2014 Annual Report - Longmont Humane Society

2014
ANNUAL REPORT
Investing in their future
Longmont Humane Society Shelter
2014 Board of Directors
Shelley McLeod, President
Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce
Gail Frankfort, Vice President
Retired CPA
Michelle Oschmann, Treasurer
Vectra Bank
Nadya Davis, Secretary
Holland and Hart
Brian Berry
Merit Card
Theresa Collins
Retired Educator
Laurie Miller
IBM
About Us
Longmont Humane Society is a 501(c)3 private, non-profit
organization with the mission of caring, serving and
educating to improve the lives of companion animals. We
are an open-admission shelter dedicated to the protection
of all animals. LHS shelters an average of 4,000 animals
annually.
Our commitment to best practices in animal welfare, the
delivery of humane education, and building a solid
foundation for the organization’s fiscal health, each
demonstrate our investment in our mission and how much
we value insuring LHS is a healthy, vibrant organization,
anchored in the community for decades to come.
Marta Ponder
Elevations Credit Union
Bob Schisler
Retired Business Executive
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Your Investment at Work
Dear Friends,
It is a pleasure to write this letter of thanks for your continued support of
Longmont Humane Society (LHS) and the animals we serve. In 2014, your
investment in our work created lifesaving and life-changing opportunities for
homeless animals across our community and beyond.
Liz Smokowski and Jasper
“If having a soul
means being able
to feel love and
loyalty and
gratitude, then
animals are
better off than a
lot of humans.”
― James Herriot,
All Creatures Great and Small
You allowed LHS to continue working proactively and compassionately for
animals in need. Through your support, LHS provided shelter and care to more
than 4,300 animals last year; animals who were given a second chance at a safe,
healthy and happy future. Additionally, LHS’ public programs provided vital
resources to pet owners such as low-cost, dependable veterinary care and spay/
neuter services, behavioral support, and animal welfare education programs.
Looking ahead, we plan to invest in and improve our infrastructure. We will
continue creatively addressing overhead and talent management in order to spend
donor dollars with the utmost accountability. With your ongoing
partnership we will maximize our impact where it’s needed most—caring for
every animal that comes through our doors.
Thank you for making 2014 a success for the animals. Together, we will continue
to serve animals that are homeless and in need, and educate our community in
order to improve the lives of our special companions.
Warmest wishes, wags and purrs,
Liz Smokowski
Executive Director
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Investing in Their Care
Programs & Services
LHS receives lost and homeless pets brought to the facility by
private citizens and animal control officers serving the City of
Longmont, the towns of Frederick, Firestone, Lyons, Dacono,
Mead, and Northeast Boulder County.
Shelter services include lost and found, adoption counseling/
facilitation, veterinary services, behavior and enrichment
support, foster care, pet licensing, and Safe Keep—for pets
whose owners are experiencing emergency situations.
INTAKES
Stray
2,372
Owner Surrender
1,020
Transfer In
534
Dead on Arrival
362
Protective Custody
35
TOTAL
4,323
INTAKE BY SPECIES
We are proud to offer innovative programming that improves
the lives of animals in our care, as well as providing support
to adopters to help ensure pets may remain in their homes
and out of shelters. Notable outcomes of shelter programming in 2014 include:
Dog
2,339
Cat
1,621
Other*
363
Lost & Found
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Provided safe haven for 4,334 animals.
Helped reunite more than 800 lost animals with their
Owners.
Partnered with other rescue and shelter agencies from
Colorado and across the nation to save over 530 dogs
and cats in need.
Adoptions/Outcomes
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Adopted 2,651 homeless animals into new loving
homes.
Achieved a Live Release Rate of 94.6%—providing second chances for nearly all of the animals who came
through our doors.
Reduced length of stay by 27% for cats
OUTCOMES
Adopted
2,651
Returned to Owner
837
Euthanized
296
Dead on Arrival
362
Transferred Out
167
Died
21
TOTAL
4,334
*Includes small mammals and domesticated birds.
