Year In Review DASF Year In Review

Year
In Review
DASF
Year
In Review
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
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Table of Contents
2016 Calendar of Events
Leader in Live Release......................... 1
August 1
Donation Impact.................................. 1
Kroger Community Rewards annual renewal begins
Success Stories..................................... 2
August 27
From the Executive Director............. 3
Low Cost Vaccine Clinic
10 AM – Noon
Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center
In Their Own Words............................ 3
New and Returning Events................4
September 22
New Programs...................................... 6
North Texas Giving Day
6 AM – Midnight
Give online and your donation of $25+ will go further
on this day
Shelter Support Statistics................... 7
Donor Recognition.............................. 8
10 Years of Success...........................10
DASF Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Lara Tomlin
Chairman
Kristen FisherVice-Chairman
Terri Gibbs
Corporate Secretary
Scott BodkinTreasurer
Rebecca Finberg Executive Director
Directors
Jackie Bruce
Education Chairman
Kimberly Truax
Nominating Chairman
Paula Woolworth Programs Chairman
Sandi Brackeen Linda Campbell
Jennifer Clark
Sue Hundt
October 3
Puttin’ for Paws
Golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club
November 6
The Purrrfect Bite
Gourmet progressive dinner around the historic Denton
square
November 19
Low Cost Vaccine Clinic 1
10 AM – Noon
Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center
December 7
Lights of Love Open House
Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center
Stay up-to-date on event times and activities at
www.DentonASF.com
Ex-Officio
Bette Sherman
Co-Founder, Endowment Chairman,
Immediate Past Chairman,
Honorary Board Member
Rosemary Grose DASF Volunteer Coordinator
Woodie L. Wilson
Lt. David Hildebrand
The Denton Animal Support
Foundation’s mission is to save
more Denton area animals.
Year In Review
Support for the Shelter and Beyond
Your Donations Have a Real
Impact Every Day!
The Linda McNatt Animal
Care and Adoption Center:
A Leader in Live-Release
A 90% live exit rate is almost unheard of for a municipal
animal shelter. So how does the Linda McNatt Animal
Care and Adoption Center do it? With help from the
DASF Adoption Subsidy Fund. Our Adoption Subsidy
Fund lowers the adoption cost of “harder to place pets”
such as older or special needs pets, and gives them
a second chance to find their forever home. Shelter
staff may use this fund to motivate adopters when the
shelter has met max capacity. In ten years, the Denton
Animal Shelter’s live-release rate (number of pets
adopted or rescued) has gone from 47.2% to over 90%.
We are proud of the strong partnership between DASF
and the City of Denton Animal Services Department.
Together, with your help, we can save more Denton
area animals.
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$25
subsidizes one vaccine package
$30
provides one shelter pet adoption subsidy
$60
helps cover emergency vet bills
$100
cares for a Safe Haven pet
$200
provides critical shelter supplies
Success Stories
Pink
What do you do when your pet is in pain and you’re facing huge medical bills
yourself? Alexandria, a Certified Nursing Assistant and her husband, Robert,
experienced this very problem after Alexandria had a surgery to remove cancerous cells from her cervix. Due to her inability to have children, she loves
her animals like family so she was devastated when her beloved pit bull Pink,
had a mass and infection in his paw that, if not removed, would have led to
amputation or worse. However, thanks to both generous DASF donors and
the Emergency Medical Fund, Pink received the critical surgery he needed.
Alexandra expressed the assistance from DASF “meant the world to her
family” and that she is happy to report that Pink is doing great!
Pudge
When Pudge, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, came to the Linda McNatt Animal
Care and Adoption Center he was in desperate need of some love and TLC.
Volunteers and staff knew his physical wounds from being a bait dog for
dog fighting would heal, but they worried his emotional wounds would take
longer. So imagine their surprise when Pudge displayed an instant love for
people. “He is wiggly, happy, and loves to give kisses” Amy Poskey, a shelter
volunteer commented. Because of his past, he was very wary of other dogs.
A case of kennel cough put him in isolation while his wounds healed and
made the job of finding him a home even more difficult. Thankfully, the DASF
Adoption Subsidy Fund exists for “harder to adopt” pets at the shelter who
require a bit more incentive to find their perfect family. Cole and his family
loved Pudge the minute they saw him and brought him to his forever home
full of love and toys.
