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1 Humphreys County Humane Society General Information Contact Information nprofit Humphreys County Humane Society Address 112 Young Road Waverly, TN Phone (931) Web Site Web Site At A Glance Year of Incorporation

2 Mission & Impact Statements Mission To prevent animal cruelty; promote spay and neuter of pets, promote animal adoptions, educate the community. Background Background. The HCHS began in 1986 by five ladies who saw a need. They begged and went dumpster diving to find supplies to help the helpless dogs and cats. From their efforts, the Humphreys County Humane Society received its non-profit status in I would like to say the HCHS has grown significantly since that time but the reality is we have only 25 active dedicated members who carry the load of the fund raisers, adoptions, grant writing and fostering. We do have a larger number of volunteers who pitch in for certain events. Thankfully, we do have community support and when we need additional funds, or have fund raisers, we can count of it to be a success. We partner with the Waverly Animal Shelter, a city funded Animal Control organization. The HCHS pays all the medical bills, runs the adoption program and the spay/neuter program. Without the funds we provide and the programs we manage, the shelter would be a pound. We also run the foster program and daily we contact the shelter to see how many kennels are empty and to find fosters for those dogs and puppies in need. We meet once a month and hold an annual meeting each in August. We seek partnerships with as many organizations that are like minded as possible. We have successful working relationships with several rescues and many of the Humane Societies we transport to in the north. Impact Accomplishments. (1) HCHS continues, with the help of PetSmart Charities, to spay and neuter of free roaming cats. We began our efforts in 2013 with a started grant from PetSmart Charities and altered 150 free roaming cats. This year, in February 2017, we finished our grant monies and successfully altered over 230 free roaming cats and kittens. Many of these cats and kittens would have been brought to the shelter where we currently have approximately a 50% feline euthanization rate. At the end of our current fiscal year (30 Jun 2017) we successfully altered 1190 free roaming cats. (2) Through our spay and neuter assistance program and with help from the State of Tennessee and St Hubert's Animal Welfare in New Jersey, we altered 102 pets owned by low income families who could not afford the full price of the surgery. (3) Through our transport program, we were able to transport almost 734 dogs and puppies to New Jersey, Wisconsin and Michigan. We also reached out to Hickman County, Benton County and Houston County and helped them place dogs and puppies through this program. Our transport program now has a transport van we use to move these animals to places they have a better chance of adoption. The van was made possible by a grant from PetSmart Charities. Because of the transport program, the euthanization rate for this FY was 3%. (4) We successfully treated 22 heartworm positive dogs that would have otherwise been euthanized. We were able to accomplish this with the help of a vet who did not charge us for her services, the help of PetCo Foundation and the foster community who took these dogs in while they were being treated. (5) In partnership with Purina, HCHS continues our pet food distribution program with the slogan Pet Goes Hungry whereby pet owners can seek help in feeding their pets. (6) The last FY was "The Year of the Cat". We began raising funds to build a cattery that will allow cats to be housed in the fresh air. The purpose was to create a healthy living environment, thus reducing the euthanization rate. The rate was reduced 17% this last year. Down from 47% in the previous year. As of 1 Dec 2017, we have raised $20,000 toward our goal. We anticipate we will need another $20,000 to complete the project. Goals for We have only been able to achieve these accomplishments because of grants from outside sources. Humphreys is a large (land wise) rural, low income county and while most residents own pets, there are many who cannot afford medical treatment or food for the pets. (1) We will continue the Pet Goes Hungry program with the goal of keeping more pets in homes. So many turn the pets in with tears in their eyes because they can't afford to feed the pets. (2) We hope to expand our transport program to include cats and kittens, with the goal of reducing the euthanization rate by 25%. (3) Expand our adoption program to additional Pet Smart and PetCo stores in the Nashville area. (4) Increase our fund raisers from four to five. (5) Continue to build our foster program. 2

