2013 - Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

COMPASSION
IN
ACTION
2 0 1 3 ANNUAL REPORT
Letter From the President & CEO
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MISSION
A COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY
WHERE ANIMALS ARE CARED
FOR AND VALUED
CORE VALUES
ACTIVE COMPASSION
RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP
MINDFUL INTEGRITY
PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE
EMBRACE COLLABORATION
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Dear Friends,
As I reflect on the past year, I think about all the animals served by
HSPPR thanks to your generosity. Henry was a young adult, stray
terrier mix who was dropped off at the shelter. He was really skinny,
a bit shaggy, but he had wonderful energy. Admittedly, I have a soft
spot for terriers, having adopted many of them over my 30 years of
working in shelters. I like their courage, loyalty and energy — which
can also get them into trouble! My friend Susie was looking to adopt
a dog after losing her beloved dog to cancer and asked if I had any
suggestions. Henry appeared to be a good match for Susie and her
remaining dog Katie. When they met, it was love at first sight.
I watched amazed as Henry “introduced” himself to the pair. Henry
had found a loving home, and that made my day! This is what saving
lives is all about, finding a loving home or reuniting a lost pet. HSPPR
is a safe haven for the animals of our community.
During the Black Forest Fire, HSPPR staff and volunteers helped
evacuees by sheltering their animals after being displaced. More
than 1,200 animals were sheltered in four locations, some co-located
at the high school with their families and others sheltered at the
Fairgrounds, HSPPR and Norris Penrose Equine Center. Animal
Law Enforcement did search and rescue during the fire, pulling 680
animals trapped in the evacuation zone. They worked non-stop for
four days to make sure animals were safe. Poindexter the donkey
was reluctant to get on board with his rescue despite many attempts
to get him out of his pasture. You can read about his rescue in this
report; I watched our officers in action, and they did an amazing job.
One cat was reunited with his family after being gone for two weeks;
he got lost as they evacuated their home. This work demonstrates
the value we put on active compassion, and your support makes this
compassion possible.
Our Pueblo location, Pueblo Animal Services, is a tremendous
advocate for cats, and they set the standard for other shelters on
top notch Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) programs. They spayed and
neutered more than 1,000 cats in zip code 81001, actively reducing
the number of unwanted kittens being born and alleviating the
suffering of feral cats. Their active compassion is evident in the
reduction of feral cats coming into the shelter during 2013. The same
is true for our Colorado Springs TNR program that establishes colony
care givers and provides spay and neuter support.
Our mission is a compassionate society where animals are cared for
and valued. Every day, the HSPPR team works to this end and can
only do so with your help. There is so much work to be done, but as
long as we work together to build compassion for animals, we will
reach new heights. We can be the voice for animals who cannot speak
for themselves. Thank you for supporting our mission through your
generous donations.
Warm regards,
Jan McHugh-Smith
President & CEO
Dear Friends and Donors,
On behalf of the Board of Directors at Humane Society of the Pikes
Peak Region, I am pleased to report HSPPR is making extraordinary
strides in animal welfare in our community. HSPPR’s mission is based
on an unwavering desire to be the catalyst of positive change in the
humane treatment of animals in our community. I cannot express
how fortunate we are to have an organization like HSPPR leading
the way for animals in the Pikes Peak Region.
Letter From the Board Chairman
Staff and volunteers work every day to save the lives of animals
through innovative programs such as Trap-Neuter-Return, shelterto-shelter transfers, and behavior modification for harder-toplace pets. And their commitment doesn’t end there. As the new
Community Animal Response Team (CART) coordinator, HSPPR
again worked around the clock to save hundreds of animal lives
during the Black Forest Fire. With an extensive emergency plan and
specialized equipment, CART is ready to respond when the next
disaster strikes.
HSPPR also achieved Charity Navigator’s 4-star charity rating,
which means you can rest assured the organization is exceeding
industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause. With
a balanced budget and low administration expenses, more of your
dollar is directly helping the animals of the Pikes Peak Region.
As we look to the future, HSPPR is building its strategic plan
around five core operating values – active compassion, responsible
stewardship, mindful integrity, passion for excellence, and embracing
collaboration. To continue its success, HSPPR needs a commitment
from you, too. Big changes are on the horizon, and the support
of the community through donations of time and money means
HSPPR will be able to save even more animals in need. Together
we can make the community a better place. Thank you for being an
advocate for animals.
With Gratitude,
Jim Flynn
2013 Board Chairman
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIRMAN:
Jim Flynn
VICE CHAIRMAN:
Phil Price
TREASURER:
Mike Rowe
SECRETARY:
Carol Pennica
Luke Anderson
Victor Andrews
Mary Evans
Doug Finley
Ryan Gorman
Mary Hauck
Stan Kouba
David Lytle
Sally Martin
Sue Mulvihill
Stephen Smith
Our volunteer Board of Directors
includes members of our community
who have compassion in their hearts
and on their minds for the welfare of
animals in the Pikes Peak Region.
