Annual Report 2017

FYE Condensed Statement of Activity

FYE Financial Performance

Funding Sources

Programs and Services

Community Outreach

Numbers Served

Henry

This sweet 12 year old arrived at the Humane Society of Central Oregon as a stray. Henry was overlooked due to his age.

The Gold family spotted him in The Nugget newspaper, fell in love, and added him to the family. Henry is thriving with love and attention around the clock. He fit in from day-one and continues to be bright and happy with his canine & human family.

61170 SE 27th Street Bend OR 97702 541.382.3537 www.hsco.org info@hsco.org

Board of Directors Lois Vallerga, President David White, Vice-President Cory Allen, Treasurer Danielle Lordi, Secretary Shenny Braemer Ali Dietz Shelly Garroutte Erika Gebow Marla Hacker Melissa Minor Gordon Phillips Bill Riser Kayla Rotunno Marcy Ruffo Nichole van Eikeren Amanda Wheeler

Executive Director Sabrina Slusser

Operations Director Karen Burns

Thrift Store Manager Marcy Hosket

Community Outreach Manager Lynne Ouchida

Staff Veterinarians Crystal Bloodworth, DVM Liz Gray, DVM,

Development Director John Houchens

Volunteer Program Manager Billie Ameika

Message from the Executive Director

I am surrounded by dedicated staff, volunteers and donors that support our mission of, “Strengthening the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately caring for animals.” These are no longer just animals from our community, but from neigh-boring state shelters with overcrowded conditions or from areas consumed by natural disasters. With the hurricanes, flooding and fires of this past year, we need to remember that working in animal welfare allows us to cross lines that polarize our nation, allowing us to save lives and have a positive impact on animals and humans alike. Closer to home, the lack of affordable housing, high pet deposits and “pet rent” impacts families. We see animals surrendered because folks cannot afford to keep them when having to relocate. No one should have to make the choice between affordable housing and having a pet, especially one that has been a family member for years. As all of us age, including our pets, we face increasing medical costs. Research has shown there is a direct correlation between human health care and vet care costs. Each has risen sharply in past years and we see people struggle with providing care or surrendering their animals. In the upcoming year, we will look at ways to address these social issues that impact families, with the outcome of keeping ALL the members of the family together. We know we have challenges to address and must be flexible to meet both community and societal needs. We will continue to expand and grow our impact. Your support has been vital to all we have been able to accomplish over the years and I look forward to what we will all be able to achieve together in the years to come.

With Gratitude,

Sabrina Slusser Executive Director

HSCO Services in 2017

HSCO primarily serves the Bend, southern Deschutes County & outlying areas.

Provides care for 3,000 lost, abandoned, neglected and abused companion animals each year Adoption of companion animals Reuniting pets with families Medical care and spay/neuter of all animals by HSCO veterinary team. Microchip identification of all animals Humane education program reaches schools & organizations Community outreach at local events Dog licensing and renewal site Spay/Neuter Assistance Program Cremation for veterinarians and public Recycled treasures at HSCO Thrift Store

Mission

The mission of the Humane Society of Central Oregon is "Strengthening the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately caring for animals."

2017 FYE Condensed Statement of Activity

Revenues

Contributions & Special Events (NET) $ 1,001,327

Operations $ 1,342,282

Other Income $ 48,206

Investment Income $ 106,075

Total Revenues $ 2,497,890

Expenses

Program Services $ 2,052,552

Management and General $ 87,061

Fundraising $ 135,556

Total Expenditures $ 2,275,169

Revenues

Contributions and grants 41.9%

Program services/operational 51.8%

Other income 2%

Investment income 4.3%

2017 FYE Financial Performance

Expenses

Program services/operational 89.9%

General and administration 4.4%

Fundraising 5.7%

Prius arrived at 4 weeks of age with painful eyelashes growing into her

eye, along with an underdeveloped eyelid. She was

treated medically for a month prior

to her eye removal surgery by HSCO’s veterinary team.

She found a loving home, just like

1,661 other deserving animals.

Funding Sources

Private Donations Thrift Store Grants City & County Animal Sheltering Contracts Fundraising Events Tuxes & Tails Pup Crawl Hosted Community Events

Special Event Partnerships Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race Elk Lake Resort Beer Festival Bend Brewing Co Festival of Cars

HSCO is an

“open admission”

shelter, which means

no animal in need is

ever turned away.

When Hurricane Harvey ravaged Texas, HSCO was able to help displaced animals. HSCO took-in 11 dogs that were flown to Portland

by Wings of Rescue, Freekibble & HSUS. 9 year old Baby was one of the lucky dogs on the flight & quickly found a loving home.

12 yr old Henry & ‘brothers’ in his new home

Animals Received

Cats & Kittens 1304

Dogs & Puppies 1,427

Other Animals 181

TOTAL 2,912

Animals Adopted

Cats & Kittens 994

Dogs & Puppies 520

Other Animals 147

TOTAL 1,661

Pets Reunited

Cats & Kittens 56

Dogs & Puppies 759

Other Pets 3

TOTAL 818

Animals Helped

Cats & Kittens 43

Dogs & Puppies 71

Other Animals 15

TOTAL 129

Trap Neuter Return Program

Cats 108

TOTAL 108

Animals Transferred To other sheltering and rescue organizations

HSCO Total Live Release Rate** 92%

U.S. West Live Release Rate* 80% **HSCO live release rate according to Asilomar Accords *U.S. West LRR Maddies Fund 2014

Community Outreach

The Humane Society of Central Oregon reaches out to the community to promote adoptions, humane education, spay and neuter and raising of funds and supplies. The Humane Education program helps create a better future by teaching responsible pet care, bite prevention and compassion and respect for all animals.

1,036 - Youths reached by education programs 36 - Classrooms visited and group presentations 52 - Events reaching out to the community

Did you know that in FY 2016-2017?

HSCO Thrift Store is 41% of revenue 39,774 Volunteer Hours (14.8FTE) 1,118 Spay/Neuter

2,424 Veterinary Exams 5,437 Total Monetary Gifts 90% of gifts from individuals

Maty - HSCO’s Canine Ambassador 2000-2016 Mosi was brought to HSCO along with his littermates at five weeks of age. HSCO’s veterinarian team noticed he had difficulties breathing. An HSCO staff member fostered him until he was big enough to fully diagnose the problem. Utilizing HSCO’s new x-ray equipment, it was found that Mosi had a severe case of pectus excavatum, a deviated sternum that angled inwards. This caused him to have labored breath-ing. At 11 weeks of age, HSCO’s veterinarian team created a custom splint that was sewn into his chest cavity. After 4 weeks in a cast in a loving foster home, Mosi improved dramatically and was adopted by HSCO’s volunteer program manager, Billie and her husband.