The NHSPCA News Annual Report 2015

VISION
ANNUAL REPORT
A Safe and Loving Home for Every Animal
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ADOPTION
CENTER
Advocating for stronger laws, enforcement and compassionate treatment of animals by being a voice for the voiceless
Remaining committed to an open admission and unlimited stay policy for companion animals
Providing individualized care for each animal to meet its specific needs
Ensuring that we are the first choice for the adoption of healthy rescued animals
Providing learning, educational and volunteer opportunities for all ages
Serving as a resource and continuing to meet community needs
Extending ourselves to further our mission
Acting in an ethical, professional, and compassionate manner
Stewarding donor resources responsibly as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that depends on private donations and fees for services
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Our Adoption Center receives approximately
2,500 unwanted, neglected or abused animals
each year. We provide each one with a warm
bed, medical care, nutritious food and the time
it takes to provide every means possible to place
them in the best possible new home.
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104 Portsmouth Avenue
Stratham, NH 03885
603.772.2921 • www.nhspca.org
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To save the lives of animals through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption and
to promote learning, eliminate animal cruelty and be a leader in advancing
the highest standards in animal welfare
Our Guiding Principles direct us to act in the best interest of the animals
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12 Vision • Mission • Guiding Principles
2 Presidents Address WINTER 2016
Dear Fellow Friends of the Animals,
2013
5
annual
REPORT
Julie Quinn
President
New Hampshire SPCA Board of Directors
2015 Fiscal Year Results
OPERATING INCOME
Animal Services,
Training and Education
$472,528
OPERATING EXPENSES
Investment Income
and Other
$69,145
Fundraising
$164,827
3%
7%
Management and General
$210,000
10%
21%
13%
63%
83%
Events
$298,843
Contributions & Support
$1,457,575
Animal Services, Community Outreach,
Training and Education
$1,874,439
A HEALTHY COMMITMENT
Average Investment We Make In Every Cat and Dog
New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
104 Portsmouth Avenue • Stratham, NH 03885 • 603-772-2921 • www.nhspca.org
Service
Approx. Value
Spay/Neuter
$125 - $350
Micro-chip Implant & Registration $50
Heartworm Test & Preventative (dogs)
$35
Updated Vaccinations
$50
Diagnostic$75
Other Medical Procedures
or Surgeries (as needed)
$100 - $2500
Flea & Parasite Prevention
$35
Vet Exam
$35
Dental (when applicable)
$250
Food & Care for at Least 14 Days
Time with Behavior Trainer (5 hour average) (dogs)
ID Tag
Collar/Leash or Carrier
Average Committed To Every Cat & Dog
We are equally as committed to other animals
in our care. Approximate value of services that
other animals receive would vary by species.
$210
$100
$6
$24
$620 - $3,720
2013
5
annual
REPORT
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Each year we
strive to reach the
highest rating for the
financial management
of a non-profit
organization by
one of the industry
leaders, CHARITY
NAVIGATOR. There
are numerous elements
that are evaluated and
we are honored to have
once again achieved
the coveted 4-STAR
RATING for sound
fiscal management
and commitment
to accountability
and transparency.
It recognizes good
governance, best
practices and that
we are continuously
executing our mission
in a fiscally
responsible way.
This “exceptional"
designation from
Charity Navigator
demonstrates that we
are WORTHY OF
YOUR TRUST.
An annual report, such as the one you are about to
read, is the sum of many parts. It contains figures, facts,
lists, pictures, graphs, charts and stories. But, the report of
the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (NHSPCA) embodies so much more; it chronicles
lives saved and lives enhanced…both human and animal.
The depth and breadth of the impact of the NHSPCA’s
is as enormous as the 2,512 neglected, abused or abandoned
animals it placed in forever homes this year, or the more than
9,000 youngsters it annually introduces to humane education.
It is also as tiny as the one older person who adopts a mature
pet through the Jed’s Gift program, the child who receives a
kitten Christmas morning or the lower income family whose
companion is neutered through our low cost spay and neuter
program. We are always searching for ways to increase that
impact.
Late this fall, over 1,400 of you state wide responded
to a survey which the agency conducted in conjunction with
the University of New Hampshire. Seeking to determine
how we are meeting the needs of our community and all
of New Hampshire, we asked how we can better serve the
animals and people of the state. The results have not been
fully tallied and we will report them in the future. But one early result of this exposure has been an increase
in awareness of the many services the NHSPCA provides.
Friends and acquaintance who received the survey have stopped me and said “I didn’t know the
NHSPCA provides pet supplies to food pantries,” or “I didn’t know the NHSPCA will house the pets
of abused persons who have escaped to a shelter.” Some are surprised that we maintain a hay bank for
emergencies, or that we are the place where local and state police send animals displaced as a result of cases
law enforcement may be pursuing.
As you read this piece you will learn of the myriad ways in which the NHSPCA, its staff and more
than 400 volunteers, has served our animal and human neighbors throughout 2015. You will also see lists
of the generous and caring donors who make all of our work possible. To all, I would like to extend my
personal gratitude and my greatest admiration.
We are looking at several exciting prospects for 2016. Together, we can make it another exceptional
year for animals in need. Because, when all is said and done, we really are all they have.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
1872
society
HERO $10,000+
Blythe & Dan Brown Foundation
Dr. John Burger
Mr. John Burke
Combined Federal Campaign of Northern New England
Atty. Mae Bradshaw
Dr. Peter A. Gray
Mr. Thomas Haas
Mr. John Holland
Knopf Family Foundation
Ms. Josephine A. Lamprey
Malcolm E. Smith Jr.
Foundation Inc.
Mr. Paul J. McKeon
Mrs. Gurdon Metz
Novel Iron Works, Inc.
Petco Foundation
GUARDIAN $5,000+
ALLY $2,500+
Ms. Lynne Bottomley
Ms. Helen Brosseau
Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. Coffin
CP Management, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo Larrea
Mr. John McMahon
Murphy, Powers & Wilson
North Country Auctions
Ocean Properties
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Purina Cat Chow
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Ms. Lisa A. Yesse
ADVOCATE $1,000+
Anonymous
140 West Road LLC
Art Form Architecture Inc.
Ms. Mary Austin
Ms. Elizabeth Bantle
Holland, Donovan, Beckett, & Hermans, PA
Ms. Betty Fay Benjamin
Ms. Melissa A. Benson
Mr. Skip & Mrs. Donna Berry
Mrs. Kathy & Mr. Steve
Biedenbach
Blitz Air Park Portsmouth
Mr. James D. Brown
Ms. Karen Brownell
Ms. L. Buckley
Mr. & Mrs. H. Alfred Casassa
Mr. & Mrs. Jason S. Chaplin
Ms. Ruth Christopher
Ms. Karen Cleaves
Dr. & Mrs. Richard B. Colby
Ms. Anita Conant
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Crane
Crow Construction Corp.
