annual report - Longmont Humane Society

ANNUAL
REPORT
2008
Making a difference
…one life at a time.
Longmont Humane Society
2008 Board of Directors
Andy Fritz, President
Michael Mundt, Vice President
Heathe Cooper, Secretary
Board Members:
Jennifer Hargrove
Matthew Rooney, DVM, MA, DACVS
Laura Schafer
Marilyn Uilk
TO OUR SUPPORTERS
I arrived at Longmont Humane Society in October amid interesting times indeed. An economic storm
continued to brew, affecting every business and nonprofit, presenting unique challenges to animal shelters.
As more families lost their homes to foreclosure, were laid off or had to downsize, many had to surrender
beloved pets they could no longer care for. Our adoption numbers in 2008 increased slightly, but by
year’s end surrenders were outstripping even that encouraging growth.
Most shelters faced the same kind of difficulties, but LHS faced additional trials in a year of enormous
transition.
The state-of-the-art Longmont Humane Society Allen Center, completed in August after 15 months of
construction, is nearly four times the size of the dome that served LHS for a quarter of a century. Our
wonderful new facility allowed us to provide better care for more animals than ever. But providing that
care cost more, as well.
In addition, we had our first change in administration in more than a decade.
But I am proud to say that our dedicated staff, volunteers and board of directors really showed their
mettle during this time of upheaval. Everyone rallied and remained focused on our mission of caring for
voiceless animals in need.
We didn’t just maintain our excellent standard of animal care – we raised the bar. In fact, our adoption
rate increased by 7 percent in the last year, and we are proud to report that our euthanasia rate
decreased by more than 18 percent.
And as we look into 2009, we’re not planning to stand still. We spent the final quarter of the year evaluating
potential new programs that will better serve the pets and people of our community. Look for LHS to
open the community’s first low-cost spay and neuter clinic for the public, expand its menu of dog training
classes and open a satellite thrift store. We also plan to offer evening adoption hours for the first time;
studies have shown that adoption rates increase when shelters stay open later.
The past year’s many accomplishments and our bright
future are possible thanks to your generous support.
Together, we are saving more animals than ever.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Neil Trent
Executive Director
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Longmont Humane Society is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of animals.
We provide temporary shelter to more than 5,000 animals every year: dogs, cats, small mammals and
birds who are lost, abandoned or surrendered. Loving attention, nutritious food, meticulous health care
and daily exercise are included in the high-quality care provided to each animal. We are open seven
days a week.
Pet Lost and Found
LHS receives lost pets brought to the facility by private citizens and animal-control officers serving the
City of Longmont, the towns of Frederick, Lyons, Mead, Platteville and Dacono, and northern Boulder
County. Every effort is made to reunite these animals with their families.
Pet Adoption
The LHS adoption program seeks to place animals into permanent, caring homes. Each adoption
includes temperament testing, spaying or neutering, a distemper vaccination, a veterinary examination,
extensive care information, and discount on training classes for dogs. Adoption fees vary according to
age and size (dogs only) of the animal. We offer reduced rates to seniors.
Subsidized Spay and Neuter Services for the Public
In January 2009, LHS plans to offer the community’s first dedicated low-cost spay-and-neuter clinic for the
public. Flat fees for cat and dog spay and neuter procedures were developed through research of area
clinic and shelter prices to ensure affordability. We also will provide vaccinations for clinic clients not current
on their shots and rabies vaccinations to owners of impounded or stray animals that are not current.
Foster Care Program
We work with some 70 dedicated foster families and utilize our in-house foster-care department to
provide care in their homes to incoming animals who would not thrive in a shelter environment.
These pets are not yet ready for adoption due to illness, age or lack of socialization.
Humane Education
Through educational presentations and tours of the shelter, Longmont Humane Society increases
community awareness regarding our mission, pet overpopulation, the joys and responsibilities of caring
for a pet, the humane treatment of animals and the link between domestic violence and animal abuse.
We also offer week-long Kids & Critters day camps for children ages 7-12 in the summer. Through
our Paws to Listen program, LHS takes therapy-trained dogs into schools to serve as friendly, fun,
non-judgmental reading companions for students.
Canine Behavior Department
Using the tools of a three-person behavior staff, trained volunteers and a separate kennel area, we
provide concentrated training for dogs presenting issues such as resource guarding, on-leash reactivity
and other behaviors that can reduce their chances of finding a new home. Many of these animals come
to us after their owners have been informed by other facilities that their dogs are not adoptable.
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Dog Training Classes
Longmont Humane Society offers a broad menu of some 20 dog-training
classes for humans and their companion dogs and puppies under the
supervision of nationally renowned canine behavior expert Aimee Sadler.
Classes include basic obedience, puppy classes, AKC Canine Good Citizen
certification, on-leash reactivity work, agility and one-on-one training at the
shelter or in clients’ homes.
Information Services
Through newsletters, brochures and news articles, Longmont Humane Society
helps local citizens learn more about animals. Our lending library has a large
collection of videos, magazines and books on pet care and training. Skilled
shelter staff are available to answer questions regarding many specific pet
concerns and the LHS Web site at www.longmonthumane.org offers extensive
information about the humane society and a “virtual kennel” with photos of
pets currently available for adoption.
Volunteer Opportunities
We work with more than 350 active volunteers, who assist us in every aspect of
the work we do. Volunteers walk and train dogs, groom and socialize cats and
small mammals, help with events, assist with adoptions and kennel cleaning,
do administrative work and assist with our education programs. All volunteers
must attend an orientation, offered monthly, and in the case of animal-care
positions, must attend further training sessions.
Pet Loss Support
Longmont Humane Society offers support for people facing the death of a
pet. We provide a gentle and dignified death for sick and elderly animals,
cremation services and a pet cemetery. Our new building includes a quiet
room for families of pets undergoing euthanasia.
City Pet Licensing
Longmont Humane Society contracts with the City of Longmont to provide
licenses to all residents for dogs, cats and potbellied pigs.
Safe Keep Program
Longmont Humane Society offers temporary shelter for pets of families who
are victims of domestic violence.
Thrift Store
The Longmont Humane Society Second Chance Thrift Store offers a wide
variety of gently used household items, appliances, furniture, clothing, books
and more for affordable prices. Proceeds from the thrift store benefit lost,
abandoned and homeless animals at the shelter.
