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After-Hours Wildlife Emergencies:
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This year was full of victories. Just ask Rosy the cat, Alice the
cockatiel, Bentley the dog, Minny the horse, Leo the rabbit,
and Metro the puppy. They were just a few of the 7,216 domestic animals adopted during the 2013 fiscal year.
SPCA Serving Erie County
205 Ensminger Road
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 875-7360
YourSPCA.org
After-Hours Emergencies:
(716) 827-1609
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Rosy, a one-year-old cat, came to us nursing a litter of kittens. She was thin and dehydrated and required foster care
to raise her kittens and to get well herself. She was with us
for nearly six months when she was finally adopted to be
someone’s beloved pet. Rosy was just one of 4,186 cats that
got a second chance at life at the SPCA.
Alice the cockatiel was one of dozens seized from a hoarder.
These birds were really a mess, but our fabulous staff worked
with them and quickly they became adoptable. All of them got new homes! The SPCA found
homes for 138 domestic birds last year.
The SPCA Serving Erie County receives
no government funds for its programs
and services. We are a 100%
privately-funded organization. We
are your local animal shelter - we are
not financially supported by or a part
of any other local or national animal
welfare group.
Bentley was a cute little dog who just wasn’t wanted by his owner. Within days of his arrival, we
found a family that was sure to always want this cutie and would love him his entire life. 2,431
dogs were adopted in one year!
Thank you for your continued support!
Leo the rabbit was one of 100 rabbits that the SPCA rehomed during the fiscal year. A Lion
Headed rabbit, Leo was not only darling to look at, but had a very cute personality, too! Today
he is delighting a family with his funny antics.
Mission
The mission of the SPCA is to
create a caring and kind community
that encourages fair and humane
treatment of all creatures. Our
knowledgeable, caring, and openminded team of staff and volunteers
achieves that mission through
proactive efforts to address the
current status of animals in our
community, education of adults and
children, rescue and sheltering of
animals in need, and placement of
animals into appropriate homes.
The SPCA Serving Erie County is a
proud partner of the Maddie’s®
Pet Rescue Project in Erie County.
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Minny the thoroughbred horse came to us nearly starved to death. She was seized along with
three other horses, but by far she was in the worst condition of the three. She literally gained
several hundred pounds in our care and has now found a permanent home with two great
caretakers. She was one of 50 farm animals that found “pet” homes last year.
Metro was a three-month-old puppy found near death’s door by Rural Metro Ambulance workers and rushed to the SPCA. Starved and dehydrated, this little puppy was as close to death as
anything we saw all year. Veterinary staff went right to work saving this puppy and later, fat and
happy, she was adopted by the Rural Metro staff person who rescued her.
More than 53% of the animals that come to the SPCA are in some need of medical care. This
year more than 6,200 of the animals that were successfully rehomed were also patients in the
SPCA infirmary, suffering from disease, injury, neglect, and illness. Every single one of these
animals was a victory. A victory made possible by you, our donors.
It’s expensive to take care of healthy animals. Sick animals are much more expensive. The costs
of caring for our 6,200 unhealthy animals last year was made possible by your generosity. To
make certain every animal brought to us, healthy or not, is adopted, we will continue to need
your help. Each year the cost of this help goes up, as does everything else in life. Thank you
for your support this past year and making it possible for us to take in animals like Rosy, Alice,
Bentley, Minny, Leo, and Metro!
Barbara S. Carr
Executive Director
SPCA Serving Erie County
Year
President’ s
Message
HUMANE EDUCATION
It isn’t always easy to be good. But it’s usually
just up to you.
Humane education seeks to develop
empathy, develop positive attitudes and
behaviors towards people, animals, and
the environment, discourages cruelty
to animals and people, promotes
non-violent resolution to conflict,
and is a means to creating a just and
compassionate society. The SPCA
provides humane education through
programs in public and private schools,
with clubs, scouts, through competitions,
and by providing educational tours
of the facility. We partner with many
agencies, foundations, and businesses
in the community to provide humane
education to Erie County children and
adults every year.
Doing good is more difficult. And it almost always
requires the help of others. The SPCA Serving
Erie County is good. And we do good. Lots of
good. Rescues, humane education, wildlife
rehabilitation and education, Paws for Love,
Paws & Patriots™, foster care, a very successful
literacy program…I could go on and on.
Of course, all of these good deeds require
many people and money. The SPCA Serving Erie
County is blessed with a terrific staff and corps
of volunteers. And thanks to you, our donors,
we have had the dollars to fund a wide range
of programs that are truly beneficial to the
community.