Cummings Properties, LLC
Ms. Linda R. Cunningham
Dartmouth College
Ms. Kirstin M. Davis
Dr. Patricia A. Day-Lollini & Lance O. Lollini
Mr. Richard Desmarais &
Mrs. Trudy Desmarais
Digital Vitamin Inc.
Mr. Len DiDesa
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Duffy
Mrs. Mary T. Durant
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Eklund
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ennabe
Mrs. Nancy M. Ethier
Mr. & Mrs. Drew T. Fitch
Ms. Debra W. Ford
Fuller Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Beverly Giblin
Global Bean Chocolate
GreaterGood.org
Mr. Michael E. Grondahl
Mrs. Joanne Haines
Hampton Veterinary Hospital
Mr. Edmund R. Hannon
Ms. Leigh G. Hansen
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hansen
Mrs. Geri Hart
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hayes
Mr. Guy Haynes
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Hurley III
Mr. & Mrs. Manley R. Irwin
Island Pond Convenience
Jackson Lewis, LLP - NH
Ms. Victoria Keir
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kendall, Jr.
Kennebunk Savings
Mrs. Alexander W. Kennedy
Mr. Edward Kohlhase Jr.
Lake Street Advisors LLC
Ms. Andrea C. Landini
Ms. Lecia L. Lewis
Mrs. Karen & Mr. David Linden
Mr. Jon D. Lindy
Long Term Care Partners
Ms. Katherine V. Lord
Mrs. Lorraine Mack
Mr. Roderic D. MacKay
Mackensen & Company, Inc.
Ms. Marilyn Marsch
Dr. & Mrs. Domenic Martinello
Maureen Carey Group Realtors
Maxfield Real Estate Inc.
Mr. Byron McAlpin
Ms. Alberta McMains
Ms. Nicole D. McMillan
Mr. Chris McPherron
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Meade
Mr. Greg Miller
Ms. Marilyn M. Miller
MjjM Salons
Ms. Joyce Moody &
Mr. Denny M. Scruton
Moo's Place Homemade
Ice Cream, LLC
Ms. Janet E. Morehouse
Mr. & Mrs. Murphy
Mr. Michael J. Murphy
Ms. Charlotte T. Nadeau
Mrs. Donna Newman
Mr. & Ms. Todd O'Brien
Ocean Valley Veterinary Hospital
P.F. Melville Realty Co. LLC
Mr. Richard K. Parker Jr.
Mrs. Leslie Pasternack &
Mr. Paul Runcy
Pease Memorial Tournament Fund
Perry & Madeline Garver
Family Foundation
Petsmart Charities
Pharmaceutical Ventures, Ltd.
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory K. Phelps
Mrs. Tracy G. Raphaelson
Mr. William Reid
Mr. Charles & Mrs. Marcia
Ristagno
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Robbins
Mr. John J. Roese
Mr. Thomas Roy
Mr. & Mrs. John Ruby
Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Co.)
Ms. Julee Sanderson
Mr. Robert Schoenberger &
Mrs. Schoenberger
Mr. Douglas Schumann
Mrs. Evelyn C. Schwager
Mr. Jackson G. Simpson
Sgt. & Mrs. Michael Sloane
Ms. Linda Smith
Ms. Jessica Spring
Mr. Scott H. Stapleford
State Line Pet Supply
Ms. Nancy E. Sullivan
Mrs. Cynthia M. Thalheimer
Trupanion
Unitil
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Joan
VanLandingham
Virbac Animal Health
Mr. Charles & Mrs. Lynne Walker
Mr. George Wall
Ms. Maren B. Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan T. Warren
Mr. Keith Weir
Mrs. Cathy Wells
Wentworth By The Sea A Marriott Hotel & Spa
Mr. & Mrs. Erik Wheeler
Ms. Deborah Whitman
Ms. CherylAnne Williams
Dr. Peter Winkler &
Dr. Dalma Winkler
Mrs. Elizabeth Winship
Ms. Mara R. Witzling
Mrs. Roberta N. Woodburn
Mr. John M. Zanellis
YEAR IN
REVIEW
JAN
Beautiful Lucia finally went home. This lovely 13 year old
cat had been with us 271 days before the perfect forever
family finally came for her! A great start to the new year!
The month of snowstorms, including the
of the century’, which prompted
FEB ‘storm
several staff members to hunker down in the
Adoption Center for three days. Three staff
members slept on the floor, cuddled with
the dogs in their kennels and weathered the storm.
All to make sure that the animals were safe, cared for
and fed. We are very proud of our dedicated staff!
The 5th Annual Doggie Paddle
almost didn’t happen
MAR Plunge
because there was so much
snow! But the courageous
‘Plungers’ turned up and plunged into the icy Atlantic to show their
commitment to the animals! Together they raised over $19,000 for
the animals! Great job!
Our Humane Education Department runs a terrific
called "Reading with the Animals" that helps
APRIL program
kids work on their reading skills with a furry friend as the
audience. In April, we had a different kind of helper, Inky
the Pig, a rather large Pot Bellied Pig, was the best audience the kids
could hope for. And Inky loved hanging out with the kids too!
On May 29, we received an emergency
that one of our sister shelters had
MAY call
a van full of dogs that had overturned
on I95 on their way to Maine. We
were the closest shelter and most equipped to
help. We rushed to the scene with our Sprinter
van and helped the State Police get all of the animals off the highway
and safely transported to our shelter. No animals were hurt and the
receiving shelter was able to come retrieve them within a few hours.
Hundreds of Volunteers and Walkers made Paws Walk
great day for the animals. Walkers raised nearly
JUNE another
$100,000 to help us care for the 2,500 animals that
needed us in 2015. Walkers, vendors, sponsors, teams,
and children of all ages were all part of this wonderful day. Thank
you all!
Summer Camp was in full swing with 178 children particiA new twist this year was the wonderful fruit and
JULY pating!
vegetable garden that the campers planted, tended and harvested throughout the summer. The classroom pets and the
small animals available for adoption had healthy, organically grown veggies
throughout the summer, and the kids got to enjoy a few cukes at snack
time too.
As the month closed, we assisted the Hooksett police
case, removing 32 cats and kittens along
AUG inwitha hoarding
one cockatiel. The cats were living in deplorable
conditions and were suffering from neglect. Once they
arrived here, we were able to restore their good health, provide
them spay/neuter surgery, update their shots and eventually find
them loving homes.
After the "Clear the Shelters" event with
NECN in August, there was just one dog
SEPT left in our kennels. Poor little Brandy didn’t
make her love connection that day, or for
several weeks after. But thanks to people sharing
her on Facebook and helping us get the word out,
September found Brandy in a loving Forever Home!
October brought another neglect case, this time from
Derry. Our Field Services Division rescued one severely
malnourished horse, three pigeons, two cockatiels, 6 cats,
one guinea pig, an iguana and 17 chickens. Three dogs were
seized by the Derry Police Department. The animals had been subjected
to waste covered floors, filth filled cages and manure filled stalls. In
addition, there was little food for many of the animals. Thanks to the
support of our community, the animals’ happy ending began the minute
they arrived here at the NHSPCA.
