2015 NHS Impact Report - Nevada Humane Society

2015 Wins
NEVADA HUMANE
SOCIETY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
22,240+ANIMALS AIDED
ANIMALS SHELTERED
9,442 Reno 1,942
Carson
City
Carson City
92.3 Cats 95.8 Cats
%
%
Dogs
95.3
94.3 Dogs
%
%
LIVES SAVED
8,850 Reno 1,844
Gregory Hall, Esq., Vice President*
Kevin Linderman, Secretary*
Q&D Construction
Dawn Ahner, Treasurer*
Renown Health
Krys Bart, Past President*
Krys T. Bart & Associates, LLC
ANIMALS SAVED
Reno
Tierra Bonaldi, President*
The Impetus Agency
Mendy Elliott
Capital Partners, LLC
Billie Adams
International Test Solutions
Chuck Allen
Washoe County Sheriff
Joan E. Dees
Community Advocate
Pat Flynn
The Peppermill
Sean M. French
Wells Fargo Bank
Carson
City
Eric Freyer
Freyer Wood Works
Jack Grellman, Esq.
Brad Lencioni
Appraisal Services
BJ North
EVP Retail Banking
NHS Mission Statement
Sara Petersen
For Pets’ Sake
To promote animal welfare and to
provide for the relief and prevention of
all animal suffering in Northern Nevada.
Rachel Ringenbach
C.P.A.; NV Energy
Jan Watson
US Bank
Nevada Humane Society is a no-kill
organization creating and
sustaining a no-kill community
in Northern Nevada.
Kris Wells
AT&T
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Denise Stevens
Nevada Humane Society
*Executive Committee Members
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MESSAGE FROM DENISE STEVENS, INTERIM CEO
Making A Difference
A
t Nevada Humane Society, saving lives is priority one,
each and every day! We are nationally known as one
of the top lifesaving shelters in the country and Washoe
County and Carson City are some of the safest places to be
a homeless pet—all thanks to YOU!
What makes us different? Here are a few basic but big reasons:
• We annually serve over 20,000 animals, mostly dogs and cats,
through our Reno facility, plus 2,000 more in Carson City.
• Each life is precious. We strive to do our very best to save
the animals of our community and to help the people who
care about them.
We are primarily funded by gifts from
people like you.
• Our Reno adoption center, clinic and our many programs
serving Washoe County are funded entirely by the generous
donations of individuals, businesses and a few foundation
grants. Our Carson City shelter and field services are funded
through a contract with that city, but much of our lifesaving
work for the animals is supported by donations.
• We work closely with Washoe County Regional Animal
Services (WCRAS) to save lives. We share a building and work
cooperatively, which has a positive impact on our community
lifesaving efforts, but we are two separate organizations with
different missions.
We are the largest and only open
admission, no-kill shelter in the state
of Nevada.
We put the animals first and we provide them with the best
possible care until they go home. We are able to do it thanks
to your support. This is lifesaving. This is Nevada Humane
Society.
So where do we go from here?
– Continued on Page 9
LIFESAVING AT WORK
• Open admission, meaning we accept all animals that arrive
from Washoe County and Carson City. We do not turn away
animals based upon breed, age, size, look or condition. We save
the old, the ugly and the shy as well as the cute and fuzzy.
• No-kill means that we do all that we can to save the lives
of every healthy and treatable pet and sustain a live release
rate for dogs and cats of over 90% in shelters. It means we
do not euthanize animals for time or space.
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I’m Baby, 6 years old and FIV+.
My life was saved thanks to
Nevada Humane Society, who
understands that my medical need
is able to be managed. Now I’m
happily in a loving home.
I’m Doodles. I was attacked by
another animal and left for over
a week without care. Thanks
to Nevada Humane Society’s
lifesaving mission, I’m here today
and in a wonderful home.
THE NO-KILL QUEST
Year One In Carson City
W
hen Nevada Humane Society partnered with Carson
City, we had a goal of expanding lifesaving efforts
and making Nevada’s capital city the second region to become
a lifesaving community, where all healthy, treatable and
rehabilitatable animals are saved. 2015 was officially our first
full year in Carson City, and never did we think we would
make so many positive changes in just 365 days—but we did!
The first and probably most impactful change of 2015 is
lifesaving. Before our partnership, the lifesaving rate was just
55%. Today, we have surpassed 94% for both cats and dogs!
It took a village and we are proud to now call Carson City a
lifesaving community.
