SPCA of Texas 2004 Annual Report A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SPCA TIMES 1.888.ANIMALS * * * SPCA OF TEXAS ANNUAL REPORT 2 0 0 4 * * * www.spca.or g President’s Introduction A Paws to Reflect On a Record-Breaking Year Dear Friends: doors. The SPCA of Texas has a volunteers that make these rescue formerly the United Methodist Reporter As I finish my first year as President significant impact on animals and efforts a reality, efforts that are building, is located off I-30 and of the SPCA of Texas, I am encouraged people in North Texas and beyond due ultimately made possible by the Hampton in Dallas. We are excited to by the continued support from all of the to the many community resources we generous support from individuals, make the transition from our current kind, generous friends of animals. I provide. However, our staff and corporations and foundations that fund cramped quarters to a larger, more up- have had the opportunity to visit with volunteers cannot do it alone. The the SPCA of Texas. to-date facility for animals and staff to many supporters and community efforts of complainants willing to come Acquiring funding was critical to our enjoy. We anticipate this move to be leaders in North Texas. Their input and forward and report organization in 2004 not only for our final by 2006. feedback, along with the input from the instances of rescue and investigation efforts but also The year 2004 was one of tremendous SPCA Board of Directors, volunteers suspected neglect, as a necessary step in securing a future progress, primarily in the area of animal and staff, have given me greater insight combined with for the SPCA of Texas. Due to the Texas rescues and investigations. Such on the history of the SPCA. This efforts of law Department of Transportation’s re- progress could not have been achieved historical perspective combined with enforcement engineering of the downtown Dallas without the passion and dedication of suggestions for future organizational officials willing to MixMaster, our current facility at 362 staff, volunteers and individuals in the change has been very enlightening. partner with SPCA S. Industrial Blvd. will soon be replaced many communities we serve. This Annual reports traditionally provide investigative Hank by highways. That said, we have been support is undeniably essential to the a “snapshot” of all the organization’s resources, have aggressively seeking a new location SPCA of Texas’ ability to realize our program statistics and highlights for the resulted in animals that the many homeless animals we mission of improving the welfare of year prior. This report will provide such being legally seized and permanently temporarily care for can call home. all animals. a glimpse into the SPCA of Texas in removed and placed in new homes. We continued the silent phase of our Thank you for supporting the SPCA 2004, with a specific focus on our major Providing rescue and investigation capital campaign throughout 2004 and of Texas in 2004. shift towards the core mission of programs to the many communities we are proud to announce that, after months protecting abused animals. serve is a critical part of our mission to of scouting out a new location, we’ve The year 2004 was one of change for improve the welfare of all animals. This settled on a perfect spot to call home to the hundreds of neglected and cruelly annual report will highlight the hard SPCA staff, volunteers and most James Bias treated animals who came through our work and dedication of our staff and importantly, the animals. This facility, President Rescue & Investigations 51,241 miles through 11 counties. To date in 2005, SPCA of Texas investigators SPCA Investigators have received an average of 250 calls and emails per week, a 32 percent Collar Wrongdoers, increase over last year. The SPCA of Texas conducted 2,308 Rescue Pets investigations in 2004. Thirteen of these cases resulted in civil hearings This year has proven to be a record- and 11 cases resulted in criminal breaking year for the SPCA of Texas’ proceedings. Of the 11,507 animals Rescue & Investigations team. Thanks seen during investigations, a total of to the efforts of SPCA Animal Cruelty 1,098 animals – or nine percent – were investigators, in conjunction with local removed by court order. officials from a number of different counties and cities, 2004 was a year in Types of Inquiries: which more breeders and other animal Information . 7,626 owners, suspected of anything from Investigation . 1,278 dog fighting to neglect, were charged Rescue. .116 and convicted of the inhumane crimes Email Received. 806 for which they were accused. Total . 9,826 In 2004, the SPCA of Texas Rescue Types of Animals: and Investigations department received Dog . 