NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tierra Bonaldi, President*The Impetus Agency

Gregory Hall, Esq., Vice President*

Kevin Linderman, Secretary*Q&D Construction

Dawn Ahner, Treasurer* Renown Health

Krys Bart, Past President* Krys T. Bart & Associates, LLC

Mendy ElliottCapital Partners, LLC

Billie Adams International Test Solutions

Chuck AllenWashoe County Sheriff

Joan E. DeesCommunity Advocate

Pat FlynnThe Peppermill

Sean M. FrenchWells Fargo Bank

Eric FreyerFreyer Wood Works

Jack Grellman, Esq.

Brad Lencioni Appraisal Services

BJ NorthEVP Retail Banking

Sara PetersenFor Pets’ Sake

Rachel RingenbachC.P.A.; NV Energy

Jan WatsonUS Bank

Kris WellsAT&T

Interim Chief Executive OfficerDenise Stevens

Nevada Humane Society

*Executive Committee Members

NHS Mission StatementTo promote animal welfare and to

provide for the relief and prevention of all animal suffering in Northern Nevada.

Nevada Humane Society is a no-kill organization creating and

sustaining a no-kill community in Northern Nevada.

2015 Wins22,240+

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Reno

Cats Cats

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Dogs Dogs

ANIMALS AIDED

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ANIMALS SHELTERED

ANIMALS SAVED Reno Carson City

8,850 1,844RenoCarson City

LIVES SAVED

A t Nevada Humane Society, saving lives is priority one, each and every day! We are nationally known as one

of the top lifesaving shelters in the country and Washoe County and Carson City are some of the safest places to be a homeless pet—all thanks to YOU!

What makes us different? Here are a few basic but big reasons:

• We annually serve over 20,000 animals, mostly dogs and cats, through our Reno facility, plus 2,000 more in Carson City.

• Each life is precious. We strive to do our very best to save the animals of our community and to help the people who care about them.

• Our Reno adoption center, clinic and our many programs serving Washoe County are funded entirely by the generous donations of individuals, businesses and a few foundation grants. Our Carson City shelter and field services are funded through a contract with that city, but much of our lifesaving work for the animals is supported by donations.

• We work closely with Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) to save lives. We share a building and work cooperatively, which has a positive impact on our community lifesaving efforts, but we are two separate organizations with different missions.

• Open admission, meaning we accept all animals that arrive from Washoe County and Carson City. We do not turn away animals based upon breed, age, size, look or condition. We save the old, the ugly and the shy as well as the cute and fuzzy.

• No-kill means that we do all that we can to save the lives of every healthy and treatable pet and sustain a live release rate for dogs and cats of over 90% in shelters. It means we do not euthanize animals for time or space.

Making A Difference

We are primarily funded by gifts from people like you.

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MESSAGE FROM DENISE STEVENS, INTERIM CEO

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We are the largest and only open admission, no-kill shelter in the state of Nevada.

We put the animals first and we provide them with the best possible care until they go home. We are able to do it thanks to your support. This is lifesaving. This is Nevada Humane Society.

– Continued on Page 9

So where do we go from here?

LIFESAVING AT WORK

I’m Baby, 6 years old and FIV+. My life was saved thanks to Nevada Humane Society, who understands that my medical need is able to be managed. Now I’m happily in a loving home.

I’m Doodles. I was attacked by another animal and left for over a week without care. Thanks to Nevada Humane Society’s lifesaving mission, I’m here today and in a wonderful home.

Year One In Carson CityTHE NO-KILL QUEST

W hen Nevada Humane Society partnered with Carson City, we had a goal of expanding lifesaving efforts

and making Nevada’s capital city the second region to become a lifesaving community, where all healthy, treatable and rehabilitatable animals are saved. 2015 was officially our first full year in Carson City, and never did we think we would make so many positive changes in just 365 days—but we did!

The first and probably most impactful change of 2015 is lifesaving. Before our partnership, the lifesaving rate was just 55%. Today, we have surpassed 94% for both cats and dogs! It took a village and we are proud to now call Carson City a lifesaving community.

