every day matters. 2012 annual report

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dPeninsula SPCA

523 J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601

Main 757.595.1399Fax 757.595.9945

www.PeninsulaSPCA.org

SPCA Business HoursMonday-Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday closed

Adoption hours end 30 minutes before closing.

Executive Leadership Committee:James Thornton, Chair

Henry Morris, 1st Vice Chair

Denise Vaughn, 2nd Vice Chair

William Hart, Treasurer

Lorraine Hall, Secretary

Board of Directors: David Brinker, DVM

Dru Branche

Laura Brown

Claire Davidson

Karen DeAngelis, DVM

James A. Gray

Page Hayhurst

Kelly Peck

Frank Roach

Cynthia Rohlf

Candy Snyder

Scott Stolldorf

Allen Tanner

Dear Friends of the Animals,

Since 1962, the Peninsula SPCA has sheltered and found loving homes for the Peninsula’s stray and abandoned companion animals. Volunteers and staff have cared for thousands of sick, injured and frightened homeless pets over the years, some of which had also been abused and abandoned to die. There is no greater joy at the shelter than when one of our cats, dogs, bunnies or birds heads happily out of our facility to its new home and life.

The experience of sharing our lives with companion animals is an opportunity we hope to make available to all citizens and animals of our community. In years past, the euthanization of abandoned animals had been accepted as a sad result and reality of the crisis of pet overpopulation in our country. However, now a wonderful and brave new philosophy is emerging in the animal welfare world that encourages us to believe in our ability to find new homes for every adoptable animal in our care. Nationwide, animal control agencies are partnering with private shelters and rescue groups to embrace the “adoption guarantee” approach to animal sheltering. The Peninsula SPCA will become an adoption guarantee organization in 2013 by committing to spay and neuter all of our animals before they are adopted, increasing our network of foster homes, exploring opportunities to transport adoptable animals from our shelter to other adoption guarantee facilities, and working closely with the new Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter to expand our mutual abilities to help pets in need. We will have no holding time limit, and a lack of space will never be a reason to end the life of an adoptable animal.

Our new organization will have to be more creative and resourceful than ever, especially in how we raise funds to operate. In 2013 we will stop serving as the animal impoundment facility for the Peninsula and will no longer receive funding from our local cities and counties. We will rely on the private support of our citizens and businesses who share in our commitment to maintain an adoption guarantee shelter option for our community.

Please consider supporting the Peninsula SPCA and its new vision in 2013 with a one-time or monthly gift of $25 or more, if possible. The success of our new organization will depend on your generosity and commitment to help change the future for the Peninsula’s homeless pets.

With sincere gratitude,

Ellen ThackerExecutive Director

Total Lives Saved in 2012

2,937

In 2013, the Peninsula SPCA will begin an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history.

Will you help us succeed?

We celebrate Gloria Daugherty’s 28th year anniversary with the Peninsula SPCA. For 28 years, Gloria has served as a Kennel Assistant, devoting her life to the care of abandoned and homeless animals in her community. Her commitment for animal welfare has always been a significant part of her life. Gloria shared that “the animals admitted to the Peninsula SPCA, stray or owner surrender, are so grateful for a gentle pet and a calming voice while they are here, and I can show them the affection they need and deserve.”

As a firm believer that rescued animals make the best additions to families, she shared that, “animals that are given a second chance are so forgiving and have so much unconditional love to share with their care givers.” Gloria found her best friend Penny, a copper 12-year-old Dachshund, 10 years ago at the Peninsula SPCA and instantly fell in love. “It was love at first sight and I knew she had to be mine.” During her 28 years of service, she has seen progressive and positive changes at the Peninsula SPCA.

“The best part of my job is seeing the pets I helped care for get adopted. The adoption numbers just keep going up.” She started as a volunteer at 21 years of age and has been a valued employee since her start date. Gloria doesn’t

have plans of slowing down. She looks forward to her future making a positive difference in the lives of the animals at the Peninsula SPCA. “I just love my furry friends.”

Community spotlight

Foster Parent volunteers for the Peninsula SPCA provide caring temporary homes to homeless pets needing individualized attention and little extra “TLC.” They may be recovering from illness, need socialization, or too young to be placed in a forever home just yet.

