2012 Annual Report - Humane Society of Indianapolis

Humane Society of Indianapolis
7929 N. Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1915
317.872.5650
indy
.org
Photos courtesy of Lise Greil Photography
Dedicated to the homeless and unwanted animals
who find themselves at the Humane Society of
Indianapolis. We promise.. you are safe here.
Our VALUES
Compassion
Dear Friends,
Our Purpose
Your IndyHumane board, staff and volunteers worked diligently in 2012 to continue to be an organization
Indianapolis can be truly proud of and support with confidence.
Vision: Our vision is that all Central Indiana animals
are treated with dignity and respect and live free from
cruelty, harm and neglect.
Our purpose and cause is to care for the thousands of homeless animals who find themselves at the Humane
Society of Indianapolis and provide them with a second chance. We’re proud to say that IndyHumane was
able to place 2,776 animals in loving, forever homes thanks to your support in 2012. We also provided care
for 1,449 animals who were transferred in from other shelters and rescue organizations.
We’re also dedicated to solving the larger problem of animal overpopulation in our city. With the opening
of the IndyHumane Animal Welfare Center at 456 N. Holmes Avenue, we’re beginning to focus on the
heart of the problem by providing low-cost pet care and vaccinations. Phase two, a low-cost
spay/neuter facility, is already under way.
We hope IndyHumane has made you proud in 2012, and we will continue to work hard so
you can see the results of your commitment to IndyHumane and our four-legged residents.
We thank you for your support.
John Aleshire
CEO
Mission: The Humane Society of Indianapolis is the
leading voice for the welfare of animals and improving
their quality of life. IndyHumane is the first choice in
providing direct services for shelter cats and dogs,
including adoption, foster home placement, behavior
training, appropriate medical care, and affordable
spay/neuter services. As the voice for the animals,
IndyHumane brings together like-minded, animalfocused individuals and groups to educate the public
about animal welfare issues and concerns. For more
than 100 years, it’s all about the animals.
We respect every animal that comes through our
door as a valued life and make medically appropriate
decisions in the best interest of the animals.
Respect
We recognize the strong bond between humans and
animals and are compassionate in the decisions we
make and actions we take that impact that relationship.
Collaboration
We work with other animal-focused individuals and
groups to ensure that animals have a strong voice to
advocate for their welfare.
Integrity
We can be trusted to do what we say we will do. We tell
the truth, even when it may be painful. We make decisions
based on what we believe is the right thing to do for the
animals, their owners and their prospective owners.
Fiscal Responsibility
We are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us,
including both financial and human resources.
Ways we’re working to solve this problem
In 2012, IndyHumane:
found homes foster animals
Spay Indiana is a program of the Humane Society of Indianapolis.
This statewide referral program connects Indiana pet owners with
affordable spay/neuter options in their local area.
assisted
Due to the hard work and diligence of many
animal welfare and rescue organizations, city-wide
euthanasia rates are gradually coming down.
2,776for homeless pets952placed in forever homes
2,372 with lost/found pets
However, the fact of the matter is 18,000 animals
are still brought in each year to Indianapolis
2,776
952
2,372
2,776
952
2,372
Animal Care and Control. 72% of these
animals come from only 10 zip codes, and
the IndyHumane Animal Welfare Center,
which opened in August 2012, is located in
over
the heart of one of these zip codes: 46222.
Social media provides
a growing opportunity
twitter followers
for IndyHumane to
over
over
over
connect with animal
lovers and find our
facebook “likes”
twitter followers
and dogs homes.
Zip Code
Total Intake
Percent of Intake
twittercats
followers
over
for homeless pets placed in forever homes with lost/found pets
found homes foster animals
assisted
found
homes
animals
for homeless pets
placed
in foreverfoster
homes with
lost/found petsassisted
In 2012, IndyHumane
also began using
Instagram to give
followers a behindthe-scenes look at
IndyHumane and
showcase education
and outreach events.
In the short time the
page has been active, facebook “likes”
we have gained over
200 followers.
7,500
15,000 7,500 7,500
over over
15,000 15,000
230
unique visitors
pinterest followers
facebook “likes”
over
230
page views
pinterest followers
176,818
over
video views on our
230
176,818176,818
youtube channel
pinterest followers
unique visitors
page views
unique visitors
page views
>
video views on our
IndyHumane.org
youtubegives
channel adopters
video views on our
youtube channel
that first glimpse of a potential
new family member!
