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1 Managing the Transition Nevada Humane Society January 10, 2007 Nevada Humane Society HSUS Expo 2009

2 Pet Adoption Statistics Adoptions up in 2007 (compared to 2006) 53% for dogs 84% for cats Adoptions up in 2008 (compared to 2007) 9% Found new, good homes for pets: 8,030 in ,635 in 2008

3 Lifesaving Statistics Decreased animals losing their lives in Washoe County shelters in 2007 (compared to 2006). Dogs 51% Cats 52% 2,700 fewer dogs and cats lost their lives than Decreased animals losing their lives in Washoe County shelters in 2008 an additional 10%.

4 Lifesaving Statistics 2008 countywide save rate: Dogs 89.6% Cats 82.6% 2007 countywide save rate: Dogs 92% Cats 78% Five cat hoarding cases handled without destroying cats. Neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped every pet before adoption.

5 Lifesaving Statistics Shelter Intake Dogs & Cats Washoe County: 16,000 intakes, 410,000 people = 39 dogs & cats pets per 1,000 people. National average is dogs and cats per 1,000 people. Source: Animal People Newspaper

6 Volunteer Statistics Volunteers Increased from 30 to over 1,300 in first year (2007) Doubled to 2,740 in second year (2008) Foster Homes Increased from a handful to 757 by the end of 2008

7 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Opportunities multiply as they are seized. Sun Tzu, (400 B.C.)

8 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Focus on Lifesaving

9 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions A. Increase the number of pets leaving area shelters alive. B.Reduce the number of pets coming into area shelters.

10 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Increase the number of pets leaving area shelters alive. Adoptions: Setting goals Reducing fees Improving processes Making it convenient Creating fun Serving customers

11 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Increase the number of pets leaving area shelters alive. Partnerships: Growing the pie Looking past differences

12 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Reduce the number of pets coming into area shelters. Pet Retention: Involving People Finding Solutions Making Referrals

13 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Reduce the number of pets coming into area shelters. Pet Retention Animal Help Desk

14 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Reduce the number of pets coming into area shelters. Spay/Neuter

15 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Daily priorities for staff and management: 1. Create lifesaving solutions for the animals. 2. Involve the community in our work.

16 Aligning Our Priorities and Actions Daily priorities for staff and management: 3. Deliver quality customer service. 4. Provide excellent care to the animals.

17 Lifesaving Impact Test Nevada Humane Society Keys to Our Success

18 Keys to Our Success Lifesaving Impact Test

19 Keys to Our Success Subtle Influence

20 Keys to Our Success People Power

21 Keys to Our Success Public Support Public Declaration

22 Keys to Our Success "Enthusiasm is contagious. Start an epidemic. Don Ward

23 Keys to Our Success Public Support

24 Media Outreach Nevada Humane Society Keys to Our Success

25 Keys to Our Success Challenges = Opportunities

26 Overcoming Internal Obstacles to Success Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them. Orison Swett Marden Jack the cat protecting his yard from a visiting black bear in West Milford, NJ, June 4, 2006

27 Keys to Our Success

28 Keys to Our Success Believe

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