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BY THE NUMBERS
TOTAL ANIMALS
IN OUR CARE
EUTHANASIA
(SHELTER ANIMALS)
CRUELTY
INVESTIGATIONS
All: 23,765
All: 4,496
All: 3,747
Springs: 16,964
Springs: 2,351
Springs: 2,194
Pueblo: 6,089
Pueblo: 2,122
Pueblo: 1,173
Centennial: 331
Centennial: 3
Centennial: 137
*Douglas County: 381
*Douglas County: 20
*Douglas County: 243
ADOPTIONS
All: 8,788
Springs: 7,632
Pueblo: 1,126
Centennial: 1
*Douglas County: 29
REUNITED PETS
All: 6,070
Springs: 4,248
Pueblo: 1,284
Centennial: 247
*Douglas County: 291
ANIMALS IN FOSTER CARE
All: 1,047
Springs: 975
Pueblo: 72
EUTHANASIA SERVICES
(OWNER REQUESTED)
All: 2,383
SPAYS/NEUTERS
Total: 10,480
Adoptions: 5,487
TNR: 2,845
Donor Subsidized for Owned Pets:
2,148
LIVE RELEASE RATE
Overall: 77.3%
VOLUNTEERS
Number of Volunteers: 1,204
Hours: 93,272
Full Time Employee Equivalent of
Volunteer Hours: 45
**Dollar Amount Equivalent of
Volunteer Hours: $2 million
Dogs Groomed: 343
Walks Taken with Dogs: 18,824
Dogs in Behavior Modification Program:
346
Dogs: 79.8%
Kittens in Mama Cat Program: 502
Cats: 74.5%
**Based on data from Independent
Sector.
ANIMAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT
CALLS FOR SERVICE
All: 49,074
Springs: 20,543
Pueblo: 16,891
Centennial: 7,517
*Douglas County: 4,123
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*Douglas County animals are cared for
at Dumb Friends League Buddy Center
in Castle Rock.
ACTIVE TRAP-NEUTERRETURN (TNR) COLONIES
Total: 445
Springs: 278
Pueblo: 167
HUMANE EDUCATION
Presentations: 586
Children in Camps: 297
Number of People Reached: 19,529
MEDIA MENTIONS
SENIOR PET
COMPANIONSHIP
Featured Pets: 731
Animals in Program: 21
Total Media Spots: 1,080
FOOD
WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Website Unique Visitors: 288,039
Website Pageviews: 2.3 Million
(6,345 Pages/Day)
HSPPR Facebook Fans: 15,042
Dog and Cat Food Donated by
Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s Food, Shelter & Love
Program: 67,679 lbs.
WHAT IS A LIVE
RELEASE RATE?
HSPPR utilizes the Asilomar Accords
formula, a national standard used
across the United States to provide a
common language between shelters.
“Live release rate” reflects the number
of dogs and cats saved as a percentage
of all outcomes (less owner requested
euthanasia).
Visit asilomaraccords.org
for additional information.
PAS Facebook Fans: 1,077
HSPPR Twitter Followers: 2,120
In-kind Donation Value: $107,931
PEETEY’S HAPPY TAIL
When our Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) officers were called to investigate a report of a
puppy not being properly cared for, their attention was immediately drawn to a thin black
and white dog outside the house, hunched in pain and unable to hold up his own head.
ALE officers rushed him to the HSPPR surgery center for help. Peetey was suffering
from multiple traumatic wounds. X-Rays revealed previous leg and rib fractures, in
addition to a more recent fracture on his back right leg, indicative of possible blunt
force trauma. His leg injury was so severe that amputation was the only option.
After surgery and critical care in our ICU, Peetey was able to continue his recovery
in HSPPR’s foster program. A few weeks later Peetey was like a new dog - happy,
healthy, and getting around on his own! Veterinarians cleared Peetey for adoption
and he was welcomed into a new home with his loving parents, Kyle and Michala.
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VOLUNTEERS
In 2013, our 1,204 fabulous volunteers
contributed 93,272 hours to HSPPR - the
dollar equivalent of $2 million, based on
data from Independent Sector. From
walking dogs to picking up TNR cats, to
serving as customer service representatives
to all who come into the shelter, we literally
could not exist without every one of our
good-hearted volunteers. Most take on an
extraordinary number of tasks, including
training and socializing our canine friends,
taking glamour shots of animals to aid in
their adoptions, cleaning kennels, doing
laundry, petting kitties and keeping our large
animal population fed. They share their
broad knowledge of animal behaviors and
compassion for our four-legged friends with
all who enter our doors.
FOSTER CARE
Many times, we take in puppies or kittens that are too small for adoption or even still nursing. Or, we could receive a dog or cat that has a
serious medical injury requiring time and special care to heal. Any animal that needs some extra TLC gets put into our fostering program. We
have a rotating group of available foster families ready to make room in their hearts and in their homes at a moment’s notice. In 2013 alone,
1,047 animals went through our foster program; 131 of those were animals who needed to recover from medical procedures, 750 of them were
animals who were too young for adoption, and many more needed a little socialization and love. We are actively seeking out new foster families
to help us save even more lives! Please fill out our foster application at hsppr.org/foster.
JILLIAN AND GIA’S HAPPY TAIL
On July 16, 2013, HSPPR Animal Law
Enforcement (ALE) officers, working with the
Colorado Springs Police Department and
Colorado Springs Fire Department, entered
a condemned mobile home. The residence
was filled with filth and debris. Garbage,
dishes and other miscellaneous items littered
the floor, and broken furniture lay across the
rooms. Officers spotted and captured 20
felines. Many more fled and hid, and officers
were not able to immediately capture them.
The initial 20 cats were brought back to
HSPPR and given medical attention. Many
6
of the cats were treated for upper respiratory
infections, and all were dehydrated and
underweight. ALE officers left traps for the
cats that had escaped during their first visit.
Over the next few days, officers captured
another 28 cats from the residence.
Jillian and Gia, two of the cats rescued
during the hoarding investigation, went up
for adoption following health and behavior
evaluations. They were such good friends that
Tyler and his family couldn’t bear to separate
them. They ended up taking both gals home
to spend the rest of their lives together!
OFF-SITE ADOPTIONS
We continued our life-saving off-site adoption program in 2013, and we have seen
great success with 324 cat adoptions and 37 dog adoptions!
We are holding steady with no less than five off-site adoption locations around
Colorado Springs that got hundreds of animals, especially our kitty friends, into
new homes in 2013. We are still present at our longest-running adoption facility
at the Petco on Union and Powers, as well as the new Petco on Nevada. We
are continuing our adoption partnership with Pet City in Chapel Hills Mall and
Citadel Mall to get even more kitties out and into great new homes.
