - Treasurer

Kim Park - Secretary

OUR MISSION It is the mission of the

Redwood Coast

Humane Society to

advocate for the

welfare, rights,

respect, and

protection of all

animals through care,

intervention, and

education.

OUR GOALS *To provide

temporary, foster

and medical care for

animals that are

surrendered,

abandoned, injured

or rescued.

*To locate

permanent homes

for companion

animals through

adoption programs.

*To control dog and

cat population by

providing financial

assistance for and

education about

spay/ neuter

services.

*To act as an

information resource

for a variety of

animal related issues,

including lost and

found, feral cat

management,

referrals and

counseling.

*To educate the

public on animal

related issues

through workshops,

special events, and

publications.

*To develop and

sustain a skilled

volunteer network

to support the

organization's

activities.

*To attain financial

resources through

fundraising activities

to support our

mission and goals.

Oso & Katy

It’s Purr-fect & Fur-ever!!!

Hope, Courtney & Cameron

Mochi & Sam

Bodhi & Kelly

Leo & Shanti

Bob & Tess

President’s Note:

There pretty much is a guarantee you can count on when working with animals,

children, and many other charitable efforts: “It’s not going to be easy” – but the

other guarantee that we volunteers at The Redwood Coast Humane Society can

count on is that: “It’s going to be worth it”. The past year was certainly a

testament to these adages – we had roughly 30% more animals cross over

our doorstep (both cats and dogs) than usual; the shelter was afflicted with a

contagious feline virus that caused us to close to the public and suspend

adoptions for several weeks to conduct a massive sanitation process; and as you

will see in the Financial Report in this newsletter, our donated income could not

keep up with our expenses. But, was it worth it? Absolutely!! Approximately 75

pets found new homes and the same number of low income families received

financial assistance in the spay/neutering of their pets.

Sincerely,

Lisa Dundee, RCHS President

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REDWOOD COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2015 FINANCIAL REPORT

INCOME: EXPENSES: Adoption Fees $4,470.00 Advertising $1,407.14

Fundraising $13,146.61 Insurance $2,232.00

Low Cost Spay/Neuter $2,164.50 Taxes $144.00

Merchandise $742.00 Rent $9,600.00

Monetary Donations $42,798.71 Medical $31,145.85

Interest Income $106.51 Operation $2,461.91

CD $20,394.03 Supplies $3,820.53

Dog Foster $2,061.49

Facilities $3,937.34

Miscellaneous $125.00

2015 TOTAL INCOME = $83,822.36 2015 TOTAL EXPENSES = $56,935.26

2015 NET POSITIVE = 26,887.10

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Dog Daze 2016 Moments

Anna

Susie

REDWOOD COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2016 FINANCIAL REPORT

1/1/16—11/30/16 (11 Months)

INCOME: EXPENSES: Adoption Fees $6,807.50 Advertising $1,710.73

Fundraising $4,512.15 Insurance $3,333.00

Low Cost Spay/Neuter $1,784.00 Taxes $177.00

Merchandise 304.00 Rent $8,800.00

Monetary Donations $25,243.10 Medical $43,198.75

Operation $723.46

Supplies $6,097.66

Dog Foster $1,932.00

Facilities $5,657.42

2016 TOTAL INCOME = $38,650.75 2016 TOTAL EXPENSES =$71,630.02

2016 NET NEGATIVE = $32,979.27

As you can see the expenses for 2016 outpaced the income. With the carryover from 2015 we were able to keep the wolf from the door (we only shelter cats and dogs). With your donations and a CD maturing at the end of the month, the Redwood Coast Humane Society will continue to reach their goals.

Sincerely, Harriet Wright, RCHS Treasurer

“The

greatness of

a nation

and its

moral

progress

can be

judged by

the way its

animals

are

treated.”