The second big change in 2015 was the approval of a new animal shelter. Carson City passed a bond to build this new facility—and Nevada Humane Society will bring funding to the table. Construction broke ground in October and is slated to be finished before the end of 2015. The new shelter will provide more housing for dogs and cats, with additional space for small animals. A veterinary clinic will also be built on site for in-house veterinary care and spay/neuter services. The groundbreaking kicked off with a flurry of dust and excitement and we can’t wait for the doors to open later this year!

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CARSON CITY SHELTER INTAKE 2015

Dogs Cats Other* Total

Animal Control Services 778 411 30 1,219

Surrendered by Owner 322 393 8 723

Total Live Intake 1,100 804 38 1,942

CARSON CITY SHELTER OUTCOMES 2015

Dogs Cats Other* Total

Return to Owner 511 80 3 594

Adopted 337 274 6 617

Transferred to Other Shelters

*majority going to NHS Reno

206 404 23 633

Total Live Release 1,054 758 32 1,844

Euthanized/Died** 51 41 7 99

Lifesaving Rate 95.80% 94.30% 71.60%

*Other is inclusive of wildlife (bats, skunks, and rabbits), a hedgehog, fowl, pig and turtles**Euthanized/Died includes a medical condition with a poor prognosis, severe aggression in dogs, and underage animals that passed in foster care

Even the community stepped up to help animals! Everett, for his 6th birthday, asked for dog and cat food donations instead of gifts. He then spent his actual birthday dropping off the donation to the Carson shelter, taking time to visit with the animals and take photos with the staff. People of all ages can make a difference!

Above: Groundbreaking in October 2015

Right: New shelter rendering

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS RESPONDED TO MORE THAN 2,300 CALLS, RESULTING IN:

290WARNINGS

252NOTICE OF CORRECTIONS

53CITATIONS 380NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS

60REFERRALS TO RESOURCES

165WELFARE CHECKS

230FOLLOW UP VISITS

2,100LICENSES ISSUED

L ifesaving takes a village and innovation. For us, one particular program combines both of those—PUPS on Parole. It pairs

qualified inmates from the Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City with specific dogs from Nevada Humane Society who need some rehabilitation. Beginning in 2002, hundreds of dogs have gone through the program. It wasn’t until 2015, however, that a major impact began to emerge, as our partnership allowed us to oversee the program and use it to benefit the livelihood of our dogs.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS. Prospective inmates must be disciplinary free for at least a year and pass a rigorous application process to be considered for the program. They are then taught to train the dogs and offer rehabilitation. Inmates keep a daily journal of the dogs’ activities, including any training notes, likes and dislikes, and accomplishments. The dogs must pass a behavioral test and evaluation before leaving the program to be placed up for adoption. In 2015, 80 dogs graduated from PUPS on Parole, therefore giving them the second chance they deserve.

After several visits to the facility myself, and interviewing the inmates on the overall experience, I can confidently say PUPS is a benefit unlike any other to our community. Both dogs and humans receive enrichment and the reward of a better life in the future. In fact, the nearly three dozen inmates

PUPS on ParoleTHE NO-KILL QUEST

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involved in the program all told me that it teaches them better communication skills, respect, responsibility and self-confidence. In addition, they all agreed that it makes them better people and that the dogs come first.

Tyler, an inmate, said, “I accept that I did what I did to get here, but with PUPS, I can something good for the dogs and the community. I can make a difference.”

Adolphus had one of the most memorable and heartfelt statements. He shared, “I’ve been in the program for 12 years. I watch dogs come in

and get second chances. This program has changed my life. It’s taught me responsibility and accountability. We are held at a higher standard than other inmates and we have to set an example. PUPS makes me want to be a better person and to teach others to do the same.”

We couldn’t agree more and as more dogs are graduating from the program, we’re more than happy to share their success and watch them become the family dog they were meant to be.

The goal is simple: help dogs that have behavioral challenges receive training and behavior modification so they can be placed up for adoption.

PUPS was written from a personal perspective by Kimberly Wade, Senior Manager of Communications and Events. She is working with the program to educate the community on the benefits it offers both people and pets.