3 Needs (1) Our dogs and puppies fare so much better than the cats and kittens. In this next year, we want to focus on helping our feline friends more. We believe expanding our transport will help to some degree but it will not reduce the intake. We must continue our spay and neuter of free-roaming cats. We have some small amount of funding set aside for this effort but it will not make a big impact. We need additional funds to continue our efforts. We also believe that the environment that the cats and kittens live in is part of the reason they get sick and die. We have a small cattery that we will be seeking funds to at least double this in size. Research indicates fresh air saves lives. (2) There is never enough money for medical treatments. In the past, dogs and cats that needed medical treatment were normally put to sleep. We have made strides in turning this practice down but will only be able to continue to save these lives with help from outside sources. Parvo puppies and the entire litters were put to sleep but with financial help, we have saved 70% of the puppies who became ill with parvo. This is a very expensive effort. Each puppy saved costs approximately $ While dogs like Charlie, the dog with the broken jaw, do not come along every day, we want to be able to give them medical treatment as needed. (3) Heartworms, while cheaper because of the help from the vet, is still and expensive endeavor. Costs range from $75.00 to $ based on size of the dog. We will need additional funding to continue to help all HW+ dogs that are found as strays or surrendered by their owners. (4) In order to reduce intake, we must be able to offer affordable spay and neuter to our low income families. We would need financial support to provide them the assistance they need. Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer Checks can be mailed to 112 Young Road, Waverly, Tennessee. Items such as blankets, elevated beds, enrichment toys or treats can be dropped off or mailed to the above address or in come cases we can pick up. Service Categories Primary Organization Category Animal Related / Animal Protection & Welfare Secondary Organization Category Animal Related / Animal Services NEC Areas of Service Areas Served TN - Humphreys Hurricane Mills, New Johnsonville, Waverly, McEwen, Bucksnort Board Chair Statement Statement from the Board Chairman. When I was asked to be the Board Chairman I was a little uneasy, not knowing a lot about what they do. But once I saw the hard work and dedication of the members, I was eager to help. I was amazed at the amount of energy and the amount of activities they were involved in and even more amazed at what so few members could accomplish. Each week in the Newspaper, I read stories about the dogs that touched my heart. I would like to share a few with you. There was a senior dog that had been turned in by a granddaughter when her grandmother passed away. The dog's name was Jackie and Jackie had cancer. The Animal Shelter was going to put her to sleep because they did not believe anyone would want her. The HCHS's newspaper article found a home for Jackie where she lived out her final days. Then there was Coso, a ten month old Mastiff that was damaged by his mother as a baby and had trouble walking. When the HCHS took him to the vets to determine what could be done, they found out he had liver damage that could not be cured. Another foster stepped forward and provided Coso with love and care for the four months he had left. He passed away in their home, with his new family beside him. Last Christmas one of the fosters took in fine puppies and named them after Santa and his reindeer. One came down with parvo and before it was all over, only five survived. The foster's reached out to family members in Florida and to friends in the community and they were able to pay the $3,000 vet bill. Each week I see touching stories about dogs that had been 3

4 abandoned and since found homes. In the past, if a dog stayed at the Animal Shelter more than a month, it was rare. If they were not adopted in that amount of time, they were normally euthanized. Just this last week, Prince, a white pit bull, who had been at the Shelter for over a year, finally found a home. This is a real change in how they operate thanks to the hard work and unselfishness of the Humane Society. CEO Statement I retired from the Federal Government in 2009 and moved to Humphreys County from Washington DC. Looking for a place to devote my energies, my husband and I became involved with the Humane Society. Over the next few months, I realize the Humane Society lacked a strategic plan and all their energies were spent dealing with the alligator closest to the sled. The members liked what I had to say and elected me President in 2012 and was re-elected to the office in Since that time we have changed how we deal with the Waverly Animal Shelter, the city governments and the community at-large. We have become active in many different aspect of the county and continue to improve our image with everyone. The only way we have been able to convert the Waverly Animal Shelter from a 70% euthanization rate for cats and a 30% euthanization rate for dogs was through partnerships with organizations such as PetSmart, PetCo and ASPCA. We have been successful in getting much needed money to keep more dogs and cats alive than ever before. The philosophy used to do we have enough money to treat this dog? to Treat the dog or cat; we will go find the money we need. We bake a lot of cakes and ask for a lot of help, but we do not let the Shelter put down an animal before we try and find the help. I spend most of my retired time either fostering, writing grants, or attempting to move the HCHS in a different direction. I write weekly articles for the local paper and spread the word about who we are and what we do at every turn. I plan to continue to move the organization ahead and to save as many lives as we can. 4