-Mohandas

Gandhi

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DONATIONS (July 1, 2015—November 20, 2016)

Generous donations and gifts were given by the following: Herbert & Susan Abell; Eric & Jacky Agnew; Mr. Aguirre; Jack & Barbara Alberson; Mary & Jim Alinder; Richard Anderson; Pat Anderson; Carolyn Andre; Doreen & Alan Arthur; Charlotte Avant; Doug & Linda Balogh; Joanna Barnes; John & Janice Batchelder; Beach Rentals; Linda Bell; Adrian Bennett; Robert & Judith Biehler; Robert & Inga Binyon; Alex & Elena Blanter; Diane Boeke; Janice Bonora; Iris Borg; Berenice & Lawrence Brackett; Walter & Sarah Bradley; Julius & Susan Brauner; Craig Brestrup; Amy Bridge; Scott & Laura Bridge; Dianne Brinson & Mark Radcliffe; Linda & Steve Brodie; Molly Buckley & Dan Kurtz; Robert & Barbara Bulkey; Bruce & Susan Burdick; Randy Burke; Heather Burkhardt; George & Sandy Bush; Rosemary Campiformio; Mary Ann & Floyd Cardwell; Mim Carlson; Maureen Carr; Caryl Carr & David Presotto; Jim & Marcia Carruthers; Dennis & Janice Carter; Wayne & Debbie Cassani; Steve Chell; Susan Clark; John Coleman; Frances Conley; Brian Cooley; Ann & Robert Cormack; Marty & Bette Covington; Anita Craig; Julia Cunningham; Bill Davy & Irene Leidner; Claire de Chazal; Mario De Paoli; Patrica & William Denevan; David Dewitt; Janis Dolphin; Wendy Dressler; Marsha & Jack Dupre; Mark Dutka; Ida Egli; David Eisenmann; Larry Elsener; Beverly Elzig & Kathleen Kopfer; Paul & Joyce Escher; Dorothy Euske; Ted & Kathleen Fairbrother; Sydney & Ray Feeney; Susan & Frank Field; Frederick Fields; Matt, Trace, Duke, Suki, Maya & Phinney Files; Paul & Catherine Firzgerald; Hal & Jan Fogel; Four-eyed Frog; 4MyMeow; Dr. Antoinette Fournier; R & J Fouts; Christine Frost; Frank & Susan Gagnier; Jesus & Carole Garcia; Rich & Kathy Gary; Mel & Jan Gerst; Ken & Julie Gibson; Christine Gilbert; Barbara Gold; Lisa Goldsmith; Barbara Gomes; Ann & Phil Graf; Walt & Joanne Guenther; Jim Guffey; Zephyr Gunheim; Heather Hackett; Marghi Hagen; Robin Hathaway; Buzz & Chris Hestwood; Diane & Bryant Hichwa; Regina Hillman; Kathye & Charlie Hitt; Manna Hobson & Sabrina Walla; Joan Hoffman; Roxanne Holmes; Bee Hoover; Gary & Pamela Hopkins; Horicon School; John & Katy Horn; Sandy & Richard Hughes; MarySue Ittner & Bob Rutemoeller; Jeanne & Rick