Over the years we have been able to add and
expand programs. Now we may have to contract.
The SPCA Serving Erie County is treating and
caring for more animals than ever before. On
top of that, add the escalating costs that every
business is facing. Then throw in the legal
nightmare of the Hoskins case. Every month of
delays in court costs the SPCA almost $25,000! It
is becoming more and more difficult to do good.
So, please be good. And do good. Keep giving.
Annual Report 2013
Lawrence F. Robb
Board President
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1,350 students in fourteen schools were enrolled in the Encouraging Kind
Kids (EKK) Literacy Program. Humane educators visited 52 classrooms,
collaborated with classroom teachers to explore three humane novels,
and implemented engaging curricula which allowed students to explore
hands-on humane lessons and activities.
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The Teaching Love and Compassion (TLC) program again partnered with
Buffalo Public School #39, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Institute,
to successfully work with 40 TLC students. The Animal Advocates Mentor
Program (AAMP) worked with 16 students from Buffalo Public School #39
and The International Preparatory School.
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Forty-two couples attended the Baby-Ready-Pets! Workshop, which helps
new parents prepare family pets for the arrival of a new child in the home.
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6,621 people participated in community presentations and events which
were either hosted by humane educators, or where humane educators
provided resources.
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182 submissions were entered in the SPCA’s 2012 Humane Poster and
Creative Writing Contest for all Erie County students in grades one through
eight.
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Twenty-seven “Once Upon a Time” preschool story hours were conducted
with 231 attendees.
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Forty-three shelter tours were conducted, with an audience of 838 people.
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Information on events, pet-related issues, and general SPCA information
was sent to approximately 250 block clubs.
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The department completed the first year of a three-year research project
designed to evaluate the increase in compassion and kindness and
personal responsibility in Buffalo Public School students who participate
in the SPCA’s TLC and EKK Literacy programs. This research project is
generously funded by the Elinor Patterson Baker Trust Fund.
EDUCATIONAL FARM
The Educational Farm at the SPCA opened to the public in 1977 to provide
proper housing for larger animals, primarily livestock. Many animals,
including horses, pigs, chickens, goats, ducks, and even cows, find temporary
or permanent shelter under our barn’s roof. What began as a necessity for
large animal housing and treatment has been expanded into a wonderful
tool for humane education. Currently our permanent Educational Farm
residents include a macho miniature horse, several gregarious goats, a lovely
llama, and a fine flock of chickens. The farm is open to the public year-round,
six days a week.
The Petique, the SPCA’s on-site
“boutique” for pets and pet-lovers, is the perfect
shopping place for you and your pet! At the Petique,
you’ll receive assistance from qualified professionals
who have experience with just about any kind of pet
you can imagine. Prices are competitive and, best of
all, any profits from your purchases stay right here
to help the homeless and injured animals of our
community!
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Petique hours are Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday from 11 am – 6 pm, Tuesday and Thursday
from 11 am – 8 pm, and Saturday from 10 am – 5
pm.
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111 farm animals and fowl were
admitted to the SPCA as cruelty cases,
surrenders and strays in the 2013 fiscal
year.
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Seventy-four animals were adopted
from the farm, including pot-bellied
pigs, chickens, goats, a quail, a calf,
ducks, horses, and a chukar partridge.
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Twenty-four dedicated volunteers
assisted with all aspects of caring for
our farmyard family.
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Barn staff and large animal veterinarian
Dr. Jean Feldman held a course in
handling horses, livestock, and farm
fowl for our rescue drivers and cruelty investigators.
Educational Farm staff members took part in the SPCA’s new Summer
Youth Camp. Eager campers learned fun facts, history, and basic care of
the various animals at the farm and also had a number of opportunities
to interact with them.
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Petique sales for the 2013 fiscal year were
$342,455 - $38,455 over goal!
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A Frequent Buyer Program began in January –
more than 300 loyal customers have already
signed up! For every $100 spent in the Petique,
participants receive a $10 Petique gift certificate.
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Our adoption center at the Walden Galleria has
its own Petique open during regular mall hours –
sales for the 2013 fiscal year were $44,153!
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Our adoption center at Eastern Hills Mall also
has a smaller Petique that carries cat-related
items.