Foster mom Rebecca Waters shares the rewards of fostering orphaned animals in need of tender loving care. Rebecca opened her home to help several SPCA dogs. “Big,” a hound, was too shy and fearful to stay at the shelter; “Velcro,” a dog whose leg had to be amputated due to a life-threatening injury; and “Bernice,” a kitty with an upper respiratory infection, have all recovered and found their forever homes thanks to Rebecca.

“Taking these pets into our home and loving them back to health is a great experience,” said Rebecca. “My husband and I have truly become attached to each of them, however finding the right match to place them in forever homes is the best feeling!”

Our foster volunteers are critical to the shelter’s ability to save the lives of adoptable pets in our community, because they allow us to “expand” the capacity of the SPCA to help animals in need. When you join in our Foster Family• You directly help save animal lives!• You take part in the animal-human bond experience without long-term commitment.• You can help us to find a new home for your foster pet. • You give the animals a great gift that money can’t buy – your love!

HOW DO I BECOME A FOSTER PARENT?

If you are interested in fostering an animal, please contact Lou Siaosi, Foster Care Coordinator for the Peninsula SPCA, at (757) 595-1399, extension 113, or by email at lou@peninsulaspca.org.

What is a PsPCa “Foster Parent?”

CuRRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $474,942Accounts receivable $0Investment, at fair value $3,252Prepaid expenses $8,670Total Current Assets $502,884Property and equipment $928,980TOTAL ASSETS $1,431,864

CuRRENT LIABILITIES:Current portion of long-term liability $0Accounts payable $10,742Accrued expenses $19,698Deferred revenue $0TOTAL CuRRENT LIABILITIES $30,440 NET ASSETS: unrestricted $1,385,404Temporarily restricted $16,020 TOTAL NET ASSETS: $1,401,242TOTAL LIABILITITES AND NET ASSETS: $1,431,864

Peninsula Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc.

Financial Statements-June 30, 2012 and 2011

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTJenn

Amanda Jean Rebecca

Mayra

Jim Andrea John Becky

Jean

Peninsula Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc.

Financial Statements-June 30, 2012 and 2011Happy Tails

Our mission at the Peninsula SPCA is to advocate and provide for the humane care and welfare of all animals. We are committed to finding a

loving home for every orphaned pet in our community.

Photos courtesy of Sonja McGiboney, SPCA Volunteer Photographer

Nugget, a small four pound Jack Russell Terrier puppy came into the Peninsula SPCA with a birth defect leaving him with three legs. This puppy is a true survivor who was able to defend himself without food or shelter for days. When brought into the Peninsula SPCA, he was underweight and malnourished. The staff nursed him back to health, then flourished with his foster family until he was strong enough to be adopted. Nugget is now living with his forever home where he will never be abandoned again.

IN HONOR OFBeth, Glenn & Hannah Roberts from Mr. & Mrs. Theodore CookBob Hedgecock from Anita CoxBruni Boyden from Ingrid WestendorfChristina Barley from Barry & Anne Barley Colleen & William Brown from Kristi & David BrownDalton Cowan from Kelsey Jay Emma & Joan Hirsekorn Foster Brooks Palmer from Ann BarnardGunner & Roxy from Courtney J. WinterHannah E. Isabelle from James IsabelleJohn & Anne Pascucci from Dave Krop Linda Seely from Shirley & Larry Poole Megan Seney from Franklin SeneyNannie & Pop from David BarrickPat & Vaslie Rochita from Sophia Fulton Beasley Ray Evans from Kathy Evans Robin Reca from Harold & Karen WertzShirley Gilvary from Robin Nelson The Berman Family from Teresa EnnisThe Gates family from the Gurdin familyTina Klaugh from Homeland Cantacting Corp.