MISSION, VISION STATEMENTS & OPERATING PRINCIPLES
MISSION
The mission of the Longmont Humane Society is to provide for the welfare of animals and to promote
and nourish the fundamental bonds between people and animals.
VISION STATEMENTS
Envision our community when:
• Every animal has a loving home with the medical care, training, shelter, human companionship and
basic care they need.
• All people have the opportunity to benefit from the love and companionship of animals.
• All people have a heartfelt, lifelong commitment to their animals.
• All citizens, whether they have animals or not, understand the importance of animal welfare.
• The population of pets is maintained at an appropriate level.
• Every lost pet is reunited with its family.
• Laws and ordinances that protect animals and that strengthen the connection between people and
animals are in place and enforced.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
• Everything we do will be guided by our
Mission Statement and Vision
Statements.
• We will seek out opportunities to
enrich the lives of people in our
community by promoting companionship
with animals.
• Every effort will be made to reunite
stray animals with their companions or
to place them in appropriate homes.
• There will be no limits on an animal’s
length of stay.
• When euthanasia is unavoidable, it will
always be performed in a humane way.
Staff and volunteers will be trained to
provide the highest standards of
animal welfare.
• LHS will always strive to have adequate
resources and facilities to accomplish
our mission.
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FUNDRAISING 2008
Through a variety of fundraisers, we build
relationships in the community and raise funds
for the care of shelter animals.
Polar Bear Plunge - January
Courageous supporters of LHS collected
pledges and plunged into the chilly waters of
Boulder Reservoir.
Income: $2,616
The Walk for Animals
and the Furry Friends Festival - May
More than 200 dogs and human companions
joined us for this three-mile pledge walk and
family festival. Festivities included games,
animal demonstrations, food, shopping on
Mutt Main Street, and live music by Mojomama.
Income: $24,548
Bubbly at the Brewery Dog Washes –
June, July and August
Attendees enjoyed three afternoons of soap,
suds and brats as their canine companions got
a full spa treatment. Hosted by the Left Hand
Brewing Company.
Income: $9,937
The Animal Affair – October
Our signature fundraising event for the year,
The Animal Affair was held at the Radisson
Conference Center in Longmont. More than
500 guests attend this mission-oriented event,
hosted by Lynn Carey of CBS News4, which
included dinner, beverage tasting, silent
auction, and a live auction and special appeal
by auctioneer Don Martin.
Income: $ 163,434
Independent Benefits
The following organizations and businesses
held benefits in 2008, each of which raised
more than $250 for Longmont Humane Society.
Bikers for Best Friends
Ladies of Harley
Borders Books, Music & Café (Longmont)
Carriage House Artists
Great Harvest Bread
Rumbi Island Grill
Longmont Athletic Club
Niwot Market
Space Science Institute of Boulder
Noodles & Company
Left Hand Brewery
FINANCIAL REPORT 2008
EXPENSES
SOURCES OF SUPPORT
Animal Welfare & Sheltering Services: $1,559,395
(67%)
Animal Care, Adoptions, Lost & Found Services,
Veterinary Care
Fundraising: $416,105 (18%)
Special Events, Bingo, Mailings, Thrift Store
Support Services: $265,976 (11%)
Administration, Program Development
Community Outreach: $81,665 (4%)
Humane Education, Volunteer Programs,
Information Services
Services: $628,234
(31%)
Pet Adoptions, Lost & Found,
Dog Training, Retail
Contributions: $1,276,738 (62%)
Donations, Events,Thrift Store, Bingo, Grants, Bequests
Other: $148,494 (7%)
Interest Income, Dividends, Internal Transfers
Total: $2,323,141
Total: $2,053,466
LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY ALLEN CENTER
In February 2008, the staff and volunteers at Longmont Humane Society undertook “the big move,”
transferring people, pets, computers, supplies and everything else from the iconic dome into a
43,000-square-foot addition.
As soon as the dome was empty, crews from Golden Triangle Construction, Inc. sealed it off and began a
complete renovation of the building that had been LHS’ home since 1984.
Meanwhile, we were just learning how to use all that new space and learning the ins and outs of our
new, state-of-the-art shelter. Dogs barked and cats meowed in spacious new kennels, while members of
the public strolled open, airy, bright promenades as they viewed adoptable animals.
Because the LHS Allen Center was carefully designed to function as a single, integrated facility, we
had to be creative with our use of space while the dome was under renovation. But we were used to
that: In our final days in the dome, we had kittens in the lunchroom, cats in the bathroom and birds
lining hallways.
In August, we were able to spread out and use the whole building, which allowed us to take better care
of more animals and find permanent, loving homes for more than ever. In fact, adoptions were up by
more than 7 percent for the year.
Thanks to you and your generosity, LHS is fast becoming a model for what a progressive animal shelter
can be. But we’re not standing still. We’re looking forward to an exciting 2009, including the launch of
the community’s first dedicated, low-cost spay and neuter clinic, a new thrift store, and an expanded
menu of dog-training classes.