Bart has learned an abundance of tricks. Here, he prays with his handler.

Dogs are taught to play Tic, Tac, Toe to train basic commands. Some sit, some lay down. If they leave the formation they are out of the game.

Photos: Susan Koppel Photography

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240 free-roaming cats were fixed thanks to the Community Cat Blitz

Grant by PetSmart Charities.Photo: Jason Putsche Photography

Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days, where adoption fees were waived for two days only, placed 589 pets into loving homes!

Finding Rover, a free app to locate lost dogs, partnered with Washoe County.

Doggie Palooza brought out dog lovers far and wide to celebrate the K9.Thanks to the Happy Neuter

Year Blitz Grant from PetSmart Charities, 542 male dogs and cats were neutered.

317 puppies and kittens were fixed thanks to the PetSmart Charities Precious Not Parents Blitz Grant.

2015Snapshot

CATalis, a spoof focusing on the benefit

of cats and their long-lasting results, was introduced.

Big-aPAWS for a successful Heels & Hounds champagne brunch

and fashion show—a brand new event!

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Beat the Heat, a Blitz Grant, thanks to PetSmart Charities, allowed 362 cats to be spayed

for a discounted price.

We joined in the Super Bowl fun offering deals so good it

was practically cheating.

We asked, you answered. Over 5,000lbs of kitten food donated to

homeless kittens!

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JULY

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SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Happy one year anniversary to NHS Carson City! We broke ground on a

new animal shelter there too!

The Cherish Your Chihuahua Blitz Grant allowed us to fix 183 Chihuahuas thanks to

PetSmart Charities!

We helped bring down a proposed ordinance that wanted to ban feral cats in Sparks. Feral cats are

family too!

Finding Rover, a free app to locate lost dogs, partnered with Washoe County.

We received 8 awards in the RNR’s Best Of Poll. 5 of those were 1st place, including Best

Animal Shelter!

Books and Buddies, a cool program where young students read to shelter

pets, was launched.

Thanks to the amazing story of an adopter and her dog, the Petco Foundation’s Holiday Wishes Campaign awarded

NHS $100,000!

A heel kicking, foot-stomping soiree, the 3rd annual Blue Jeans

Ball benefits homeless pets.

A new, state of the art, digital, x-ray machine was donated by

the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry and Dentalaire.

More than 80,000 animals saved since NHS became

no-kill in 2007!

Our 6th annual Duck Race & Festival raised nearly $112,000

thanks to YOU!

Maddie’s Fund, with NHS as the pilot shelter, introduced a cool new app, Maddie’s Pet Assistant, to

provide support for people bringing a pet into their

home.

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We asked, you answered. Over 5,000lbs of kitten food donated to

homeless kittens!

Kids’ Programs Making a DifferenceTHE NO-KILL QUEST

P art of lifesaving is raising awareness. This includes teaching children from an early age how to be around

pets and how to interact with them—not to mention the experience of having a family pet! Pals and Paws and Books and Buddies, two new programs that debuted in 2015, bring wins to the table for both the kids and homeless pets.

Pals and Paws gives kids ages 5 to 9 an opportunity to get involved with Nevada Humane Society and visit with furry friends. Once a month, they create fun toys, offer enrichment, and learn the

basics about animal welfare. They are taught and supervised by Nevada Humane Society staff and volunteers.

“We signed our kids up for Pals and Paws last fall. Both of them came home after the experience and had stories to share for days. They talked about making cat toys and then being able to actually give them to the homeless kitties. When they told us about their day their faces lit up and they were so proud. This is what we have been waiting for—families with pets want to get their kids involved and this is a great way to do that!” – The Johnson Family

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Books and Buddies is designed to provide enrichment for kids and pets. Thanks to a partnership between Nevada Humane Society and Washoe County Schools, students will visit the shelter to read to homeless dogs and cats. The benefits are twofold. Human interaction can be the most enriching part of a shelter animal’s day. This kind of interaction improves animal confidence and comfort with people, and helps increase the animal’s success in their new home. Reading to animals also helps to reduce stress, making the kennel environment a little better.

