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2016 Annual Report Bangor Humane Society Annual Report 2016 Setting a Vision The Inside Scoop: Rescued by a Letter from Behind the Rescue, Pet Amy Faircloth Scenes at BHS Owner Stories Page 3 Page 8 Page 12 The Human Lives of Animal Sheltering Whenever I find myself in discussions about the Bangor Humane Society and our mission, the conversation usually focuses on each of the thousands of furry or feathered animals that are helped by our life saving work. But the reality is, behind every animal there is a story. And each story is made up of dozens, sometimes hundreds, of human faces that are included in every animal’s journey. BHS is a bridge that connects a diverse team of volunteers, staff, veterinarians, foster parents, donors and adopters with our four-legged and two-feathered alumni; a bridge that connects their journey of where they came from to where they are going; a journey that brings them home. It is easy to forget- while we snuggle kittens and puppies, nurture the broken spirits of pets neglected, abused or abandoned arriving at our door, repair and rehabilitate the injured ones in need of care or share the happy tails of the many matches made- that behind it all there is a team of humans making it all happen. It takes humans; their compassion, dedication and generosity, to help save the lives of the thousands that call us “home” at some point along their journey. Every year we are in awe of the incredible support we receive from the community: our board members who help lead our vision; the volunteers who help us carry out our mission every single day; the veterinarians who help us care medically for each animal, our donors who give generously so we can meet every need; the individuals who donate in-kind so every guest has blankets, toys To every human who has supported our mission this and food in its kennel; the businesses who sponsor our past year and to all those who continue to be there with annual Paws on Parade; the local media that help share us in the trenches every step of the way, we thank you. our message; the adopters who expand their homes and Thank you for sharing your compassion, your homes, hearts to give a second chance to one of our residents; the your hearts, your time, and your resources to help the offsite partners who help us find homes for thousands of homeless animals passing through our doors some of our shelter guests; and the various journey home. organizations that collaborate with us to expand our educational outreach. Sincerely, You all inspire, humble and motivate Suzan Prendergast-Bell 2 our work every single day. Executive Director Bangor Humane Society • Annual Report 2016 Help Save Furry Lives: www.bangorhumane.org Setting a Vision As I complete my seventh year on BHS mission, that plans for the future the animals. An attractive and the Board of Directors and begin my of BHS, and that strives for optimal functional building equals a calm and second year as president, I wish to health and safety for all animals. enjoyable atmosphere, which lends share how proud I am of BHS, this itself to higher adoption numbers. Board and all those who have made What happens at a BHS Board of us what we are today. Directors Meeting? As a Board, we understand BHS’ Along with addressing the business of mission and take our fiduciary Thousands of pets walk, hop, and fly running a shelter, we discuss how to responsibility to the community through our shelter doors each year. make a difference for our community. seriously. We are respectful and As a Board, we are committed to As the face of animal welfare changes appreciative of the monetary their health, their placement into new we consider ways to meet current and donations and the volunteer hours homes, spay/neuter, and more. future needs. devoted to BHS. Some might wonder who volunteers How You Can Help to be on the BHS Board of Directors We always welcome volunteers, and what happens at those meetings. whether as Board members, committee members, foster families, adopters, Who Are We? donors, or direct animal care providers. We are community members who commit significant time and attention Please visit the shelter, talk to Board to BHS. We meet monthly. We love members, join us on at our annual animals and the people who care for Paws on Parade, and consider them. We are bankers, engineers, donating money or time, acting as a stay-at-home moms, lawyers, foster parent, or providing a forever students, fundraisers, veterinarians, home for one of our animals. real estate brokers and accountants. As an example of a recent meeting, Some of us are creative, and others we discussed the physical facility and We look forward to seeing you. prefer to crunch numbers. We love our desire to ensure that we provide dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, the best space for animal health and Sincerely, reptiles, and even rats. We are a safety and customer service. The Amy Faircloth passionate