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2008 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS
Ronald Ackerman
Ahlberg Funeral Chapel
Vicky & Rod Ahlberg
Amgen
Maryellen & JC Ancell
Anonymous Donors
Laura Appelhans
Kaye Bache-Snyder & Howard Snyder
Virginia Baksa
Holly Barrett
Libby Barstow
Belinda & Randall Bauck
Deb & Hoag Baumgartner
George & Evelyn Beal
Brianna Beauvait
Joanne Becker
Sue Beggs
William & Nancy Berry
Tom & Jackie Bilan
Steve Bingham
Jan, Brian & Chris Bittel
Kevin Blankenship
Susan & John Blunt
Myron Bosch
Sharon Boyd
Steve Boyd
Diane Boyers
Kevin Brandt
Jane Brenneman
Leon & Saibon Marie Brunnemer
Mike, Linda & Emily Bryan
Rae & Darin Buchanan
Donna Callow
Jean Cannella
Anne & Elbert Chapman
First Main Street Insurance
Laurel Chrisman
Diana Cinnamon
City of Longmont
Beverly Clancy
Sharon & James Clark
Barbara & Carl Clausen
Sarah & Ray Clusman
Daily Times Call
Connie Coffield
Susan Coit
Dorothy Colagiovanni
Charlene Cummingham
Town of Dacono
Janine D'Anniballe
Mike,Cyndy & Christina Dennison
Richard & Elizabeth Donnelly
Kathleen Donovan
Barbara Downing
Margie Drake & JJ Fenstermaker
Linda Drake Bitner
Dennis & Carol Duffy
Kathey & Thomas Durdin
Mark & Sue Ehlbert
Jeff & Marcia Elgar
Carey & Sharon Emerson
Clay & Jody Evans
James & Suzanne Eyerman
Nancy Farmer
Jeanine Figur
De & Chuck Fowler
Rich & Connie Friedman
Michelle Friedrich
Wendy Fulks & Susan Nickerson
Annette & James Gaskill
Gina Geisel
Jake & Lisa Gesner
Bryan & Natalie Gilbert
Janie Gillies
New Frontier Bank
Susan Goldsmith
Marjorie Grant
Carol Grossman
Gina Gumina
Barbara Halpin
Patricia & Joseph Harper
Douglass Hawes
Melinda Helmick
Julee Herdt
Lee & Dwight Hill
Faleesha & Brad Hindman
Cathy & Danny Hirsch
Linda Holmes Ballard
David & Suzanne Hoover
Paul Hopkins
Peggy Horst
Jerry & Pat Hozempa
Cheri & Paul Humphrey
Greenfield Foundation
Janice James and Dottie Rooke
Chris Jehn
Robert Johnson & Eileen Milton
Dennis & Betti Jones
Charlotte & Alexander Jordan
Dan,Cheryle & Codie Kapsak
Shari Karmen
Ulla & Jim Kauffman
James Kerrins & Elizabeth Chlipala
Joan & Ken Kinzig
Dave & Ellen Kisker
Ron, Nicki & Fawn Knopp
Julie Kunkel & Tom Drysdale
Thomas LaFollette
Catherine Lambert
Debbie Lane
Kim Lane
Amber & Josh Law
Bruce Leaf
Janet Leap
Ed & Connie Lehman
Garth, Cheryl & Travis Lenberg
Gordon Leonard
David & Dawn Lewallen
Carol Linn
Howard & Karla Lipp
Valerie Longfellow
Rosanne & Dean Loukonen
Elise Lovell & Kyle Strong-Novak
Town of Lyons
Deborah & Mark Magaldi
Theresa Mallon & Ward Van Driest
Don Martin
Elizabeth Matsch
Mrs. Frances McCarty
Lydia McCoy
Jaime McKee
Town of Mead
Collins Foundation Trust
John & Garda Meyer
Dr. Stephen Miller & Maria Wasson
Esther Mills
Kathy Miyasaki
Jacquelyne Mohn
Gerry Moorhead
Nanette Morelli
Michael & Heather Mundt
Brownie Troop 29
The Murphy Families
Caroly Murray
Deb Nastaj and Scott Bell
Momentum
Lee Netzler
Marianne Nick
Longmont Community Foundation
Jennifer & Marta Oakley
Kate O'Brien
Julie Palm
Michael & Jane Parenteau
Anne Park
Kathy Peterson
Pam Pierce
Nancy Eletto & Bruce Pizzimenti
Linda Powers
Chris & Renee Price
Gayle & Frank Rainey
Rhonda Rankin
Dixie Robbins
Robert & Ingrid Rochester
Candace Rork & Sue McSwain
Sam Weideman & Jen Ryan
Aimee & Lee Sadler
Peter & Gail Sawchuk
Laura & Paul Schafer
Sarah & Tad Scheiblich
Diane Schell & Marilyn Allan
Marti Schmauss & Rick Metzger
Vicki & Dean Schooler
Karen Schwartz
Charmaine Settle
Robert Nonemaker Foundation for Small Animals
Anthony and Sara Spensieri
Pat Spetz
Leslie Stoner & Justin Benedetti
Judith Straffin
Luke & Jolene Stromquist
Sunset Middle School
Trish Swaney
Patsy & Norman Tate
Jonathan & Sheryl Thomas
Susan & Robert Thompson
Deborah & David Turunjian
Linda & Patrick Tyler
Marilyn & Steve Uilk
Anne Uwins & Janet Ellern
Rebecca Velthoen
Steve Wack
Linda Wagner
Ann Waite
Marie Warren
Jillian Weems
Kim & Brittany Wehde
Jane Weitzel
Alice & David Whitehead
Anne Whitehurst
Willard Eccles Charitable Trust
Don & Jerilyn Wilson
Jane Wilson
Michael & Laurel Wilson
Jolie Wolf
Janiece Woodland & Tammy Shannon
Wells Fargo
Rita Yaroush
Stacy Young
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MEREDITH HOPE EMERSON MEMORIAL FUND
In January 2008, Longmont resident and Niwot High School graduate Meredith
Emerson was tragically killed while hiking in Georgia with her dog Ella. Because
of Meredith’s great love for animals, her parents asked that memorial donations be
sent to Longmont Humane Society.
Shelter staff set up a memorial Web site for Meredith and within two weeks
hundreds of people from around the world had given more than $37,000 in
her memory.
Meredith’s family chose the beautiful “mid-point lobby” in the new Longmont
Humane Society Allen Center to memorialize her. A hand-made wooden bench
and a moving portrait are now on display in what has become “Meredith’s Lobby.”
In addition, in November, with the family’s blessing, LHS rechristened its spring
fundraising walk in recognition of Meredith’s compassion, love and care for Ella –
who now lives with the family in Longmont – and all living things.
The event,in its 16th year in 2009, will be called “Ella’s Walk in Memory of
Meredith Hope Emerson.”