IN MEMORY OF - PEOPLEAgnes Craver from John Delara Alayne Newman from Julia & Michael Murray Alma Saunders from Chris & Dave GwaltneyAnne Hester from Patricia Hughes Barbara DeForge from Joe WinnBarbara Jean Dale from The O’Connor Family Bernard Slonina from Evelyn Hengelved Bernard Slonina from Giner & Jake SmithBernard Slonina from Love & Caring MinistryBetty Ann Boyce from Mr. & Mrs. Donald CahoonBetty Richards from Renee Lampros BrownCarl Magee from Carol ClarkCarolyn Dow from John & DeDe VillafanaCarolyn Lewis from Betty Cole Carolyn Lewis from Harty & Raye Gwyn Carolyn Lewis from Mary Lynn Carolyn Lewis from Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Sayre Carolyn Lewis from Newport News Shipbuilding Carolyn Lewis from Robert E. Miller Carolyn Lewis from Robert MillerCatharine Burleson from Newport News WaterworksCharles Cox from Susie Mowry Charles Phillys Brault from Michelle Reisel Charlotte Merica from Art FisherCharlotte Merica from Betty Sever Charlotte Merica from Erlene Taylor Charlotte Merica from Hale H. MarshallCharlotte Merica from Hazel Noland Charlotte Merica from Joyce LewisCharlotte Merica from Mary Beth MericaCharlotte Merica from Susan H. Stevenson Charlotte Merica from The Albertson Girls Charlotte Merica from William D. Stevenson Christine Rauch from Gail & C.W. Hornsby Christine Rauch from Mr. & Mrs. Maurice HoffmanClarence Burlingham from Cathy JansonCurt Milton from Marshall & Kim CrossDavid Estabrook from NNS Medical Dept. StaffDavid Estabrook from The Peninsula SPCA Board of Directors

Deborah M. Ellenson from Eunice L. Starr Doretta Foxx More from Yvonne R. CrawDr. Jacques Legier from David & Gloria Smith Dr. Jacques Legier from Drs. Michael & Cherry Schwartz Dr. Jacques Legier from John & Paula Maddox Edward R. Hoffman from Barbara HarkinsEdward R. Hoffman from Dr. & Mrs. T.E. Temple Jr.Edward R. Hoffman from Raye & Harty GwynElizabeth A. Joynes from Fransisco & Gibson Families Elizabeth J. HarringtonElsie West Duval from Henry & Joan Frazier Frances Maynard from Mr. & Mrs. Adam FritschiFred C. Ryle from Donald MorganFred C. Ryle from Robert & Flossie Hanson George L. Haggerty from Austin & Suzanne Spruill Grayce Hatch from Harriet Miller Grayson Williams from The Buse FamilyHenry A. Lee from Becky Norsworthy Henry New from Ruth G. Williams Ivan Orsak from Mary Dunn Jack Valente from Angela Valente Jean Rew from B.C. WatersJean Rew from Judith & Richard RewJean Rew from Susan R. Dalton Jeremy Engelsen from Dana & Johnny Farmer Jeremy Engelsen from Parri EngelsenJeremy Engelsen from Ray & Erika ChessonJeremy Engelsen from Stephanie Craven Jerry Adams from Andrew & Barbara Canellas Jerry Adams from Anne WilliamsJerry Adams from Carolyn A. Adams Jerry Adams from Elizabeth D. Knies Jerry Adams from Joan K. AllenJerry Adams from Kathy Charleston Jerry Adams from The Livermon Family Joan Meagher from Bonnie & Norman KatzenbergJoann Florey from Nancy & Michael Plummer Joanna C. Clark from Rebekah C. Covell John Cline from Jackson W. Carpenter John Cline from Nancy EndriesJohn Cline from Poquoson Veterinary Hospital John Cline from Sonny & Janis Bowyer John Cline from Susan CoffmanJohn E. Jenkins from Andrea K. Horne John E. Jenkins from Bruce & Anna RobersonJohn E. Jenkins from Clay & Sara BowmanJohn E. Jenkins from Edith Fischer John E. Jenkins from Frank & Bette SchwallJohn E. Jenkins from Jamie L. Bradshaw John E. Jenkins from Patrick & Grayce Baker John E. Jenkins from Sue W. Fader John Marshall McCloud, Jr. from Local Union 540John Meagher from John & Shirley FinucanJohn Meagher from Regional Safety StaffJohn P. Devlin from Barbara NelsonJohn P. Devlin from Kathryn E. Wurster John P. Devlin from Kathy Conrow Katrina Miller from Karen & Ray Cammon Keely from MargoKeith Field from Doug & Ana MooreLloyd Waterfield from Laura Latkowitz, Sharon Judkins & Barbara WebsterLois Collier from Awilda Lang & Family

