Civilian Academy Week 5Animal ServicesWhat's in a Name?
Humane Society vs. Animal Shelter
High Kill Vs. No Kill
High Kill is really high volume
No kill 90% live release rate
2019 we were at 94% LRR
2020 we were at 93% LRR
2021 we were at 94% LRR
Staff & Volunteers
We have 3 full time positions
One 1456 hour (30 hours/week)
Seven 1000 hour staff (20 hours/ week)
100 volunteers
and we need more!
Vision Statement:
To become a community where every animal is valued and assured humane treatment.
Mission Statement:
To find responsible, loving homes for all of our animals.
We accomplish this by actively promoting adoptions, redemptions and owner retention through education and other programs offered to our community.
Promoting adoptions:
Website
Facebook and Instagram
Pet of the week ad in the Community Voice
KSRO- pet of the week wed morning
Adoption events & specials
Increase Redemptions:
In 2021 we took in 188 stray dogs and 149 stray cats
86% of the dogs, but only 24% of the cats were reclaimed
That left 26 stray dogs and 113 stray cats to rehome in addition to the owner surrenders and others
let's get them back home!
Post all incoming strays:
1. Facebook
2. Nextdoor.com
3. Website
4. Ad in PD classified
Increase owner retention
help with behavior issues
dog training classes
pet food pantry
link to pet friendly rentals
surrenders by appointment
rethinking community cats
Animal Shelter League of RP
501(c)3 organziation
All volunteer
Raises $$ on our behalf
Animal services provided
Community service officers (CSO) do animal control in RP
Animal rescue
Bite quarantine
potentially dangerous/ dangerous animal declarations
bring in stays contained by the public
protective custody animals (arrest, medical emergencies)
barking dog/ neglect complaints