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The Petique at our Tonawanda location carries a
large selection of toys and supplies for a variety
of pets, including Purina® dog and cat food,
SENSE-ible harnesses, Thundershirts, Midwest
dog crates, dishes, collars and leashes, pet beds,
healthy dog and cat treats made in America,
scratching posts, small animal supplies, and gift
items for everyone in your life who loves animals
On November 21, 2012, SPCA cruelty investigators seized an emaciated
5-year-old bay Thoroughbred mare. She was quickly dubbed “Minny the
Skinny” as she was so weak and barely able to stand on her own. She spent
much of her first weeks at the SPCA lying down in her stall, but clearly had
the will to survive. As the days passed she grew stronger and started to trust
her caretakers. Minny was slow to put weight on at first, but then really
blossomed when she was able to be safely turned out in pasture. When she
was finally cleared for adoption, it took some time to find a new home since
she had minimal training for a horse her age. After following up with many
adoption candidates, the right match was made and Minny - no longer the
Skinny - went to her new
home. She immediately
befriended a white horse
named Jake. As the saying
goes, “good things come to
those who wait.”
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The Petique currently has 23 active volunteers,
one full-time employee, and one part-time
employee.
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ADOPTION PROGRAM
The SPCA has an adoption
facility in Tonawanda,
12 offsite locations, 28
virtual offsite locations,
and adoption centers
at the Walden Galleria
and Eastern Hills Mall.
There is NO TIME LIMIT
on an animal’s adoption
period at the SPCA. Dogs,
cats, kittens, rabbits,
birds, ferrets, pocket
pets, reptiles, and farm
animals are generally up
for adoption at the SPCA!
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From October 2012 – September 2013, the SPCA
adopted out: 4,186 cats/kittens, 2,431 dogs/puppies,
and 592 other animals. TOTAL: More than 7,200
animals were adopted from the SPCA!
VETERINARY DEPARTMENT
Exceptional health care for all shelter animals is a priority at the
SPCA. We have one head veterinarian, two part-time veterinarians,
17 full- and part-time New York State licensed veterinary technicians,
four part-time assistants, one clerical assistant, and one department
manager who provide surgical assistance, evaluate animals for
adoption, and help maintain the health of animals residing at the
shelter and in foster care.
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In the 2013 fiscal year, 5,028 dogs, cats, and rabbits were spayed/
neutered prior to adoption.
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6,252 animals in need of additional care were medically treated.
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171 animals had major surgery and received follow-up care.
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921 cats were treated for upper respiratory infection and were
eventually adopted.
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436 dental surgeries and other dental work performed.
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395 X-rays were taken on animals in need of medical care during
their stay at the SPCA.
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560 animals were adopted from twelve SPCA offsite
locations.
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Our various offsite locations, and the animals they have
available for adoption, are featured weekly on YNN
News.
660 dogs were vaccinated for parvo virus during clinics held in a
targeted Buffalo neighborhood where parvo virus was rampant.
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780 cats/kittens and other pocket pets were adopted
from the adoption center at the Walden Galleria. The
SPCA shares this space with four other Maddie’s®
Pet Rescue Project Partners. Together, the partners
adopted out 1,065 cats and kittens.
The department helped educate students about shelter medicine
from Cornell University, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Medaille
College, and Niagara County Community College.
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Staff members participated in a Cancer Awareness Fair teaching
the community about pet cancer at Martin Luther King Park.
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In May of 2013, the SPCA Cat Adoption Center was
relocated within the Walden Galleria. A highlight of the
new location is the two large free-roam kitten rooms,
which feature hand-painted murals done by local high
school students. The kitten rooms are situated in the
front window and attract customers to the store.
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380 cats/kittens and other pocket pets were adopted
from the adoption center at the Eastern Hills Mall. The
SPCA shares the space with one of our Maddie’s® Pet
Rescue Project Partners. Together, 453 animals have
been adopted from the site.
In August, the SPCA presented a program at the Erie County
Fair called Canines on the Catwalk. The program presented
10 adoptable puppies and dogs. An older gentleman who
had recently lost his wife was in the audience. When he saw
Belle, a 7-year-old English Setter mix who had come from
PetSmart’s Rescue Waggin’ program, it was truly love at
first sight! He adopted her the following Monday and now
they’re living a very happy life together!
In May, a three-year-old chocolate
Labrador named Rocsi was in a
house fire which left her severely
burned throughout her entire
body. She was surrendered to the
SPCA after receiving two weeks of
veterinary care. At that time, Rocsi
was suffering from open wounds,
sloughing skin, and burns all over
her face and body. Veterinary
staff didn’t even know if she
would survive the weekend.
Roc
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For months, she was covered
by a full body bandage, wore
pain patches, and she received
several different medications and innovative
treatments. Once the caring Western New York public heard her story,
they came to her rescue and donated on her behalf!
After almost four months of treatment, Rocsi was able to go home! It
was nothing short of a miracle that this courageous and rambunctious
dog survived such an ordeal!