OCT
The 21st Annual Auction for the
was nothing short of
NOV Animals
amazing! The room was filled
with excitement and generosity
flowed. The most extr aordinar y
moment was when our Fund the Future presentation dropped the
room into complete darkness and then proceeded to raise over
$99,000 for emergency preparedness. We are so incredibly grateful
for every donor that raised their paddle to help the animals.
Three days before Christmas, the Sandown Police
the assistance of the NHSPCA Field Services
DEC requested
Division in seizing animals involved in a cruelty case.
Darkness and rain fell as the team readied to head out at
6pm to begin what would be a very long night. The team gathered
and removed 4 horses, 6 alpaca, 6 goats, 1 cat, 3 chickens, 3 doves
and 14 ducks and geese. There were so many animals that the
rescue team was forced to make two trips to bring them all to safety.
The sheer number of animals in this case made it both logistically
and financially difficult. We made room
for the farm animals rescued, but it
wasn’t easy in our already full barns. As
of this annual report’s release, most of
the animals remain here undergoing
medical care and rehabilitation.
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Ms. Pamela E. Bailey
Ms. Renee A. Burba
Mrs. Jen & Mr. Alex Frey
Mr. Alphonse Gerrato Jr.
Harbor Consulting IP
Services Inc.
Ms. Anne Jamieson
Mrs. Patricia M. McCarthy
Parkman Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Paulson
Ms. Joyce M. Pitman
R.F. Hunter Company, Inc.
Mr. Stephen &
Mrs. Stephanie Roach
SB1 Services LLC
Ms. Helga M. Washburn
The 1872 Society was developed as a way of recognizing and thanking our incredibly
generous donors who are so important to the animals and our mission. The category
names were chosen to further demonstrate that each plays a significant role.
We sincerely appreciate each one of you for your commitment to our work.
It is your support that makes our shelter a safe haven for every animal who
needs help, regardless of their age, animal type, size or level of care needed.
A
few months back, two 18 year old orange tiger cats were
returned to us when their owner became too ill to care for
them. Wilbur and Meow Gibson are brothers who have spent
their entire lives together. Their bond is so strong and so sweet to
witness. They sleep snuggled up in the same bed, eat from the same
dish, and keep tabs on each other throughout the day. If one is getting
attention, the other comes to investigate to kindly demand the same.
Sit down on the floor and Wilbur will wobble his way over to your
lap and Meow will paw gently at your hand if you stop petting him.
We were saddened to discover that Wilbur has tumors that are likely
cancerous. We know his prognosis is terminal, but we also know he
isn’t ready to give up - and we aren’t going to give up on him. Wilbur
isn’t suffering, but there isn’t much else we can medically do for him,
except make him as comfortable-- and loved-- as possible in his final
months. As devoted as Wilbur and Meow are to each other, we just
couldn’t bear to separate them. They both currently reside in our
Development Office, and sleep curled together on a soft bed in a warm
patch of sunlight, filling the office with the sounds of their old man
snores and contented purrs. They are a favorite of many staff members
who take time each day to stop in to see “the boys” and give them a
cuddle. We don't know how long Wilbur has - it could be weeks or it
could be months – but his last days will be spent surrounded by the
love of all of us and with his faithful brother by his side.
annual
2015 STATS
COMMUNITIES REACHED THROUGH
HUMANE ED 59 TOTAL
38
In NH
8
In ME
6 In MA
Other
7InStates
ON SITE HUMANE EDUCATION
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Program
Participants
Kind Club
34
We Care Club
64
Starfish Club
30
Junior Volunteers
191
Summer Camp
178
(Campers from Communities: 20/NH, 6/ME, 7/MA)
Tours Given
60
Tours Attended
575 students
Humane Classroom Events
500 children
Storytime
54 stories • 1,890 preschoolers & parents
Birthday Parties
72 parties • 1,152 child guests
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questions and make sure the right family finds them. There is triumph
and sometimes sadness for foster families. Occasionally, despite every
medical intervention possible a beloved foster kitten fails to thrive. They
mourn deeply when nothing can be done. But after the grief of the
loss passes, they don’t let it stop them. They know that another kitten or
mother cat needs them, and they will be there. Our foster families are
truly an amazing group of volunteers and we are deeply grateful for the
heroic work that they do.
100
$
$
$
School
Presentations
Given
4,773
Children
Attending
Presentations
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
500
Children
Attending
Offsite Events
$$
$
$$
$
9,887
Total Youths
Receiving
Education
# People
Foster Care
69
Animal Care, Behavior & Training, and
Mobile Adoptions
430
Animal Rescue & Investigations
3
Customer Service, Clerical & Greeter
253
Special Events, Outreach and Fundraising
225
Humane Education
9
Board of Directors & Trustees
19
Total Unique Volunteers: 706
Hours Contributed: The Equivalent of 20 Full Time Staffers!
56
20
5
PET CO - Dover
PET CO - Portsmouth
PET LIFE - Stratham
PET LIFE - Portsmouth
PET SMART - Epping
PET SMART - Seabrook
FOX RUN MALL
MCFARLAND FORD
Every Weekend representatives from our Adoption
Center and Volunteers travel to locations around the area
to adopt out animals and educate the public.
# Hours
18,354
17,335.75
40.50
4,573.50
3,168.50
135.50
720
44,327.75
Classes offered to the public:
Class participants: Workshop participants: Private Behavior Consultations: Puppy Play Drop-in attendees: Students participated in agility classes:
125
563
31
41
196
181
Top 3 classes: Puppy Play and Learn, K9 Combo &
Grumpy Growlies
FIELD SERVICES STATISTICS
Cruelty complaints received
and investigated
Animals involved in
complaints investigated
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Other
Animals Surrendered/ Seized
Following Investigation
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Other
775
1,104
325
462
179
138
201
10
92
13
86
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ou might wonder what happens when a pregnant or nursing
cat comes into our Adoption Center. Do they live here in a
kennel until they give birth, or until their kittens are weaned?
No, fortunately, we have a network of about sixty of the most dedicated
individuals and families who open their hearts and their homes to provide
special love and care during their time of need. These heroes are our
foster families. They do amazing work that enables us to ensure a safe
place for the most vulnerable of populations, our tiny kittens. Pregnant
cats and newborn kittens come to our shelter almost daily in the spring
and summer months and they need lots of care and time to grow and
become strong. The foster families give countless hours, from the heart,
to make sure they have what is needed. Some take home the pregnant cat
and keep her safe and warm until she gives birth and then keep her and
her kittens as well, returning frequently for check-ups until all are ready
to come back to the shelter to find a forever home. Other families take an
even tougher duty, the litters of kittens that come in without their mom.