The Colorado Springs locations of Camp Bow Wow are taking in some of
HSPPR’s dogs that need some help with behavior issues or that need time
that we don’t have the resources to give. These dogs go to Camp Bow Wow
for a minimum of two weeks to receive individualized attention. At the end of
that time, they are placed up for adoption at the Camp Bow Wow facility. All
37 off-site dog adoptions have been through our friends at Camp Bow Wow!
ANIMAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Although every staff
member and volunteer
at HSPPR demonstrates
their love for animals
every day, it takes a
very special kind of
person, with unwavering
compassion toward our
furry friends, to brave
the animal cruelty cases
in our community based
solely on a commitment
to justice for our
four-legged friends.
Our Animal Law
Enforcement officers
do just that.
LILO’S HAPPY TAIL
On May 21, our Douglas County Animal
Law Enforcement officers were called
to Highland Heritage Regional Park in
Highlands Ranch by workers who had
found five puppies in a trash can near
a restroom. Unfortunately, one of the
puppies had already died, but our officers
immediately went to work warming up the
other four.
The days-old animals were taken to a
veterinary clinic where they were treated
for low body temperature, then placed in
a foster home with one of our officers.
They were bottle-fed and were named
Bridgette, Brutus, Lilo and Gus-Gus. We
monitored their health carefully until they
were old enough to be adopted. Lilo, the
pup above, gets to travel with her humans
in their mobile home, and they just love
her to pieces.
Our officers typically
work 10 hours a day
investigating cruelty
complaints, issuing
summons, responding to aggressive dog reports,
checking on injured animals, investigating noisy pet
complaints, educating the public on animal laws and
ordinances, picking up stray animals, appearing in
court on animal-related cases, and executing search
and arrest warrants. They also attend neighborhood
watch meetings, give presentations to the
community, and train new officers. It’s all in a day’s
work for ALE!
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PUEBLO ANIMAL SERVICES
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
In a unanimous vote by public officials in late December, a contract
agreement was reached between Pueblo City, Pueblo County and
Pueblo Animal Services (PAS). This means PAS will be able to
continue its important mission in 2014! As you may know, PAS has
been subsidizing the contract with the city and county for years.
We appreciate the work city and county officials have put into the
2014 contract, and each budget increase gets us closer to closing
the funding gap. PAS has agreed to absorb the costs of operating
the surgery center, but we anticipate there will still be a budget
gap of about $300,000. PAS will continue to rely on donations to
help fund lifesaving initiatives in Pueblo, such as subsidized animal
sterilizations, trap-neuter-return programs for cats and follow up
care for animals rescued during cruelty investigations.
Now, more than ever, the community must come together to find
proactive ways to fight pet overpopulation in Pueblo. Encouraging
friends and family to adopt, spaying and neutering your pets, and
even volunteering at PAS are all ways you can make a difference.
Thank you for your continued support of PAS. Because of you,
we are able to help even more homeless animals in need. We have
made great strides in Pueblo and will continue to be a voice for
animals who can’t speak for themselves.
DEUCE’S HAPPY TAIL!
One of our Animal Law Enforcement officers responded to a call about
an injured dog at a rest stop in Colorado City, CO. She found a very
thin female pointer who had obvious trauma to her front paws. Luckily,
a maintenance worker at the rest stop remembered that a woman had
stopped two weeks ago on her way to Denver and lost her dogs, and he
was able to find her contact information. Deuce was brought back to PAS
and was treated for frostbitten paws. ALE officers and PAS staff contacted
the possible owner, who was back in Denver, and she identified Deuce right
away! She had stayed at the rest stop looking for her dogs and was able
to find her second dog three days later, but not Deuce. She immediately
came down to take Deuce home after their two-week separation.
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TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR)
The spaying of Brooke, a
beautiful black community cat
found near the Meadowbrook
mobile home park, marked
the successful culmination of
another year of hard work for
PAS. This was the second year
of our “Wanted: Cats to Fix”
campaign, with the goal of
rounding up and fixing more
than 1,000 cats from a single
ZIP code. And for the second
year in a row, we not only met
this high goal, we exceeded
it! In 2012, we neutered 1,004
cats from ZIP code 81004.
In 2013, the goal was to spay
or neuter 1,001 cats from
ZIP code 81001 by the end
of the year, but PAS hit that
goal three months ahead of
schedule. In fact, by the end
of 2013, PAS had spayed or
neutered 1,162 cats from ZIP
code 81001! If each of the
2,000 cats had produced a
litter of just six kittens, we
would now have more than
12,000 additional kittens, at
risk for homelessness, in these
two ZIP codes!
Pueblo now has 167 active
community cat colonies.
Thank you to all participating
members of the community
for helping curb cat
overpopulation in Pueblo!
WHISKER BALL
The Eighth Annual Whisker Ball was a huge success, raising
nearly $46,000 to support vital programs at PAS. PAS would like
to thank Friends of the Pueblo Animal Shelter, our passionate
supporters, who organized this event. This money will go directly
toward our surgery center, for spays and neuters and other
essential procedures for animals in need.
MAKANI’S HAPPY TAIL!
Makani, named Lucky at PAS, is a 2-yearold cat who came in to PAS as a stray. He
was soon after diagnosed with diabetes.
Our transfer partner Pet Project was able
to take him and find him a great home
where he can receive daily insulin and
needed care. In fact, Makani went to
live with another diabetic Maine coon,
so these two gorgeous cats will thrive
together under their owner’s experienced
care. Way to go, Makani and family!