The second big change in 2015 was the approval of a new
animal shelter. Carson City passed a bond to build this new
facility—and Nevada Humane Society will bring funding
to the table. Construction broke ground in October and is
slated to be finished before the end of 2015. The new shelter
will provide more housing for dogs and cats, with additional
space for small animals. A veterinary clinic will also be built on
site for in-house veterinary care and spay/neuter services. The
groundbreaking kicked off with a flurry of dust and excitement
and we can’t wait for the doors to open later this year!
CARSON CITY SHELTER INTAKE 2015
Dogs
Cats
Other*
Total
Animal Control
Services
778
411
30
1,219
Surrendered by
Owner
322
393
8
723
Total Live Intake
1,100
804
38
1,942
CARSON CITY SHELTER OUTCOMES 2015
Dogs
Cats
Other*
Total
Return to Owner
511
80
3
594
Adopted
337
274
6
617
Transferred to
Other Shelters
*majority going to
NHS Reno
206
404
23
633
1,054
758
32
1,844
Euthanized/Died**
51
41
7
99
Lifesaving Rate
95.80%
94.30%
71.60%
Total Live Release
*Other is inclusive of wildlife (bats, skunks, and rabbits), a hedgehog, fowl, pig and turtles
**Euthanized/Died includes a medical condition with a poor prognosis, severe
aggression in dogs, and underage animals that passed in foster care
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS RESPONDED
TO MORE THAN 2,300 CALLS, RESULTING IN:
WARNINGS
290
NOTICE OF CORRECTIONS
CITATIONS
53
REFERRALS TO RESOURCES
WELFARE CHECKS
FOLLOW UP VISITS
LICENSES ISSUED
252
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS
165
230
2,100
60
380
Even the community
stepped up to help
animals! Everett, for
his 6th birthday, asked
for dog and cat food
donations instead of gifts.
He then spent his actual
birthday dropping off the
donation to the Carson
shelter, taking time to
visit with the animals
and take photos with the
staff. People of all ages can
make a difference!
Above: Groundbreaking
in October 2015
Right: New shelter
rendering
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THE NO-KILL QUEST
PUPS on Parole
L
ifesaving takes a village and innovation. For us, one particular
program combines both of those—PUPS on Parole. It pairs
qualified inmates from the Warm Springs Correctional Center
in Carson City with specific dogs from Nevada Humane Society
who need some rehabilitation. Beginning in 2002, hundreds
of dogs have gone through the program. It wasn’t until 2015,
however, that a major impact began to emerge, as our partnership
allowed us to oversee the program and use it to benefit the
livelihood of our dogs.
The goal is simple: help dogs that have
behavioral challenges receive training
and behavior modification so they can be
placed up for adoption.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS. Prospective inmates must
be disciplinary free for at least a year and pass a rigorous
application process to be considered for the program. They are
then taught to train the dogs and offer rehabilitation. Inmates
keep a daily journal of the dogs’ activities, including any
training notes, likes and dislikes, and accomplishments. The
dogs must pass a behavioral test and evaluation before leaving
the program to be placed up for adoption. In 2015, 80 dogs
graduated from PUPS on Parole, therefore giving them the
second chance they deserve.
After several visits to the facility myself, and interviewing the
inmates on the overall experience, I can confidently say PUPS
is a benefit unlike any other to our community. Both dogs
and humans receive enrichment and the reward of a better
life in the future. In fact, the nearly three dozen inmates
Bart has learned an
abundance of tricks.
Here, he prays with
his handler.
involved in the program all told me that it teaches them
better communication skills, respect, responsibility and
self-confidence. In addition, they all agreed that it makes
them better people and that
the dogs come first.
Tyler, an inmate, said, “I
accept that I did what I did
to get here, but with PUPS,
I can something good for the
dogs and the community. I
can make a difference.”
Adolphus had one of the
most memorable and heartfelt statements. He shared,
“I’ve been in the program for 12 years. I watch dogs come in
and get second chances. This
program has changed my life.
It’s taught me responsibility
and accountability. We are held
at a higher standard than other
inmates and we have to set an
example. PUPS makes me want
to be a better person and to
teach others to do the same.”
We couldn’t agree more and
as more dogs are graduating from the program, we’re more
than happy to share their success and watch them become the
family dog they were meant to be.
Dogs are taught
to play Tic, Tac,
Toe to train basic
commands. Some
sit, some lay down.
If they leave the
formation they are
out of the game.
PUPS was written from a personal perspective by Kimberly Wade,
Senior Manager of Communications and Events. She is working with
the program to educate the community on the benefits it offers both
people and pets.