These babies need to be bottle fed around the clock to keep their bellies
full and to be cared for just as their mother would have. It is exhausting,
and incredibly rewarding work.
The foster volunteers seem to fall in love with every momma
cat and every kitten. They know them better than anyone, and even
come to the shelter when they are going up for adoption to answer
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67
adoptions
BEHAVIOR & TRAINING STATISTICS
OFF SITE HUMANE EDUCATION YOUTH
PROGRAMMING
Foster Care Volunteers are Lifesavers!
OFFSITE
annual
2015 STATS
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Cockatiel
Through our doors
SUMMARY
Incoming
Adopted/ Average
Reclaimed Stay
Total number of youths served
988
Staff
40
Volunteers706
Staff to Volunteer Ratio
18:1
Cats78776932
ANIMALS RECEIVED
Kittens64555634
January 2015 Shelter Count
167
Owner Surrender
722
Animals Transferred from other agencies
1217
Animals Rescued for their Protection
221
Stray Animals Admitted
306
Born in Shelter
39
Other7
Total Intake
2512
SHELTER ANIMALS MEDICAL CARE
Rabbits605143
Birds1028732
Puppies95838
99
77
27
Guinea Pigs1501437
Farm Animals7541205
Horses3119233
Total25122279
706
Total Animals Receiving
Health Exams
Spay and Neuter
Surgeries
1052
20
Microchips
Administered
39
Dental
Procedures
Other Surgical
Procedures
Number of Reunions - Returned to Owner Strays
Dogs/Puppies 144
Cats/Kittens
35
Horses/Other
2
Total 181
Number of Animals Transferred Out 46
Animals Euthanized*
101
Animals Remaining In Care on 12/31170
*Note: Any animal euthanized was considered "unmanageable" or “untreatable” due
to serious medical or behavioral issues.
2
7
7
Rabies Vaccines
Administered
100%
COMMUNITY ANIMAL CARE
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
Low Cost Rabies/Microchip Clinics
Rabies Vaccinations Administered
Microchips Implanted
Outcome of Animals Not Adopted
116
6
365
61
Placement Rate
for Healthy
Animals
100%
Placement Rate
for Treatable or
Rehabilitatable
Animals
97%
Overall
Live Release
Rate
Record
Breaking
ADOPTION EVENTS
#ClearTheShelters
A
crowd of eager adopters at our door. Some had been waiting
for hours for their chance to change a life and adopt. This is
not a dream-- this has become an incredible reality. Rather
than going to a pet store or ordering a puppy online from a questionable
source, these folks chose to come to our shelter and offer their home
and heart to an animal in need. We hold a variety of adoption events
every year but our two biggest and most successful were the “Clear
The Shelter” event last August and our Black Friday- Save a Life Sale
the day after Thanksgiving. In just two events alone, we placed a
staggering 174 animals! This shows that despite the frigid winters of
New England, the one thing we can count on is that New Englanders
have a warm spot in their heart for animals. Shelter animals are no
longer looked upon as bad or broken, and the folks eagerly lined up
at our door, knowing that most of the animals here are just victims of
unfortunate circumstances. The shift in perception has been gradual
but news coverage, social media postings and email blasts to our supporters have really helped spread awareness about adoption. In this
community the word is out- if you are looking to add a wonderful pet
to your family- visit your local animal shelter first!
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e are fortunate to be able to help more than just cats and dogs.
This past November, we came to the rescue of more than forty
cockatiels. Their owner had cared for them all the best he could,
but when he became ill and passed away, they had nowhere to go. We knew
that taking in that many birds at once would be challenging, but we were
determined to help them. Prepping for their arrival, staff and volunteers
worked into the night cleaning out a food storage room, relocating hundreds
of pounds of canned and dry food to make space for bird cages. Within hours
of their arrival they were assessed and many of them appeared to be suffering
from respiratory issues and other ailments. We placed them in quarantine
for their safety and worked to make them as comfortable as possible in their
new surroundings. We turned to our community for help with donating
additional cages, perches, food and toys. Many people were touched by
their sad situation and were eager to help these innocent creatures. Donations
streamed in, often with love notes offering kind words of support, thanking
us for being there for the orphaned birds in their time of need. After a few
weeks, the cockatiels were medically cleared and ready to find permanent
homes. Knowing that cockatiels are very social and thrive in the company of
other birds, we hoped to send them home in pairs. We were concerned that
it would take us a long time to place them, but once again our community
stepped forward and amazed us with their willingness to help. By New Year’s
Day only one pair remained at our shelter.
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YOU MAKE ALL THE
YOU MAKE ALL THE
DIFFERENCE
DIFFERENCE
HERE'S A PEEK AT
HERE'S A PEEK AT
WHAT WE ARE MADE OF
WHAT WE ARE MADE OF
• Adoption & sheltering
• Adoptions at community locations
• Easter Seals Partnership
• Attend & promote community events
• Member: Chamber of Commerce
• 700 unique volunteers
• Foster care
• Animal Advocacy by children
• Pet Food Sharing Program for citizens in need
• Reading with pets
• Behavior assistance for adopted dogs
• Pet food support to local food banks
• Emergency hay bank for farm animals in need
• Stray animal holding for municipalities
• Safe Pet Program for victims of domestic violence
• Community low cost rabies & microchip clinics
• Community low cost spay/
neuter clinics
• Learning partnerships with
UNH and Great Bay Community College
• Learning partnership with Dover High School
• Retail store
• Summer & vacation camps
• Junior volunteers
• Birthday parties
• Special needs programs
• Home-school groups
• School visits and presentations
for
-preschool
-elementary
-middle & high schools
-youth groups, scouts, etc.
•Community presentations
• Participant at local community events & career days
• Kids community service projects
• Private behavior consults
• Pet assisted therapy in the community
• Workshops
• Pet CPR training for community members
• Adoption readiness programs
-Daily enrichment toys, scents and activity
-To insure best outcomes
-Temperment testing on all dogs
-Mod squad volunteers working with dogs daily
-Reiki for dogs
-UNH behavior partnership
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• K9 good citizen training
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• Animal centric kids clubs
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• Cruelty investigations
• Assist police departments in animal cases
FIELD SERVICES
• Internships for High School & College students
• Agility training
BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
• Seacoast School of Technology Advisory Board
• Animal transport from overpopulated areas
HUMANE EDUCATION
• Member: Great Bay Community College
• Childrens programs from age 2 -15
ADOPTION CENTER
• Member: HSUS Companion Animal Advisory
• Senior programs for reduced adoption fee
• Basic obedience training
• Investigation of neglect & intervention in hoarding cases
• Assist community in trapping stray animals
• Emergency response to accidents involving animals
• Support for animal control officers
• Emergency response to disasters
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• Opportunity to learn and interact with animals
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• Member: New England
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• Educational partnerships, animal science, behavior and Thompson School Vet Tech Interns
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YOU MAKE ALL THE
YOU MAKE ALL THE
DIFFERENCE
DIFFERENCE
HERE'S A PEEK AT
HERE'S A PEEK AT
WHAT WE ARE MADE OF
WHAT WE ARE MADE OF
• Adoption & sheltering
• Adoptions at community locations
• Easter Seals Partnership
• Attend & promote community events
• Member: Chamber of Commerce
• 700 unique volunteers
• Pet Food Sharing Program for citizens in need
• Reading with pets
• Behavior assistance for adopted dogs
• Pet food support to local food banks
• Emergency hay bank for farm animals in need
• Stray animal holding for municipalities
• Safe Pet Program for victims of domestic violence
• Community low cost rabies & microchip clinics
• Community low cost spay/
neuter clinics
• Learning partnerships with
UNH and Great Bay Community College
• Learning partnership with Dover High School
• Retail store
• Summer & vacation camps
• Junior volunteers
• Birthday parties
• Special needs programs
• Home-school groups
• School visits and presentations
for
-preschool
-elementary
-middle & high schools
-youth groups, scouts, etc.