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SURGERY CENTER
Our surgery center, named after Dr. Wesley V. Metzler, continues to grow and
thrive! More than 6,000 spays and neuters were performed at the Abbot Lane
location, and almost 1,000 of those were subsidized spays and neuters for the
pets of low-income members of our community. Two full-time veterinarians,
two part-time veterinarians and 11 veterinary technicians and assistants handle
everything from amputations, dentals, wound or laceration repairs, tumor/
mass removals, foreign body/exploratory surgery and more on our shelter
animals. The surgery center also acts as an emergency hospital with an
Intensive Care Unit while still managing a rigorous surgery schedule.
FUR BALL
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
hosted its 16th Annual Fur Ball gala with a
theme of “Saturday Night Fur Ball” on April
27, 2013 at Cheyenne Mountain Resort.
With disco balls and glitter, fog machines
and “Stayin’ Alive,” it was a scene that
would have made John Travolta proud.
500 people attended the furriest fundraiser
in town, which raised just over $204,000
to help fund HSPPR’s Surgery Center
and its life-saving measures for animals
in need. The “Saturday Night Fur Ball”
theme was taken to new heights this year,
from the spangled decorations to the disco
dancing performed by talented emcees
Kimberly Price and Justin Chambers from
FOX 21 News. All 500 human guests
and 19 furry attendees were dressed in
their gala best – with a few bellbottoms
and gold chains thrown into the mix.
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PAWTOBERFEST
The event included a silent auction and
reception with signature 1970s cocktails,
followed by a gourmet three-course dinner,
live auction hosted by Kevin Patterson
of The Patterson Group, and the muchanticipated Pet Parade. The parade
featured medical foster success stories and
a touching video showing the lengths to
which the HSPPR Surgery Center goes to
save homeless animals’ lives. 90 percent
of the pets featured at Fur Ball had found
homes within four days of the event.
Even the Colorado Springs Professional
Firefighters, Local #5, got involved.
From showcasing adorable kittens in their
helmets to presenting the “Disco Inferno”
dessert, five local firefighters showed that
underneath their tough exteriors, they too
had hearts of gold for homeless animals in
the Colorado Springs community.
Humans and doggies alike got in their
workouts during the Hill’s Pet Nutrition and
Petco Foundation 5K and 3K. Many tried
out the canine agility course, and of course
took advantage of the vendor freebies, all
in the name of helping out our furry friends
at HSPPR. We raised over $121,000 for lost
and homeless pets at the Humane Society
of the Pikes Peak Region. More than 700
participants ran or walked the 5k/3k with
their furry friends. After the race, nearly
1,200 animal lovers enjoyed live music,
delicious food, cold beer, and free goodies
from more than 60 vendors. Doggie demos,
bobbing for hot dogs, pet contests, and
even some dancing made it a fantastic event
for attendees and their four-legged friends!
SANTA PAWS
Santa Paws came to town again
in December 2013 to take heartwarming pictures with four-legged
family members! Each family
went home with a professional
holiday portrait from Blue Fox
Photography, which donated its services. We had cats, dogs,
bunnies, rats, and other animals of all sizes sit on Santa’s lap – not to
mention the happy humans who got to meet Santa as well!
CAMP WHISKERS & WAGS
MEDIA SUPPORT
We had another great year of all-season camp fun! For 2013,
we held spring break, summer break and winter break camps
and taught 297 campers what it means to be a responsible pet
owner. Youngsters love having the opportunity to interact with
cuddly critters of all kinds – and the snacks and games don’t
hurt either! But what parents love most about our camps is
that they teach compassion for our fellow creatures and pet
responsibility in a fun and enjoyable learning atmosphere. Our
Education Manager is also available to host field trips, birthday
parties, and tours of HSPPR, as well as take critters on the road
for classroom programs at schools.
We would like to give a huge thank you to our media friends who
promote our animals and get so many adopted! Out of 1,080 spots
and 731 featured animals, we had a 98% adoption rate. Again, thank
you to American Classified, Colorado Springs Independent, Comcast
Pet Adoptions on Demand, The Gazette, KKTV 11 News, KRCC,
KRDO News Channel 13 and KRDO
105.5 FM/1240 AM, KXRM FOX21,
KCCY (Y96.9 FM), KKLI (106.3 FM),
My719Moms, PETacular, Pikes Peak
Bulletin, Premier Value Magazine, RXP
(103.9 FM), and The Real Estate Book.
HEDWIG’S HAPPY TAIL!
Hedwig came in as a stray, and she had suffered some severe trauma to the
back of her head. She was treated by our surgery center and stayed with them
as their mascot for four months until she had recuperated enough to be put up
for adoption. And then she went home with this wonderful family! They love
having Hedwig and they couldn’t have asked for a better cat!
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THE BLACK FOREST FIRE
POINDEXTER’S HAPPY TAIL!
Poindexter had been stranded for days in the Black Forest Fire
evacuation zone and most of the area around him had burned.
Somehow he had escaped the flames of the fire, but he refused
to be caught despite many attempts. Firefighters were making
sure he had water and HSPPR’s ALE officers carried in feed.
Crews from the Bureau of Land Management were able to
cut down trees blocking the entrance to his pasture so officers
could get a horse trailer in. Poindexter was happy to get some
carrot treats but was very nervous and would run away when
approached. It took four Animal Law Enforcement officers
using portable fencing about 15 minutes to corral him. When
they got him close to the trailer, Poindexter walked right in.
Two of Poindexter’s llama friends were rescued by Animal Law
Enforcement officers a few days earlier and taken to the El Paso
County Fairgrounds. They could be heard humming when
Poindexter was placed in the corral next to them
at the Fairgrounds.