Frosty
At just two years old, Frosty was only months away from complete blindness
due to rapid juvenile cataracts. He could not see his sister Molly or the rest
of his loving family. The cataracts were dangerous and caused a great deal of
painful pressure behind his eyes. Frosty’s family worked hard to provide the
best care for their pets but like most families, they simply could not afford
the $3,000 it would cost for the critical surgery he needed. Thanks to the
generous donors of the DASF Emergency Medical Fund, Frosty was able to
receive vision-restoring surgery on both eyes. Carmen, Frosty’s owner, stated
she saw a “vast improvement in Frosty’s energy and outlook.” Frosty now has
a renewed sense of joy in seeing and playing with his family.
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Year In Review
In Their Own Words
A Message from The
Executive Director
“Project Safe Haven, made possible by our partnership with
the DASF, removes a critical barrier that prevents families from
leaving a violent home. Many women will stay in an abusive relationship out of fear of leaving their pets behind. Pets are our
family members, and when survivors of abuse and sexual assault
know there is a safe place for their furry friends, they are able to
concentrate on their own growth and healing, empowering our
clients to take huge strides to move families to the path of confidence. At DCFOF, we are so very grateful that DASF has provided
the support and guidance to make this project a success, and we
look forward to working together for many years to come.”
This year marks an exciting milestone for the Denton Animal
Support Foundation as we celebrate ten years of saving more
Denton area animals. These past
ten years we have seen both the
culture surrounding Denton’s pet
population and pet ownership in
general change for the better. Our pets are our family and
DASF is working to educate the next generation of pet guardians while helping the thousands of homeless, ill, and abused
animals our community still sees every year.
– Rebekah Woodland, Denton County Friends of the Family
“The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection appreciates how hard
DASF has worked to make Denton a better place for pets and
people. It’s been our pleasure to partner with them through quarterly vaccine events as well as further discounted spay/neuter
specials at our Denton location. We appreciate the grant funding
we have received from DASF as it has furthered our mission and
helped spay/neuter hundreds of Denton pets. Denton is lucky
to have such a hard-working and dedicated group of people
focused on making a real, lasting difference!”
This past year, DASF has worked to expand our partnerships
and services to pets and the people who love them in the
Denton community. While we continue to provide grants to
key partner organizations in the Denton area, an increasing
number of individuals continue to seek emergency assistance
through our Safe Haven (learn more on page 6) and Vet Assistance programs.
– Stacey Schumacher, Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
Providing assistance to the City of Denton’s Linda McNatt
Animal Care and Adoption Center has always been our top
priority. We assist by providing adoption subsidies, medical
expense funds, funding for shelter supplies, and by raising
awareness of adoptable pets through the 43,000 followers
engaged on our social media sites.
Your support makes everything we do possible. If you would
like to support the pets we serve, please consider doing the
following:
• Make a one time or recurring donation at
www.dentonasf.com/donations.
• Attend one of our many exciting events.
Learn more at www.dentonasf.com/events.
• Volunteer to educate the community about DASF and
our programs at www.dentonasf.com/volunteer.
• Consider leaving a sustaining impact by including
DASF in your planned giving. Learn more at
www.dentonasf.com/endowment.
“This shelter is a gift on so many levels. Not only was the foundation the fuel behind the creation of our new facility but they
have also continued to assist us with adoption subsidy funds,
critical shelter supplies, and medical funds for surgeries or specialized medical care needed for sick or injured pets. It is also
partly because of DASF that we are able to maintain a higher than
average live release rate due to the ability to lower our adoption
fee when the shelter becomes overcrowded. These provisions
not only help the shelter and the animals but they help the citizens who have faith in us and come to our facility for the newest
member of their family.”
With gratitude,
Rebecca Finberg
Executive Director, Denton Animal Support Foundation
– Gayla Nelsen, Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center
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New and Returning Events
Third Annual
Presented by
The Purrrfect Bite, a gourmet progressive dinner around the
historic Denton Square took place on November 3, 2015 and
raised nearly $16,000 to help save more Denton area animals.
Save the date for this year’s delicious event happening on
Sunday, November 6th.
