2014
Contents
Who Are We?
A Letter from our President
Notes & Statistics
Saving Animals. Serving Community.
Our Stories
Outreach & Fundraisers Events
Financial Information – Cash Flow
Grants Received – 2014
How Can You Help?...... 9
Meet our Board of Directors
A Very Special Thank You To Our
Appendix with full financials
Who Are We?
Our Mission
The Neenah Animal Shelter exists to humanely care for lost, surrendered, neglected, impounded and abandoned pets until loving, forever homes are found for them.
OurLifeFirst™ philosophy is a commitment to nevereuthanize any animal because of lack of space orfunding, but to save, restore and rehome all adoptable animals under our care.
Our goal is to improve the quality and strength of thebond between people and their pets through education and example.
Saving Animals. Serving Community. The Neenah Animal Shelter has been serving Neenah and the surrounding areas since 1958. The Neenah Animal Shelter is not just in the community, we are part of the community. We're a comprehensive animal welfare organization offering services that benefit homeless pets, pet owners, animal lovers and animal advocates. We work collaboratively with you, other animal welfare organizations, law enforcement, and businesses to serve the community that has supported us so devotedly over the years.
We provide an array of services including adoptions, animal surrenders, and community outreach.
A Letter from our President
Dear Members and Supporters:
The Neenah Animal Shelter has been a vital part of the community for over 50 years, offering a place of refuge for stray, surrendered and abandoned animals. As president of the board of directors, my role, along with the board of directors, staff and volunteers, is to ensure that our shelter remains an integral part of Neenah and surrounding communities for many years to come.
In July of 2014, we introduced a new logo and tag line, “Saving Animals, Serving Community”, along with refreshed mission and vision statements to reflect our renewed commitment to better serving homeless animals and strengthening the bond between people and their pets. Out “LifeFirst™” philosophy represents our commitment to never euthanize any animal because of lack of space or funding, but save, restore and rehome all adoptable animals in our care.
Supporting this renewed commitment, our long-term goal is to build a new shelter with the space to significantly improve housing for our animals, enhance community programs, and provide more efficient space for our staff and volunteers.
Our passion and vision is unlimited but our funding is not. There are many initiatives that are helping us build a foundation for the future. Please read this report, and if you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me.
On behalf of our board, staff, and volunteers, and the hundreds of homeless animals we serve each year, thank you for your compassion and support. You make us possible!
Sincerely,
Kay M. Pavlik
President
Notes & Statistics
2014Animal In Take / 498
Adopted Out / 342
Returned to Owner / 73
Transferred out / 22
Euthanized / 39
Euthanasia Rate / 8.5%
Animal Intake by animal type:
Saving Animals. Serving Community.
Our Stories
Alex
Alex has been at his new forever home for almost a month. He gets along fine with his new cat buddy Rosebud and seems to be adjusting well. Already he has found his favorite places like the sun room to hang out. We go for walks everyday so he is investigating his neighborhood for new sights and smells. Any chance he gets to be snuggled on somebody's lap he takes advantage of. Alex is definitely happy with his new home.
Finn
Finn is the most loving pet! We are so blessed to have him. He is our daily entertainment and while he is most comfortable getting hugs and belly rubs, he loves to play and chase the catnip mouse on an elastic cord I made for him. Finn is enjoying meeting the family and getting used to being the center of attention at our house.
Gray aka Nimbus
What a joy this kitten has been!
Before we adopted him, the description on your website said he didn't like dogs.
That was spot on. He pitched a fit at my daughter's lab and cocker spaniel.....but he had to stay there while we were on vacation.
He has since changed his ways, and they became the best of friends.
We are so happy he is ours.
Joann Strandell
Outreach Efforts
Speakers for the November 8th, 2014 Educational meeting were:
Vonnie Keebaugh is a cat behaviorist and owner of Cat Sense, LLC. She will be addressing such issues as litter box problems, inappropriate scratching and biting as well as how these issues can be resolved or improved through the use of environmental enrichment.
Dr. Ryan Bousselot, a member of the Appanasha Pet Clinic team, will address issues regarding senior pets and how to best care for our aging furry friends. Dr. Bousselot received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and has been a member of the Appanasha team since 2011.
March 8th Education Meeting
Dr. Dane Jesperson from American Animal Hospital spoke on making sure that your dog is ready for spring and warm weather and all the little pests that come with it.
Dr. Melissa Heenan from American Animal Hospital spoke on Trap, Neuter, Return and its importance to the community.
2014 Furry Flurry Sponsors (Thank You!!)
- PetCo Foundation
- 103.9 WVBO
- Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
- Neenah Foundry
- Appanasha Pet Clinic
- Wellness Veterinary Clinic
- American Animal Hospital
- APTA Tax Service
- WBAY-TV
- Letterhead Press, Inc.
- Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic
- Country View Animal Hospital
- Lakeside Animal Hospital
- Fox Valley Cat Clinic
- Community First Credit Union
- Evergreen Credit Union
- Pet Supplies Plus
- Menasha Corporation
- Zuppa’s
Financial Information – Cash Sources and Uses
*Change in Net Assets excludes depreciation.
Grants Received – 2014
How Can You Help?
Meet our Board of Directors
A Very Special Thank YouTo Our
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