Animal Cruelty, Rescue, & Community Response
The Animal Cruelty, Rescue and Community Response Department consists of two special agents who are assigned to criminal
investigations of animal cruelty and five agents assigned to animal rescue and community service calls. All agents are New York State
Peace Officers. An SPCA representative is available to respond to animal emergencies 24 hours each day, seven days a week.
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During the 2013 fiscal year, the department responded to 3,685 calls for service.
• 1,636 of the calls made to the department were for reports of animal cruelty.
• 731 calls came in for companion animal rescue and 661 calls were for wildlife rescue.
• Thirty-nine arrests were made for misdemeanor animal cruelty, two for felony animal fighting, and
two bench warrants were issued against defendants that fled the area. Two penal law charges were
made because of a violation against court orders for “no animals.”
• T wo Animal Awareness Classes were presented as part of a court-ordered sentencing of defendants
found guilty of animal cruelty.
The emphasis of the SPCA Behavior and Training Department remains
on behavior and enrichment programs to reduce stress and engage
the minds and bodies of the dogs in our care throughout their stay
at the SPCA. These programs and protocols are geared towards
supporting the animals and eliciting appropriate behaviors to provide
our community with dogs well-suited for placement into permanent
homes.
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The SPCA hosted student
interns from Canisius College,
Medaille College, and Niagara
County Community College.
These students learned valuable skills to help them in their
fields of study while helping alleviate stress in our dogs through
enrichment and training opportunities.
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Thirty-six special needs dogs were placed with approved rescue
groups.
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Sixty-five Paws for Love assessments were performed on owned
dogs to certify them to participate in this outreach program
which provides enrichment and support to people in local
hospitals, nursing facilities, and elsewhere.
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Two new play yards were added to implement dog playgroups,
which are a vital piece to a dog’s enrichment and socialization needs.
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Puppergarten training and socialization classes are now offered free
of charge on-site at our facility for puppies adopted from the SPCA.
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The SPCA began to play calming music throughout the dog
kennels all day to help decrease barking and stress.
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A generous $3,000 canine enrichment grant was received
from The Animal Farm Foundation to supplement our existing
programs.
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Currently, 20 US military veterans are enrolled in our Paws &
Patriots™ program working with dogs in the shelter that are in
need of extra special attention.
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The SPCA Behavior and Training Department consists of one
full-time supervisor, two full-time SAFER-certified evaluators,
one full-time Certified Professional Dog Trainer/Enrichment
Coordinator, two full-time staff members with degrees in Animal
Behavior, two part-time behavior assistants, and one part-time
rescue coordinator who networks with rescue groups across the
country to place dogs with behavioral needs that cannot be met
in the shelter environment.
The SAFER temperament assessment is utilized by the SPCA
to ensure safety, help identify areas of concern, behavioral
modification, and enrichment needs of each individual dog in
our care. 2,350 SAFER assessments were performed at the SPCA
and the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter during the 2013 fiscal year.
The SPCA Behavior and Training Department assists the City of
Buffalo Animal Shelter with behavior assessments thanks to a
grant awarded by Maddies Fund®, The Pet Rescue Foundation.
Ninety-three canine enrichment volunteers, covering shifts 7
days a week, worked on the Open Paw Enrichment Program for
our shelter dogs. The program strives to meet both the mental
and physical needs of our canines.
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MEDIA REPORT
FOSTER CARE
Our animals are always ready for their
close-ups! Check out our media pets
on the following weekly segments:
The SPCA Foster Care Program
continues to thrive solely because of
the support of our foster homes and
the hardworking individuals who
participate in the program.
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NEWS 4 (WIVB-TV), Mondays,
12:00 pm News
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ROB LUCAS IN THE MORNING, 8:10
am Wednesdays, Star 102.5 FM
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2 THE RESCUE! with Kevin O’Neill, 5:15 am and 11:15 am
Fridays, WGRZ-TV Ch. 2
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YELP FOR HELP with Mike Randall, 5:53 am and 6:53 am
Thursdays, WKBW-TV Ch. 7
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BUFFALO’s EARLY NEWS WITH JOHN ZACH & SUSAN ROSE,
8:52 am Fridays, WBEN 930 AM
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WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS, The Breeze WECK 1230 AM/102.9
FM, Wednesdays, 8:10 am
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OFFSITE WITH THE SPCA, YNN Buffalo, Hourly on Thursdays
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Check out an adoptable animal each week: BuffaloNews.
com PET PROJECT
This program was established to provide temporary placement for
the thousands of animals that come into the shelter who are not
immediately ready to be placed up for adoption. Although the vast
majority of animals sent into foster care are felines, we also provide
placement for dogs, puppies, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Some of these
animals are too young or too small to be placed up for adoption,
while others may be sick or injured. The foster care program has even
on occasion sent animals into a foster home for hospice care. Many
thanks go out to our amazing foster parent volunteers!
