All Dog Rescue Inc. General Information PO Box 272 c/o Lisa Kaufmann Natick, MA 176 (617) 57-9193 Website www.alldogrescue.org Organization Contact Donna Turley dmt@glickmanturley.com Year of Incorporation 23 1
Statements & Search Criteria Mission Statement To help homeless Massachusetts dogs find new homes regardless of age, health or breed. Background Statement All Dog Rescue was started in 23 by a group of ten volunteers who had met working at other animal welfare organizations. Since our inception, we have rescued and rehomed more than 5 Massachusetts based dogs. We have worked hard to be fiscally transparent. We were unique in that we gave foster homes homes with the final say in the placement of their dogs. Foster home providers treat the dogs as their own, and are responsible for reviewing applications, interviewing prospective adopters, making sure the dogs have adequate veterinary care, and matching the dog to the right home. We have a sterling reputation with large and small animal welfare organizations. All Dog Rescue evaluates all dogs for behavior issues, and does not take dogs with known aggressive dispositions. There are many nice dogs who do not have homes, and we try to prioritize those dogs.these are the dogs who have the most chance for success in new homes, and we do not want to pass on problems. This approach allows us to take dogs regardless of age, medical condition, training needs or breed. Impact Statement In 212, we worked with more than a dozen municipal animal control officers and regional shelters to find new homes for stray dogs through our foster care program. More than seventy dogs were given foster care, medical care and new homes. ALL dogs who leave our care are vaccinated, spayed, neutered and microchipped before moving into new homes. In 212, we performed behavior evaluations on approximately 15 dogs so that they could be transferred from holding facilities into cooperating shelter and rescue programs. We are one of the few groups who will provide veterinary care for expensive but curable or manageable medical conditions - we are a resource for some of the larger shelters who do not have the money or ability to hold a dog long term while a medical condition resolves. These conditions include mange, heartworm disease, Lyme disease, fractures, tumors, cherry eye, excision of tumors, and malnurishment. In addition to traditional homes, one of our foster homes is a transitional living complex run by the Pine Street Inn. The residents of the building always have a foster dog in residence with them, providing some semblance of normality to their environment. Our work with the Pine Street Inn was featured on the Today Show. Goals for the coming year: Organize an education program for animal advocates on training or behavior. Increase awareness of the stray dog problem in Massachusetts. Continue to partner with low income municipalities to facilitate the adoption of dogs through our foster program. 2
Needs Statement We do not have a kennel or office facility. All Dog Rescue is an all volunteer organization which works through volunteer foster homes. one is compensated for the work we do. All care of the dogs is provided through generous time given by foster homes and the generosity of our donors. Veterinary care, even at the steep discounts we receive, is our greatest cost. Our top needs for 213 are: 1. More foster homes - cost for additional publicity is $1, 2. Funds to provide medical care for complex cases - $2, 3. Education seminar in dog behavior for animal advocates - $5, CEO/Executive Director Statement All Dog Rescue places dogs in foster homes prior to placement in permanent homes. We know the disposition of the dogs, their likes and dislikes, and therefore we are able to make great matches between the adopting family and the new dog. Often, when purchasing a dog through a breeder, pet store or shelter, choices are made based on looks. This can contribute to the homeless dog problem. All Dog Rescue does not discriminate based on age, breed or medical condition. We work hard to find dogs permanent homes, and offer support post adoption to keep them in those homes. Although we are an all volunteer organization, we take pride in getting back to every inquiry and dog application within 24 hours of submission. Our primary marketing tool is Petfinder, and the work of our volunteers as they showcase their foster dogs through Facebook and other forums. Board Chair Statement This is a small but mighty organization which stands out in terms of reputation and integrity. One hundred percent of all funds are used to support the mission of helping dogs. There is no payroll and no rent. Adoption fees cover only a small cost of the resources used for each animal who comes into our care. The volunteers are part of All Dog Rescue because we all love dogs, and want to participate in ending the homeless dog problem in the United States. HSUS estimates that "four million cats and dogs about one every eight seconds are put down in U.S. shelters each year." We want to make an impact in Massachusetts where a surprising number of dogs are euthanized each year for want of a home. Service Categories Animal Protection & Welfare Alliances & Advocacy Alliances & Advocacy Geographic Areas Served All of Massachusetts, but mostly in the eastern half. Please review online profile for full list of selected areas served. 3