For children, shelter animals provide a non-judgmental audience and safe environment for them to gain confidence in his or her ability to read aloud. Readers also experience the benefit of feeling good about having spent quality time with an animal in need.

Pals and Paws

Books and Buddies

For inquiries into either of these programs, please contact 775-856-2000 ext. 321

Monsters Under the BedTHE NO-KILL QUEST

M onsters under the bed? Adopt a shy cat to investigate! While many pets only stay at Nevada Humane Society

for a short time, some will reside here longer than others. They may be shy or overly energetic, older, a bit sassy, or have a special need, such as a diet restriction. These pets may be considered Less-Adoptable to some, but to us, and fellow animal lovers, they are considered still lovable!

Ten years ago these animals would not have made it. Today, we are innovative. We save even the shy, sassy, or old pets. Sick of the in-laws? Adopt a sassy pet to stand guard! Looking for a mature relationship? Adopt an older pet to be your companion! After all, these are the pets that will offer the most unconditional love. They may not snuggle with you on the bed but they will hide under it keeping the monsters away.

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So where do we go from here? In a time where our animal admissions numbers have been reduced to more manageable numbers as the result of our programs, we are looking at what to do next to continue our lifesaving mission.

I can remember a time when the thought of being able to extend our lifesaving mission to our neighboring communities was only a dream. But that day has come. This chart depicts combined animal admissions and deaths for Nevada Humane Society and Washoe County Regional Animal Services. Excluding dogs and cats brought in from outside our community, dog deaths have declined by 44% since we began our lifesaving efforts. Community-wide intake for cats has decreased by 40% and cat deaths have decreased an astounding 85% over 2006.

MESSAGE FROM CEO, Continued We made a plan in 2007, we stuck with it and we achieved it. A few naysayers, offering a variety of excuses, said that lifesaving could not be sustained, but those of you who volunteer, adopt and donate have made Washoe County one of the safest places in the nation for homeless pets. Now, as we begin to rescue animals from outside of our

community, we aim for a day when we can truly make Nevada a lifesaving state.

Thanks to you we are saving lives every day. Thank you for your compassion for the animals and for your ongoing generosity that makes our work possible!

– Denise Stevens

This is exciting. This is lifesaving. This is Nevada Humane Society.

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WCRAS & NHS combined intake/death

TOTAL DOGS INCOMINGTOTAL CATS INCOMING

TOTAL DOGS DEATHTOTAL CATS DEATH

FinancialsAS OF 12/31/2015 (in thousands)

ASSETS

Current Assets

Total Checking/Savings 1,417,525.90

Total Accounts Receivable 35,047.76

Total Other Current Assets 2,982,830.04

Total Current Assets 4,435,403.70

Fixed Assets

Total Fixed Assets 463,807.54

Total Other Assets 1,623,548.51

TOTAL ASSETS 6,522,759.75

AS OF 12/31/2015 (in thousands)

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Total Accounts Payable 42,334.91

Total Other Current Liabilities 160,337.32

Total Current Liabilities 160,337.32

Total Liabilities 160,337.32

Equity

Total Equity 6,522,759.75

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 6,522,759.75

INCOMING ANIMALS DOGS CATS OTHER* TOTAL

Surrendered by owners....................................................................... 1,700 2,151 118 3,969

Transferred in from WCRAS and outlying shelters............................ 2,746 3,320 172 6,238

Brought in by Animal Control *Carson City Only................................. 778 411 30 1,219

OUTGOING ANIMALS Adopted ........................................................................................... 4,118 4,716 299 9,133

Transferred to other shelters and rescues........................................... 244 429 23 696

Reclaimed by owner ......................................................................... 605 157 4 766

Returned to habitat .......................................................................... 0 107 0 107

Humanely euthanized (due to severe behavioral or medical issues).... 242 449 18 709

VETERINARY SERVICES Dental exams and surgeries .............................................................. - - - 705

Phone inquiries for veterinary related help........................................ - - - 11,726

Spay/neuter surgeries ....................................................................... - - - 11,459

SPECIAL CARE Animals fostered ............................................................................... 249 2,086 28 2,363

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT Volunteer hours invested in NHS programs and services................... - - - 43,259.37

ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER Phone calls seeking behavioral, rehoming or general pet advice......... - - - 7,526

*Rabbits, birds, ferrets, other small animals and wildlife

The Stats Behind the SavesJanuary 1, 2015-December 31, 2015All statistics from Nevada Humane Society Reno and Carson City combined.