•Community presentations
• Participant at local community events & career days
• Kids community service projects
• Private behavior consults
• Pet assisted therapy in the community
• Workshops
• Pet CPR training for community members
• Adoption readiness programs
-Daily enrichment toys, scents and activity
-To insure best outcomes
-Temperment testing on all dogs
-Mod squad volunteers working with dogs daily
-Reiki for dogs
-UNH behavior partnership
TO
ANIMALS
• Animal Advocacy by children
TH
E
LT
Y
• Foster care
PR
E
CR
VENTION OF
UE
• Cruelty investigations
• Assist police departments in animal cases
FIELD SERVICES
• Internships for High School & College students
• K9 good citizen training
BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
• Seacoast School of Technology Advisory Board
• Agility training
• Animal centric kids clubs
HUMANE EDUCATION
• Member: Great Bay Community College
• Animal transport from overpopulated areas
ADOPTION CENTER
• Member: HSUS Companion Animal Advisory
• Childrens programs from age 2 -15
• Investigation of neglect & intervention in hoarding cases
• Assist community in trapping stray animals
• Emergency response to accidents involving animals
• Support for animal control officers
• Emergency response to disasters
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• Member: Governor's Task Force on Animal Cruelty
• Senior programs for reduced adoption fee
• Basic obedience training
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• Member: New England
Federation of Humane Organizations
• Opportunity to learn and interact with animals
P
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• Member: New Hampshire
Federation of Humane Organizations
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Educational partnerships, animal science, behavior and Thompson School Vet Tech Interns
• Medical care for shelter animals
2 Presidents Address WINTER 2016
Dear Fellow Friends of the Animals,
2013
5
annual
REPORT
Julie Quinn
President
New Hampshire SPCA Board of Directors
2015 Fiscal Year Results
OPERATING INCOME
Animal Services,
Training and Education
$472,528
OPERATING EXPENSES
Investment Income
and Other
$69,145
Fundraising
$164,827
3%
7%
Management and General
$210,000
10%
21%
13%
63%
83%
Events
$298,843
Contributions & Support
$1,457,575
Animal Services, Community Outreach,
Training and Education
$1,874,439
A HEALTHY COMMITMENT
Average Investment We Make In Every Cat and Dog
New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
104 Portsmouth Avenue • Stratham, NH 03885 • 603-772-2921 • www.nhspca.org
Service
Approx. Value
Spay/Neuter
$125 - $350
Micro-chip Implant & Registration $50
Heartworm Test & Preventative (dogs)
$35
Updated Vaccinations
$50
Diagnostic$75
Other Medical Procedures
or Surgeries (as needed)
$100 - $2500
Flea & Parasite Prevention
$35
Vet Exam
$35
Dental (when applicable)
$250
Food & Care for at Least 14 Days
Time with Behavior Trainer (5 hour average) (dogs)
ID Tag
Collar/Leash or Carrier
Average Committed To Every Cat & Dog
We are equally as committed to other animals
in our care. Approximate value of services that
other animals receive would vary by species.
$210
$100
$6
$24
$620 - $3,720
2013
5
annual
REPORT
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Each year we
strive to reach the
highest rating for the
financial management
of a non-profit
organization by
one of the industry
leaders, CHARITY
NAVIGATOR. There
are numerous elements
that are evaluated and
we are honored to have
once again achieved
the coveted 4-STAR
RATING for sound
fiscal management
and commitment
to accountability
and transparency.
It recognizes good
governance, best
practices and that
we are continuously
executing our mission
in a fiscally
responsible way.
This “exceptional"
designation from
Charity Navigator
demonstrates that we
are WORTHY OF
YOUR TRUST.
An annual report, such as the one you are about to
read, is the sum of many parts. It contains figures, facts,
lists, pictures, graphs, charts and stories. But, the report of
the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (NHSPCA) embodies so much more; it chronicles
lives saved and lives enhanced…both human and animal.
The depth and breadth of the impact of the NHSPCA’s
is as enormous as the 2,512 neglected, abused or abandoned
animals it placed in forever homes this year, or the more than
9,000 youngsters it annually introduces to humane education.
It is also as tiny as the one older person who adopts a mature
pet through the Jed’s Gift program, the child who receives a
kitten Christmas morning or the lower income family whose
companion is neutered through our low cost spay and neuter
program. We are always searching for ways to increase that
impact.
Late this fall, over 1,400 of you state wide responded
to a survey which the agency conducted in conjunction with
the University of New Hampshire. Seeking to determine
how we are meeting the needs of our community and all
of New Hampshire, we asked how we can better serve the
animals and people of the state. The results have not been
fully tallied and we will report them in the future. But one early result of this exposure has been an increase
in awareness of the many services the NHSPCA provides.
Friends and acquaintance who received the survey have stopped me and said “I didn’t know the
NHSPCA provides pet supplies to food pantries,” or “I didn’t know the NHSPCA will house the pets
of abused persons who have escaped to a shelter.” Some are surprised that we maintain a hay bank for
emergencies, or that we are the place where local and state police send animals displaced as a result of cases
law enforcement may be pursuing.
As you read this piece you will learn of the myriad ways in which the NHSPCA, its staff and more
than 400 volunteers, has served our animal and human neighbors throughout 2015. You will also see lists
of the generous and caring donors who make all of our work possible. To all, I would like to extend my
personal gratitude and my greatest admiration.
We are looking at several exciting prospects for 2016. Together, we can make it another exceptional
year for animals in need. Because, when all is said and done, we really are all they have.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
1872
society
HERO $10,000+
Blythe & Dan Brown Foundation
Dr. John Burger
Mr. John Burke
Combined Federal Campaign of Northern New England
Atty. Mae Bradshaw
Dr. Peter A. Gray
Mr. Thomas Haas
Mr. John Holland
Knopf Family Foundation
Ms. Josephine A. Lamprey
Malcolm E. Smith Jr.
Foundation Inc.