Programs Veterinary Care Description Funds are used to spay, neuter, vaccinate and microchip every animal. In addition, many animals suffer from other conditions which require treatment before the dogs may be adopted to the public. Budget is 8% of all expenses. Budget 25 Category Animal-Related, General/Other Veterinary Services Population Served US,, Program Short Term Success Program Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Over the next year, 5-1 dogs will be provided with similar services. 5 dogs have been spayed, neutered, vaccinated and provided with necessary medical care to protect both the dogs and the human population. Our success is measured both by the number of dogs who are placed in new homes in lieu of euthanasia, but also in the medical and behavior quality of those dogs. We took in a chihuahua puppy who had multiple fractures after being thrown from a car window. The open admission receiving shelter was going to euthanize because the fracture required surgery and the shelter could not pay for that surgery. We had our cooperating board certified veterinary surgeon operate, insert a permanent stabilizing plate, and adopted the puppy out to a grateful and loving family. 4
Behavior Evaluations Description Our goal is to take in dogs who do not have unsafe aggressive tendencies. Therefore, every dog accepted into our program has a behavior evaluation assessment, using trained volunteers and a statewide accepted evaluation procedure. We evaluate many more dogs that we can place in foster homes, so we post the evaluations and photos to a list of other shelters and rescue groups so that the dogs can be moved out of holding facilities and avoid euthanasia. Budget 1 Category Animal-Related, General/Other Animal Protection & Welfare Population Served Other Named Groups,, Program Short Term Success Program Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success 15 dogs per year are taken from animal control facilities without adoption programs and placed into adoption programs. This program allows multiple groups to learn about dogs in holding facilities, see photos, and find placement for the dogs in adoption programs. It helps the holding facilities avoid euthanizing dogs and to move dogs into adoption programs without requiring the use of staff resources. The program's success is based on the reduction in the number of dogs who are being euthanized in Massachusetts. There is new legislation which requires animal control officers and facilities to report dogs taken in, dogs placed, and dogs euthanized. The gathering of this data will be critical to evaluating the success of this program over the coming years. We evaluated a dog with burn marks on her back who was abandoned in a back yard and her recent litter taken from her. She was heartworm positive. When we first met her for the behavior evaluation, she was non-responsive. We went back a week later after she had settled into the kennel and she evaluated well. Because she would be characterized as a pitbull, finding an adoption facility which would take her was difficult. All Dog Rescue took her because of her stellar disposition. We nursed her back to health, brought her to a training program, and after seven months, were able to adopt her out to a family with three small children. They love her and she is an ambassador for the breed. Had it not been for the behavior evaluation, this dog would be dead. 5
Foster Care Description All of the dogs taken into All Dog Rescue live in foster homes. While most foster homes pick up the cost of the ongoing care of the dogs (food, training, treats, collars, leashes, harnesses, toys, beds, crates and other costs of dog ownership), we do reimburse those who request reimbursement for the cost of that care. We work with local pet stores to secure donations, but many items are needed outside of that donation pool. Occasionally, a foster provider will need to use short term boarding to cover for a vacation. Budget 5 Category Animal-Related, General/Other Animal-Related, General/Other Population Served General/Unspecified,, Program Short Term Success Program Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success We expect to host 5-1 dogs in foster care in 213. At any given time, we have 15-2 active foster homes with dogs in place. The success of our program depends on the number of homes willing to open their doors to homeless dogs for a temporary stay. More than 5 dogs to date have been saved through the generosity of our cooperating foster homes. Again, while the numbers speak volumes, it is the quality of the care given to the dogs which cannot be measured. Dogs are welcomed into homes as members of the family. Families learn about the distinct personalities of each dog, and each dog is matched with an appropriate new adoptive home. We took in an older chihuahua mix from an animal control officer. He seemed to not have much of a personality. The foster provider spent months with him before finally one application for him came in. The foster provider interviewed the family, had them take the dog overnight, and ultimately everyone agreed that it was a good match. We recently received an update and photos from the adoptive family describing how "Bean" is the best thing that every happened to them. He goes to the school bus stop in the morning with the mother and sees the children off. He then waits for the school bus every day and is overjoyed when the kids arrive home. He follows the children from room to room and engages in play with them. Through this home, he found a personality! 6
Management CEO/Executive Director Executive Director Ms. Kate Keegan Term Start June 23 Email keegan.kate@gmail.com Experience Human Resource background. w retired. 14 years volunteer experience with Animal Welfare organizations. 3 years experience of a volunteer for various political committees. Staff Information Full Time Staff Part Time Staff Volunteers Contractors Retention Rate 3 1% Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Native American/American Indian Other Staff Demographics - Gender Male Female Unspecified Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency nmanagement Formal Evaluation 7
n Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Plans & Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Years Strategic Plan Considers Does your organization have a Business Continuity of Operations Plan? Management Succession Plan? Organization Policy and Procedures ndiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy Is your organization licensed by the Government? Registration Permit? Under Development Yes Yes Yes Collaborations We collaborate with the MSPCA in Boston and Methuen, TJ O'Connor Animal Shelter in Springfield, Animal Control Officers in Cambridge and Somerville, the stray dog holding facility in Lynn, Massachusetts Animal Coalition, and other animal welfare providers. We take the dogs from shelters who fail to find homes in the shelters due to excessive shyness or reactivity to the shelter environment. Comments CEO Comments Since we are an all volunteer organization without an office, we do not have the structure in place which creates a need for many of the policies requested. Our primary concern is that our financials be transparent. Each month, a detailed statement of income and expenses is shared with all members of the organization. Any volunteer is welcome to join us as long as they can contribute a home or skill, and as long as they care about dogs. 8
Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Ms Kate Keegan Company Affiliation Community Volunteer Term Jan 23 to Dec 214 Email keegan.kate@gmail.com Board Members Name Affiliation Status Lisa Kaufmann Community Volunteer Voting Kate Keegan Community Volunteer Voting Donna Turkey Community Volunteer Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian 3 Hispanic/Latino Native American/American Indian Other Board Demographics - Gender Male Female Unspecified 3 Board Information Board Term Lengths Number of Full Board Meetings Annually Board Meeting Attendance % Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions Constituency Includes Client Representation 1 6 1% Yes 1% 1% 9
Comments CEO Comments The organization is challenged by constantly shifting availability of foster homes and the difficulty in matching foster homes when there are homeless dogs in need. This requires the Board Chair to spend an excessive amount of time coordinating appropriate homes. Some of the dogs who are in need cannot go to homes with cats, others may be fragile for homes with young children, dogs who are likely to bolt cannot go to homes without fences or on busy streets... the list is endless. We have tried in the past to run the organization collectively, but ultimately the efficiency needed required a more hierarchical board. This results in a loss of information to other volunteers and fewer long term volunteers. Fostering dogs is an isolating experience as a volunteer and we find that regular meetings, dog play groups, and e-mail / bulletin board exchanges are important to keeping volunteers engaged. Additionally, foster homes have varying levels of experience, so we work with a number of private trainers to help foster homes manage unwanted behavior. 1
Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan 1, 213 Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 213 Projected Revenue $4,. Projected Expenses $4,. Endowment? Spending Policy Credit Line? Reserve Fund? Months Reserve Fund Covers Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year 214 213 212 Total Revenue $82,54 $57,944 $58,334 Total Expenses $32,349 $4,396 $31,968 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year 214 213 212 Foundation and Corporation -- -- $15, Contributions Government Contributions $ $ $ Federal -- -- -- State -- -- -- Local -- -- -- Unspecified -- -- -- Individual Contributions $43,969 $31,739 $2,441 Indirect Public Support $5,496 -- -- Earned Revenue $26,88 $23,357 $19,2 Investment Income, Net of Losses $1 -- -- Membership Dues -- -- -- Special Events $6,158 $2,847 $3,694 Revenue In-Kind -- -- -- Other -- -- -- 11
Expense Allocation Fiscal Year 214 213 212 Program Expense $32,349 $4,396 $31,968 Administration Expense -- -- -- Fundraising Expense -- -- -- Payments to Affiliates -- -- -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses 2.55 1.43 1.82 Program Expense/Total Expenses 1% 1% 1% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue % % % Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year 214 213 212 Total Assets $149,259 $99,82 $81,58 Current Assets $149,259 $99,82 $81,58 Long-Term Liabilities $ $ $ Current Liabilities $ $ $ Total Net Assets $149,259 $99,82 $81,58 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 214 213 212 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities -- -- -- Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year 214 213 212 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets % % % Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year 214 213 212 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar -- -- -- Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount -- -- -- Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Comments CEO Comments We received a one time grant from the Shirley Shattuck Foundation this year in the amount of $15, for our work with Massachusetts dogs. Our biggest goal in the coming years is to figure out succession and how to create a successful all volunteer organization without bricks and mortar to hold people in place. We will no longer need to operate at the time when there are no more homeless dogs in Massachusetts. Foundation Staff Comments Financial summary data in charts and graphs are per the organization's IRS 99s. Contributions from foundations and corporations are listed under individuals when the breakout was not available. Created 7.7.218. Copyright 218 The Boston Foundation 12