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Our foster care network consisted of 1,090 volunteers who
generously opened up their homes to SPCA animals in need.
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3,122 animals were placed into foster care during the 2013 fiscal
year.
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Many times throughout the year, abandoned newborn kittens
come into the shelter that need foster care. These kittens require
bottle-feeding and an extensive amount of care. The Foster Care
Program successfully placed 199 bottle-fed kittens during the
2013 fiscal year. In addition, 86 nursing moms and 324 nursing
kittens were placed.
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The Foster Care Program participated in local farmers’ markets
and adoption events at the Walden Galleria and Eastern Hills
Mall where foster parents brought spayed/neutered kittens that
were available for adoption.
Remember to keep up on all the SPCA news and happenings by
visiting YourSPCA.org!
ADMISSIONS
ANNUAL REPORT 2013
The SPCA admitted more than 12,300
animals during the 2013 fiscal year.
Each animal is examined by the SPCA’s Veterinary Department
and each dog is evaluated for temperament by the SPCA’s
Behavior Department before being placed on the adoption floor.
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Helen was just a tiny thing, a black and white four-month-old kitten,
when she was admitted to the SPCA with a very painful eye infection.
Unfortunately, she had to have an operation on her eyes which caused
her to be blind. She was sent to a foster home with an AdvoCAT, a cat
enrichment volunteer.
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9% of stray animals admitted to the SPCA were reclaimed
by their owners.
Although Helen seemed to be managing OK with no sight, her foster
mom could tell she needed a friend. A guide. Someone to show her
the ropes – how to be a “normal” kitten, and do all the things a normal
kitten should do. Enter Annie, the three-month-old black kitten.
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1,042 animals from surrounding shelters, rescue groups,
animal control facilities and puppy mill auctions were
transferred to the SPCA.
Annie, upon meeting Helen, decided that they were going to be
best friends. Fortunately, Helen agreed…and decided Annie was the
companion she was looking for!
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258 dogs were transferred to the SPCA via the PetSmart
Charities Rescue Waggin’.
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The top five reasons animals were surrendered to the SPCA
this fiscal year included too many, moving, no time, owner
problem, and owner illness.
Now, Helen does everything Annie does. Annie leads Helen
everywhere, shows Helen how to do things, and Helen catches on
quickly. Annie has become Helen’s “seeing eye cat.” They were
adopted together in a new home and the foster mom (and the rest of
the SPCA!) couldn’t be happier for this lovely ending!
VOLUNTEERS
WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Founded in 1996, the Wildlife Services
Department at the SPCA provides medical
treatment and rehabilitation to any
wild creature that comes through the
doors. Today, the SPCA Wildlife Services
Department remains one of the largest
wildlife rehabilitation facilities in New
York State, dedicated exclusively to
rehabilitation and release. In addition, we
provide educational programs to schools,
community groups, and anyone with
an interest in wildlife. These programs are designed to teach the
acceptance of neighborhood wildlife and raise awareness of the
vital link between humans and all living creatures.
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Just look anywhere at the SPCA Serving
Erie County and you are sure to find one thing everywhere
you go – volunteers! Volunteers are an essential piece to the
SPCA’s puzzle. They help in all areas of each SPCA location
and at all special events. Volunteers are the heart and soul of
the organization!
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1,200+ volunteers are the lifeline of the SPCA.
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4,000 – 5,000 volunteer hours are logged monthly by SPCA
volunteers.
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With a staff including licensed rehabilitators, a wildlife
veterinarian, and many volunteers, nearly 2,500 sick, orphaned,
and injured wild animals are cared for annually at the SPCA.
Seventy-two 7th – 12th grade students logged 3,200+
community service hours in our youth volunteer program
needed for school, youth groups, scouting groups, religious
organizations, and more.
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Although we receive as many as 200 different species into our
rehabilitation hospital, it was most noteworthy that the SPCA
received a Bald Eagle who required medical attention during
the fiscal year.
Fourteen teams of 3rd – 6th graders and their adult partner
logged 122.25 hours in the Make It Click training program
where cats are clicker-trained to be more social.
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More than 2,000 hours were logged at more than 100
participating sites in our animal- assisted visitation program, Paws
for Love. Volunteers, along with their pets, visit area hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, day programs, assisted living centers, and
nursing homes to make a difference in the lives of others.