Jackson; Peter Jenny; Rosi Johnson; William Keller & Lonna Wilkinson; Jane Kelley; Sumeadha Mona Khanna; Susan King; Annette King; Howard Klein & Pamela Goedhart; Brent Klopfer & Pat Miller; Mirka Knaster; Eric & Judy Kohn; Doug & Sandy Korten; Robert & Priscilla Kraus; Debby & Lloyd Kreuzer; Sally Labioda; Doug & Jan Le Du; Bruce & Jutta Leibrock; Thea Leonardi; Ken & Gloria Levy; Candice Lodge; Alex & Anne Long; Marcia Lotter; Bruce & Pene Luchessa; Susan Eileen Lughnasadh; Lois & Harry Lutz; Patrick Lydon & Karen Burkhart; Patricia Lynch & Toby Lovallo; Linda Mahle; Larry Majorana; Rhonda Mark; Kimberly & Gary Marquardt; Kay Martin; Leah Martini; Monica Mastin; Ellen Matics; Ingrid & Earl Mau; Pat Maxell; Elaine Mazer; Drew McCalley & Marilyn Green; Mark & Jamie McClone; Holly McGarraugh; Carole McQuarrie; Diane Meyer; Bob & Sophia Mitchell; Cecilia Moelter; David Moessinger & Jeri Taylor; Larry & Judy Nelson; Brett Nichols; The Nickerson Charities Fund; Sharon Nickodem; Sheila & Willie Nolan; Kathleen Oram; Jean Ortiz; Jeff & Rhonda Ortman; Phyllis Pacheco; Judith Papas; Pardee Family; Rainey Pauter; Diane & Jim Payne; Michael Peevey; Richard Perry; Roland Pesch & Kathy Rosskopt; Zdena Price; Barry & Rozanne Rapozo; Kathryn Rasmussen; Jane & Jon Raymond; Retzer Foundation; Ondine Reynebawe; Maggie & Dick Reynold; David Rice; Rhydonia Ring; David Robertson & Maggie Crosby; Verne Schellhorn; Janice & Raymond Schiff; Connie & Richard Schimbor; Karen & Sabina Schryver; Laura Senteney; James Sequeira; Karen Serratoni; Sissy Silber; Patricia & Michael Simila; Jolly Smith; Ma rgaret Smith; Barbara & Vernard Smith; Molly Smith; Melvin Smith & Linda Bostwick; Lisa Solley; Ellen & Dick Soule; Bud & Gail Spencer; Phil Steed; Darrel Stickler; Mary Kay Stolz; Roland Stoughton; Rosemarie & Sonny Suddith; David Sveadig; Vici Taibi; The Sea Ranch Volunteer Fire Department; Timothy Thompson; Ellen Thompson; Thursday Mah Johgg Group; John & Janet Tweedie; Marcia & Robert Valentine; John & Catherine Van Natta; Jane & Ronald Vukonich; Mary & Richard Wall; Dennis Waring & Judy Turgeon; Roger & Marcie Warner; Mary & Jonathan Webb; Bill & Sandy Wiemeyer; Bettye Winters; Kim Woo; Laurel & Stephen Young; Peter & Teresa Youtz; and Carol Zoltowski.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