2008 MEREDITH HOPE EMERSON MEMORIAL FUND DONORS
Allison Aichinger
Beverly Allen
Donald & Kathleen Allen
Kim Allen
Michael Allen
Christopher Allred
Daniel Altman
Lynne Anservitz
Jason Arnold
Mary Arnold
Clyderae Ashe
Edward Asher
Ashley Askew
Bojana Askovich
Remesh Babu
Barbara Bade
Baadrea Bagley
Kim Bailey
Andrew Ballard
Heidi Barclay
Kenneth & Joann Barham
Jill Barker
Shannon Bass
Martin Batt
Colleen Begley
Carol Bell
Connie Bell
Julie Bell
Kara Below
Debbie Bentley
Susan Betterly
Cynthia Bilbo
Jennifer Bishop
Alana Bissonnette
Mark Bittner
James Blake
Cathy Blakenship
Christine Blend
Ken Blumreich
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Barbara Blunt
Bogg's Doggs - South Cobb
High School
Gail, Jeffrey & Sawyer
Boigenzahn
Judy & Lois Bollinger
Charissa Bondy
Susan Bongiorno
Donald Bonner
Evelyn Book
Jo & John Borovsky
Jennifer Brainard
Michael Brakke
Marianne Breneman
Betty Britt
Kathy Brodersen
Debra Brookes
Pamela Brooks
Julie Brown
Kelly Brunnemer
Christian Buckley
Anne Buhl
Amy Bullington
Holly Burger
Tommy Burkhalter
Patricia Burnett
Laura Burns
Jean Burow
Burrell Family Foundation
Elizabeth Bybee
Kristy Byers
Teresa Cameron
Canal View Elementary
Jane & Randy Carlson
Diane Carmony
Charlie & Susi Carr
Kathleen Carr
Mark Carrico
David Carroll
Kelli Carter
Toni Carter
Tricia Carter
John Cartwright
Erika Cheley
Gloria Childers
Deanna Chilian
Chromadex
Mike & Hana
Ciembronowicz
Brenda Cirbo
Rita Clark
Wendy Cleary
Carolyn Clements
Margaret Clements
Pat Clements
Connie & Roger Congdon
Anabel Conner
Andrew Cooke
Heidi Corum
Katherine Corum
Cheryl Costello
Patricia Councell
Doug Courtley
Lisette Coviello
Angie Cox
Nicholae Cox
OSI Pharmaceuticals
Marcia Coyle
Mary Crabtree
Diane Cruz
Nick & Donna Culjat
Jeanie Curley
Mary Dailey
Karin Dalesky
Ronald Danforth
Marie Davidson
Stacy Davidson
Katherine Davis
Julie De Angelo
Tracy De La Cruz
Peter & Cathy Dennerline
Debra Derden
Tracey Derheim
Leigh Ann Dickey
Laura Dickson
Karen Diller
Karen Disque
Scott & Judy Dixon
Peter Doctors
Ken Doe
Marshon & David Donly
Tiffany Dowd
Jane Downs
Kay Dragon
Andrea Dratch
David & Kathleen Droege
Daniel Drolet
Gina Dunlop
Heidi & Bret Duston
Susan Easley
Anna Easton
Nonie Ebeling
Judith Edelson
Chaucey Edwards
Ryan Eisenbraun
Annie Elliott
Mary Elmore
Gus & Carol Epina
Bette Erickson
Christella Esco
Kasey Eusea
Suzy Evans
Dana Farkas
Suzanne Farr
Andres Fernandez
Kate Fiorillo
Ann Flora
Joan Flores
Kelly Fordyce-Simcoe
Mary Forsberg
Maryland Franklin
April & Jeff Franks
Mark Freedman
Holly Fuchs
Wendy Gaffield
Galaxi Tading Company
Barbara Gaskill
Kimberly & Cole Gauger
Tammy Gentry
Diane Gerch
Nancy Gerch
Minde Gibson
William Gilgour
Stanley Gill
Gwendolyn Glaser
Michael Gloss
Carol Golden
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Program
Rob Gordon
Rick Granger
Susan Grasso
Patty Green
Jamie Greenslade
Frances Gregory
Carol Guess
Michelle Guytan
Karen Hagan
Nancy & Chelsey Hagen
Cathy Hall
Susan Hall
Marta Hamilton
Katherine Han
Kit Harland
Linda Harris
Karen Hart
MEREDITH HOPE EMERSON MEMORIAL FUND continued
Irene & David Haskins
Cheryl Hayduke
Hayley Stern
Ellise Heaney
Gina Helart
Sarah Hendler
Jenny hendrick
John Henri
Dorothy Hensley
Kathryn Hensley
Erich Hermanns
Catherine Hesse
Jo Higgins
Julie Higgins
Clay Hildebrand
LeAnne Hines
Audra Hixson
Greg Hodsden
Kimberly Hogan
Cyndi Holt
Lynne Hook
Deborah Hopkinson
Catherine Howard
Jay Hudson
Chris & Deborah Hughes
Robert Hunlock
Kathryn Hutton
Arthur Hyde
Kathleen Indermill
Diane Isreal
Doug Jack
Maria Jackson
Lori Janssen
Kathleen Jennings
Charles & Christine Jeske
S Jewell
Meredith & Fred Jodzio
Dale & Lynn Johnson
Kate Johnson
Loren Johnson
Ellen Jones
Kristie Jones
Kay Joyner
Jim Kaebnick
Jennie Kantrowitz
Elizabeth Karasik
Ramin & Susan Karimi
Mickey Kastle
Patricia Kavouras
Bob & Terry Keatley
William Kelley
Amanda Kelly
Aleksandra Kenar
Aruna Kilaparti
Lori Kilgore
Gretchen & Neil King
Emilie Kirkup
Ellen Klaver
Ira Klein
Susan Knauer
Meredith Knauf
Karen Kochanski
Gillian Kohl
Rebecca Kohler
Valerie Kohlman
Jennifer Kopp
Patrick, Michele & Jadyn
Kramer
Kris Lynn Krieg
Kelly Kropog
Kelly Lake
Darla Landfair
Libbie Landreth
Andrea Landy
Sherri Lane
Diane Latham
Mary Beth Laughery
Betty Leavengood
Cindy Lee
Mike & Jocelyn Leigh
Sheryl Lembcke
Nicole Lena
Jeremy & Mary Ann
Tanja Leski
Monica Lester
Jill Letherbarrow
Clarke Levidiotis
Paul Levine
Rebecca Levine
Nancy Lewis
Paige Lewis
Sally Li
Paula Little
Melissa Lorenz
Rhonda Louviere
Diana Lowry
Dorothy Ludlam
Terry Lynch
Carolyn Maddaloni
Virginia Main