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Well Pet Clinic &
Shelter Veterinary Services
Keeping animals healthy is a chief priority at Longmont
Humane Society, both for our shelter animals and
companion animals community wide. In addition to serving
the needs of 4,323 shelter animals, more than 7,000 public
clients received low-cost veterinary care through our Well
Pet Clinic.
Well Pet Clinic
 Spayed/neutered 121 dogs and cats through two “Spay
Day” initiatives, providing free or reduced-cost
surgeries.
 Held three low-cost, public vaccine clinics, serving 270
animals—protecting them against disease and keeping
our communities healthy.
 Provided $16,000 in subsidized veterinary care to qualified, low-income clients.
Shelter Clinic
 Worked with community veterinary specialists to provide
shelter animals life-saving care, including orthopedic
repairs and echocardiograms.
 Performed 1,472 spay and neuter surgeries.
Foster Care Program
Powered by volunteers, our Foster Care Program provides
animals who are too young for adoption, recovering from
surgeries, strengthening their health, or learning how to be
better companions respite in a home environment. In 2014:
 809 Animals were cared for in foster homes.
 144 Families opened their homes to foster animals for an
average length of stay of 26.3 days.
 On average, 25% of foster homes were occupied at any
given time throughout the year.
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Investing in New Beginnings
Shelter Training and Behavior Modification Program
Our training and behavior staff, along with highly-skilled volunteers, offer pets with behavioral challenges the opportunity for concentrated analysis and redirection in order to help animals find their best chance in a loving home. The
shelter training team is responsible for the behavioral health of all dogs that come through the shelter doors. In 2014,
the team:
 Provided specific behavior modification and training opportunities for 344 shelter dogs.
 Provided playgroup and shelter behavior modification training to staff and volunteers from organizations in
Colorado, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, Idaho and Florida.
 Partnered with local, national, and international animal rescue groups to help provide second chances for dogs,
including ASPCA, Idaho Humane Society, New Mexico Pets Alive, ColoRADogs, Jason Debus Heigl Foundation,
Irvine Animal Care Center, Southeast Animal Rescue, Rez Dog Rescue, Inc. and Fort Morgan Humane Society.
Public Training & Behavior Modification Program
Dog training classes are offered to the public for a variety of desired outcomes. Public training opportunities include
Puppy Obedience; Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience classes; and specific training workshops for onleash reactivity, clicker training, and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. Adoption Follow-up support is offered
through our Public Training & Behavior Modification Program to all dogs adopted from LHS for the life of that dog,
often at little to no cost to the owner. In 2014 our team:
 Served a total of 458 clients.
 Increased the number of training classes offered to the public by 3.6%.
 Increased the number of clients attending public training classes by 2.8%.
 Provided over 120 behavior consultations to LHS adopters free of charge to help keep adopted dogs in their new
homes.
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Investing in Our Community
Volunteer Program
Longmont Humane Society is fortunate to have a dedicated volunteer corps that provides support in nearly every aspect of our organization. We could not provide the shelter, services, and quality of life to the thousands of animals we
care for each year without the support of our volunteer community. Our TLC programs, Foster Care Program, Thrift
Store, Administrative Offices & Special Events are just a few of the areas in which we rely on volunteer support. During 2014, LHS:
 Benefitted from 952 volunteers donating over 60,000 hours to help us care for the animals.
 Welcomed 573 new volunteers to our organization in a variety of programs.
 Provided more than 11,000 hours of hands-on learning experience to volunteers in our youth programs while supporting shelter programs.
Education and Outreach
LHS provides a variety of humane education and outreach opportunities to our community, including:
Kids Workshops, LHS CARES—our free community education series, guided tours for school and community groups,
and delivers the court-ordered Responsible Pet Ownership Class through the City of Longmont Justice Services Department. Throughout 2014, Longmont Humane Society:
 Delivered humane education programing to 358 children representing a variety of school and civic groups.
