Sammie s Friends Co-Founders

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1 Journey to No-Kill Communities: Nevada County, California Cheryl Wicks 8 Years 4 Years Research Engineer 4 Years 30 Years Cheryl Wicks Curt Romander BENSON CONSULTING 16 Years Tigger Sammie s Friends Co-Founders October 25 28,

2 14647 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA Grass Valley Nevada City October 25 28,

3 Sammi e Interesting Playful Independent Observant Empathic Reasons Animals Die in a Shelter No Room Sick or Injured Proactivity Creativity Money Marketing October 25 28,

4 Volunteer Program Only volunteer at first AC officers unwelcoming Kathleen it s her fault Ag Comissioner Ruth Kennel Attendant Dawn - Petfinder 1 year to 100 volunteers Keys to the Shelter Dog Walkers October 25 28,

5 Cat Cuddlers October 25 28,

6 Pivotal Moments 6 Shar-pei Puppies 9 seven-month-old puppies 3 German Shepherd Pups Fred the Pit Bull Cash the Pit Bull Shar pei Puppies Paola Violet and Cinnamon 3 of the 9 Puppies Barney (2011) October 25 28,

7 German Shep Pups Fred Cash First Invoice 03/22/2001 $ eyelid tacks October 25 28,

8 Best Friends Experience First visit in May 2001 Visited each year for next 5 years Inspired by: No More Homeless Pets Conference (2003) Book Building Pig Houses 2003 October 25 28,

2010 2011 2012 Euthanasia Rate % 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1999 2000 2001 2002

9 Beautiful Cleopatra at Best Friends 2008 Nevada County Animal Shelter Euthanasia Rate Euthanasia Rate % Year Ending October 25 28,

Precognition of Things to Come Back of Dinner Place Card (1995) Sammie s Friends The Organization Informal Start in 2001 501 (c)(3) in April 2004 Mission Statement:

10 Precognition of Things to Come Back of Dinner Place Card (1995) Sammie s Friends The Organization Informal Start in (c)(3) in April 2004 Mission Statement: Provide Medical Care for Nevada County Shelter Animals Expanded Program to Include Community Animals in 2006 Focus on Non-Profit Activities in 2007 October 25 28,

Nevada County Animal Shelter Euthanasia Rate 80 70 2000 2001 2002

% 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

11 Nevada County Animal Shelter Euthanasia Rate Euthanasia Rate % Year Ending Bella October 25 28,

12 Skinny Kitty JAVA October 25 28,

13 Distributing Pet Food In North San Juan Rain or Shine October 25 28,

Community Activities Help 800 Animals in Community With Medical Care Provide 2,000 lbs/month of Dog and Cat

14 Journey to No-Kill Communities: Nevada County, California Community Spay Neuter Program Salter S/N Vouchers Prince S/N Vouchers PetSmart Free-Roaming Cat S/N Grant AnimalSave Mobile Spay/Neuter Van Non-Profit Community Activities Help 800 Animals in Community With Medical Care Provide 2,000 lbs/month of Dog and Cat Food to Low-income Areas of the County Provide a Spay and Neuter Program for 2,500 Dogs and Cats October 25 28,

15 Shelter Management Animal Control is a Law Enforcement Activity Shelter Management is a Humane Activity More Akin to an Orphanage than a Jail In 2007 Began Talks to Convince County Management of the Benefits of Sammie s Friends Operating the Shelter Three-year Process to Obtain Contract The Process ( ) Outline of Benefits White Paper on Privatization Steering Committee Surveyed Other Shelter Models Business Plan Proposal Negotiations October 25 28,

16 The Proposal The Contract April 2, 2010 October 25 28,

Nevada County Animal Shelter Euthanasia Rate 80 70 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Euthanasia Rate % 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

17 Nevada County Animal Shelter Euthanasia Rate Euthanasia Rate % Year Ending Vision Sammie s Friends Shelter is: A safe and caring place for neglected, abandoned, and abused animals to be cared for and rehabilitated, when necessary, and adopted as quickly as possible into loving homes. October 25 28,

Values Commitment for doing the best things for the animals Sound fiscal policy Commitment to excellence in everything we do Respect for all animals, volunteers, staff and the public A high value

18 Values Commitment for doing the best things for the animals Sound fiscal policy Commitment to excellence in everything we do Respect for all animals, volunteers, staff and the public A high value placed on safety for the animals, volunteers, staff and the public Open and honest communication, focused on mutual problem solving and follow up An open collaborative management style Strong commitment to teamwork Staff Cheryl Curt Debbie Ruth Doug Michelle October 25 28,

19 Cat Cuddlers Dog Walkers October 25 28,

County Animal Shelter Euthanasia Rate 80

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Euthanasia

20 Socialization Beverley Ward of Sammie s Pit Stop and The Canine Academy Nevada County Animal Shelter Euthanasia Rate Euthanasia Rate % Year Ending October 25 28,

21 Current Status <1% Euthanasia $300,000 Spent on Vet Care for Shelter and Community Animals Over 1,500 Animals Helped Since 2001, 20,000 Animals are Alive That Would Have Been Euthanized Path to No-Kill Vision Values Community Leadership October 25 28,

22 Conditions for Success Interested Volunteers Receptive Veterinary Community Animal Loving Community Ag Dept. vs. Sheriff s Department Petfinder (on-line presence) Supportive Media Leadership and Vision Come on Down to Sammie s Friends October 25 28,

23 Contact Information Cheryl Wicks October 25 28,

T H E H U M A N E S O C I E T Y O F T H E T E N N E S S E E V A L L E Y

T H E H U M A N E S O C I E T Y O F T H E T E N N E S S E E V A L L E Y W H Y S T U D Y H I S T O R Y? Established in 1885, our organization was chartered as the Knox County Humane Society, with the purpose