Mr. Paul J. McKeon
Mrs. Gurdon Metz
Novel Iron Works, Inc.
Petco Foundation
GUARDIAN $5,000+
ALLY $2,500+
Ms. Lynne Bottomley
Ms. Helen Brosseau
Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. Coffin
CP Management, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo Larrea
Mr. John McMahon
Murphy, Powers & Wilson
North Country Auctions
Ocean Properties
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Purina Cat Chow
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Ms. Lisa A. Yesse
ADVOCATE $1,000+
Anonymous
140 West Road LLC
Art Form Architecture Inc.
Ms. Mary Austin
Ms. Elizabeth Bantle
Holland, Donovan, Beckett, & Hermans, PA
Ms. Betty Fay Benjamin
Ms. Melissa A. Benson
Mr. Skip & Mrs. Donna Berry
Mrs. Kathy & Mr. Steve
Biedenbach
Blitz Air Park Portsmouth
Mr. James D. Brown
Ms. Karen Brownell
Ms. L. Buckley
Mr. & Mrs. H. Alfred Casassa
Mr. & Mrs. Jason S. Chaplin
Ms. Ruth Christopher
Ms. Karen Cleaves
Dr. & Mrs. Richard B. Colby
Ms. Anita Conant
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Crane
Crow Construction Corp.
Cummings Properties, LLC
Ms. Linda R. Cunningham
Dartmouth College
Ms. Kirstin M. Davis
Dr. Patricia A. Day-Lollini & Lance O. Lollini
Mr. Richard Desmarais &
Mrs. Trudy Desmarais
Digital Vitamin Inc.
Mr. Len DiDesa
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Duffy
Mrs. Mary T. Durant
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Eklund
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ennabe
Mrs. Nancy M. Ethier
Mr. & Mrs. Drew T. Fitch
Ms. Debra W. Ford
Fuller Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Beverly Giblin
Global Bean Chocolate
GreaterGood.org
Mr. Michael E. Grondahl
Mrs. Joanne Haines
Hampton Veterinary Hospital
Mr. Edmund R. Hannon
Ms. Leigh G. Hansen
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hansen
Mrs. Geri Hart
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hayes
Mr. Guy Haynes
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Hurley III
Mr. & Mrs. Manley R. Irwin
Island Pond Convenience
Jackson Lewis, LLP - NH
Ms. Victoria Keir
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kendall, Jr.
Kennebunk Savings
Mrs. Alexander W. Kennedy
Mr. Edward Kohlhase Jr.
Lake Street Advisors LLC
Ms. Andrea C. Landini
Ms. Lecia L. Lewis
Mrs. Karen & Mr. David Linden
Mr. Jon D. Lindy
Long Term Care Partners
Ms. Katherine V. Lord
Mrs. Lorraine Mack
Mr. Roderic D. MacKay
Mackensen & Company, Inc.
Ms. Marilyn Marsch
Dr. & Mrs. Domenic Martinello
Maureen Carey Group Realtors
Maxfield Real Estate Inc.
Mr. Byron McAlpin
Ms. Alberta McMains
Ms. Nicole D. McMillan
Mr. Chris McPherron
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Meade
Mr. Greg Miller
Ms. Marilyn M. Miller
MjjM Salons
Ms. Joyce Moody &
Mr. Denny M. Scruton
Moo's Place Homemade
Ice Cream, LLC
Ms. Janet E. Morehouse
Mr. & Mrs. Murphy
Mr. Michael J. Murphy
Ms. Charlotte T. Nadeau
Mrs. Donna Newman
Mr. & Ms. Todd O'Brien
Ocean Valley Veterinary Hospital
P.F. Melville Realty Co. LLC
Mr. Richard K. Parker Jr.
Mrs. Leslie Pasternack &
Mr. Paul Runcy
Pease Memorial Tournament Fund
Perry & Madeline Garver
Family Foundation
Petsmart Charities
Pharmaceutical Ventures, Ltd.
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory K. Phelps
Mrs. Tracy G. Raphaelson
Mr. William Reid
Mr. Charles & Mrs. Marcia
Ristagno
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Robbins
Mr. John J. Roese
Mr. Thomas Roy
Mr. & Mrs. John Ruby
Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Co.)
Ms. Julee Sanderson
Mr. Robert Schoenberger &
Mrs. Schoenberger
Mr. Douglas Schumann
Mrs. Evelyn C. Schwager
Mr. Jackson G. Simpson
Sgt. & Mrs. Michael Sloane
Ms. Linda Smith
Ms. Jessica Spring
Mr. Scott H. Stapleford
State Line Pet Supply
Ms. Nancy E. Sullivan
Mrs. Cynthia M. Thalheimer
Trupanion
Unitil
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Joan
VanLandingham
Virbac Animal Health
Mr. Charles & Mrs. Lynne Walker
Mr. George Wall
Ms. Maren B. Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan T. Warren
Mr. Keith Weir
Mrs. Cathy Wells
Wentworth By The Sea A Marriott Hotel & Spa
Mr. & Mrs. Erik Wheeler
Ms. Deborah Whitman
Ms. CherylAnne Williams
Dr. Peter Winkler &
Dr. Dalma Winkler
Mrs. Elizabeth Winship
Ms. Mara R. Witzling
Mrs. Roberta N. Woodburn
Mr. John M. Zanellis
YEAR IN
REVIEW
JAN
Beautiful Lucia finally went home. This lovely 13 year old
cat had been with us 271 days before the perfect forever
family finally came for her! A great start to the new year!
The month of snowstorms, including the
of the century’, which prompted
FEB ‘storm
several staff members to hunker down in the
Adoption Center for three days. Three staff
members slept on the floor, cuddled with
the dogs in their kennels and weathered the storm.
All to make sure that the animals were safe, cared for
and fed. We are very proud of our dedicated staff!
The 5th Annual Doggie Paddle
almost didn’t happen
MAR Plunge
because there was so much
snow! But the courageous
‘Plungers’ turned up and plunged into the icy Atlantic to show their
commitment to the animals! Together they raised over $19,000 for
the animals! Great job!
Our Humane Education Department runs a terrific
called "Reading with the Animals" that helps
APRIL program
kids work on their reading skills with a furry friend as the
audience. In April, we had a different kind of helper, Inky
the Pig, a rather large Pot Bellied Pig, was the best audience the kids
could hope for. And Inky loved hanging out with the kids too!
On May 29, we received an emergency
that one of our sister shelters had
MAY call
a van full of dogs that had overturned
on I95 on their way to Maine. We
were the closest shelter and most equipped to
help. We rushed to the scene with our Sprinter
van and helped the State Police get all of the animals off the highway
and safely transported to our shelter. No animals were hurt and the
receiving shelter was able to come retrieve them within a few hours.
Hundreds of Volunteers and Walkers made Paws Walk
great day for the animals. Walkers raised nearly
JUNE another
$100,000 to help us care for the 2,500 animals that
needed us in 2015. Walkers, vendors, sponsors, teams,
and children of all ages were all part of this wonderful day. Thank
you all!
