TOLEDO AREA HUMANE SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2014

TOLEDO AREA HUMANE SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2014
2014 Board of Directors
Heather M. Rohrs
Board Chair
Tim J Bublick
Vice Chair
Janet M. Hoy
Secretary
Garry W. Roberts
Treasurer
2014 Revenue
Investments
Development
31%
Programs
33%
36%
2014 Expenses
Administration
Development/Events
Programs and Services
7%
17%
76%
Where your money goes
Programs - Adoption placement and care, cruelty investigations,
education programs and veterinary procedures.
Administration - Management and general administration.
Development - Marketing, appeals, campaigns, events and ReTail Shop.
Gary J. Blair
Robert M. Fox
Nil C. Gallagher
Michael P. Henry
Craig E. Jones
Alyce R. Juby
Thomas R. Mowery, DVM
Susan E. Pontius, DVM
William G. Ritter
Gary A. Yunker
Gary Willoughby II
TAHS Executive Director
Directors Emeriti
Teresa A. Beebe
Judy G. McFarland
Peggy S. Brown
Martha E. Vetter
Alice H. Weber
Steve W. Serchuk
Judy D. Lang
Robert B. Higdon
John W. Davies
Advisory Council
Susan Allan Block
Michael C. Hart
Marlon P. Kiser
Barbara J. Petee
A message from the Board Chair
and Executive Director
2014 was truly a historical year for the Toledo Area Humane Society! We saved 3,932
animals, while working in a facility designed 33 years ago to accommodate fewer
animals than we care for now. That number is a new shelter record, breaking last
year’s mark. In 2014, we also reached milestones of our 75,000th adoption in our
current shelter and our 200,000th overall!
2014 also saw the purchase of a pre-existing building that is substantially larger than
the current facility. This building, located less than 2 miles from our current facility,
will serve as the new home of the Toledo Area Humane Society for many decades to
come. When it opens in June of 2015, we will go from 9,000 square feet of space to
17,500 square feet and from 2 acres to 5 acres, allowing for improved operations
inside, room for future growth and, of course, lots of space for dogs to run and play
outside!
Our dedicated staff continued to do their life saving work with the wonderful help
and support of 475 volunteers, strong board leadership, and with the financial
support of thousands of people in the Toledo area and across the country.
We truly thank each person who volunteers, adopts, fosters, donates and helps in
whatever way they can. You all make a difference, and with your help 2015 will even
be a better year for the animals!
Heather Rohrs, Board Chair
Gary Willoughby, Executive Director
We save lives...and create SMILES.
Whether you adopt at the Toledo Area Humane Society’s main
location in Maumee, at one of our offsite adoption locations like
Petco in Bowling Green, PetSmart in Rossford, or the TAHS ReTail
Shop in Toledo, you came out in record numbers this past year. We
also continued to work with our valuable transfer partners to find
animals forever homes. Altogether, we broke our record again for
lives saved!
WE SAVED THE LIVES OF 3,932 ANIMALS
FOSTURE FAMILIES MAKING A DIFFERENCE
In 2014, we had over 200 foster families who
helped us save the lives of countless underage,
recuperating and under socialized animals.
Thanks to the generous help and support from
these families, we did not have to say goodbye
to any animal due to space limitations. When
the shelter reached full capacity, our foster
families stepped up and graciously volunteered
to open their homes to animals who were
waiting to go up for adoption. Fostering is a
24/7 commitment and we are very thankful to
have such dedicated families to help make a
difference in the lives of these forgotten and
abandoned animals.
We love our foster families!
WALK FOR THE ANIMALS BARK IN THE PARK
Bark in the Park is one of the Toledo Area Humane Society’s largest
fundraising events. This local, annual walk attracted over 2,000 walkers in
2014 and raised over $35,000 for animals in need. Participants were able
to bring along their furry family members for a 1.5 mile journey around
Arrowhead Park in Maumee.
Special events support the mission ...
METROBARKS FESTIVAL HUMANE HUSTLE 5K
The Metrobarks Festival and Humane
Hustle 5k Run/Walk were held at Swan
Creek Preserve Metropark on June 7,
2014. The Toledo Area Humane Society
supports healthier living for pets and their
owners - there’s no better way than to get
out and exercise!
A FUN NIGHT OUT YAPPY HOUR EVENTS
TAHS teamed up with local
restaurants in the area to
provide three Yappy Hour
events in 2014. Animal lovers
were given the opportunity to
liven up their weeknights while
helping out the animals in need.
Guests were entertained by
local musicians and dined on
classic Toledo cuisine. Yappy
Hour events were held at Bar
145, Capers Restaurant and
Bar, and Sidelines Sports
Eatery.