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Eleven dogs were adopted through the New Leash on Life foster
program – these animals are incredible adoption candidates
that are unable to handle shelter life.
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Forty-three 7th – 12th graders attended Summer Camp in July
and August. The campers had a great time learning about the
SPCA and how to care for animals!
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The Wine and Wags Social
took place in June and several
hundred dogs and their owners
enjoyed the night on the SPCA’s
grounds sampling different
wine and foods. The event
raised $35,000.
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The 20th annual Paws in the Park Fundraising Walk took place
on September 28. Everyone enjoyed a beautiful day at Beaver
Island State Park while raising $114,000 for the SPCA!
Four Rehabilitator Series seminars and workshops were
conducted for NYS licensed rehabbers to network, learn, and
explore many wildlife topics. More than 60 reservation slots
were filled for these four workshops!
The Nature Detectives Program reached 245 second and third
grade students from The Park School and The King Center
Charter School to provide environmental education and inspire
wildlife appreciation.
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What a great year for the SPCA’s special events! Who knew that
raising money could be so much fun?
• In November 2012, the
SPCA’s supporters dined out at
local restaurants during The Big
Chew. More than 20 restaurants
participated, helping the SPCA
raise more than $13,000!
• The SPCA’s annual photo
contest, My Pet is Cuter than
Yours, took place in March. 428 pictures were submitted and
Dunkin Donut (an adorable dog) won! The contest raised
more than $19,000 for the SPCA.
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and/
or sponsored our special events! We love meeting our supporters!
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Friends of the Shelter
The SPCA is fortunate to have the support of thousands of compassionate, caring friends…individuals and organizations who
believe in our mission and recognize the SPCA as a valuable community asset. Their gifts sustain our day-to-day efforts on
behalf of animals and work to ensure our future success. The SPCA is extremely grateful to all our donors for their generous
contributions to the 2012 – 2013 Annual Fund.
This list includes gifts received between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013.
Chairman’s Circle
$10,000+
Mrs. Vera Arrison
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewis
Mr. Steven M. Tzetzo
SPCA Society
$5,000-$9,999
Clem and Karen Arrison
Mrs. Marjorie S. Buyers
Mr. James J. Eagan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Flickinger
Mrs. Sharon M. Green
Ms. Lorraine Grudzien
Ms. Lisann J. Jacobs
Ms. Phoebe V. James
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Keller
Ms. Marie L. Keller
Mr. Joseph E. Sahlen
Mr. Jack Timmerman
Peter and Judith Travers
R L Willett
Mrs. Marilyn M. Young
Patron
$2,500-$4,999
Ms. Muriel E. Chant
Ms. Eileen Clark
Ms. Suzanna Edison
Mr. Richard A. Ehret
Ms. Maryann Ernst
Mrs. Rosemary G. Esty
Mr. and Mrs. George G. Herbert
Mr. Robert J. Irwin
Mr. Ronald W. Kennuth
Miss Bettyann Kinyoun
Terry and Mickey Pils
Mrs. Terry M. Quinsey
Mrs. Bonnie Skare
Gerald and Faith Strobel
Ms. Sandra L. Surdam
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$1,000-$2,499
Ms. Lois M. Aiken
Mr. Dennis R. Amrhein
Ms. Lois Arcara
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Ashman
Mr. and Mrs. Cornell S. Babcock Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Baird
Ms. Dolores M. Baker
Mrs. Dolores Y. Baldwin
Mr. Ted W. Balliett
Ms. Nancy Barnes
Ms. Mitzi M. Baumann
Ms. Debra E. Benton
Mrs. Jennifer Berryman
Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Bertsch
Mr. Daniel B. Bigouette
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Boehler
Ms. JoAnn E. Boehm
Miss Alice L. Breuss
Dr. Scott Goldman and Ms. Nancy E. Brock
Ms. Patricia Brown
Ms. Sandra B. Bruschi
Ms. Joyce Burgess
Mrs. Louisa Buscaglia-Klenk
Mrs. AnnLouise Carosella
Ms. Barbara S. Carr
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cauley
Mr. and Mrs. Norman M. Chronik
Ms. Margaret Ciesielski
Ms. Jennifer A. Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. Paul P. Converso
Ms. Donna M. Czarnecki
Ms. Alberta F. Daugherty
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dayton
Mrs. Arline T. Deckert
Mrs. Laurel A. DiBrog
Ms. Phyllis Dorr
Ms. Jennifer Dowdell
Mr. Edward P. Duffy
Mr. Paul C. DuPernell
Dr. Philip M. Dvoretsky and Dr. Linda B. Ludwig
Ms. Nancy K. Eck
Dr. Kathleen H. Emery
Ms. Jennifer Errick
Ms. Phyllis A. Farey
Ms. Diane W. Fildes
Mr. William S. Flickinger
Frank and Linda Foley
Mr. Michael Freer
Mrs. Micheline A. Fried
Dr. John Fudyma and Ms. Sarah Fallon
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Furno
Mr. Robert S. Gacek
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Gacioch
Mrs. Ellen D. Glassman
Ms. Kathleen K. Gleason
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Golda
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green
Mr. Russell Gulino and Ms. Carole A. Tumiel
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Gurney
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis H. Hallis
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas D. Hoffman
Mr. and Mrs. David Huck
Ms. Leanne M. Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hurley
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Jacobs
Ms. Karen R. Kaczmarski
Ms. Kathie A. Keller
Steven and Marisa Kelm
Mr. David D. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick S. Kenney
Mr. and Mrs. Russell G. Knapp Jr.