46203
46201
46221
46241
46222
46218
46227
46226
46219
46205
8867
7142
6324
6163
5947
4979
4565
3444
2682
2184
12%
10%
9%
8%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
The Animal Welfare Center is located in the Haughville neighborhood, which was
identified as one of the areas most in need of animal welfare services, and houses
the Albert G. and Sara I. Reuben Vaccination Clinic, offering low-cost cat and dog
vaccines. The center also provides pet-care resources and assistance with feral cats,
pit bulls, and chained dogs via the efforts of the IndyHumane Community
Outreach and Education Program Manager and our partner groups: SpayNeuter Services of Indiana, Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO),
Indy Pit Crew, and Casa Del Toro. The center is one of the first of its kind
in the nation to provide animal welfare partner groups with phone lines, a
physical address, and a presence in the city’s target neighborhoods.
Additionally, the IndyHumane Animal Welfare Center is the home of the
Albert G. and Sara I. Reuben Spay-Neuter Initiative, which will open officially
in 2013 and provide high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter services.
On January 8, 2013, three local funders, led by the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable
Trust, announced that they are investing more than $2 million into a collaborative
effort to enhance animal welfare services, educate pet owners and dramatically
increase spay/neuter rates in central Indiana. With the Humane Society of
Indianapolis acting as lead agency, the Indianapolis Animal Welfare Alliance
will use the funds in three ways:
Increased access to spay/neuter services in underserved areas
Community outreach and education
A region-wide PR campaign called “Love me. Fix me.” focused
on spay/neuter services, adoptions and responsible pet ownership
These initiatives will be implemented over the course of three years.
Watch our website for more information in the coming months.
9-10
animals
en in daily
humane
society
of elkhart
county
taken in daily
25,700
kokomo
humane
society
pounds of poop
lies
65
s
White river
humane
society
25,700
animals fostered foster families
365 9-10
952
22,174
active volunteers
pounds of poop
34,377
animals
volunteer hours
taken in daily
49
93,281
250
34,377
25,700
pounds
animals
fostered
foster
families
Staff Staff hours active volunteers volunteer hoursof poop
952
365
humane
society
of elkhart
county
terre haute
humane
society
indianapolis
animal care
and control
White river
humane
society
terre haute
humane
muncie
society
humane
society
kokomo
humane
society
...and many
more!
indianapolis
animal care
and control
tipton
county
humane
society
orange county
humane
society
humane society
for hamilton
county
humane
society of
putnam
county
muncie
humane
society
0 $ 50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300
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small society
breed dogs humanecherry ey
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more!
adoption fee
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med/large dogs
Kittens
cats
heartworm + t
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fiv+ cats putnam fiv+ Blood panel/
county
demodex/Mange meds
animals came to us
from other shelters
and animal welfare
organizations in 2012.
In 2012, we were able
to provide
assistance
to
spay/neuter
surgery
several animal welfare
organizations by
transferring animals
into our shelter when
we had available space.
medical procedure
Working in our Community
costs for medical procedures compared to costs for adoption:
med/large dogs
heartworm + treatment
White river
humane
society
humane
society
of elkhart
county
Kittens
kokomo
humane
society
indianapolis
animal care
and control
senior cats
eye enucleation
...and many
more!
terre haute
humane
society
cats
muncie
humane
society
tipton
county
humane
society
orange county
humane
society
dental work
humane society
for hamilton
county
humane
society of
putnam
county
geriatric blood work
...and many
more!
muncie
humane
society
tipton
county
humane
society
orange county
humane
society
humane society
for hamilton
county
indianapolis
animal care
and control
0 $ 50 $100 $150 $200 $250 humane
$300 $350 $400
society of
putnam
county
puppies
amputations
adoption fee
cherry eye surgery
small breed dogs
kokomo
humane
society
terre haute
humane
society
amputations
adoption fee
adoption fee
puppies
White river
humane
society
humane
society
of elkhart
county
0 $ 50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400
cherry eye surgery
small breed dogs
heartworm + treatment
med/large dogs
Kittens
eye enucleation
cats
fiv+ Blood panel/urinalysis
demodex/Mange meds
senior cats
vaccinations performed
on 8,628 different
animals
amputations
cherry eye surgery
small breed dogs
med/large dogs
Hours spent in the
community at events
and neighborhood
meetings.
heartworm + treatment
Kittens
eye enucleation
cats
dental work
senior cats
fiv+ cats
geriatric blood work
Hours of classroom
time with students
52
fiv+ Blood panel/urinalysis
demodex/Mange meds
190
spay/neuter surgery
7
medical procedure cost
fiv+ cats
fiv+ Blood panel/urinalysis
14,400
28,288
Hours spent in the
community at events
and neighborhood
meetings.
spay/neuter surgery
medical
procedure cost
vaccinations performed
Medical Procedures
performed
14,400
on 8,628 different
animals
Hours of classroom
time with students
52
190
14,400
Medical Procedures
performed
7
14,400
96
With a community outreach
department of just one staff member,
the following was accomplished:
geriatric blood work
spay/neuter surgery
medical procedure cost
28,288
puppies
Regular visits
to 7 schools
dental work
demodex/Mange meds
fiv+ cats
With a community outreach
department of just one staff member,
the following was accomplished:
0 $ 50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400
96
Regular visits
to 7 schools
Hours spent at
Indianapolis Animal
Care and Control
counseling people
through owner
surrenders, educating
about pet care, and
counseling about
Near the end of 2012,
our Outreach and
Education Team
quadrupled from one
staff member to four!