On June 11, 2013, we put the lessons learned from the Waldo
Canyon Fire to use during the Black Forest Fire. This fire
proved to be the most devastating wildfire in the state’s history
with 38,000 people evacuated, nearly 500 homes lost, and
two deaths. Ironically, HSPPR signed an agreement with the
City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County to take over the
Community Animal Response Team (CART) the night before the
fire! This time, HSPPR cared for more than 1,200 animals. Staff
and volunteers worked day and night to shelter pets evacuated
from their homes – everything from dogs, cats and guinea pigs
to pigs, chickens and horses. HSPPR’s Animal Law Enforcement
team and partnering agencies pulled 672 stranded animals from
the evacuation zone; animals whose owners were unable to return
home in time to save them. Rescuers were faced with heat, smoke
and flames as they made trip after trip into the evacuation zone.
Thanks to their tireless efforts, and the heroic efforts of firefighters,
thousands of animal lives were saved.
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and staff, all the animals
were reunited with their families. It is a testament to the strong
bond between the Black Forest families and their animals.
At a cost of $200,000 to HSPPR, we were proud to have been
able to step forward during this time of need and are grateful
for your support throughout the year.
If you are interested in volunteering your time on the CART
team, especially if you have horse and livestock experience,
please call 719.302.8721.
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BLACK FOREST FIRE: June 2013
More than 1,200 animals sheltered
672 animals rescued
2,221 calls received by HSPPR Dispatch
121 volunteers
3,300 volunteer hours
2,175 staff hours
EVERY ANIMAL REUNITED
SHERWIN’S
HAPPY TAIL!
When Sherwin’s owners
evacuated, they tried to take
Sherwin with them, but he didn’t
handle living in a small apartment
well. So they brought Sherwin
to the emergency shelter at
HSPPR. According to Sherwin’s
owner, “I was so worried about
how he might be stressed out
by being handled by strangers
and in a new place, but he was so
calm, happy and well-cared for
when my husband came back
to bring him home! Thanks so
much to all of you that took such
great care of him - it helped us in
such a stressful time!”
KALI’S HAPPY TAIL!
Escape artist Kali got out of her
carrier and ran off as her owners were
evacuating. Days later, she was found,
singed but alive, and brought to
HSPPR where veterinary staff looked
her over and treated her wounds,
including some burns on the pads of
her feet. HSPPR’s lost and found team
leapt into action. They sent out emails
with her picture to everyone who had
reported a lost calico cat, and her
people responded within hours!
“When we took Kali to the vet
afterward, the vet said she was the
closest thing to a dead cat she’d ever
seen. However, Kali didn’t have ANY
respiratory problems and she still
had some spunk in her. When we took
her to my parents’ house and got her
settled in our room, we quickly found
out how much spunk she still had in her
for when we came back up to the room
we found her sprawled out on our bed
giving us a ‘Can I help you?’ look. She
has so much personality that I knew
then she was going to be just fine.
been; watching her you wouldn’t
be able to tell that she ever
went through a fire.
“Thank you so much for
helping return our
Kali to us!”
“Over the next couple weeks,
she thoroughly enjoyed
being pampered and
cared for.
“She is now fully healed and
looks good as new and is
as soft as she has ever
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2013 DONOR LIST
In this donor list, space constraints permit us to only
acknowledge monetary support of $1,000 or more.
GIFTS RECEIVED JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013
CHARLES B. ABBOT SOCIETY $5,000 +
MR. ABBOT WAS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY AND LONG-TIME
OFFICER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
(Special thanks to those organizations that provided annual sponsorship support, signified by an **)
Anonymous (1)
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet**
Estate of Jack Agee
Cobb Mechanical Contractors**
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Ms. Susan Coit
Estate of Andy Andrews
Colorado Humane Society & S.P.C.A.
Animal Assistance Foundation
Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund
Bates Foundation & Trust
CWIS, LLC**
Bessemer Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Dant
Mrs. Carol A. Bogosian
Estate of Richard L. Ducommun
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bonicelli
Mrs. Ann Dugan
Bushong Family Foundation
Mrs. Beverly J. Dunlap
Mr. Mike Bynum
Elinor Patterson Baker Trust
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Esther M. & Freeman E. Everett Charitable Trust
BANDIT’S HAPPY TAIL!
Bandit, named Ray at HSPPR, is a 1-year-old Australian shepherd
who is completely deaf and blind in his right eye. He also has
TONS of energy, so he was looking for a special active family
who would work with him and his special needs. And he found
them in Wade and Angela. They had this to say about Bandit:
“He’s so sweet; all he wants is love, and he gets plenty of it. He is a
wonderful part of our family. Adopting a deaf dog was a challenge,
but we worked it out and now feel so much closer to him. He has
so much energy that it is just wonderful. He loves truck rides and
hikes. We are so happy we adopted such a great dog.”
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Estate of Dorothy G. Farrell
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Nostrand
Four Paws Pet Center of Colorado
Estate of Virginia Odom
Friends of the Pueblo Animal Shelter
Mr. David J. Ball and Ms. Paula Olmstead
GE Johnson Construction Company**
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pennica
Mrs. Jean Gravlin
Pennica Financial Group**
Joseph and Allison Hegarty
Mr. Kevin Perry and JoLynn Perry, DVM
Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
Petco Foundation**
Hibbard Charitable Trust
Petfinder Foundation
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.**
PetSmart Charities, Inc.
Estate of Donald B. Huth
Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Ingersoll
Progressive Matching Gift Program
Jacqueline G. Archer Trust
Col. and Mrs. David Ramagos (Ret.)
Jeffrey and Janet Quay Charitable Foundation
Rampart Supply, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Buz A. Rieger
Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
Ms. Sarah Roach
Judith R. Hoffberger Advised Fund/Aspen Community
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rowe
Kaiser Permanente**
Kirkpatrick Bank**
Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Jane and Gary Loo
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Mrs. Helen W. McCaffery
Merial Limited
Mrs. Sharol Metzler
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Mize
Moniker Foundation
Muchnic Foundation, Inc.