 Presented information about LHS programs to 990 individuals through community events and
group meetings.
 Provided an innovative Engineering and Animal Welfare class, for 8-12 year olds, applying science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) components to a shelter environment.
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Maintaining the Investment
An independent, nonprofit organization, Longmont Humane Society relies on
philanthropic support in order to fuel its mission. Generous contributions from
individuals, corporations, and foundations perpetuate the essential animal
welfare services we provide throughout Boulder County and beyond. As
important is ensuring that each dollar donated stretches as far as possible.
We continue to look for cost-saving solutions in every corner of
our organization to ensure the sustainability of this critical resource.
Resource Development
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Refinanced the loan on our building, decreasing our annual payment
amount by 77%.
Raised $68,250 through participation in Colorado Gives Day.
Received nearly $153,000 through generous planned gifts from donors
who chose to leave their legacy by supporting homeless animals.
Special Events
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Welcomed 360 guests to the March 2014 Homeward Bound event,
featuring 20 local restaurants, breweries, distilleries and more. The event
netted nearly $92,000 to support LHS’ mission.
Raised more than $27,000 through the Paws in the Park 5k walk/run and
festival in September, attended by families, athletes, vendors and pet-lovers.
Nearly 50 families attended the November Holiday Pet & Family photos,
receiving a collection of professional snapshots to share with loved ones.
LHS Thrift Store
An alternative revenue stream for the organization, the LHS Thrift
Store accepts and resells gently-used clothing, household goods, appliances, and furniture. In 2014, the store:
 Raised 11% of the organization’s total revenue, providing a
creative funding source to help meet the needs of animals we
serve.
 Increased volunteer hours by an average of 25 hours per week,
making more efficient use of funds by utilizing the generous time
and talents of community members.
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2014 Financials*
*Figures represent unaudited financial information.
**Shelter Services includes: Fees, kennels, shelter clinic, and volunteer program.
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Thanks to our Supporters
Abbotts Fire and Flood
Adams Bank & Trust
Advanced Alloys, Inc.
Agere/LSI/Avago Family
Agilent Technologies Employee Giving Campaign
Ahlberg Funeral Chapel
Alice N. Jenkins Foundation
AmFirst Bank
Amgen Foundation
Amgen, Inc.
Animal Farm Foundation
Aspen Meadow Veterinary Clinic
AT&T
Beard Irrevocable Management Trust
Benefits & Incentives Group, Inc.
Bernice Barbour Foundation
Better Business Cleaning , Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica
Boulder Plastic Surgery
Boulder Spice Merchants, Inc.
Caplan and Earnest, LLC
Cara Mia Veterinary Care
Carriage House Art Studio and Gallery
Cavaliere of Colorado, LLC
Cherry, Inc.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
City of Longmont
Clarity and Purpose, LLC
CMS Mechanical Services
Cocomichelle, Inc.
Collins Foundation Trust
Colorado Coaching & Hypnotherapy Training
Coviden Employee Matching Gift Program
Dairy Queen
Dallas and Brenda Powell Family Fund
Denver Triplex, LLC
Dieterich Standard, Inc.
Dogma Catma Pet Sitting
Dolphin Micro
Donald K. Hiskey, Inc.
Dr. C.D. Seedle, DVM
Dr. Leonard Bunting
Dr. Leslie Irvine
Dr. Matthew Rooney, DVM
Dr. Megan MacMillan
Duty Free Pets
Earth Services and Abatement, Inc.
Ecosse Consulting, Inc.
Elevations Credit Union
EnCana Cares Foundation
First National Bank of Boulder
Flatirons Bank
Flight Deck Grill, LLC
Girl Scout Troop 1043
Girl Scout Troop 2425
Girl Scout Troop 3392
Girl Scout Troop 4020
Girl Scout Troop 70634
Global Impact
Good Life Acupuncture & Wellness Centre
Google Matching Gifts Program
Green Tree Bookkeeping
Clark Charitable Trust
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Harmony Healing Center, PC
Haystack Mountain Golf Course
Holland & Hart, LLP
Home State Bank
“Until one has loved an
animal, a part of one's soul
remains unawakened.”