Photos: Susan Koppel Photography
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2015Snapshot
MARCH
JUNE
FEBRUARY
MAY
JANUARY
Thanks to the Happy Neuter
Year Blitz Grant from
PetSmart Charities, 542 male
dogs and cats were neutered.
APRIL
Doggie Palooza brought out dog
lovers far and wide to celebrate the K9.
Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days, where
adoption fees were waived for two days
only, placed 589 pets into loving homes!
Findin
dogs,
CATalis, a
spoof focusing
on the benefit
of cats and their
long-lasting
results, was
introduced.
Big-aPAWS for a successful Heels
& Hounds champagne brunch
and fashion show—a
brand new event!
317 puppies and kittens were fixed
thanks to the PetSmart Charities
Precious Not Parents Blitz Grant.
Beat the Heat, a Blitz Grant,
thanks to PetSmart Charities,
allowed 362 cats to be spayed
for a discounted price.
240 free-roaming cats were fixed
thanks to the Community Cat Blitz
Grant by PetSmart Charities.
We joined in the Super Bowl
fun offering deals so good it
was practically cheating.
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Photo: Jason Putsche Photography
We asked, you answered
5,000lbs of kitten food don
homeless kittens!
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER
AUGUST
NOVEMBER
JULY
OCTOBER
A new, state of the art, digital,
x-ray machine was donated by
the Foundation for Veterinary
Dentistry and Dentalaire.
ng Rover, a free app to locate lost
partnered with Washoe County.
We helped bring down a
proposed ordinance that
wanted to ban feral cats
in Sparks. Feral cats are
family too!
More than 80,000 animals
saved since NHS became
no-kill in 2007!
The Cherish Your Chihuahua
Blitz Grant allowed us to fix
183 Chihuahuas thanks to
PetSmart Charities!
d. Over
nated to
We received 8 awards in the
RNR’s Best Of Poll. 5 of those
were 1st place, including Best
Animal Shelter!
Our 6th annual Duck Race &
Festival raised nearly $112,000
thanks to YOU!
Maddie’s Fund, with NHS as the
pilot shelter, introduced a cool new
app, Maddie’s Pet Assistant, to
provide support for people
bringing a pet into their
home.
Happy one year anniversary to NHS
Carson City! We broke ground on a
new animal shelter there too!
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Thanks to the amazing story
of an adopter and her dog, the
Petco Foundation’s Holiday
Wishes Campaign awarded
NHS $100,000!
Books and
Buddies, a cool
program where
young students
read to shelter
pets, was
launched.
A heel kicking, foot-stomping
soiree, the 3rd annual Blue Jeans
Ball benefits homeless pets.
THE NO-KILL QUEST
Kids’Programs Making a Difference
P
art of lifesaving is raising awareness. This includes
teaching children from an early age how to be around
pets and how to interact with them—not to mention the
experience of having a family pet! Pals and Paws and Books
and Buddies, two new programs that debuted in 2015, bring
wins to the table for both the kids and homeless pets.
Pals and Paws gives kids
ages 5 to 9 an opportunity
to get involved with Nevada
Humane Society and visit with
furry friends. Once a month,
they create fun toys, offer
enrichment, and learn the
basics about animal welfare. They are taught and supervised
by Nevada Humane Society staff and volunteers.
Books and Buddies is designed to provide enrichment
for kids and pets. Thanks to a partnership between Nevada
Humane Society and Washoe County Schools, students
will visit the shelter to read to homeless dogs and cats.
The benefits are twofold. Human interaction can be the
most enriching part of a shelter animal’s day. This kind of
interaction improves animal confidence and comfort with
people, and helps increase the animal’s success in their new
home. Reading to animals also helps to reduce stress, making
the kennel environment a little better.
For children, shelter animals provide a non-judgmental
audience and safe environment for them to gain confidence
in his or her ability to read aloud. Readers also experience the
benefit of feeling good about having spent quality time with
an animal in need.
Books and Buddies
Pals and Paws
“We signed our kids up for Pals and Paws last fall. Both of them came home after the experience and had stories to share
for days. They talked about making cat toys and then being able to actually give them to the homeless kitties. When they
told us about their day their faces lit up and they were so proud. This is what we have been waiting for—families with
pets want to get their kids involved and this is a great way to do that!” – The Johnson Family
For inquiries into either of these programs, please contact 775-856-2000 ext. 321
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THE NO-KILL QUEST
Monsters Under the Bed
M
onsters under the bed? Adopt a shy cat to investigate!