Summer Camp was in full swing with 178 children particiA new twist this year was the wonderful fruit and
JULY pating!
vegetable garden that the campers planted, tended and harvested throughout the summer. The classroom pets and the
small animals available for adoption had healthy, organically grown veggies
throughout the summer, and the kids got to enjoy a few cukes at snack
time too.
As the month closed, we assisted the Hooksett police
case, removing 32 cats and kittens along
AUG inwitha hoarding
one cockatiel. The cats were living in deplorable
conditions and were suffering from neglect. Once they
arrived here, we were able to restore their good health, provide
them spay/neuter surgery, update their shots and eventually find
them loving homes.
After the "Clear the Shelters" event with
NECN in August, there was just one dog
SEPT left in our kennels. Poor little Brandy didn’t
make her love connection that day, or for
several weeks after. But thanks to people sharing
her on Facebook and helping us get the word out,
September found Brandy in a loving Forever Home!
October brought another neglect case, this time from
Derry. Our Field Services Division rescued one severely
malnourished horse, three pigeons, two cockatiels, 6 cats,
one guinea pig, an iguana and 17 chickens. Three dogs were
seized by the Derry Police Department. The animals had been subjected
to waste covered floors, filth filled cages and manure filled stalls. In
addition, there was little food for many of the animals. Thanks to the
support of our community, the animals’ happy ending began the minute
they arrived here at the NHSPCA.
OCT
The 21st Annual Auction for the
was nothing short of
NOV Animals
amazing! The room was filled
with excitement and generosity
flowed. The most extr aordinar y
moment was when our Fund the Future presentation dropped the
room into complete darkness and then proceeded to raise over
$99,000 for emergency preparedness. We are so incredibly grateful
for every donor that raised their paddle to help the animals.
Three days before Christmas, the Sandown Police
the assistance of the NHSPCA Field Services
DEC requested
Division in seizing animals involved in a cruelty case.
Darkness and rain fell as the team readied to head out at
6pm to begin what would be a very long night. The team gathered
and removed 4 horses, 6 alpaca, 6 goats, 1 cat, 3 chickens, 3 doves
and 14 ducks and geese. There were so many animals that the
rescue team was forced to make two trips to bring them all to safety.
The sheer number of animals in this case made it both logistically
and financially difficult. We made room
for the farm animals rescued, but it
wasn’t easy in our already full barns. As
of this annual report’s release, most of
the animals remain here undergoing
medical care and rehabilitation.
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Ms. Pamela E. Bailey
Ms. Renee A. Burba
Mrs. Jen & Mr. Alex Frey
Mr. Alphonse Gerrato Jr.
Harbor Consulting IP
Services Inc.
Ms. Anne Jamieson
Mrs. Patricia M. McCarthy
Parkman Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Paulson
Ms. Joyce M. Pitman
R.F. Hunter Company, Inc.
Mr. Stephen &
Mrs. Stephanie Roach
SB1 Services LLC
Ms. Helga M. Washburn
The 1872 Society was developed as a way of recognizing and thanking our incredibly
generous donors who are so important to the animals and our mission. The category
names were chosen to further demonstrate that each plays a significant role.
We sincerely appreciate each one of you for your commitment to our work.
It is your support that makes our shelter a safe haven for every animal who
needs help, regardless of their age, animal type, size or level of care needed.
A
few months back, two 18 year old orange tiger cats were
returned to us when their owner became too ill to care for
them. Wilbur and Meow Gibson are brothers who have spent
their entire lives together. Their bond is so strong and so sweet to
witness. They sleep snuggled up in the same bed, eat from the same
dish, and keep tabs on each other throughout the day. If one is getting
attention, the other comes to investigate to kindly demand the same.
Sit down on the floor and Wilbur will wobble his way over to your
lap and Meow will paw gently at your hand if you stop petting him.
We were saddened to discover that Wilbur has tumors that are likely
cancerous. We know his prognosis is terminal, but we also know he
isn’t ready to give up - and we aren’t going to give up on him. Wilbur
isn’t suffering, but there isn’t much else we can medically do for him,
except make him as comfortable-- and loved-- as possible in his final
months. As devoted as Wilbur and Meow are to each other, we just
couldn’t bear to separate them. They both currently reside in our
Development Office, and sleep curled together on a soft bed in a warm
patch of sunlight, filling the office with the sounds of their old man
snores and contented purrs. They are a favorite of many staff members
who take time each day to stop in to see “the boys” and give them a
cuddle. We don't know how long Wilbur has - it could be weeks or it
could be months – but his last days will be spent surrounded by the
love of all of us and with his faithful brother by his side.
annual
2015 STATS
COMMUNITIES REACHED THROUGH
HUMANE ED 59 TOTAL
38
In NH
8
In ME
6 In MA
Other
7InStates
ON SITE HUMANE EDUCATION
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Program
Participants
Kind Club
34
We Care Club
64
Starfish Club
30
Junior Volunteers
191
Summer Camp
178
(Campers from Communities: 20/NH, 6/ME, 7/MA)
Tours Given
60
Tours Attended
575 students
Humane Classroom Events
500 children
Storytime
54 stories • 1,890 preschoolers & parents
Birthday Parties
72 parties • 1,152 child guests
WILBER & MEOW
questions and make sure the right family finds them. There is triumph
and sometimes sadness for foster families. Occasionally, despite every
medical intervention possible a beloved foster kitten fails to thrive. They
mourn deeply when nothing can be done. But after the grief of the
loss passes, they don’t let it stop them. They know that another kitten or
mother cat needs them, and they will be there. Our foster families are
truly an amazing group of volunteers and we are deeply grateful for the
heroic work that they do.
100
$
$
$
School
Presentations
Given
4,773
Children
Attending
Presentations
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
500
Children
Attending
Offsite Events
$$
$
$$
$
9,887
Total Youths
Receiving
Education
# People
Foster Care
69
Animal Care, Behavior & Training, and
Mobile Adoptions
430
Animal Rescue & Investigations
3
Customer Service, Clerical & Greeter
253
Special Events, Outreach and Fundraising
225
Humane Education
9
Board of Directors & Trustees
19
Total Unique Volunteers: 706
Hours Contributed: The Equivalent of 20 Full Time Staffers!
56
20
5
PET CO - Dover
PET CO - Portsmouth
PET LIFE - Stratham
PET LIFE - Portsmouth
PET SMART - Epping
PET SMART - Seabrook
FOX RUN MALL
MCFARLAND FORD
Every Weekend representatives from our Adoption
Center and Volunteers travel to locations around the area
to adopt out animals and educate the public.