5 Programs Programs Adoption Program Description The Humane Society manages the adoption program. We provide all medical treatments, including spay or neuter, vaccinations, treatment for parasites, and any other surgeries needed to make the pet ready for adoption. We also establish partnerships with adoption organizations and attend adoption events at PetSmart, Tractor Supply and PetCo. We also open the Animal Shelter on the weekends to allow working families to find their new family member. We post available dogs and cats on Facebook or in the local newspaper. We lower adoption rates for hard to place pets or when the Shelter is over crowded. For example, our kittens were free to anyone who had a birthday in the month of June. Budget Population Served,, Spay and Neuter Program Description The Humane Society provides funding for low income families to spay or neuter their pets. The owner pays and HCHS covers the rest. In some instances, we cover all the costs if the family has several pets or has fallen on hard times. We also run the spay and neuter of freeroaming cats. This includes either barn cats, stray cats or owned cats that stay outside. Applicants must show proof of income. We make the appointment and the vets bill us each month. Budget 5000 Population Served,, Medical Treatments and Vaccinations Description The Humane Society funds all medical treatments for dogs that are surrendered to the Animal Shelter or are taken directly into our fosters. This includes broken legs, heartworms, tooth extractions, general wellness checkups and treatments for internal parasites and skin infections. We also pay for the all the vaccinations administered to the dogs and cats under our care. This does not always include rabies vaccinations. Budget Population Served,, Foster Program Description The Humane Society runs the foster program. We solicit fosters, check out their facilities and notify them when we are in need of fosters. We provide everything the foster needs to properly care for the fosters. We also empower the fosters to find adopters for those under their charge. Budget 1000 Population Served,, 5

6 Community Pet Food Program Description The Humane Society partners with Walmart and Purina to provide food for cats and dogs in Humphreys County. Volunteers travel to Nashville or the local Walmart to pick up food in broken bags and distribute to families in need. Budget 100 Population Served,, CEO Comments Too many unwanted puppies and kittens are born to families in Humphreys County. I am sure this is a problem everywhere. We have asked a group of volunteers to watch Facebook for "Free Puppies and Kittens" and contact the seller to convince them to turn them over to us. We then offer to spay momma at no cost to the family. We believe this will make a big difference. If the free little ones were given away to families who cannot afford spay/neuter, then the problem would grow. We feel that by taking in these puppies and kittens, and ensuring they are altered before adoption, then we can reduce the intake of unwanted animals. We have also sought out sponsors in the past to help spay or neuter pets where we have had litters of puppies brought to the shelter. We also look for outside funding to help with spay/neuter and normally consider this our number one priority. 6

7 Governance Board Chair Board Chair Mr. Andy Dodson Company Affiliation ne Term Aug 2012 to July Board Members Name Affiliation Status Mr. Scott Adkinson Community Volunteer nvoting Dr. Linda Baty Vet Voting Mrs Margie Headrick Community Volunteer Voting Mr. Bill Hunter Retired Voting Mrs Ann Hunter Community Volunteer Voting Mr. Derrick Lewis Community Volunteer nvoting Mr. Ward Phillips New Paper Editor/Owner nvoting MS Jennifer Stribling Community Volunteer Voting Mr. John Tidwell Community Volunteer Voting Ms. Minnie Lou Warren Retired Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 10 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 5 Female 5 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 3 Board Meeting Attendance % 75% Written Board Selection Criteria? 7