While many pets only stay at Nevada Humane Society
for a short time, some will reside here longer than others.
They may be shy or overly energetic, older, a bit sassy, or have
a special need, such as a diet restriction. These pets may be
considered Less-Adoptable to some, but to us, and fellow
animal lovers, they are considered still lovable!
Ten years ago these animals would not have made it. Today,
we are innovative. We save even the shy, sassy, or old pets.
Sick of the in-laws? Adopt a sassy pet to stand guard!
Looking for a mature relationship? Adopt an older pet to be
your companion! After all, these are the pets that will offer the
most unconditional love. They may not snuggle with you on
the bed but they will hide under it keeping the monsters away.
MESSAGE FROM CEO, Continued
We made a plan in 2007, we stuck with it and we achieved
it. A few naysayers, offering a variety of excuses, said that
lifesaving could not be sustained, but those of you who
So where do we go from here? In a time where our
volunteer, adopt and donate have made Washoe County
animal admissions numbers have been reduced to more
one of the safest places in the nation for homeless pets.
manageable numbers as the result of our programs, we are
Now, as we begin to rescue animals from outside of our
looking at what to do next to continue our lifesaving mission.
community, we aim for a
I can remember a time when
WCRAS & NHS combined intake/death day when we can truly make
the thought of being able
12,000
Nevada a lifesaving state.
to extend our lifesaving
10,000
mission to our neighboring
9139
8699
communities was only a
8188 8129
8054
8,000
7752
dream. But that day has
8183
7819
7506
7364
come. This chart depicts
7014
6823
6,000
combined animal admissions
and deaths for Nevada
4,000 3787
Humane Society and Washoe
County Regional Animal
2,000
1752
1351
836
Services. Excluding dogs and
784
1387
753
835
670
784
622
542
0
cats brought in from outside
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
our community, dog deaths
TOTAL DOGS INCOMING
have declined by 44% since
TOTAL CATS INCOMING
we began our lifesaving
efforts. Community-wide intake for cats has decreased by
40% and cat deaths have decreased an astounding 85%
over 2006.
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9487
6029
9476
5874
9878
5659
9656
5486
960
859
767
497
582
580
556
2012
2013
2014
2015
737
Thanks to you we are saving
lives every day. Thank you
for your compassion for the
animals and for your ongoing
generosity that makes our
work possible!
– Denise Stevens
TOTAL DOGS DEATH
TOTAL CATS DEATH
This is exciting. This is lifesaving.
This is Nevada Humane Society.
Financials
AS OF 12/31/2015
AS OF 12/31/2015
(in thousands)
ASSETS
(in thousands)
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Current Assets
Total Checking/Savings
Liabilities
1,417,525.90
Total Accounts Receivable
Total Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets
Current Liabilities
35,047.76
Total Accounts Payable
2,982,830.04
42,334.91
Total Other Current Liabilities
4,435,403.70
160,337.32
Total Current Liabilities
160,337.32
Total Liabilities
160,337.32
Fixed Assets
Total Fixed Assets
463,807.54
Total Other Assets
1,623,548.51
TOTAL ASSETS
6,522,759.75
Equity
Total Equity
6,522,759.75
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
6,522,759.75
The Stats Behind the Saves
January 1, 2015-December 31, 2015
All statistics from Nevada Humane Society Reno and Carson City combined.
INCOMING ANIMALS
Surrendered by owners.......................................................................
Transferred in from WCRAS and outlying shelters............................
Brought in by Animal Control *Carson City Only.................................
DOGS
CATS
OTHER*
TOTAL
1,700
2,151
118
3,969
2,746
3,320
172
6,238
778
411
30
1,219
4,118
4,716
299
9,133
244
429
23
696
605
157
4
766
0
107
0
107
242
449
18
709
-
-
-
705
11,726
249
2,086
28
2,363
-
-
-
43,259.37
-
-
-
7,526
OUTGOING ANIMALS
Adopted ...........................................................................................
Transferred to other shelters and rescues...........................................
Reclaimed by owner .........................................................................
Returned to habitat ..........................................................................
Humanely euthanized (due to severe behavioral or medical issues)....
VETERINARY SERVICES
Dental exams and surgeries ..............................................................
Phone inquiries for veterinary related help........................................
Spay/neuter surgeries .......................................................................
11,459
SPECIAL CARE
Animals fostered ...............................................................................
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Volunteer hours invested in NHS programs and services...................
ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER
Phone calls seeking behavioral, rehoming or general pet advice.........
*Rabbits, birds, ferrets, other small animals and wildlife
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Donors
$100,000-$500,000
Community Foundation of
Western Nevada
E.L. Weigand Foundation
Maddie’s Fund
Petco Foundation
Wag.com
William A. Harrigan
$50,000-$99,999
Beverly J. Traynor
Cindy Mae Jeffery Trust
Lois Merritt-Mikawa Estate
Robert Clarkson Family Trust
$25,000-$49,999
Estate of Philip Dare
Irvin G. Martin Memorial Fund of the
Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation
Petco Foundation
Ralph Holstein
Vandervort Family Trust
$10,000-$24,999
Berger North Foundation
Community Foundation of
Western Nevada
Darby Dental Supply, LLC
Dentalaire
Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota Scion
E.L. Cord Foundation
Harold B. Larson Charitable Trust
Joan Shorey
John & Sharon McCloskey
Norma K. Nelson
Oil Dry
Robert Z. Hawkins
Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Thomas & Thelma Hart Foundation
Wal-Mart
$1,000-$9,999
Adele’s Restaurant
Albert Skidmore
Alvin Raffetto
Anabelle G. Savage
Angela Pace
Angela S. Persigehl
Annette Bidart
Anthony Desio
Barbara Dugger
Barbara Flanagan
Beverlee McGrath
Beverly M. Parker
Bonnie Lee Aimone-Whiteside
Brad Lencioni
Brenda Stimm
Caesar’s Entertainment
Carol B. Galantuomini
Carolyn Irwin
Casino Fandango
Cathey Ree
CBRE, Inc.
Cecil J. Clipper
Center for Plastic Surgery
Champion Chevrolet
Charlene Burns
Charles O’Toole
Charlie Freemyer
Cheryl Sedestrom
Cheyenne Collins
Chris Bielser
Creative Coverings
CSG Direct
Custom Ink
Daniel Cox
Darby Dental
Darlene Arnold
David Alexander
Dawn Ahner
Dermody Properties
Diana Lynch
Diane Fry
Diane Hawkins
Dianne Drinkwater
Dianne Purcell
Dianne Sides
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1
Donald Hardy
Donald Moore
Donna Buchholz
Donna Williams
Doris Rothman-Browning
Doug Wasson
Dreams Foundation, Inc
Ebara International Corporation
Ed Doyle
Edward Devine
Eldorado Hotel Casino
Eric Edelstein
Eric Freyer
Eric Kovac
Fayann Gramanz
Fingerprinting Express
Food Bank of N. Nevada
For Pets’ Sake Rescue
Fred Rutherford
Freemont Bria
G. Geoffrey Edwards
Gail P. Olender
Gary Muhonen
George Heun
George Parker
Gina Dapra
Goldilock’s Jewelry and Coins
Gordon Harris
Gorol Dimo
Governor Brian Sandoval
GreaterGood.org
Gregory Edison
Gregory Hall
Helen M. Ferguson
I. Heidi Hegerich
International Test Solutions
Jack Grellman
Jack Schritt
James Forbus
Jan Watson
Janet Sue Bessemer
Jerry Sullivan
Jill Winter
Joan K. Smith
Joel Pinkerton
John H. Roberts
John P. Marschall
John Reynolds
John Scott Trust DTD
Jonathan Klug
Joseph McCabe
Juniper Hill Fund
Karen Clementsen
Karen Metcalf
Kate Midcalf
Kathy M. Person
Kelly Lippoth
Kenneth Peterson
Kerrie Morrissey
Kimberly Wymond
Kirby Drysen
Kris Wells
Krys T. Bart
Kwan Bhe
LeRoy Shweitz
Leslie G. Adams
Linda K. White
Linda Platshon
Lisa J. Smith
Madeline Murray
Margaret J Romero Estate
Marilyn Hays
Mark Carter
Mark Duncan
Marshall & Pat Postman
Marvin Leech
Mary K. Andrews
Mary Virginia Burns
Maureen Mullarkey
McFadden Charitable Foundation
Mendy Elliott
Michael Burkitt
Michael Cronmiller
Michael Leavitt
Michael Schwimmer
Mike Witt
Moana Nursery
Mt. Rose Republican Women’s Club
MuttNation Foundation, Inc.