Stephen & Geraldine
Mamich
Sandi & Eddie Manfrino
Catherine Mangan
Jana Mantifel
Ellen Mardin
Janet Margrave
Jill Marr
Stephanie Marshall
Kimberly Massa-Maloney
Katha Massey
Melissa Matthews
Greta & Steve Maurer
Stacey May
Lisa Mayo
Kirsten McAdoo
Deborah McBride
Michael McCann
Bradley McCollum
Katherine McCormick
Ann McCullough
Martin McDermott
Carol McGill
Karen McHugh
Sylvia McLaughlan
Dana McLean
Kris McMahon
Kimberly McNally
Cynthia McPherson
Elaine Meaker
Elizabeth Meckler
John & Anne Merritt
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Program
Ian Middleton
Alicia Miers
Don Miller
Elease Miller
Eric Miller
Laurel Miller
Paula Miller
Teresa Miller
Jessica Miserendino
Steve Monger
Pamm Monier
Debbie Moore
Carol Morabito
Wendy Morahan
Laura & Peter Morreale
Leslie Morris
Tim Morris
Alyssa Moss
Stacey Moyer
Patrice, Carey & Kim
Muhlhauser
Stephanie Muirhead
Terri Mungle
Frances Murphy
Drew Myers
Lucille & Norman Neener
Erika Neer
Kelly Nelson
Kenneth Nelson
Patricia Nelson
Ann Nichols
Kathleen Noe
Cheryl Norton
Dave & Bettina
Nuechterlein
Nanci Nugent
Edie Oakes
Jerolyn Ochs
Jodi Oelsner
Phil Oja
Kevin Okeefe
Katrina Otto
Amy Owens
Erin Paden
Leslie Padilla
Rita Palmer
Amy Parsons
Julie Parsons
Margery Patten
Jared Patton
Christina Paul
Douglas Pearl
Constance & Thomas
Pechota
John & Linda Pelin
Sharon Pendergast
Daron & Dawn Penland
Victoria Perlowski
Ginger Perry
Nancy Petralia
Jed & Tracy Pheneger
Suzanne Phillips
Connie Pieper
Kirsten Pier
Linda Pihlak
Carrie & Eric Pirritt
Karen Pitts
Jane Platt
Phil Pokorny Architecture
Katherine Poore
Heather Porter
Melissa Posada
Gina Poteet
Karen Printz
Richard Proctor
Ann Marie Ptaszynski
Lisa Pugliese
Regina Quinn
Gail & Phillip Raznick
Robert Reeves
Ron & Joan Reiman
Lora Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
William & Maria Rich
Frank & Katherine
Richardson
Nancy Richardson
Deborah Riesenberger
Marla Riley
Jasmine Rizer
Andrea Robbins
Sandra Robinson
Alison Rockwell
Ray Roehner
Sally Rogers
Pamela Romano
Todd & Mindi Romoff
Rita Rosen Oja
Courtney Rudolph
Jaye Russell
Elaine Rustad
Phil Rutledge
Amy Ryan
Lynn Ryan
Mikki Salvetti
Jessica Sandler
Suzan Sanford
Michaela Satterlee
Marty Schelper
Gary Schmidt
Karen Schramm
Brian Schum
Gregory & Denise Schweers
Patti Sciacca
Jamison Scott
Karen Scott
Roase Seemann
Rachel Seid-Arabi
Stacy & Chris Severance
Lois Seyler
Donna Shaffer
Sherri Sharpe
Robin Shaver
Mikki Sheilds
Jere & Shirley Sheppard
Barb Sheremet
Beate Short
Sandra Silberman
Stacia Silva
Ranae Simmons
Tamara Simmons
Robert Simon
Aaron Smith
Jeanni Smith
Kirsten Smith
Mary Smith
Sarah Smith
Lisa Sonneborn
Joel Sparrow
Ellen Spaulding
Shanti Speer
Kim Spina
Renee St. Aubin
Gretchen Stage
Julie States
Linda Stout
Shirley Steele
Jenn Steinbach
Christine Stella
Mary Lou Stenger
Jennifer & Linda Stever
Robin Stewart
Stan Stewart
Phillip Stice
Jim Stifflear
Jacqueline Stipe
Dorothy Stone
Deana Stranz
Ann Strauss
Mary Stringile
Wanda Stumph
Diane Sullivan
Maura Sullivan
Lorrie Swedenburg
Alice Swett
Ann Swissdorf
Barbara Sylvia
Elizabeth Taggart
Cathy Talley
Kathryn Taylor
Lois Taylor
Barbara Teague
Liane Tel
Kathleen Tomkins
Blake Tomkinson
Lauren Toth
Margaret Toth
Jane Traver
Bonnie Treece
John, Lisa, Hannah & Julia
Truesdale
Carole Trulio
Greg Tucker
Roy Turton
Bill Tutterow
Sabina Ueblacker
Chris Utter
Kurt & Senta Vagle
Patricia Valenteen
Gaye Van Buhler
Marc Van Iersel
Francois & Ute
Vandenberghe
Sylesh Venkataraman
Dan Verbarg
Cathy & Steve Villalobos
Caroline Vollmer
Kristi & Mike Vrkljan
Christina Wagner
Lisa Wakumoto
PJ Waldorf
Kristin & Cameron Walker
Terry Waltemire
Lois Waltman
Judy Ware
Stephen Warren
Robin Watkins
Sonja Wayman
Dennis & Deborah Webb
Lois Weber
Gigi White
Lori White
Sharon White
Bob & Jeri Wierwille
Jocelyne Wiley
Janet Williams
Kelly Williams
Lance Williams
Leslie & Martha Williams
Pat & Wayne Williams
David & Diane Willson
Brian Wilson
Shannon Winski
Janet Wise
Kim Wiseman
Amy Withrow
Julie Wolf
Rachel Wolf
Traci & Keith Wolf
Ingrid Wollmer
Karen Wood
Lesley Wood
Kelly Woodall
Jacquelynn Woodley
Woodley's Fine Furniture
Madeline Wories
Jo Worley
Ginger Woznicki
Kim Wright
Kathleen Wright-Widene
Amy Wyant
Sue Yancik
Rollin & Donna Yates
Kathy & Patricia Zulauf
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ASILOMAR CAT AND DOG STATISTICS
In 2004, leaders from animal-welfare
organizations across the nation gathered at
the Asilomar Conference Center in California
to address the unfortunate historical friction
between groups with differing philosophies.