Lois Collier from Edgar Collier Lois Collier from Linda & Jimmie Forbes Lois Collier from Pamela Thomann Lois Collier from Ruth & Clarence Collier Lois Collier from Wesley & Nellie FreemanLt. Col. B.E. Priddy, Sr. from Gwen & Jim Cawthon Lucy Holman Orr from Micki HernandezLucy Holman Orr from Pembroke Title Lucy Holman Orr from Tony & Jenny Coppa Luke Marshall from Oscar & Jackie Marshall Lynda Hugate from Tina & Bret StutzmanMartha Minkoff from Frances Parrish Mary Junghans from IMCOM-Atlantic RegionMary Junghans from John & Luanne Chavez Maxine Mardis from Catherine ChristensenMelva Forrester from Stan & Janet Glasofer Melvin Garman from Chris & Patsy Clark Michelle Marie Gilbert from Diane PetersMichelle Marie Gilbert from Mr. & Mrs. James EmoryMichelle Marie Gilbert from Rita Evitts Mildred Hogan from Joy Caudle Mrs. Goush from Sandra ArmstrongMrs. Link from Licki & Bobby Lanier Mrs. Schappell from Dot Wright Patricia Bennington from Ruth Morris & Family Raymond W. Bell from Mark Crisli Raymond W. Bell from Patrick BakerRaymond W. Bell from Westgate Resorts Historic Williamsburg Retta Lawrence from the Colonial Harbor Hand Bell ChoirRobert Pate Taylor, Jr. from Carolyn Abbitt Ronnie Coleman from Jane & Mike FallsRussell George Rote from Deana Rote & Bob Leek Russell George Rote from Page Williams Russell George Rote from Terry & Carolyn O’ConnorSara Beale from Debbie Carwile Sheran Lovell from Deborah A. BarcombSheran Lovell from Hazel NolandSheran Lovell from Mary NealSheran Lovell from Ruby ConwaySheran Lovell from Sandra Bullington Sheran Lovell from Thomas W. MeehanThe Sandy Hook Elementary School victims from Jay & Helaine ShinskeTim Davis from Rickie & Vicki Leggett Willard Lancaster from A. SmithWillard Lancaster from Monika C. Brindley William G. Luke, III from Al & Maren Schober William G. Luke, III from Andrew & Tessie Baker William G. Luke, III from Bob & Ginny CummingsWilliam G. Luke, III from Charlotte RyanWilliam G. Luke, III from Cindy Lucas William G. Luke, III from Ed & Kathy ShepherdWilliam G. Luke, III from Mary & Stewart FanninWilliam G. Luke, III from Pamela Healy

IN MEMORY OF - PETBandit from Phllis Clark Barney from Marian & Ruth Huber Bently from Ralph & Nancy CrockettBobo from Katherine Motley Buddy from Margo & Morgan Drucker Buffy from Jerry & Karen Scarsdale Callie from John & Katharine Barker

tributes

tributesCharlie from Kathryn E. Wurster Chugs from Vicki & Bobby Lanier Coco from A.J. RoughDax from Cameron Coile Dexter from Maureen & Brian Hutchens Dutchess from Mary & Bob DailFe Fe Perl from Deborah Blanchard Ginger from Steve & Piper Amarillo Henry from Kimi DornanJake from Gisela Nygards Jake from Michael & Minnie Coirin Jenny from Andra S. Raitch Leisel from Ralph & Nancy CrockettMaíre from Parkie Rice & Tod McWhinneyMarthey from Lisa & TC Jones Marvin & Kallie from David & Nancy BarrickMax from Betty & Steve Turner Max from Bob & Lori Coffman Max from Mark & BJ HennamanMax from Virginia CarrollMaxie from Mary L. McDonald Melanie from Peggy Oliver Melanie from Phyllis ClarkMelvin from Charles & Susan Edmonson Millie from Dr. & Mrs. T. Eugene Temple, Jr. Millie from John & Kathy Barker Millie from Philip & Isabel HatchettMinnie from A.J. RoughMinnie from Nancy & Tom Hite Missy from Moira M. Tingle Morgan from Marshall & Kim CrossMuffin from Selma Petock Neiman from John Ollie from David BarrickOsiris from Beth Shumate P2 from Karen Love Panda Jacob from Geraldine Schwartz Peanut from Joanie Edwards Ponyo from The Cravey Family Prissy from The Horton FamilyRapha from Lisa Morrisette Rosie from Bob & Molly Sherman Roxie from Bob & Molly Sherman Sammi from Beth Shumate Sandy from Polly Fulwider & Dona Terry Sebastian from S.L. Harris Shotzy from Regina Goehring Sophie from Randy & Carlie Gabbert Spencer from Marshall & Kim CrossTassie from Sue ThomasTess from Mr. & Mrs. Barry Chenault Tessie from Gisela Nygards Tory from Lori and Bob Coffman Tosh from Kathy & John BarkerWembley from Parkie Rice & Tod McWhinneyXar Bilyj from Diane Howbenstein, Angel Daley, Shannon Barnette, Sam Call, Stacy Arnold, Emily Mobley & Charlotte Connolly Xena from Parkie Rice & Tod McWhinney