National Philanthropic Trust
Mr. William H. Ryan
Estate of Barbara Sanderson
Estate of Manfred Schiefer
Dr. Michael B. Simpson and Dr. Pamela C. Patten
Mrs. Mari Sinton-Martinez and Mr. Paul Martinez
Estate of Bonnie Skaggs
Mrs. Virginia Snow
Sonny Foundation
Estate of Hubert W. Van Gessner
Vanguard Charitable
Wesley V. Metzler, DVM Fund
Willard L. Eccles Foundation
Estate of Christine M. Neal
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$2,500 - $4,999
Anonymous (1)
George M. White Charitable Trust
Pueblo Humane Society
Mr. Gary D. Albert
Chris and Barbara Grossman
Tom and Karen Shopmier
Mr. Luke Anderson
HUB International**
Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Smith
Animal Emergency Care Centers**
Dr. Ingrid M. Hullman
Bill & Val Stevenson
Greg and Mary Art
J. Michael Carroll and Associates**
Mr. Jef Strauss
Mrs. Esther Beynon and
Mr. Alfred W. Metzger
Mrs. Louise Link
Dr. and Mrs. James J. Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Lobb
The Melting Pot
Dr. and Mrs. William A. J. MacLeod
United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire
Ms. Sarah Main
United States Olympic Committee**
Jan McHugh-Smith & Jeffrey Smith
US Bank**
Mr. Noble M. Melencamp
Verizon Foundation
Dr. Julie Newburg
Wag N’ Wash Healthy Pet Center**
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Norris
Mr. and Mrs. Herman B. Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parlato
Mr. and Mrs. Denny Weber
Pikes Peak Veterinary Clinic**
Wells Fargo Insurance Services**
Mr. Phil S. Price
Wells Fargo Private Bank**
Blazer Electric Supply
Canine Design Salon & Country Club**
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carroll
Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance
Dellora A. & Lester J. Norris Foundation
El Pomar Foundation**
Mrs. Natalie Feldt
Feline Friends of the Pikes Peak Region
FirstBank**
Ms. Linda K. Foulk
VETERINARY PARTNERS
Your commitment to your pet means having an established relationship
with a local veterinarian. Thank you to our Colorado Springs Area
Veterinary Society (CSAVS) partners.
Visit hsppr.org/vet for participating members.
ANNABELLA’S HAPPY TAIL!
Annabella is a sweet, completely blind kitten who was known as
Snowflake during her time at HSPPR. And it didn’t take her long to find
the perfect new home! She was adopted by this kind woman who fell in
love with Annabella as soon as she saw her. She was very excited about
caring for a blind kitty and is making sure Annabella has everything she
needs. She even took a video of Annabella playing fetch in the kitchen!
You can see this awesome video on our YouTube channel.
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$1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous (3)
BKP Resources Unlimited, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. James Flynn
52A5 Key Spouse Club
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boatner
Foundation for Protection of Animals
Agilent Employee Giving Campaign
Ms. Debra L. Boudreau
Mr. James Frey
Publio & Tracy Agrafas
Maria and Ronald Brown
Mr. Scott Fricke
Mr. and Mrs. Tuck Aikin, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Caldwell
Good Luck Sams
AKC Humane Fund, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cathcart
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Gorman
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Alarid
Ms. Danielle Civale
Kevin and Jennifer Graham
Alice N. Jenkins Foundation
Ms. Trudy Colell
Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Allen
Ms. Mitzy Collins
Gregg T. and Kelly M. Rogers
Family Foundation
ANC Research & Development
Colorado Aviation Business Association
Vic and Sue Andrews
Colorado Industrial Recycling
Angelina
Colorado Springs State Bank
Apple Foundation, Inc.
Colorado Springs Utilities
Community Focus Fund
Mr. Robert Aschermann
Mr. Paul Grier, Jr.
Ms. Danielle M. Gruman
Mr. Michael L. Gurganus
Ms. Catherine E. Halcomb
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Hall
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Costas
David C. Haraway and Marita Hobbs
Ms. Marcia E. Davis
Jan Gregg and Col. Al Hassebrock
Ben Demeter
Mary and Peter Hauck
Joelle Demeter
Mr. Keith R. Hays
Mr. Norton Bain
Ms. Amy Dinofrio and Ms. Joy
Challender
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hedrick
Dr. L. Patricia Barrett Fogleman
and Dr. C.E. Fogleman
Dusty and Kathy Loo Fund
Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Basker
E Light Excellence in Electrical
Dr. Roger A. Heroux
Ms. Barbara L. Bates
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Ekdahl
Mr. Herb Hickman
Ms. Sharon R. Bennett
Emma Barnsley Foundation
Mr. Tom Hill
Mr. Joseph E. Bernolfo III
ENT Federal Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hiltbrand
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Billington
Mrs. Mary W. Evans
Mr. Timothy C. Hoiles
BISSELL Pet Foundation
Mrs. Christina Faudel
Mr. Benjamin F. Hooper
Ms. Wyona Bjella
Katherine and Michael Finn
Mr. and Mrs. Justin K. Icenhower
Michael and Mary Aspenson
Association of American Railroads
Ayudar Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bailey III
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hellem
Ms. Judy Henley
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SADIE B’S HAPPY TAIL!
HSPPR has been matching fantastic animals to phenomenal homes for
years! Check out this story from one of our long-time supporters: “Just
wanted to share my wonderful cat Sadie B!” said Sadie’s owner. “I adopted
her from you all in 1995! She will be a spunky 19 years young on Jan 10th.
She has seen our great country over the years as a military cat.” Happy
19th, Sadie B! We are so thankful that your owners have taken such
wonderful care of you for so many years!