Myriam Pennington
Nancy Powell
Nestle Purina PetCare
Nevada Recycling & Selvage, LTD
Norman Dianda
Norman Laskin
Nugget Casino Resort
NV Energy
Old Stone House Gift & Garden
Pamela Benzing
Pamela J. Klessig
Patricia A. Debunch
Patricia Tench
Patricia Tripple
Patricia White
Paul Scafidi
Penelope J. Wright
Petco
PetSmart
PetSmart Charities
PetSmart Distribution Center
Phyllis Beck
Picasso and Wine, LLC
Plumas Bank
PNG Trust
Purina Petcare Co.
Q&D Construction, Inc.
Raelynn Stockman
Rapscallion Seafood House
Reed Dopf
Reno Media Group
Renown Health
RGJ/Reno Magazine
Richard Colon
Richard G. Sachs
Richard Petersen
Richard W Fennemore Trust
Robert Christopher
Robert Dees
Robert Fromel
Robert Howell
Robert Ince Jewelers
Robert Lawrence
Robert Lucas
Robert Quigley
Robin Rakusin
Rod McInnis
Roger Banghart
Roland Cram
Romon Hackbart
Rosemann Family Foundation, Inc.
Rusty Goe
Ryan Pinjuv
Sandra A. McAnarney
Sandra J. Jones
Sandy Malcolm
Scott Dean Agency
Scraps Dog Company
Shannon Parke
Sharon Cioffi
Sherri Machanaich
Signature Landscaping
Silicon Valley Community Fund
Silver State Forklift
Smith’s Food & Drug Stores
Spring Creek Self Storage
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Squaw Valley
Stacie Van Ryan
Step 2
Steven R. Hill
Suzanne Etheridge
T. Haydn Bertelson
Tammy Carvajal
Tangerine Salon
Tara Van Orden
Terrance E. Mast
Terry Stewart
The Brigham Family Charitable Fund
The Grey Muzzle Organization
The Impetus Agency
The Paradies Shops
The Stone House Cafe Steele Associates
Thomas J. Halton
Tina Simpson
Todd Denton
Tom Bruno
Tom French
Tony Harrah
Towner Hawkins
U.S. Bank
UNR Athletics Dept.
US Bank National Association
Vagos Motorcycle Club
Val B. Thornton
Veda Mconnell
VersaGrade Inc.
Wags and Menace Make a Difference
Foundation
Warren Trepp
Washoe County Honorary
Deputy Sheriff’s Association
Washoe Republican Women
Wayne Monbeck
Wayne Piotrowski
Wells Fargo Foundation
Wendy Clifford
Whittle Family Charitable
Willeta H. Christensen
Corporate Partners
Amazon.com
Darby Dental Supply, LLC
Dentalaire
Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota Scion
Nevada State Bank
Oil Dry
Petco
Petco Distribution Center
PetSmart
PetSmart Distribution Center Sierra Veterinary
Specialists
Tedesco Pacific Construction, Inc.
Wag.com
Wal-Mart
Charitable Partners
ASPCA
Animal Welfare Fund
Banfield Charitable Trust
Berger North Foundation
Carl F. and Virginia M. Mansfield Endowment
Community Foundation of Western Nevada
Crystal Family Foundation
E.L. Weigand Foundation
Fidelity Charitable
Harold B. Larson Charitable Trust
Helen Close Charitable Foundation
Lifestyle Homes Foundation
Maddie’s Fund
Petco Foundation
PetSmart Charities
RGJ Gannet Foundation
Robert Z. Hawkins
The T. Rowe Price Program of Charitable Giving
Thomas & Thelma Hart Foundation
2825 Longley Lane, Suite B
Reno, NV 89502
Adoption Makes a Difference
ELANOR’S STORY
The bond between humans and animals is sometimes underrated. After all, many
people think of lifesaving as giving the animals that arrive in a shelter, no matter
where they came from, a second chance. We don’t share enough the difference that
an animal may have on a person. Elanor’s story reminded us that while saving the
lives of animals is vital, equally important is the affect they have on humans.
“We adopted Elanor in November when she
was about 10 weeks old. As I understand,
she and her siblings were left by the side
of the road when they were barely a week
old. Now, at five months old, she’s a sweet,
energetic, bundle of love whose first adult
teeth have just come in! Coming from
someone who has been struggling with
depression, anxiety, and PTSD, she is
a constant reminder to me of the good
in the world and has brought a kind of
unconditional love and care to my life that
has changed it fundamentally. Thank you so
much for saving my baby because she saves
me every single day.” – Sarah
©2016 Nevada Humane Society
Design: Wilder Graphic Design | Printing: CSG Direct, Inc.