Peninsula SPCA’s 2013 Dog and Cat of the YearCongratulations to Nikko and Muffin Fox for winning this year’s cutest pet photo contest, therefore winning the title of Peninsula SPCA’s 2013 Dog and Cat of the Year. Nikko and Muffin Fox will be featured on all promotional materials for the whole year of 2013. It was a tight race between dog and cat contestants, but Nikko and Muffin Fox came out on top. Thank you to everyone who fundraised for the orphaned animals at the Peninsula SPCA. All together, we raised $5,386 to care for the animals in need at the SPCA. Thank you to all who participated!

Nikko - 2013 Dog of the Year Muffin - 2013 Cat of the Year

Dedicated animal lover, Dana, and her classmate Shelby from Dozier Middle School spent hours of time persuading fellow students and school faculty to donate food to the SPCA by launching a two-week food drive. “Dana especially went the extra mile by making nearly 1,200 reminder slips for every student in the building (which she delivered during homeroom). She also made posters, made an appearance on the Morning Show and wore a custom-made “SPCA Food Drive” t-shirt to school. Dana spearheaded and hosted a food drive that brought over

100 dog and cat food items to the shelter! We appreciate her enthusiasm and hope that the animals will appreciate it, too,” says Ms. Morgan, Dozier Elementary School Guidance Counselor.

Community Spotlight

Our MissionOur mission is to advocate and provide for the humane care and welfare of animals. We are committed to finding a loving home for every orphaned pet in our community.

A New DirectionThe year 2013 marks a significant and long-awaited milestone in the history of the Peninsula SPCA. As of July 2013, the Peninsula SPCA will become an Adoption Guarantee Organization. As a privately owned animal welfare organization, we are committing to save all healthy and treatable animals that come into our care. We are proud to announce 2,937 lives were saved in 2012!

Adoption Guarantee OrganizationThe success of an Adoption Guarantee philosophy is contingent upon the partnership of all animal organizations and the community, and not simply by ending the humane euthanasia of adoptable animals within one organization. In an ideal, animal lifesaving organization, no adoptable animals would be humanely euthanized simply because of lack of kennel space or means of animal population control. Our core value is that every life matters. At all times, we are animal welfare advocates and will continue to be their voice and providers until they are adopted to loving homes.

Private humane organizations receive no government funds and carry no legal authority. The role of a private humane organization, such as the Peninsula SPCA, is to provide resources to save healthy, treatable animals from death, to treat animals with more compassion and understanding, and to help people have happier, more fulfilling relationships with their pets.

Take a journey with us in becoming an adoption guarantee organization. Here are ways you can help us continue our lifesaving mission.

Adopt • Volunteer • Give • Foster

Pledge to walk in the park together and fundraise for the Peninsula SPCA by attending Paws for a Cause Dog Walk & Festival, September 22, 2013, 12-4 p.m. at the Mariners’ Museum Park in Newport News. This past year almost 1,000 supporters registered to participate in our Paws for a Cause Dog Walk & Festival and came out to show their support at this fun pet- and family-friendly event. Paws for a Cause will be filled with food, music and entertainment, dog demonstrations, contests, rescue organizations and local vendors.

For more information, please visit www.peninsulaspca.org or contact Darcy Morel, 757-595-1399 ext 110, darcy@peninsulaspca.org.

Registration will be open March 2013.

V o l u n t e e rWe are always in need of volunteers that are committed to making a difference in the lives of our animals. 

Sign-up to attend a general interest meeting where you will learn more about the Peninsula SPCA Volunteer Program and meet Darcy Morel, Volunteer Coordinator,

who will help you find the best match for your interests and abilities. Visit www.peninsulaspca.org for our general meeting dates.