group that believes in the humane society space must showcase Board President BHS Board of Directors FY 2015-2016 President, Amy Faircloth Earl Black Matt Nye Vice-President, Lani Naihe David A. Cloutier, DVM Jeff Russell Treasurer, Buddy Angst John Kenney Greg Sirois Secretary, Laurie Qualey Deb Neuman Bob Williams Past-President, Emily McIntosh Special thanks to Louise Cross, Paws on Parade Chair 3 Bangor Humane Society • Annual Report 2016 Help Save Furry Lives: www.bangorhumane.org Bangor Humane Society Mission The Bangor Humane Society champions the humane treatment and adoption of companion animals, provides quality care for homeless pets, and promotes animal welfare through education and advocacy. Shelter Statistics Administered 1,097 Accepted 1182 reunited with their owners rabies vaccines surrendered cats 52 cats were returned or Performed 2,004 Transferred 101 cats in from reunited with their owners spay/neuter surgeries other shelters 452 dogs adopted into Distributed 396 vouchers Took in 13 stray small new homes totaling $24,890 animals 1724 cats adopted into Took in 291 stray dogs Accepted 85 surrendered new homes small animals Accepted 359 94 small animals surrendered dogs Transferred 6 small animals adopted into new homes in from other shelters Transferred 76 dogs in from 13 animals transferred to other shelters Total intake 2892 other shelters Took in 779 stray cats 213 dogs were returned or Total Lives Saved 2548 Guiding Principles Treat all animals and people with respect, dignity and integrity. Work diligently to end companion animal overpopulation by increasing awareness of spay and neuter programs. Promote adoption of physically and mentally healthy companion animals. Educate and train caretakers to develop fulfilling, lifelong relationships with their companion animals. Serve as responsible stewards of our resources. Hold ourselves to the highest standards of safety, care and cleanliness. Raise public awareness with regard to the humane treatment of all animals. Use euthanasia only as a last humane op- tion when in the best interest of an animal. 4 Bangor Humane Society • Annual Report 2016 Help Save Furry Lives: www.bangorhumane.org Community Connections By: Stacey R. Coventry visit with a shelter cat, sometimes their kennels days after the fact that encourage As Mary* gently strokes a cat on her shelter visitors lap, it begins to purr and rub against “BHS coming is such a big hit, to learn about her frail hands. Volunteers and staff at I continuously have people from the program, Ross Manor, where she is a resident, multiple wings of the building asking while highlighting those cats that watch her disposition drastically if the animals can visit them as well. are the friendliest lap cats with a change. The more she pets Sebastian, All the residents look forward to propensity to give back. the more she relaxes. Her it and are always asking if callous demeanor and and when the animals In addition to Cats on Laps, we the tension in her body will be back next! It is offer a variety of on-site and off- quickly fade away. one thing that many site youth outreach and educational She smiles, giggles, of our memory loss opportunities. They provide education and begins to talk patients remember about our spay/neuter initiatives, about a cat she had a frequently,” says adoption programs, and the humane long time ago. Kathy, director/ treatment of companion animals. coordinator of activities Those opportunities include: guided Mary is one of dozens of for Ross Manor. “It lifts shelter tours, animal-focused learning individuals at Ross Manor the people’s spirits, and so activities, traveling to schools and who participate in a new partner many of the residents find their organizations within the communities program with the Bangor Humane moods changing just at the sight we serve, and offering Kids Give Society called Cats on Laps. Twice a of the animal – they can go from Back events. Youth participation in month BHS volunteers take friendly being incredibly grumpy all day to these outreach events encourages cats awaiting adoption for a field trip overwhelmingly happy in a matter and empowers youth to become to Ross Manor to socialize with the of minutes. Everyone, including humane ambassadors in their own long-term care residents who struggle employees, stop to meet the animals community, building leadership skills with challenges like dementia, as they walk down our hallways to while simultaneously developing a Alzheimer’s, etc. visit our residents. We are so philanthropic mindset. thankful for this program “I have personally witnessed the and what it has done for Cats on Lap, Kids Give healing power of the animal-human the residents here; it is Back, and our other youth bond on those suffering from emotional easily one of our most outreach programs are and physical trauma,” says Suzan successful programs just the beginning of Bell, BHS Executive Director.
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