Participation in North Texas Giving
Day is DASF’s largest annual
fundraiser. Last year, over
$80,000 was raised from
individuals who support
our mission. Help us
reach our goal of raising
$87,500 on September
22, 2016 by saving the
date and visiting http://
www.northtexasgivingday.
org. Search for Denton Animal
Support Foundation in the top right.
Join us on the Denton Square that evening to get your family
photo taken and make a donation!
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Year In Review
Raising Funds for Denton Animals
Lights of Love
Presented by
We often receive donations during the holidays in tribute to a
special pet or person. We decided it was a perfect opportunity to
bring the community together for a holiday open house at the Linda
McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center. During Lights of Love,
the community purchased lights and wreaths in honor or memory
of someone special. An open house took place at the conclusion
of the campaign, just in time to bring holiday cheer to all the pets
hoping for a New Year with a new family. Be on the lookout for
Lights of Love 2016 taking place in late November through early
December. Bring your Christmas cheer to the Lights of Love open
house on December 7, 2016.
Wine and Whiskers returned this year to Oakmont Country Club on April 28, 2016 and raised nearly $20,000 for the pets we serve.
This delicious event is a community favorite and we were thrilled to bring it back! Guests bid on over 80 auction items and feasted
on gourmet bites with paired wine.
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New Programs
New Ways to Care for Pets and the People Who Love Them
A Safe Escape from Domestic Abuse
According to the American Humane Association, upwards
of 40% of domestic violence victims will not leave an
abusive situation for fear that the abuser will hurt or kill
a pet. Denton Animal Support Foundation has partnered
with the Denton County Friends of the Family and the City
of Denton Police Department to enable victims of domestic violence to leave dangerous situations without leaving
beloved pets behind. DASF has committed to paying for
the boarding services of pets of domestic violence victims
who seek shelter at the DCFOF facility.
Emergency Vet Assistance
The cost of an emergency vet bill can often mean the difference between life and death for a pet. Our goal has been
and always will be to help keep pets in loving homes. Over
the past several years, DASF has helped individuals seeking
assistance for costly emergency vet bills so that they can
keep their pets happy and healthy. In 2015, DASF formalized this program and as funds are available, we assist pet
owners with everything from office examinations and prescriptions to life-saving surgical procedures.
Hope for Tomorrow: The Shelter Endowment Fund
Shelter for Today – Hope for Tomorrow was the theme of DASF’s
capital campaign that raised over $2.2 million towards the construction of the City of Denton’s Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption
Center. The capital campaign helped fulfill the immediate need for
a new state of the art facility with three times the space to care for
homeless pets. Unfortunately, within three months the new shelter
was full. It was evident that hope for tomorrow and for all adoptable pets in the years to
come was the new priority.
In October 2015, Jerry and Shirley Watson
donated a generous pacesetting gift of
$20,000 to the Shelter Endowment Fund.
The donation was made in memory of their
beloved dog Kandi to ensure care for shelter pets in perpetuity.
Annual distributions augment normal DASF fundraising to perpetuate
critical adoption, medical, and other DASF programs for shelter pets.
Donors interested in leaving a legacy of care for adoptable pets can
give to The Shelter Endowment Fund in a variety of ways including
pledges and estate planning. Cumulative donations of $5,000 and
more are acknowledged on The Shelter Endowment Honor Plaque
located at the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center. For
more information, please email info@dentonasf.com with your name,
city, and daytime phone number so that we can assist you in leaving
a legacy.
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Year In Review
Shelter Financial Support
2014 Shelter Support $74,250
2015 Shelter Support $77,258
█ $4720 Kennels
$10,000
Discretionary
Grant
$52,250
Vet Clinic and Adoption Kennel
start-up, and other start-up needs
$15,000
Medical Supplies
$8,000
Emergency
Medical
$7,800
Emergency
Medical
$14,000
Adoption Subsidy
█ $4,530 Social media
advertising shelter pets
█ $1,775 Donor
recognition at shelter
█ $2,500 Cardboard
cat carriers
█ $150 Printing of flyers
█ $783 Staff and volunteer
support
$30,000
Adoption Subsidy
466 Shelter
Pets Adopted
1000 Shelter
Pets Adopted
124 Shelter Pets Saved
138 Shelter Pets Saved
Emergency Medical Funds are used for pet special/critical procedures. Local vets performed procedures in 2014. The shelter did
not have an on-site vet clinic. The shelter’s on-site vet clinic is now available for shelter pets.