7,481 9,826 calls and emails regarding Cat. 1,934 investigations. In compliance with local Horse. 466 A Nose For News Number of Animals Rescued. 1,098 law enforcement officials, we relieved Number of Investigations . 2,308 1,098 animals from cruel living Media Coverage Up 10% in 2004 Miles Driven . 51,241 conditions as defined by section 821.021 Counties Served. .11 In 2004, the SPCA of Texas’ media Media Relations staff also served as of the Texas Health and Safety Statute R&I Sponsors . 729 coverage was once again impressive. SPCA spokespeople during 175 regularly or section 42.09 of the Texas Penal Code. R&I Sponsor Gifts. $24,359.02 With an average of 13.5 media hits per scheduled television and radio SPCA of Texas investigators logged day and a total of 4,946 media hits for appearances; issued 139 press releases, the year, this is a 10% increase compared media advisories and calendar listings with the year 2003. The SPCA’s media – 99 in English and 40 in Spanish. coverage included 35 weekly scheduled media spots valued at $35,000 per week, Average Media Hits Per Day . 13.5+ 854 print ads, 3,209 radio broadcasts/ Total Media Hits. 4,946 reports, 183 Internet placements and Print (articles/mentions) . .854 700 television appearances. Radio (broadcasts/reports). 3,209 SPCA of Texas Media Relations Internet . .183 was also responsible for getting the Television . .700 word out about adoptable pets on our SPCA Animals Posted to Website . 5,023 website and posted 5,023 animals on SPCA VIPs Posted to Petfinder.com . .600 www.spca.org and 600 VIPs (Very Important Pets) on www.petfinder.com. continued on page 4 (A Nose For News) A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SPCA TIMES SPCA OF TEXAS ANNUAL REPORT 2 0 0 4 Clinic Services A Fix for Pet Overpopulation In response to the problem of pet thanks to generous donations to the overpopulation throughout the Emergency Medical Fund, which Metroplex, the SPCA of Texas Martin totaled $16,245 in 2004, the SPCA was Spay/Neuter Clinic in Dallas and Perry able to help many animals in need of Spay/Neuter Clinic in McKinney spay urgent veterinary care. and neuter all animals before they are available for adoption to the public. Clinic Services: SPCA clinics, which are open seven days Spay/Neuter Surgeries . 20,960 a week, also offer spay/neuter surgeries Other Surgeries . 2,467 to the public at an affordable cost. Patient Visits . 16,366 Since opening its first clinic in 1976, * * * the SPCA has performed more than SNIP Fund Gifts . 394 170,000 spay and neuter surgeries on SNIP Funding . $12,276 dogs and cats! In 2004, the SPCA performed 20,960 spay/neuter surgeries. * * * Number of Emergency Thanks to $12,276 in donations to the Medical Fund Gifts . 37 SNIP Fund, spay/neuter surgeries were Total Emergency provided to qualifying families and Medical Funding. $16,245 individuals at no cost. In addition, Bequests Add Programs Breed Corporate, Needed Funds to Foundation Support the SPCA Kitty The SPCA of Texas couldn’t be the from a breeder in Wills Point (Van Faithful Friends – individuals who comprehensive community resource Zandt County), Texas, brought support name the SPCA of Texas in their Will, that it is without the support of donors, from 131 donors, which included some trust, life insurance policy, mutual fund, volunteers and staff. Let’s face it: being of the following foundation and annuity or IRA – provide much-needed the leading animal welfare agency in individual donors: $10,000 from The support to homeless animals. In 2004, North Texas doesn’t come cheap, and Mitchell Foundation; $10,000 from 12 Faithful Friends left a total of we cannot fulfill our mission without Phoebe Perry; $10,000 from an $488,516 in loving memorials, bequests the support of the Dallas-Fort Worth anonymous donor; $4,800 from PETCO and other gifts to benefit the animals of community. We are proud to say that Foundation; $3,000 from the Gracie the SPCA. the SPCA of Texas has 46,773 Foundation; $1,500 from The Murrell Bequests from various estates in supporters who provided an array of Foundation; and $1,000 from Humane 2004 include: Edna Baker Estate, Joe unrestricted gifts and 31,129 pack Society of the United States (HSUS). Chandler Estate, Rhea McCoy Crane Cities Lap Up members who donated $25 or more to Estate, Barbara Funk Estate, Howard L. our programs and services in 2004. King Estate, Elise Jane Inman Estate, Humane Services Pack Members ($25+) . 31,129 Maurice Jameson Estate, Michelle Among others, we received these Supporters . 46,773 generous gifts in 2004: $1,000 from McClure Estate, Martha Nichols Estate, In 2004, the SPCA of Texas provided Paymentech for Pets Are Part of the * * * Ruth McRae Estate, June Temple Estate contractual humane services to the No-Ball .