Mrs. Joyce Knoll
Marsha and John Koelmel
Ms. Judith Kornacki
Mr. and Mrs. Duane A. Kresge
Mrs. Carol A. Kriger
Mr. Dennis W. Kruse
Mr. and Mrs. Brian LaTulip
Mr. and Mrs. Julian H. Leggett II
Ms. Kristin Leiby
Jim and Katie Leonhard
Ms. Linda Limina
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Lukasiewicz
Mrs. Margaret E. Lyons
Mrs. Yvonne Maloney
Mrs. Robyn N. Mandell
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Matuszewski
Dr. Paula M. Mazur
Richard M. McDermott
Ms. Darlene Metros
Mr. Brian Mock
Mrs. Maria R. Molnar
Jonathan and Sarah Mugel
Chris and Danielle Murawski
Mr. David F. Murphy
Mr. Martin Ojeda
Ms. Ann G. O’Neil-Merritt
Ms. Catherine F. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Parrish
Mrs. Jacqueline M. Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Peck
Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Pfohl
Ms. Patricia A. Pinelli
Cheryl L. Pitz
Mr. Kenneth R. Polchlopek
Mrs. A. Neville Procter
Mrs. Katherine H. Provick
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ralabate
Mr. Steven Ricca
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Robb
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Ryan
Ms. Michele Saffire
Ms. Kathleen A. Sardina
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Scepkowski
Dr. and Mrs. Norman G. Schaaf
Ms. Susan B. Schoellkopf
Ms. Patricia Skok
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Skrabacz
Ms. Linda Newland Soltis
Mrs. Lynn S. Sperrazza
Ms. Jean Stanton
Ms. Virginia V. Steiger
Ms. Christine T. Stricklin
Mr. H. Michael Stroh
Manson and Anne Surdam
Mr. Gary R. Sutton
Ms. Ann L. Swan
Mrs. Laura C. Tarbell
Mr. and Mrs. Karl L. Thuman
Dr. Zerline Tiu-Snyderman and Mr. Michael
Snyderman
Mrs. Margaret S Torregrossa
Martin and Barbara Troutman
Mr. and Mrs. Dirk A. VanDeMark
Mr. James M. Wadsworth
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilton
Mr. Marion Woch
Ms. Patty Wolfsohn
John and Carolyn Yurtchuk
Mr. Frank J. Zgoda Jr.
Ms. Helen W. Zimmermann
Ms. Deborah A. Zito
Corporate Partners
Best in Show ($10,000+)
Delta-Sonic Car Wash Systems Inc.
Dual Printing, Inc.
Grosso Door & Hardware
Keller Technology Corporation
M&T Bank
National Fuel
Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Winner’s Circle ($5,000 -$9,999)
Buffalo Bills, Inc.
Compu-Mail, LLC
Ecology and Environment, Inc.
GEICO Insurance Co.
Mighty Taco, Inc.
Saperston Companies
Uniland Development Company
Top Dog ($2,500 - $4,999)
Anderson’s Frozen Custard
Banfield, The Pet Hospital
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
Dunkin’ Donuts
Fowlers Chocolate
Lia Honda
Regent Companies
Sephora Walden Galleria
Travelers Community Connections
Vogt Sprinkler Service, Inc.
Cool Cat ($1,000 - $2,499)
Adpro Sports
Alpha Dog Marketing
Bank of America Matching Gifts Program
Bank of America United Way Campaign
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
Cameron
Chef’s Restaurant of Buffalo, Inc.
CSX Corporate Citizenship
Ellicott Development Co.
