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Late in December I wrote about the amazing individuals who work
at the shelter.
This time, it's all about YOU!
Here are some of the highlights from 2009 in which the Human Society of
North Central Iowa was able to accomplish because of
YOUR support.
604 dogs and cats were adopted in 2009; that's a 42% increase over 2008.
All dogs leave the shelter micro-chipped, tested for heartworm, and with all their vaccinations up to date.
All cats leave the shelter tested for Feline Leukemia and with all their vaccinations up to date.
Our "Friends of the Animals" group conducted or assisted with 16 fundraising events in 2009 and raised $93,729!
Overall, donations to shelter operations increased over 100% in 2009, for a total of $161,586.
To
date, we've raised $1,297,000 for the capital campaign; $741,000 in
cash and $556,000 in pledges to be paid over the next five years.
We finished the year 1% under budget for expenses overall, and reduced our veterinary bills by $13,000 compared to 2008.
Good news aside, please don't think that your contributions and support
in 2010 is not needed. As with most animal shelters, we count on gifts
for 60 to 70% of our annual revenues. That means that every animal we
care for costs us, on average, $400, and we only receive $75 to $130 per
animal in adoption fees. YOU remain the force behind our ability to save
and care for so many abandoned and homeless pets. Please know that you
have my heartfelt thanks for your support, and my hope that your support
will continue in 2010 and beyond.
I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together in 2010!
Gratefully,
Laurie Hagey
Executive Director
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You and Your Shelter Pet Should Be
In Movies
If you adopted a pet at our
shelter in 2009, we would like to feature you and your pet in our "Home
for Good 2009" video to be shown at this year's Fur Ball on March 27,
and on our website.
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more
Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Now
that the weather has turned cold, here's some tips to make sure your
four legged friend makes it through the winter weather too.
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more
Buy Your Hoodies
Today!
Purchase an “Almost Home”
hoodie for yourself, for
someone on your gift list, or for your pet and help us raise funds for the Adoption
Center.
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more
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