We look forward to
advancing our work in
the community in 2013!
Hours spent at
Indianapolis Animal
Care and Control
counseling people
through owner
surrenders, educating
about pet care, and
counseling about
humane euthanasia
9-10
animals
Foster Care/Behavior Training
taken in daily
Over 50 families were provided with behavior
49
Staff
management/training via our Pet Behavior Helpline.
birthday
donations
& service
projects
over
$2,500
Over 500
students
participated
in shelter
tours in 2012.
Donated for
the animals
Since 2009, 840 dogs have gone through our
behavior program prior to adoption.
animals fostered foster families
952
25,700
pounds of poop
365
over
students
introduced
to a friendly
Pit bull
500
regular
visits to
52
hours
of classroom time
7 schools
with students
We offer a helpline to assist callers in managing unwanted behaviors and
finding alternatives to surrendering their pets. Messages are taken daily,
24 hours, and calls are returned within 48 hours by staff. Our Pet Behavior
Helpline can be reached at 317.876.2173 or [email protected].
49
Staff
93,281
22,174
34,377
IndyHumane officially opened the new Kramer Suite, a free-roaming cat room
active volunteers
volunteer
hours
with access to a safe, enclosed outdoor environment,
in November
2012.
Now,
half of IndyHumane’s cats in the main cat room are free-roaming, and fewer
than 10 of IndyHumane’s 100+ adoptable cats will spend time in cages during
their stay at IndyHumane. When cared for properly, cats in free-roaming rooms
benefit from reduced stress and illness, and they have the opportunity to fully
relax during their stay at our shelter.
Staff hours
93,281
22,174
34,377
Staff hours
active volunteers
volunteer hours
Mutt Strut
Mutt Strut is IndyHumane’s annual fundraising
event and the day when the dogs (and some cats)
take over the track of the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway! Thousands of humans and their canine
friends join IndyHumane to walk the 2.5-mile oval
and support IndyHumane.
Dollars raised
Our 2012 Event
NET
It is a policy of IndyHumane to operate on a balanced
budget. We shelter the number of animals that our
revenue can support. Revenue is derived from donations,
program service fees and investments. We receive no
local or Federal government support.
Revenue:
6,236
4
The Humane Society of Indianapolis is a nonprofit
corporation as described in section 501c3 of IRS
regulations. As such, any contributions to IndyHumane
are tax deductible. All donations made to IndyHumane
support animal welfare programs in Central Indiana.
dogs
Total participants
cats
LEPa
Lepa was our 2012 Top Dog. Top Dog is the
program to reward the top fundraiser for a
particular year’s Mutt Strut event. The winner
is given special recognition in Mutt Strut and
IndyHumane collateral, and becomes the
“ambassa-dog” for the following year’s Mutt Strut.
Development
$ 4,079,505
Program Services
$
948,571
Investments
$
552,120
Expenses:
Program Services
$ 2,529,736
Administrative
$
231,644
Development
$
449,367
Colophon
Members
Susan Bradford
Somerset CPAs
Officers
Brandi Craig
Fifth Third Bank
Joe Gaafar
Board Chair
PNC Institutional
Investments
Mark Crandley
Barnes and
Thornburg, LLP
Andrea Cranfill
Secretary
FlashPoint
Susan Bradford
Treasurer
Somerset CPAs
Andrea Cranfill
FlashPoint
Alex Durham
The Saturday
Evening Post
Society
Bruce Edelen
Oncology
Reimbursement
Management
Management
Grant Jenkins
Mary Jo Kennelly
First Financial Bank
Mary King
Eli Lilly and
Company
Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Tiplick
Chief Operations Officer
Christine Jeschke
Jim Luce
IU Health
Chief Development Officer
Larry Messing
Mitch Maxson
MediaSauce
Director,
Animal Welfare Center
Kirsten VantWoud
Todd E. McCullough
Fifth Third
Asset Management
Sarah Meyer
Cristina Piquinela
Curtis Licensing
Director of Canine Training
Connie Swaim
Director of Office
Management
Nancy Griffith
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317.872.5650
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.org
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Northwestern
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Merrill Lynch
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Humane Society of Indianapolis
7929 N. Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268-1915
317.872.5650
indy
.org
Photos courtesy of Lise Greil Photography
Dedicated to the homeless and unwanted animals
who find themselves at the Humane Society of
Indianapolis. We promise.. you are safe here.