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Illsley
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Lohmann
Ms. Peggy S. Ives
Mrs. Katherine H. Loo
Mr. Barry W. Jenkins
LSL, LLC
Ms. Maria Jenkins
Mr. Albert W. Lyle II
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. David Lytle
JLG Land & Sports LLC
Col. and Mrs. William M. Mantia
Jones-Healy, Inc. Management Trust
Dr. Melanie Marsden and
Mr. John Loetscher
Mr. Donald C. Jordahl
Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Network for Good
Estate of Skippy Newberry
Ms. Ann E. Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Red Noland
Ms. Joyce M. Occhiato
Mary Jane McMillen Crowe Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. O’Rear
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Matkin
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Pace
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Koch
Col. Pamela C. McBride and
Mr. Daniel S. McBride
Mr. William Parks
Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Kooistra
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard McCann
Mrs. Brenda Koskey
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McCarthy
Ms. Lottie S. Kramb
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin S. Miller, Jr.
Ms. Mary P. Kuehn
Ms. Marlena Miller
Ms. Ruth A. Lacey
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel I. Lampe
Ms. Shannah Moore
Powers Pet Emergency Services of
Colorado Springs, Inc.
Lawrence D. Ochs Charitable
Lead Trust, Stowell Share
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Mulhern, Jr.
Protective Life Insurance Company
Ms. Susan Mulvihill
Mrs. Erika Quinn
Mrs. Bonnie E. Nasser
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Reed
Mr. Les Natali
Ms. Cathy O. Robbins
Karen and Erin Jordan
Alvin Kleveno
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. LeBrun
Ms. Virginia E. Leyden
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Loewen
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Nathan B. and Florence
R. Burt Foundation, Inc.
Pedigree Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Luis Perez
Mr. Matthew J. Polgar
Alan and Perc’an Polivka
Ms. Marcia L. Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Don J. Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. Clay H. Sorrick, Jr.
Mr. Donald Veverka
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schaller
Southern Colorado Community Found.
Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Vial
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schmeiler
Mrs. Frances D. Spuhler
Ms. Cathy Victorson
Annie Schmitt
Mr. Leo S. Sterkel
Ms. Cheryl Walker
Ms. Marilyn A. Schrepel
Stevenson Accounting Service
Gregory and Michele Wawrytko
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Seckar
Stockman Kast Ryan & Co., LLP
Dinny and Terri Weber
Mr. Richard J. Seibel & Ms. Faye Parker
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Stoen
Wally and Julie Seis
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stowell
Wells Fargo Community
Support Campaign
Mr. and Mrs. William Sessoms
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tolley
Seven “C” Foundation
Mr. Donald Toncray
Ms. Patricia Shaffer
Col. and Mrs. Rob Trapp
Shamrock Foundation
Travelers Community Connections
Mrs. Dorothy Shaw
Ms. Susan B. Tyson
Mr. Franklin Shoptaugh
United Restaurant Supply, LLC
Laine and Carl Smith
Mr. Mark VanderVlugt
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Snyder
Ms. Marla A. Vanderwalker
Ms. Lucille J. Wilcox
Ms. Millie Winebrenner
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Wismer
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Woodford
Julia and Joseph Wysocki
Mr. Dwayne E. Yount
Mr. and Mrs. David Zarsky
ELLIE MAE’S HAPPY TAIL!
Ellie Mae is an energetic pit bull mix puppy. This
7-month-old beauty went on RXP radio as the pet
of the week one week, and Coba from the morning
show couldn’t stop thinking about her. Finally, Coba
broke down and came to visit Ellie Mae one more
time. The rest is history! Congratulations, Ellie Mae!
We know you went to the very best home possible.
Coba will be taking Ellie Mae to puppy training
classes, which is a great way to make sure your young
pup gets the training and manners she needs to be
the best adult dog she can be.
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LEGACY GUILD
Our Legacy Guild includes supporters who have chosen to make a planned gift from their estate. In doing so,
they are ensuring the long-term financial health of the shelter and creating a legacy of caring that will benefit
future generations of helpless animals.
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Anonymous (11)
Marcia Davis
Rosalie Harrington
Bill and Pat Abraham
Paul Deery
Richard and Lucy Harwood
Fred and Nancy Adams
Alice B. Dempster
Mary and Peter Hauck
Margaret Adler
Pennie and Don DesJardins
Kay Hay
Otto and Norma Ament
Harold Dobyns
Bernice Hemmert
Tom and Roxie Anderson
Dana Dunlap
Leslie Henkel
Richard Anesko
James M. Dunn
Bill and Nancy Holmes
Phil Arkow
Rex and Shirley Dunn
Bruce Hughes
Rosemary Augustine
John Earle
Ingrid Marian Hullman
Bud and Lorraine Balck
Edward and Joan Eitzen
Roberta Huttner
Barbara Bates
Steven and Christina Erickson
Peggy Ives
Donald Bates
Elizabeth Evora Armstrong
Kimber Beasley
Joann Ferguson
Rolf Laliberte and Loretta JaramilloLaliberte
John and Flo Bernabei
Yolanda and Marvin Fiala
Joseph Bernolfo
Renate Fiedler
Paul and Yvonne Berry
Denise Fitzgerald
Stan and Stephanie Bestol
Dan and Jean Freeley
Bill Bickford
Darlene French
Darryl and Janyce Boehmer
Karen Gale
Joanne and Sil Bonicelli
Ted Garcia
Mary J. Boswell
Rita Gardner
Daun Rae Brookbank
Jamie Gaynor and Sara Sugerman
Ann Brown
Ray Geist, Jr.