The conferees agreed on common principles
and goals, consistent language and standards
for the classification and collection of
animal statistics.
Until recently, Longmont Humane Society was
unable to provide the detailed statistics required
under the Asilomar Accords. But last year, thanks
to new software and help from the Metro
Denver Shelter Alliance and Maddie’s Fund,
LHS is now able to report Asilomar statistics.
Using this data, shelters are able to calculate a
“live release rate” – the percentage of cats and
dogs that leave a shelter alive. The live-release
rate helps shelters measure their annual
progress in saving animals.
Open-admission shelters such as LHS,
which take every animal without regard to
age, health, breed or any other factor,
typically have lower live-release rates.
“Limited-admission” shelters and sanctuaries
often report higher numbers because they
accept limited numbers of animals and often
only those likely to be adopted.
Longmont Humane Society’s animal statistics
for 2008 demonstrate a commitment to
excellence in animal care and placement. The
shelter’s annual live-release rate of 74 percent
more than doubles the national average of 36
percent, according to the most recent data
from the National Council on Pet Population
Study & Policy Shelter Statistics Survey.
Collection of animal statistics information and
other LHS activities on behalf of lost, stray and
homeless dogs and cats are generously
supported by a grant from Maddie’s Fund.
Maddie was a beloved miniature schnauzer who
inspired her guardians to create this charitable
foundation to help animals. Please visit
www.maddiesfund.org for more information.
For more information on the Asilomar Accords,
visit www.asilomaraccords.org
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WAYS OF GIVING
Longmont Humane Society is not a government agency, nor does it receive funding from national humane
organizations. The essential services provided to you, your family, your companion animals and your
community depend on the generosity of private citizens.
Annual Gifts Donations from generous individuals are Longmont Humane Society’s most important source
of funding.
Estate Planning Gift planning is a great way to make a lasting contribution to the Longmont Humane Society
while taking advantage of federal and state tax laws.
Foundation Gifts The Longmont Humane Society receives many grants from corporate, private and
community foundations.
Corporate Support Support from the corporate community is invaluable to our organization. Our business partners
make a real difference in so many ways while receiving benefits that highlight their support for the community.
Material Donations We always welcome donations of cat litter, pet food, office supplies, paper products and many
other items. Consider holding a drive or collection in your neighborhood, school or business. Donations of
gently used household and clothing items are also gratefully accepted at the Longmont Humane Society Thrift Store.
Event Donations LHS holds major events in the spring and fall. Donations of auction items, food, equipment
and other items are crucial to making these events a success.
Event Sponsorship Longmont Humane Society relies on its many community business partners to help sponsor
Ella’s Walk and the Furry Friends Festival and The Animal Affair, which raise donations to help homeless animals.
Other in-kind Donations Longmont Humane Society has ongoing partnerships with businesses and
individuals who provide such services as information technology, legal, accounting and mechanical.
Memorials/Honoraria Few tributes are more lasting than a gift that supports the thousands of animals receiving
temporary shelter from us each year. Give a donation in tribute to or in memory of a loved one and you both will be
mentioned on our Web site.
Stock Gifts A gift of stock that you have owned for at least one year can be beneficial to you, tax-wise. If you sell
shares of stock, you will pay a capital gains tax on the increase in value. By making a gift of the stock to LHS, you
avoid tax on this gain.
Vehicle Donations Longmont Humane Society accepts tax-deductible donations of cars, trucks, boats and RVs.
All vehicles are accepted and will be towed at no expense.
Workplace Giving Many employers allow payroll deductions for charitable giving; please ask about this option
at your place of business. In addition, Longmont Humane Society is a member of Community Shares of Colorado, a
coalition of more than 100 local non-profit agencies cooperating to raise funds through payroll deductions.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Longmont Humane Society could not provide shelter and find homes for
thousands of animals a year if it weren’t for our dedicated corps of more than
350 volunteers.
Whether they are interacting with the animals – walking dogs, grooming cats
or playing with small mammals – providing foster care for animals in need
of care or rehabilitation, assisting with adoptions and kennel maintenance,
serving on our board of directors, or helping with special events, our volunteers
give generously of their time and energy to help us achieve our mission.
In 2008, LHS volunteers gave an amazing 28,832 hours of service, which
translates to the equivalent of almost 14 full-time employees and a value of
nearly $250,000. Thanks to the help of our volunteers, those resources can be
used in many other ways to directly help the animals.
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LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY 2008 SHELTER STATISTICS
Total Animals Sheltered
Lost Animals Sheltered
Animals Surrendered by Public
Adoptions
Transferred to Other Shelters
Animals euthanized
Animals in Foster Care
Humane Outreach Contacts
Spay/Neuter Surgeries
Volunteer Hours
5,145
2,458
2,315
2,210
382
1,350
1,083
6,480
1,547
28,832
Year-to-year comparisons: 2008 to 2007
The average length of stay per animal was 23.1 days,
up from 21.7 in 2007.
The number of incoming animals increased by
3.1 percent.
Adoption numbers increased by 7.1 percent
Euthanasia numbers decreased by 18.7 percent*
*Longmont Humane Society has no limit on the amount of time any animal may stay at the shelter.
Most animals euthanized have severe, untreatable behavior problems or serious medical issues.
The rest are pets for whom, sadly, no homes could be found.