― Anatole France
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HSPD Enterprises, LLC
IBM
IBM Employee Matching
Inside Longmont, LLC
Insight Inspection Services, Inc.
JBSK CPA's, LLP
John D. Cooper, M.D.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Just Being Therapeutic Massage, Inc.
K. Snyder Insurance Agency, LLC
Keep Me Company Pet Sitting
KMG Industrial Screening and Metal Finishing, Inc.
KSJ Corporation, DBA Re/MAX Alliance
La Vita Bella, Ltd.
Lakeshore Glass and Metals, LLC
Leadbetter Small Animal Hospital
Left Hand Animal Hospital, LLC
Live-N-Truth, LLC
Longmont Area Singles
Longmont Community Foundation
Longmont Compass
Longmont Dairy Farm
Longmont United Hospital
Lucky's Market
Lyons Community Foundation
Lyons, Gaddis, Kahn and Hall, P.C.
M.A. Promotions, LLC
Mai Con, LLC
McLaughlin-Dooley Farms
Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies
Miller Family Living Trust
National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
Natural Pet Marketplace Boulder Store
Natures Select of Northern Colorado
NCHEMS
Nelson Road Southern Baptist Church
Newcomers Club
Niwot United Methodist Church
Onsite CIO, LLC
Oracle
Pampa Animal Welfare Society
Paws 2 Groom
Pfizer Foundation
PharMerica
Preceptor Gamma Tau
Proven Property Solutions
Qualcomm Matching Grant Program
Qual-Med Transcription, Inc.
Rainbow Bridge Pet Crematorium
Regel & Associates
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc.
Restoration Genius
Rising Star Homes, Inc.
RL and KS Boldt Trust
Robert E Ringdahl Foundation
Roberts Excavation Corp.
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch
Ronald and Duska Lacount Family Foundation
Schmidt Accounting Service, Inc.
Schwab Charitable Fund
Seacrest Group, Inc.
Sill-Terhar Motors, Inc.
Solution Systems Technologies
Sounds True, Inc.
Stapp Interstate Toyota-Scion
Struttin' Pup
Sumner Street Properties, LLC
Sun Construction
Sunflower Bank
Tebo Development Company
The 1040 Foundation
The Bates Foundation & Trust
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
The Biscuit Charitable Fund
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
The Hepp Foundation
The Highland Group Inc.
The Longmont Community Foundation
The Peter & Carmen L. Buck Foundation
Thomas E. Kammer, DDS
Times Call
Twin Peaks Heating Cooling Plumbing LLC
US Bank
Valley Nissan - Subaru LLC
Vectra Bank
Vista Ridge Academy
WaterStone
Webroot
Weecycle Environmental
Western Plains Seed Provisions
Whole Foods Market
Winward Veterinary Services
WoofTrax, Inc.
Workwell Occupational Medicine
Xilinx Community Fund
We value our donors and make every effort to correctly acknowledge them. Please let us know if we have missed anyone by calling 303-772-1232 X288.
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Key Staff
Liz Smokowski, Executive Director
Sarah Clusman, Director of Operations
Suzanne Crest, Director of Human Resources
Jennifer Dombek, Director of Finance
Rhea Moriarity, Director of Training & Behavior
Kara Pappas, Director of Development
Dr. Cara Brannigan, Veterinarian
Dr. Shari DePauw, Veterinarian
Dr. Gail Rapport, Veterinarian
LHS Shelter
Well Pet Clinic
LHS Thrift Store
9595 Nelson Rd.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-772-1232
9595 Nelson Rd.
Longmont, CO 80501
303-651-0610
700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Ste. 216
Longmont, CO 80501
303-774-6517
www.longmonthumane.org