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July 2015 – June 2016
Thank you to all of our life saving donors.
We wish to thank each and every donor, of every dollar amount, that has contributed critical funding, time, and in-kind donations
to the Denton Animal Support Foundation. Your support has allowed us to move our mission of saving more Denton area animals
further in 2015.
$50,000 +
Jim and Linda McNatt
$20,000 to $49,999
Jerry and Shirley Watson
$10,000 to $19,999
Fry Street Merchants Association, LLC
Kroger Community Rewards Tom and Cindy Spencer
$3,000 to $5,999
Communities Foundation Of Texas Walmart Foundation
Wood, Thacker & Weatherly, P.C.
$1,200 to $2,999
Allan Needles
Anonymous
Apothecary Health Solutions Bob and Bette Sherman
Karma Yoga Denton
Lindy and Charles Fisher
Lisa Dicke
Lona Wolfe
Marc and Delva Culp
Ruchi and Amit Dhameija
Natalie Thurman Norman and Dana Pomerance
Rebecca Personett
Rick and Misty Appling
Ronald and Deborah Van Ness
Sue Hundt Daniel and Terri Gibbs
Virginia and Robert Hobbs Charitable Trust
$600 to $1,199
Aaron and Janelle West
Ally Financial Inc. Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Anonymous
Billy Ryan High School Air Force ROTC
Binkley & Barfield
Al and Darlene McNatt
Daniel Abasolo and Lara Tomlin
David and Mia Price
David and Dena Meek
Deborah Leliaert and Paula Woolworth
David Mudry
Ellen Discher Denton Skin Care and Spa
Faith Schonfeld
Dixie Dean
Frank and Marta Dudowicz
Eddie and Sharon Draper
George and Linda Campbell
ExxonMobil Foundation
Horizon Health
IBM Employee Charitable Contributions Filippo and Alice Masciarelli
First People’s Jewelers
James and Melinda King
Fran and James Isenberg
Jean Harden
Gayle Coe
Ken and Ann Newman
Heather Shamel
Kimberly Truax
Holly Berry Guest
Lucky Lou’s Jackie and Kelly Fisher
Margaret Dodson Jackie and Tom Bruce
Monica Popov
Jennifer Tipton
Patricia Berube
Joe and Betty Roy
Pershing
John and Linda Pizzolato
Michael and Rhonda Sanderfer
Joy Madden
Rosemary Grose Keith Ann Pate
Steve Griffin Kelsey Stewart Steve and Marge Cushman
Lisa Schmidt
Ted and Barbara Coe
Lynn and Terry Thompson Glenda Straub
McCarney
The Benevity Community Impact Fund Margy
Mark and Kathey Hannah
Mark and Roberta Zeitlin
$300 to $599
Melissa and Patrick Boland
Amazon Smile
Michael Pursifull Ann Stuart
Michele Winsor Anonymous
Pam Arthur
Anonymous
Patricia Jolly
Anonymous
Randall Good and Anadara Braun-Good
Anonymous
Allen and Rhonda Lea
Audrey Bryant
Richard and Dianna Alagood
Bodkin, Niehaus, and Dickson, PLLC
Rick and Loyce Wilson
Brandon and Jennifer Clark
Riprock’s Frontiers, LTD. Brenda Debus
Robert and Marsha Pettit
Brian and Ashley Flatley
Sharon Couturiaux Carl and Jane Finch
Suzanne Mack
Carole Cook
Tanya Blixt
Carolyn Lowrey The Bearded Monk
CJ and Stephanie Lovas
The Saxton Group
Conrad and Gaylan Park
Timothy and Jody McGuire
Coy and Shirley Martin
Truist Cyndi Doyle
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
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Year In Review
Donor Recognition
$150 to $299
Alexandra Ponette
AllState Angel Vastine Ann Lee
Anonymous
AT&T Employee Giving Program Ben and Kristen Burnside
Bob and Mary Harris
Brad and Jennifer Wilson
Brandon Knight
Carrie Wolski
Charles and Barb Biddle
Cindy Gordon
Cindy Howell
Cynthia Vranesa
David C. Rick
Denton Humane Society
Dian Molinar
Donalynn Schroetke Duke York
Dustin Lyon
Edie Lenaburg Ellen Paulsen
Ernie Riley
Evelyn Paul