FIFTH THIRD FIELD HENS AND HOUNDS NIGHT
The Toledo Mud Hens partnered with the Toledo Area
Humane Society and the Lucas County Canine Care and
Control to host the 2nd Annual dog friendly night at Fifth
Third Field. Dog owners were able to purchase a ticket for
their dog and bring their furry companion to the game!
100% of proceeds from the dog tickets were divided
between TAHS and LC4’s Cutie’s Fund. After the game,
dogs and their owners were given the unique opportunity
to walk out on the field for a dogs eye view of the event.
PARTNERING WITH MEDIA TO SAVE MORE LIVES
In 2014, the Toledo Area Humane
Society was focused on finding new
and unique opportunities to help
promote our adoptable animals.
Thanks to the generosity of our
media partners such as Block
Communications, The Blade,
Buckeye Telesystems, Buckeye Cable,
92.5 KISS FM, K100, WTVG,
WTOL, the Toledo Free Press, and
Point and Shoreland Journal, we
were able to get the word out about
our adoptable animals to help them
find their forever homes in a shorter
amount of time.
CELEBRITY CHEF EVENT PAW VILLION
The 2nd annual Paw-Villion Celebrity Chef Event was held on
October 17, 2014 at the home of Susan and Allan Block. Over
220 guests enjoyed a three course fine dining experience
prepared by celebrity chef Susan Feniger.
Preventing cruelty to animals...
Photo courtesy of The Blade/Amy E. Voigt
MAKING A DIFFERENCE CRUELTY DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Toledo Area Humane Society is to lead the
community in efforts focused on relieving the suffering of,
preventing cruelty to, and providing for the humane
treatment of animals. This has been a part of the mission of
the organization since 1884 and is still the center of our
organization today.
The Toledo Area Humane Society employs two full-time
Humane Agents to enforce animal cruelty laws in Lucas County.
Officer Gene Boros and Officer Nancy Schilb investigate over
2,000 complaints a year. This year, the agents responded to
1,849 calls, down from 2,104 calls in 2013. From these calls, they
were able to remove 618 animals from abusive situations, up
from 487 animals in 2013. In 2014, TAHS removed animals
from several different hoarding cases including a case that
involved over 60 chickens, ducks, turkeys, dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs
and horses.
The shelter does not receive government funding, does not
receive any United Way funding, and is not affiliated with any
national humane organization.
EVERY ITEM HELPS AT THE RETAIL SHOP
The Toledo Area Humane Society’s new ReTail Shop celebrated its one
year anniversary this past October with a visit from 101.5 The River’s
Mary Beth Zolik. The 5,000+ square foot store, located on S. Byrne
near Heatherdowns, offers furniture, clothing, jewelry, books,
housewares, collectibles and much more. The shop, which operates 7
days a week, accepts donations of gently used items. These items are
then sold to raise revenue for TAHS. This was our first full year being
open and sales continue to climb as more people in the community
become aware of this new way to give. The ReTail Shop sports an open
adoption cat room and holds additional adoption events throughout the
year, saving more lives, while building awareness of the store in the
community.
Donations come in all varieties!
Besides our wonderful ReTail Shop, we now post some of our more
collectible donations on eBay reaching more people around the
country. Item donations accepted by TAHS are not limited to things
just lying around the house! This past year, we had several cars and
houses donated to TAHS. These larger items were auctioned off to
the public and turned into much needed revenue for the animals.
TAHS EDUCATED 2,245 STUDENTS
The Toledo Area Humane Society
believes the respect for all living
things, including animals, begins
with education. In 2014, 2,245
students participated in our staff
and volunteer run education
programs. Staff and volunteers
gave 113 presentations in 2014 to
adults and children on various
topics including responsible pet
ownership, safety around animals,
prevention of dog bites, pet overpopulation, and the connection
between animal abuse and human
abuse. In addition to informational
classes and presentations offered
by TAHS, the community is
educated through stories printed in
our newsletters, web blogs,
behavior helpline assistance and the
interaction our cruelty officers have
with our local community each day.
Develop a passion for learning.
Volunteering is a work of heart.
The Toledo Area Humane Society was blessed to have 471 active
volunteers in 2014. These volunteers provided an impressive 64,763
hours of their time and talents, almost 10,000 more hours than in
2013! TAHS volunteers help care for animals, assist with adoptions
and events, make food deliveries and help out at our ReTail Shop.
64,763 HOURS 471 VOLUNTEERS
Pet therapy leads to better health!
Our dedicated pet therapy
volunteers made 304 visits to
senior facilities in 2014 and
touched the lives of 12,160
seniors in Northwest Ohio.
Nursing home and Senior care
facility visits are proven to be
therapeutic for senior residents,
improving their mood and
leading to better health. Our
furry friends bring smiles to
seniors and cultivate the bond
between animals and people.
What a wonderful service!
12,160 SENIORS BENEFITED FROM PET THERAPY VISITS
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