# Hours
18,354
17,335.75
40.50
4,573.50
3,168.50
135.50
720
44,327.75
Classes offered to the public:
Class participants: Workshop participants: Private Behavior Consultations: Puppy Play Drop-in attendees: Students participated in agility classes:
125
563
31
41
196
181
Top 3 classes: Puppy Play and Learn, K9 Combo &
Grumpy Growlies
FIELD SERVICES STATISTICS
Cruelty complaints received
and investigated
Animals involved in
complaints investigated
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Other
Animals Surrendered/ Seized
Following Investigation
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Other
775
1,104
325
462
179
138
201
10
92
13
86
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Y
ou might wonder what happens when a pregnant or nursing
cat comes into our Adoption Center. Do they live here in a
kennel until they give birth, or until their kittens are weaned?
No, fortunately, we have a network of about sixty of the most dedicated
individuals and families who open their hearts and their homes to provide
special love and care during their time of need. These heroes are our
foster families. They do amazing work that enables us to ensure a safe
place for the most vulnerable of populations, our tiny kittens. Pregnant
cats and newborn kittens come to our shelter almost daily in the spring
and summer months and they need lots of care and time to grow and
become strong. The foster families give countless hours, from the heart,
to make sure they have what is needed. Some take home the pregnant cat
and keep her safe and warm until she gives birth and then keep her and
her kittens as well, returning frequently for check-ups until all are ready
to come back to the shelter to find a forever home. Other families take an
even tougher duty, the litters of kittens that come in without their mom.
These babies need to be bottle fed around the clock to keep their bellies
full and to be cared for just as their mother would have. It is exhausting,
and incredibly rewarding work.
The foster volunteers seem to fall in love with every momma
cat and every kitten. They know them better than anyone, and even
come to the shelter when they are going up for adoption to answer
12
70
32
22
67
adoptions
BEHAVIOR & TRAINING STATISTICS
OFF SITE HUMANE EDUCATION YOUTH
PROGRAMMING
Foster Care Volunteers are Lifesavers!
OFFSITE
annual
2015 STATS
W
Cockatiel
Through our doors
SUMMARY
Incoming
Adopted/ Average
Reclaimed Stay
Total number of youths served
988
Staff
40
Volunteers706
Staff to Volunteer Ratio
18:1
Cats78776932
ANIMALS RECEIVED
Kittens64555634
January 2015 Shelter Count
167
Owner Surrender
722
Animals Transferred from other agencies
1217
Animals Rescued for their Protection
221
Stray Animals Admitted
306
Born in Shelter
39
Other7
Total Intake
2512
SHELTER ANIMALS MEDICAL CARE
Dogs46145314
Rabbits605143
Birds1028732
Puppies95838
Ferrets & Rodents
99
77
27
Guinea Pigs1501437
Farm Animals7541205
Horses3119233
706
Total Animals Receiving
Health Exams
Spay and Neuter
Surgeries
1052
20
Microchips
Administered
Other Surgical
Procedures
39
Dental
Procedures
Number of Reunions - Returned to Owner Strays
Dogs/Puppies 144
Cats/Kittens
35
Horses/Other
2
Total 181
Number of Animals Transferred Out 46
Animals Euthanized*
101
Animals Remaining In Care on 12/31170
*Note: Any animal euthanized was considered "unmanageable" or “untreatable” due
to serious medical or behavioral issues.
2
7
7
Rabies Vaccines
Administered
100%
COMMUNITY ANIMAL CARE
Low Cost Spay/Neuter
Low Cost Rabies/Microchip Clinics
Rabies Vaccinations Administered
Microchips Implanted
Outcome of Animals Not Adopted
116
6
365
61
Placement Rate
for Healthy
Animals
100%
Placement Rate
for Treatable or
Rehabilitatable
Animals
97%
Overall
Live Release
Rate
Record
Breaking
ADOPTION EVENTS
#ClearTheShelters
A
crowd of eager adopters at our door. Some had been waiting
for hours for their chance to change a life and adopt. This is
not a dream-- this has become an incredible reality. Rather
than going to a pet store or ordering a puppy online from a questionable
source, these folks chose to come to our shelter and offer their home
and heart to an animal in need. We hold a variety of adoption events
every year but our two biggest and most successful were the “Clear
The Shelter” event last August and our Black Friday- Save a Life Sale
the day after Thanksgiving. In just two events alone, we placed a
staggering 174 animals! This shows that despite the frigid winters of
New England, the one thing we can count on is that New Englanders
have a warm spot in their heart for animals. Shelter animals are no
longer looked upon as bad or broken, and the folks eagerly lined up
at our door, knowing that most of the animals here are just victims of
unfortunate circumstances. The shift in perception has been gradual
but news coverage, social media postings and email blasts to our supporters have really helped spread awareness about adoption. In this
community the word is out- if you are looking to add a wonderful pet
to your family- visit your local animal shelter first!
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e are fortunate to be able to help more than just cats and dogs.
This past November, we came to the rescue of more than forty
cockatiels. Their owner had cared for them all the best he could,
but when he became ill and passed away, they had nowhere to go. We knew
that taking in that many birds at once would be challenging, but we were
determined to help them. Prepping for their arrival, staff and volunteers
worked into the night cleaning out a food storage room, relocating hundreds
of pounds of canned and dry food to make space for bird cages. Within hours
of their arrival they were assessed and many of them appeared to be suffering
from respiratory issues and other ailments. We placed them in quarantine
for their safety and worked to make them as comfortable as possible in their
new surroundings. We turned to our community for help with donating
additional cages, perches, food and toys. Many people were touched by
their sad situation and were eager to help these innocent creatures. Donations
streamed in, often with love notes offering kind words of support, thanking
us for being there for the orphaned birds in their time of need. After a few
weeks, the cockatiels were medically cleared and ready to find permanent
homes. Knowing that cockatiels are very social and thrive in the company of
other birds, we hoped to send them home in pairs. We were concerned that
it would take us a long time to place them, but once again our community
stepped forward and amazed us with their willingness to help. By New Year’s
Day only one pair remained at our shelter.
VISION
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A Safe and Loving Home for Every Animal
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Advocating for stronger laws, enforcement and compassionate treatment of animals by being a voice for the voiceless
Remaining committed to an open admission and unlimited stay policy for companion animals
Providing individualized care for each animal to meet its specific needs
Ensuring that we are the first choice for the adoption of healthy rescued animals
Providing learning, educational and volunteer opportunities for all ages
Serving as a resource and continuing to meet community needs
Extending ourselves to further our mission
Acting in an ethical, professional, and compassionate manner
Stewarding donor resources responsibly as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that depends on private donations and fees for services
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Our Adoption Center receives approximately
2,500 unwanted, neglected or abused animals
each year. We provide each one with a warm
bed, medical care, nutritious food and the time
it takes to provide every means possible to place
them in the best possible new home.
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104 Portsmouth Avenue
Stratham, NH 03885
603.772.2921 • www.nhspca.org
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To save the lives of animals through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption and
to promote learning, eliminate animal cruelty and be a leader in advancing
the highest standards in animal welfare
Our Guiding Principles direct us to act in the best interest of the animals
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