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$100,000-$500,000

$50,000-$99,999

$25,000-$49,999

Community Foundation of Western NevadaE.L. Weigand FoundationMaddie’s FundPetco FoundationWag.comWilliam A. Harrigan

Beverly J. TraynorCindy Mae Jeffery TrustLois Merritt-Mikawa EstateRobert Clarkson Family Trust

Estate of Philip DareIrvin G. Martin Memorial Fund of the Fargo-Moorhead Area FoundationPetco FoundationRalph HolsteinVandervort Family Trust

$10,000-$24,999

$1,000-$9,999

Berger North FoundationCommunity Foundation of Western NevadaDarby Dental Supply, LLCDentalaireDick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota ScionE.L. Cord FoundationHarold B. Larson Charitable TrustJoan ShoreyJohn & Sharon McCloskeyNorma K. NelsonOil DryRobert Z. HawkinsSierra Veterinary SpecialistsThomas & Thelma Hart FoundationWal-Mart

Adele’s RestaurantAlbert SkidmoreAlvin RaffettoAnabelle G. SavageAngela PaceAngela S. PersigehlAnnette BidartAnthony DesioBarbara DuggerBarbara FlanaganBeverlee McGrathBeverly M. ParkerBonnie Lee Aimone-WhitesideBrad LencioniBrenda StimmCaesar’s EntertainmentCarol B. GalantuominiCarolyn IrwinCasino FandangoCathey ReeCBRE, Inc.Cecil J. ClipperCenter for Plastic SurgeryChampion ChevroletCharlene BurnsCharles O’TooleCharlie FreemyerCheryl SedestromCheyenne CollinsChris BielserCreative Coverings

CSG DirectCustom InkDaniel CoxDarby DentalDarlene ArnoldDavid AlexanderDawn AhnerDermody PropertiesDiana LynchDiane FryDiane HawkinsDianne DrinkwaterDianne PurcellDianne SidesDisabled American Veterans Chapter 1Donald HardyDonald MooreDonna BuchholzDonna WilliamsDoris Rothman-BrowningDoug WassonDreams Foundation, IncEbara International CorporationEd DoyleEdward DevineEldorado Hotel CasinoEric EdelsteinEric FreyerEric KovacFayann GramanzFingerprinting ExpressFood Bank of N. NevadaFor Pets’ Sake RescueFred RutherfordFreemont BriaG. Geoffrey EdwardsGail P. OlenderGary MuhonenGeorge HeunGeorge ParkerGina DapraGoldilock’s Jewelry and CoinsGordon HarrisGorol DimoGovernor Brian SandovalGreaterGood.orgGregory EdisonGregory HallHelen M. FergusonI. Heidi HegerichInternational Test SolutionsJack GrellmanJack SchrittJames ForbusJan WatsonJanet Sue BessemerJerry SullivanJill WinterJoan K. SmithJoel PinkertonJohn H. RobertsJohn P. MarschallJohn ReynoldsJohn Scott Trust DTDJonathan KlugJoseph McCabeJuniper Hill FundKaren ClementsenKaren MetcalfKate MidcalfKathy M. PersonKelly LippothKenneth PetersonKerrie MorrisseyKimberly WymondKirby DrysenKris WellsKrys T. BartKwan BheLeRoy ShweitzLeslie G. AdamsLinda K. WhiteLinda PlatshonLisa J. SmithMadeline MurrayMargaret J Romero Estate