Fetch Logistics
HSBC-Matching Gift Program
Independent Health
Integrity Office Suppy
Kideney Architects, Inc.
Larry & Janine’s Plumbing & Repairs, Inc.
Lewis & Lewis, P.C.; The Injured Workers Law Firm
LHR, Inc.
Lumsden & McCormick LLP
McKesson
Merchants Mutual Insurance Company
Migz Media
National Property Management Associates
New York State Humane Association
Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society
Northtown Automotive
Pig Belly Entertainment
Pine Pharmacy
Rand Capital Corporation
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
SKM Group
Stevie Nic’s Bar and Grill, Inc.
Taheri & Todoro, P.C.
The Travelers Companies Inc.
Univera Healthcare - Employee Charity
Verizon - Matching Gifts Program
Foundation Supportors
Animal Farm Foundation
Barbara T. Meech and Robert B. Meech Fund
Bell Bequest
Bertha Hamilton Trust
The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation
Carlos & Elizabeth Heath Foundation
Charlotte Albright Fund
Children’s Foundation of Erie County
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Cotton Charitable Trust
The Edward H. Butler Foundation
Elinor Patterson Baker Trust Fund
Frederick S. and Phyllis W. Pierce Fund
Gannett Foundation
GE Foundation
The Goldwater Family Foundation
The Hahn Family Foundation
The Harry H. & Leah Grace Whiting Foundation
Herbert F. & Jane K. Darling Philanthropic Fund
Joseph R. Takats Foundation
The JS Ten Trust
The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, a KeyBank
Trust
Maddie’s Fund
Margaret Bierl Herr Memorial Fund
Margaret Frank Rofot Charitable Lead Trust
The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation
Marriage To Charity Inc
The McCowan Foundation
Mental Insight Foundation
The MJ Kelley Foundation
Mulroy Family Foundation
The Penn Schoellkopf Foundation
PETCO Foundation
The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation
The Robert and Patricia Colby Foundation
The Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc.
The Ruth Gutekunst Charitable Trust
The Seymour H. Knox Foundation, Inc.
Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation
Tomkins Gates Foundation
Wagner Charitable Trust
William J.C. & Louise Grupp Memorial
The Penn Schoellkopf Foundation
The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation
The Robert and Patricia Colby Foundation
The Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc
The Ruth Gutekunst Charitable Trust
The Seymour H. Knox Foundation, Inc
Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation
Wagner Charitable Trust
Whitworth & Dorothy Ferguson Foundation
William J.C. & Louise Grupp Memorial
Media Partners
WIVB-TV Channel 4
News and Production Staff
WBEN 930 am
Susan Rose
John Zach
Star 102.5 FM
Rob Lucas
WGRZ-TV Channel 2
Kevin O’Neill
News and Production Staff
WKBW-TV Channel 7
Mike Randall
News and Production Staff
YNN Buffalo
News and Production Staff
The Breeze, WECK 1230 am/102.9 fm
The Buffalo News
Kiss 98.5 FM
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Surrender Hours
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday & Friday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
8 am-4 pm
8 am-8 pm
8 am-4 pm
Closed
Adoption Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11 am-6 pm
(Pre-Approvals close at 5:30 pm)
Tuesday & Thursday
11 am-8 pm
(Pre-Approvals close at 7:30 pm)
Saturday
10 am-5 pm
(Pre-Approvals close at 4:30 pm)
Sunday
Closed
Stray Viewing Hours
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday & Friday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Noon-4 pm
Noon-8 pm
11 am-4 pm
Closed
Board of Directors
Lawrence F. Robb
Karen Kaczmarski Linda Newland Soltis
Nancy LaTulip Cornell S. Babcock, Jr.
Ronald Benderson
Katherine Cauley
Karen Cook
Sara Dayton
Laurel A. DiBrog
David W. Donovan
James J. Eagan
David W. Gacioch
Kimberly A. Georger
Leanne M. Hughes
Danielle Jacobs
Lisa Lewis
Margaret Phillips
Lisa Pierce
Ronnie Podolefsky
Steven Ricca
Megan Szeliga
Patricia Vedella
Dr. Kurt Venator
Honorary Members
Nancy Brock
William Doolittle*
Thomas Flickinger
William “Bill” Gisel*
Margot Glick
Katherine Marcy
Virginia Procter
William Regan
Andrew Rudnick
Paul Schoellkopf*
Julie Schechter
Wade Stevenson*
Emily Wettlaufer
Annette Wilton
Charles Yeager
*In Memoriam
President
Vice President
Vice President
Treasurer