Maria and Ronald Brown
Todd and Tammra Gilliland
Dona Bymaster
Paul and Jeannie Goss
Lorena H. Bymaster
Jackie Grabbert
K.C. Cabral
Gloria Gray
Gina and John Campbell
Dalean Greenlee
Mary Carlone
Jan E. Gregg
Carole Casner
Jody Guesno
Marilyn Chambon
Jerrie Hall
Lynn and Robert Cool
Sara Hammond
Richard and Trelma Coppock
David C. Haraway
Charlann and George Jeffrey
William Johannsen
Joyce D. Johnson
Mike and Emily Jones
Karen and Erin Jordan
Julie Justman
Diana Kelting
Gary Kile
Burton and Mary Kirby
Robert and Janet Knight
Stephanie Knull
Gisela Kobi
Stan and Susie Kouba
Shirley Kurie
Evalin LeFevre
Stephanie L. Leonard
Nicholas and Barbara Liontas
Doris Locigno
David and Barbara Lytle
Sarah F. MacLeod
Brigitte Majors
Carol and Michael Pennica
Paul and Lydia Stevens
Bill and Teri Mantia
Phillip and Gladys Perry
Shirley Stilley
Karen and Bruce Marr
Sandra Radford
Tom and Marilyn Stoen
Cecilia Martin
Mrs. Karen E. Ranney
L.R. and Julia Stringfellow
Kevin Mayer
Richard and Carole Rhodus
Maureen Sullivan
Pamela and Daniel McBride
Buz and Sue Rieger
Zagorka Terry
Frank and Doris McCann
Lovice D. Riffe
Sharon Thomas
Hanzig McClain
Don and Karen Riggle
Ida Torquati
Carol McClure
Don and Charlotte Rooks
Maureen and Ralph Towne
Jan McHugh-Smith and Jeffrey Smith
William L. Roub
Richard Vogel
Sharol Metzler
Mike and Trudy Rowe
Milt and Betty Waldron
Brian Middleton and Patricia Hirko
William Ryan
Gabriele Walker
Terry Mitchell
Ken and Ginny Sanders
Wynn Weidner
Helen Moger
Ingeborg Scanlan
Pam White
Leonard Mollica
R. Scott and Laurie Seab
Penny Whitney
Nancy Moore
Wally and Julie Seis
Robin Whitten
Shirley Moore
Susanne Sener
Christopher and Ruby Wilde
Sue Mulvihill
Wilma Sherrett
Don L. Williams
Paul and Lola Nafziger
Suzanne Sindt
B. June Williams
Verna Nelson
Carl and Laine Smith
Robert and Norma Wing
Jeff and Sandy Olson
Rella Win Smith
Michael and Victoria Youngblood
Dan and Sandy O’Rear
Vickie and Gaylord Smith
Roberta and Nicolas Parker
Larry and Star Snell
Dena Peck
Clay and Karen Sorrick
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FINANCIAL REPORT
REVENUES
58.5%
Services
26.9%
$6,466,429
Contributions
$2,974,550
4.0%
In-kind
$441,555
EXPENSES
10.6%
Investment Income
$1,173,147
11.3%
72.9%
Shelter Medicine Program
Animal
Welfare/
Shelter
$1,074,126
7.7%
$7,008,122
Development/Fundraising
$742,942
5.3%
2.9%
Administrative Support
$507,324
Community
Outreach
$281,782
Due to rounding, percentages may not add up to 100%.
BEAUX’S HAPPY TAIL!
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Beaux is a 12-year-old lab. His owner was deployed abroad and
couldn’t find anyone to keep his precious pup but was eagerly
awaiting news that Beaux found a great family to give him one
last home. We put Beaux on our Facebook page and watched the
magic happen! Beaux went home with this outstanding soldier
and stayed safe and happy until September when he journeyed up
to Idaho to be with this soldier’s parents. He is happily playing on
their 6 acres of land for the rest of his life! We also emailed Beaux’s
original owner their email addresses so they can give him updates.
ASSETS
20132012
Current assets:
Cash $ 1,018,654
$ 1,549,817
Accounts receivable $ 71,449
$ 28,972
Prepaid expenses and other $ 193,196
___________
$ 174,611
___________
Total current assets $ 1,283,299 $ 1,753,400
Cash and investments, board-designated $ 8,840,669
$ 7,713,484
Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts $ 1,082,125
$ 1,040,328
Property and equipment, net $ 6,741,060 ___________
$ 5,926,206
___________
Total assets
$ 17,947,153 ======================
$ 16,433,418
======================
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 142,081
$ 238,390
Accrued expenses $ 433,337 $ 374,891
Deposits $ 8,050 $ 8,000
Deferred revenue $ 187,663 ___________
$ 77,500
___________
Total current liabilities $ 771,131
___________
$ 698,781
___________
Net assets:
Unrestricted:
Board-designated fund for future use $ 8,840,669
$7,713,484
Equity in property and equipment $ 6,741,060 $5,926,206
Undesignated $ 179,154 ___________
$859,744
___________
Total unrestricted $ 15,760,883
$14,499,434
Temporarily restricted $ 333,014 $194,875
Permanently restricted $ 1,082,125
___________
$1,040,328
___________
Total net assets
$ 17,176,022 ___________
$15,734,637 ___________
Total liabilities and net assets
$ 17,947,153 ======================
$16,433,418
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THE PRESTIGIOUS 4-STAR RATING INDICATES THE HUMANE
SOCIETY OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION ADHERES TO GOOD
GOVERNANCE AND OTHER BEST PRACTICES THAT MINIMIZE
THE CHANCE OF UNETHICAL ACTIVITIES AND CONSISTENTLY
EXECUTES ITS MISSION IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE WAY.
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF
THE PIKES PEAK REGION
610 Abbot Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 473-1741
hsppr.org
PUEBLO ANIMAL SERVICES
4600 Eagleridge Place
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 544-3005
puebloanimalservices.org
DOUGLAS COUNTY
ANIMAL SERVICES
4556 Castleton Court
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-7529
dcsheriff.net/animal/
CENTENNIAL
ANIMAL SERVICES
7272 S. Eagle Street
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 325-8070
centennialco.gov/Animal-Services/
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