Marilyn HaysMark CarterMark DuncanMarshall & Pat PostmanMarvin LeechMary K. AndrewsMary Virginia BurnsMaureen MullarkeyMcFadden Charitable FoundationMendy ElliottMichael BurkittMichael CronmillerMichael LeavittMichael SchwimmerMike WittMoana NurseryMt. Rose Republican Women’s ClubMuttNation Foundation, Inc.Myriam PenningtonNancy PowellNestle Purina PetCareNevada Recycling & Selvage, LTDNorman DiandaNorman LaskinNugget Casino ResortNV EnergyOld Stone House Gift & GardenPamela BenzingPamela J. KlessigPatricia A. DebunchPatricia TenchPatricia TripplePatricia WhitePaul ScafidiPenelope J. WrightPetcoPetSmartPetSmart CharitiesPetSmart Distribution CenterPhyllis BeckPicasso and Wine, LLCPlumas BankPNG TrustPurina Petcare Co.Q&D Construction, Inc.Raelynn StockmanRapscallion Seafood HouseReed DopfReno Media GroupRenown HealthRGJ/Reno MagazineRichard ColonRichard G. SachsRichard PetersenRichard W Fennemore TrustRobert ChristopherRobert DeesRobert FromelRobert HowellRobert Ince JewelersRobert LawrenceRobert LucasRobert QuigleyRobin RakusinRod McInnisRoger BanghartRoland CramRomon HackbartRosemann Family Foundation, Inc.Rusty GoeRyan PinjuvSandra A. McAnarneySandra J. JonesSandy MalcolmScott Dean AgencyScraps Dog CompanyShannon ParkeSharon CioffiSherri MachanaichSignature LandscapingSilicon Valley Community FundSilver State ForkliftSmith’s Food & Drug StoresSpring Creek Self Storage

Squaw ValleyStacie Van RyanStep 2Steven R. HillSuzanne EtheridgeT. Haydn BertelsonTammy CarvajalTangerine SalonTara Van OrdenTerrance E. MastTerry StewartThe Brigham Family Charitable FundThe Grey Muzzle OrganizationThe Impetus AgencyThe Paradies ShopsThe Stone House Cafe Steele AssociatesThomas J. HaltonTina SimpsonTodd DentonTom BrunoTom FrenchTony HarrahTowner HawkinsU.S. BankUNR Athletics Dept.US Bank National AssociationVagos Motorcycle ClubVal B. ThorntonVeda MconnellVersaGrade Inc.Wags and Menace Make a Difference FoundationWarren TreppWashoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s AssociationWashoe Republican WomenWayne MonbeckWayne PiotrowskiWells Fargo FoundationWendy CliffordWhittle Family CharitableWilleta H. Christensen

Amazon.comDarby Dental Supply, LLCDentalaireDick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota Scion Nevada State BankOil DryPetcoPetco Distribution CenterPetSmartPetSmart Distribution Center Sierra Veterinary SpecialistsTedesco Pacific Construction, Inc.Wag.comWal-Mart

Donors

ASPCA Animal Welfare FundBanfield Charitable TrustBerger North FoundationCarl F. and Virginia M. Mansfield Endowment Community Foundation of Western NevadaCrystal Family FoundationE.L. Weigand FoundationFidelity CharitableHarold B. Larson Charitable TrustHelen Close Charitable FoundationLifestyle Homes FoundationMaddie’s FundPetco FoundationPetSmart CharitiesRGJ Gannet Foundation Robert Z. HawkinsThe T. Rowe Price Program of Charitable GivingThomas & Thelma Hart Foundation

Corporate Partners

Charitable Partners

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Adoption Makes a Difference

“We adopted Elanor in November when she was about 10 weeks old. As I understand, she and her siblings were left by the side of the road when they were barely a week old. Now, at five months old, she’s a sweet, energetic, bundle of love whose first adult teeth have just come in! Coming from someone who has been struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD, she is a constant reminder to me of the good in the world and has brought a kind of unconditional love and care to my life that has changed it fundamentally. Thank you so much for saving my baby because she saves me every single day.” – Sarah

ELANOR’S STORYThe bond between humans and animals is sometimes underrated. After all, many people think of lifesaving as giving the animals that arrive in a shelter, no matter where they came from, a second chance. We don’t share enough the difference that an animal may have on a person. Elanor’s story reminded us that while saving the lives of animals is vital, equally important is the affect they have on humans.

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