Frank and Jean Hayward
Fred and Barbara Reiser
Glenn and Julie Tolle
Hunt Consolidated
J.W. and Judy Giese
Jack Thomson Jackie Tisten
James Catanich Jana Waldrip
Janet Steiss
Jeff and Linda Venable
Jeffrey Peploe
Jessica Tritt
Joan Moyer
John and Etta Caffey
John and Joy Siegmund John and Shelley Alexander
Joni and Edwin Coker
Julie Blackman Ttee Kathleen Duffy
Kelly Futch
Kim Gaffey
Kim Howerter
Kumi Vivian Lewis and Jill Benavides
Linda Caldwell
Linda Glass
Liz Podowski King Lynn and Lori Stucky
Melissa Grissom
Metroplex Cabinets Inc. Mike and Jill Fogle
Monica Robbins
Palio’s Pizza Cafe
Pat Patterson
Randi Wysocki
Rhonda Sherrill Robert Bettis
Robin Daugherty Sandi Brackeen
Scott Alagood
Scott Bodkin
Sennett and Carolyn Kirk
Sheila Jones
Susan Powitzky
Tamara McCutchin
Thomas Niesen
United Way Of Denton County Wendy Woods
In Kind Donors
Abbey Inn
Amyx Fine Jewelry Consignment,
Appraisal and Consulting
Angelia Ford Art
April Pinto Photography
Atomic Candy
Bell and Oak
Bella Salon
Bob and Bette Sherman
Bonduris Music
Brandy Pounds
Camp Gladiator
Cartwright’s Ranch House
CJ Lovas
Community Pharmacy
Country View Animal Hospital
Daniel Abasolo and Lara Tomlin
Davis Purity Bakery
Debbi Roan
Deborah Pahler
Denton Business Journal
Denton Yoga Center
Ehrhart’s Jewelry
Escaping the Square
Everyday Nectar
First People’s Jewelers
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Hannah’s Off The Square
Harvest House
Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.
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Innovative Bodywork
Jennifer Tipton
Joan Moyer
Judy Shortino Troxell
Karen Fortune
Karma Yoga Denton
Kevin James McCea Photography
Kind Companions
Kit King Designs
Kroger
Kwik Kar Lube & Tune
La Di Da
Lauren Tanner
Living Arts by Tamela
Lona Wolfe
LSA Burger Co.
Lucky Lou’s
Lynn Stucky
Mellow Mushroom
Mulberry Street Cantina
Norman and Dana Pomerance
North Texas State Fair
Nothing Bundt Cake
Oak Street Drafhouse
Outback Steakhouse
Painting with a Twist
Pink Zebra
Pure Barre Denton
Pure Synergy Wellness Studio
Randall and Charlsie McDonald
Randy Wuensche
Reese Marketing
Renit Photography & Design
Rhonda Lea
Robert Widmer
Robin Jackson Photography
Rosemary Grose
Sola Salon Studios
SOMA Massage
Staci Waggoner
Sue Hundt
Sweetwater Grill & Tavern
Terri Gibbs
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Turquoise Boutique
The Chestnut Tree Tearoom and Bistro
The Garden Gate
The House Doctor
The Palm Tree
The Wash Factory
Thomas’ Ethan Allen Interiors
Travel Creations
West Oak Coffee Bar
Wine Squared
PO Box 486 • Denton, Texas 76202
www.dentonasf.com
How You Can Help Denton Animals:
• ADOPT from the shelter
• Make a donation to DASF
• Set up an automated monthly donation
at www.dentonasf.com
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
DASF Makes Lives Better for Denton Area Animals.
Here’s How We Measure 10 Years of Success:
$2,200,000
$200,000
Granted to lower the
cost of adoptions
$45,000
Granted to help sick
and injured pets
Raised and donated towards the construction and
opening of the Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center
$46,000
13,000
Facebook and Instagram photos posted
of available pets for
adoption
Granted for critical
shelter supplies
and items such as
microchips, cat
carriers, kennels, etc.
$24,000
Granted to individuals in need of help
with emergency vet
bills
2,400
Elementary
children educated
about proper pet
guardianship (since
September 2014)