LHS STAFF
Neil Trent, Executive Director
Michael Helmstetter, Director of Operations (interim)
Clay Evans, Development Director
Janet Anderson, Finance Manager
Kim Walje, Human Resources Manager
Aimee Sadler, Behavior and Training Coordinator
Julie Kunkel, Event Coordinator
Lisa Sauer, Development Associate
Brianna Beauvait, Volunteer and Humane Education Coordinator
Janine West, Youth & TLC Volunteer Coordinator
Steve Tomek, Facilities Manager
Training & Behavior Department
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Animal Welfare Counselors
Animal Care Technicians
Douglas Amy, DVM, Veterinarian
Brooke James, DVM, Veterinarian
Pam Pierce, Health Care Coordinator
Ingrid Thoenelt-Winter,
Veterinary Technician
Haley Durdin
Linda Gormley
Sarah Hildebrandt
Theresa Mallon
Gayle Rainey
Emily Shaers
Leslie Stoner
Sandra Wanzek
Amber Bonner
Elizabeth Cook
Patricia Cowley
Ruby Cropper
Lacey Durdin
Lora Donnelly
Victoria Elliott
Shawna Gabel
Amanda Hildebrandt
Kristi Hinton
Amanda Lentz
Glenn Littlefield
John Lynn
Thrift Store
Meg Bishop, Manager
Marti Schmauss, Assistant Manager
Ron Lauer, Assistant Manager
Kennels
Kathey Durdin, Supervisor
Devra Maxwell, Supervisor
Animal Welfare/Adoption
Kim Wehde, Supervisor
Jen Ryan, Supervisor
Tara Morse, Assistant Supervisor
Paola Thompson, Assistant Supervisor
Tonni Loutzenhiser,
Dori Detherow, Assistant Supervisor
Small Mammal Coordinator
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Sarah Clusman
Cathie Lee
Kelsey Johnston
Sarah Thompson
Janine West
Foster Care
Andrea Lawless, Foster Care Coordinator
Tracy Rebouche, Assistant Foster Care
Coordinator
Sara McLaughlin
Zachary Moskal
Susanne Mountel
Jessica Roberts
Stephanie Rodriguez
Melanie Ross
Joshua Schielke
Kate Schielke
Jennifer Thomas
Saul Vasquez
Jon Watkins
Courtney Wilson
CONTRIBUTORS 2008
Individual Donor $250+
Monetary & In Kind
Susan Allen
Sandra Allison
Danielle Andres
Laura Appelhans
Shalah & Ronald Arlian
Howard Atkinson
Brigitte Baeuerle
Peter Bakwin
John Baron
Patrick Bassett
George & Evelyn Beal
Clarence & Nancy Beaudrot
Sue Beggs
Shelley & Jeff Besaw
Andrew Biel
Marcie Bigsby
Alan Bloom & Sue Bohline
Ken Blumstein
Susan & John Blunt
Chris Branigan
Roy & Vivian Brown
Rae & Darin Buchanan
Laurie Buffington
Helen Carlson & Jo Albers
Helen & Scott Clark
Sharon & James Clark
Barbara & Carl Clausen
Sarah & Ray Clusman
Eric & Cindy Coe
Susan Coit
Andrew Cooke
Heathe & Paul Cooper
Doug Courtley
Mary Covell
Kathryn Crystal
Devon & James Culbertson
Troy Curtiss
Julie & Jim Daehn
Julie Demuth
Larry & Julie Dennis
Denise Dihle
Richard & Elizabeth Donnelly
Kathleen Donovan
Gina Dunlop
Edward & Kathleen Dworak
Walter & Ursula Eberspacher
Ryan Eisenbraun
Bruce,Julie & Samantha Emo
Douglas Enders
John & Pam Ervin
Timothy & Charmaine Estep
Sheila Eustace
Clay & Jody Evans
Fran Evans
Becky & Charles Everitt
James & Suzanne Eyerman
Jim & Yvonne Eyk
Mary & Jimmy Fechner
Greg & Jessica Feldman
Jeanine Figur
April & Jeff Franks
Andrew Fritz & Laura Wilkes
Ellen Frohsinn
Cyndi Froning
Shirley Fu
Holly Fuchs
Jeremy Geer
Chris Genry
Jake & Lisa Gesner
Clarence & Kathy Gibson
Ron & Mary Beth Gill
Stanley Gill
Margot Gitson
Colin & Alisha Graham
Diana Graham
Rick Granger
Marjorie Grant
Megan Greening
& Jim Laughlin
Ron Greening & Pam Herrera
Betty Grote
Carol Guess
Leslie Guy
Sally Hale
Samuel & Kathleen Hallett
James & Janice Hamilton
Marta Hamilton
Jeanette & Brian Hammann
Jennifer & Mark Hargrove
Patricia & Joseph Harper
Douglas Hauth
Douglass Hawes
Matt Heidenfeld
Jo Higgins
Lee & Dwight Hill
Linda Holmes Ballard
Matthew & Stephanie Hooker
David & Suzanne Hoover
Paul Hopkins
Anne Hosier
Leona Hudson
Geoffrey and Daryl Hulme
Marilyn & Keith Humphrey
Peggy & Paul Jachimiak
Deborah & John Jacob
Janice James & Dottie Rooke
Jim Jameson
Alyssa & Robert Kallal
Leeann Kania
Shari Karmen
Ulla & Jim Kauffman
Dave & Ellen Kisker
Ward Klicke
Joseph Komperda
John & Susan Krueger
Julie Kunkel & Tom Drysdale
Catherine Lambert
Debbie Lane
Janet Leap
Ed & Connie Lehman
Garth, Cheryl & Travis Lenberg
Heather Lewis
Sarah Lipscy
Denise Little-Miller
Ryan & Lori Lloyd
Mike Long
Jennifer & Ross Lundman
Margie Macaulay & Ken Lau
Daniel & Eva Machann
Deborah & Mark Magaldi
Don Martin
Karen & Nick Mastronardi
Mrs. Frances McCarty
George & Jane McHugh
Glen & Alice McIntosh
John & Garda Meyer
Tracy Miles
Dr. Stephen Milles
& Maria Wasson
Laurie Miller & Warren Groom
Linda & David Miller
Esther Mills
Katrina Mitchell
Gerry Moorhead
Michael & Heather Mundt
The Murphy Families
Jolene & Richard Myers
Gaynor & Peter Nelson
Dave & Bettina Nuechterlein
Kate O'Brien
Steve & Barbara Olander
Nikol & Mike Olson
Michael Onstad
Brenda Ourada
Don & Echo Owen
Keith & Janice Owen
Janet Parry & Steve Boyd
Dave Parsons
Jared Patton
John Payne
Terri & Dan Pecora
Lynda & Bob Perdue
Gaynelle Pietrangelo
Wesley Poteet
Joan & Michael Primeau
Ann Marie Ptaszynski
Cheryl Redmond
Shari Roinestad