8 Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 25% Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 2 Board CoChair Board CoChair Mrs. Ann Hunter Company Affiliation ne Term Aug 2012 to July hchumanesociety2012@gmail.com Standing Committees Volunteer Education Membership Special Events (Golf Tournament, Walk / Run, Silent Auction, Dinner / Gala) CEO Comments The governance established by the By-Laws meets our immediate needs. However, one of our long range goals is to encourage to local government officials to become more involved with our efforts. As long as no one asks for more money from the county and there are no complaints from the citizens, the government officials wear blinders. We consider it a challenge and an opportunity to demonstrate to them how much money we bring into the county through our grants and that it is important that they take a vested interest in what we do and at least participate in our fund raisers. 8

9 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Ms. Ann Hunter Term Start Feb Experience Executive Director retired after 36 years with the Federal Government. She managed numerous programs and spent the last ten years involved with Voluntary Education for the US Navy. During her last five years, she planned, programmed and provided oversight of the policies and funding supporting over $100M budget for the education program. Currently, she writes weekly articles for the news paper and speaks to governmental groups of issues and concerns of the Humane Society. Former CEOs Name Term Minnie Warren Jan July 2012 Staff Full Time Staff 0 Part Time Staff 0 Volunteers 25 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 0% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? Number of years Strategic Plan Considers N/A In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? Yes Does the organization have a ndiscrimination Policy? Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? 9

10 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start July Fiscal Year End June Projected Revenue $51, Projected Expenses $51, Endowment Value $0.00 Endowment Spending Policy Income Only Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $168,578 $92,490 $114,644 Total Expenses $106,288 $109,779 $79,545 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $102,365 $0 $34,000 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 $0 State $0 $0 $0 Local $0 $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 $0 Individual Contributions $53,645 $74,321 $56,728 Indirect Public Support $0 $0 $0 Earned Revenue $11,571 $15,690 $18,623 Investment Income, Net of Losses $43 $42 $44 Membership Dues $0 $0 $0 Special Events $0 $0 $0 Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 $0 Other $954 $2,437 $5,249 10

11 Expense Allocation Program Expense $103,064 $105,631 $74,011 Administration Expense $3,224 $4,148 $5,534 Fundraising Expense $0 $0 $0 Payments to Affiliates -- $0 $0 Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 97% 96% 93% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 0% 0% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $139,361 $77,071 $103,309 Current Assets $107,168 $77,071 $103,309 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 $0 Current Liabilities $0 $0 $8,949 Total Net Assets $139,361 $77,071 $94,360 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Foundations and Corporations $102,365 Contributions, Gifts, & Grants $74,321 Contributions, Gifts and Grants $56,728 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Contributions, Gifts, and Grants $53,645 Program Revenue $11,571 Program Revenue $15,690 Other Revenue $2,437 Foundations and Corporations $34,000 Program Revenue $18,623 Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? Yes Campaign Purpose To add an outdoor cattery to the existing shelter. Capital Campaign Goal $30, Campaign Start and End Dates v 2016 to Dec 2018 Capital Campaign Raised-to-Date Amount $20, as of Jan 2017 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Yes State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration Yes - Expires Dec

12 Organization Comments In order to fund the medical expenses and the make an animal healthy for adoption, we must work very hard. We have four scheduled fundraisers but also hold bake sales or ask for community donations when we have a shortage or need special medical attention. We rely heavily on our grants to fund those medical procedures that are out of the ordinary. We do not let the amount of money available prevent us from providing medical treatment for an injured/sick dog or cat. We go out and work to make more money. It would be wonderful if we had an investment fund for medical injuries. GivingMatters.com Financial Comments Financial figures taken from the Form 990.Form 990 was prepared by Durham, Nunnery, Poyner & Walters CPAs.Comments provided by Nicole Rose 12/13/2017. Created Copyright 2018 The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee 12

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