The Redwood Coast Humane Society couldn’t survive without the support from local businesses and members of the community: Accents by The Sea; Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins; ARFF Feed & Pet Supplies; Barkers Pet Supply; Bed and Bone; Brodie Architecture & Design; Wendy Dressler Jewelry; The Lennart Erickson Foundation; Everything Under the Sun; Four-Eyed Frog Books; 4MyMeow; Garcia River Casino; Gualala Arts Center; Gualala Supermarket; Gualala Veterinary Clinic; Independent Coast Observer; KGUA, Brent Klopfer, KTDE; The Sea Ranch Association; The Sea Trader; Jolly Smith, Spindrift Seminars; Surf Super Market and WestAmerica Bank.

We are also very grateful to those businesses that host our donation collection “Dog Houses”: Accents by The Sea; Anchor Bay Store; ARFF Feed & Pet Supplies; Four-Eyed Frog Books; Gualala Building Supply; Gualala Nursery & Trading Company; Gualala Supermarket; Gualala Veterinary Clinic; Jay Baker-True Value Hardware; The Loft; Mane Street Salon; Outback Garden & Feed; The Physical Gym; Pizza & Cream; The Sea Trader and Sea Ranch Building Supply.

Cooper, Eric & Lisa

JB, Alex & Christina

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Ben & Brian

MEMORIALS AND HONORS: In Memory of: Craven Alcott, Lou Bonnefond, Maggie Brooks, Linda Cooper, Kathi Gordon, Al Kritz, Ed Mackowiak, Florence McDonald, Evelyn Paradise, Bobbie Penney, Joy Scott, Laura E. Stutfield and Martin Underwood. In Honor and Appreciation for the following people: Lynn & Phil Atkins; Tim Balambao; Linda & Steve Brodie; Marty Covington; Lisa Dundee; Jeff & Janet Heenana; Charles & Kathye Hitt; Sandy & Richard Hughes; Jacquie & Bill Kopecky; Eric, Lisa, Suzanne, Rachel & Paula Krits; Carol Malik; Leah Martini; Rozanne Rapoza; Barry Richman; David Strassman; Sammy & Rosemarie Suddith; Khiad White; Peter & Adrian; Rosi, Dex, Ashley & Nathan and the RCHS volunteers. Donations in Honor and Memory of the following pets: Amy Dodds, Balto, Basil, Bella, Bon Bon, Denal, Elmo, Fluffy, Harpo, Huckleberry, Joshua, Julia-Clove, Kinsella, Liberty, Lucy, Luna, Oliver & Frank, Radar & Sophie, Rexie’s surgery, Rory, Sasha Hoffman-Balambao, Simi, Theodore and Watson.

Make

life

merry

and

gay,

spay or

neuter

your pet

today!

ADOPTIONS 2015

CATS & KITTENS:

66 cats and kittens came to the Redwood Coast Humane Society in 2015

53 were adopted in 2015 / 7 adopted in 2016

4 cats were returned to their owners

1 cat died and 1 cat escaped the shelter

Average length of stay in the shelter was 72 days

DOGS & PUPPIES:

17 dogs and puppies came to the Redwood Coast Humane Society in 2015

16 were adopted / 1 unfortunately was euthanized

The Redwood

Coast Humane

Society is as a

tax-exempt

organization

under Section

501 (c)(3) of

the Internal

Revenue Code

and Section

23701(d) of the

California

Revenue and

Taxation Code.

Please check with your

individual tax

advisor for the

appropriate

deductibility of

your donation.

Tax

identification

Number is

68-0451469

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DONATION AND GIFT FORM

I want to help The Redwood Coast Humane Society serve the animals and people in our community.

Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift of:

Memoriams & Honorariums

This gift is: In Memory Of In Honor Of Person Pet

Name:

Please send notification to:

Address: Mailing City State Zip Code

Donor:

Address: Mailing City State Zip Code

For questions please call 707-884-1304

Please return this form with your donation to:

The Redwood Coast Humane Society

PO Box 1072

Gualala, CA 95445

The Redwood Coast Humane Society is a nonprofit 501 (C) (3) organization.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Please join the Redwood Coast Humane Society’s team of volunteers. There are many ways to help

animals in need. Volunteers are always welcome to work directly with the animals, but also to help

with so many other activities that help to make us successful. Maybe you would be interested in car-

ing for cats in the shelter, tending to the garden, fostering a dog or cat, taking on a small construction

project, walking a dog, taking an animal to the vet, cleaning Jake’s Place, taking pictures, snuggling

with a cat, doing laundry, helping with a fundraising event, answering phones, trapping feral cats,

selling raffle tickets, shopping for supplies, picking up an animal in need, decorating a Christmas

tree, socializing puppies or kittens, wrapping presents, baking goodies and the list goes on and

on…

Adoption applications are available on our website www.redwoodcoasthumane.org or at “Jake’s

Place” our shelter, adoption center, garden and shop at 39151 S. Hwy 1 in Gualala. Call 707-884-

1304 or email redwoodcoasthumane@gmail.com for more information.

Maxwell, Annabelle & Max’s New Best Friend

Curly & Darla

Jellybean

Every animal

deserves the

chance to leave

pawprints on

someone’s

heart...“

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Services for Cats & Dogs

For

Low-lncome Families

For more information: please call (707) 884-1304 or

email redwoodcoasthumane@gmail.com