Matt Rooney & Andy Torres
Richard & Anne Salberg
Marguerite Sandford
Laura & Paul Schafer
Marti Schmauss
& Rick Metzger
Jeanne Scholl
& Erica Churgin
Vicki & Dean Schooler
Liz Schwarzenbach
Jamison Scott
Ann Sears
Debbie & Bob Sencenbaugh
Beate Short
Iris Smith
Ann & Mark Sondergard
Edna Sonstelie
Anthony & Sara Spensieri
Holly & Jirayu Sroymalai
James & Paula Steinberg
Mildred Stewart
Julie & Paul Suni
Paul & Jane Suwalski
Liz & Bob Szczys
Susan & Robert Thompson
David & Deborah Thornton
Sharon & David Thornton
Ken & Kristina Tilley
Blake Tomkinson
John & Maxine Trautman
Marty & Rob Spencer
Jodie Tribelhorn
& Jeanne Walters
Deborah & David Turunjian
Marilyn & Steve Uilk
Nancy & Jess Valentine
Marc Van Iersel
Douglas & Kim Van Wyk
Barbara & Rich Walker
Marie Warren
David Weber
John Weiss
Janis & Michael Whisman
Maris Whitaker
Anne Whitehurst
Susan Whitfield & Jerry
Weimholt
Lea Wilcoxson
Michael Williams & Terri
Walker
Jane Wilson
Heather & Eric Witze
Rachel Wolf
Diane Wood
Janiece Woodland & Tammy
Shannon
Rick Woodsome
Jackie & Robert Wright
Kathleen Wright-Widene
Rita Yaroush
Ron & Barbara Yauk
Rich & Kathleen Youngworth
Daniel Zantzinger
Legacy Club 2008
Deb & Hoag Baumgartner
Irene Bragg
Paula & Bill Browning
Patricia & Joseph Harper
Douglas Hawes
Mark & Cathie Holm
Dave Kisker
Deborah Magaldi
John & Garda Meyer
Nancy Miller
Linda Najjar
Laura & Paul Schafer
Stella Somarindyck
Patricia Stark
Gordon & Lola Westdahl
Corporate Donors $250+
Monetary & In Kind
All City Solutions
A Pet's Place Animal Hospital
Advanced Alloys, Inc.
Ahlberg Funeral Chapel
Amgen
Animal Arts
Animal Whispering
Array BioPharma, Inc.
Aspen Meadow Veterinary
Specialists
Ball Corporation
Blue Hills Dog & Cat Shoppe
Blue Mountain Arts
Blue Sky Cycles
Bolder Boulder
Borders Books Music & Cafe
Boulder Cork
Boulder Country Club
Breeder's Choice Pet Foods, Inc.
Brownie Troop 29
Camp Bow Wow
Carriage House Art Studio
and Gallery
Carriage House Home
Accents & Gifts
Catamount Jewelry
Centennial Valley Animal
Hospital
ColTerra
Cottonwood Quilts
Daily Times Call
Ehrhardt, Keefe, Steiner
& Hoffman, PC
E-Town
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Financial Media Consultants
First Main Street Insurance
First Western Trust Bank
Flagstaff House Restuarant
Liberty Mutual Foundation Match
Golden Triangle Construction
Happy Tails Dog Ranch
Highland Technical Staffing, Inc.
Hover Crossing Wine & Spirits
HP Employee Charitable
Giving Program
IBM Employees
Icelandic Design
Import Warehouse
JILA at the University of Colorado
KGNU Radio
Kroenke Sports
Ladies of Harley
Left Hand Brewing Company
Left Paw Pantry
Longmont Clinic
Longmont Printing
Longmont United Hospital
Micro Motion, Inc.
Mile High Skydiving
Mojomama
Muttropolis
New Frontier Bank
Niwot Market
Noodles & Company
Old Chicago - Restaurant
Concepts ll, Inc
Only Natural Pet Store
OSI Pharmaceuticals
Peak to Peak Paragliding
Penny Lane Pet Cremations
Penske Truck Rental
Photography G
Pro Pay
Qualcomm Matching
Grant Program
Radisson Conference Center
Real Pretty Cosmetics & Spa
Revive
Rumbi Island Grill
Russ Davis Photography
Seacrest Group, Inc.
Shift Agency
Stitchables
Sun Microsystems Matching
Grants Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
The Animal Hospital
The Great Frame Up
The Yellow Scene
Thomas D. Mangelsen's Images
of Nature
Tom Drysdale Handyman
Two Bears Pet Services
Valley Nissan Subaru
Vectra Bank
Velocity
Wagg In Wheels
Wal-Mart
Wellness Pet Foods
Wells Fargo
Xilinx
Xilinx Community Fund
Contributing
Foundations
Alice N. Jenkins Foundation
Animal Assistance Foundation
Animal Farm Foundation
Anonymous
Community Foundation Serving
Boulder County
Dr. Mary E. Bates Trust Fund &
The Mary Elizabeth Bates
Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation
The Freda Hambrick Foundation
Willard Eccles Charitable Trust
Burrell Family Foundation
Eliot Street Fund
Greenfield Foundation
Longmont Community
Foundation
Lucille Drinkwater Allen
Charitable Trust
National Disaster Search Dog
Foundation
Petco Foundation
Robert E. Ringdahl Foundation
Robert Nonemaker Foundation
for Small Animals
Rock Bottom Foundation
Sonny Foundation
The Wachovia Foundation
The Waterman Foundation, Inc.
Xcel Energy Foundation
Employee Giving
Programs
Amgen
AT&T
Ball Corporation
City of Longmont
Community Shares of Colorado
Foothills United Way
Hewlett-Packard
IBM
IBM Retiree Charitable Giving
Program
Mile High United Way
REI
United Way of Southern
Pennsylvania
Wells Fargo
LHS Annual Report 13
LHS is not a government agency, nor does it receive funding from national
humane organizations. The essential services provided to you, your family,
your companion animals and your community depend on the generosity
of private citizens. Please contact us today to learn more about how you
can offer your support for the homeless animals in our care.
Longmont Humane Society
9595 Nelson Road • Longmont, Colorado 80501 • 303-772-1232
www.longmonthumane.org