45122rept_r2:45122rept_r2 4/9/08 11:08 AM Page 2 2NNUAL 0 0 7 A R EPORT 45122rept_r2:45122rept_r2 4/9/08 11:08 AM Page 3 RIGHT The Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center found Jarvis a new home after his picture appeared in a local newspaper. FACING PAGE Carter Luke, CEO of the MSPCA-Angell, and his dog, Teddy. FACING PAGE BOTTOM LEFT Colby received care at the Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center before being adopted. FACING PAGE BOTTOM MIDDLE A stray kitten who recovered at the Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center. FACING PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT The Western New England adoption center staff found a new family for Chrissy after her owner was placed in a nursing home. 45122rept_r2:45122rept_r2 4/9/08 11:08 AM Page 2 LETTER F ROM T HE C EO 2007 PROGRAMS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Centers . ........ p3 Reflecting on the achievements of the MSPCA-Angell in 2007 and our family of supporters, I feel an overwhelming sense of thankfulness in my heart. The Angell Animal Medical Centers . .................. p3 continued partnership of donors, staff and volunteers has helped us to improve The MSPCA at Nevins Farm..................... p6 the lives of over 250,000 animals. The following pages not only provide an SNAP: Spay/Neuter Assistance Program . ........... p6 overview of the programs and services which you have enabled, but also recount the fragile lives of some of the special animals whose health and welfare The American Fondouk . p6 have been particularly enhanced because you chose to reach out and help. Your Legislative Affairs .............................. p7 support combined with our shared belief in a mission to provide kindness, care and compassion had a Living With Wildlife . p7 huge, positive impact on the animals in Massachusetts and across the globe. Phinney’s Friends............................. p10 Throughout 2007, we witnessed the growing success of many of our programs. Among these is the Shalit- Communications . ............................ p10 Glazer Clinic, which provides Massachusetts residents with a low-cost alternative to spay or neuter more than 700 pets annually. Moreover, the Helen Schmidt Stanton Clinical Care Center at Angell-Boston, Volunteers . ................................. p10 which is staffed by the nation’s most qualified doctors and technicians, continues to give our patients Humane Law Enforcement . p11 access to the latest in veterinary technology to diagnose and treat ailments that would have been Law Enforcement Case Updates . p11 incurable only a few years ago. Additionally, the inaugural anniversary of the Copeland Animal Care and Adoption Center reminded us of the power of community outreach and donor support that helped find forever homes for thousands of animals that may have otherwise been left to fend for themselves. HOW YOU HELPED IN 2007. p13 FINANCIAL REPORT 2007 . p17 The past year also afforded us many opportunities to advocate and transform the world around us for the positive treatment of animals. We were able to affect change and strengthen animal cruelty laws by IN MEMORIAM . p19 increasing the penalties connnected to dog fighting as well as improving the treatment of elephants in DEVELOPMENT . p20 circuses. We introduced legislation to allow judges to protect pets in domestic violence cases. Our DONORS IN THE SPOTLIGHT . p21 advocates also tirelessly collected signatures across the Commonwealth in support of the Greyhound Protection Act to further the ballot initiative to end the suffering of Greyhounds at race tracks within 2007 FUNDRAISING ACCOMPLISHMENTS the state’s borders. Our humane law enforcement officers protected and defended thousands of animals AND SPECIAL EVENTS . p22 as well from cruel and neglectful treatment. 2007 DONORS . p23 I am honored to serve as the CEO of our MSPCA-Angell and I look forward to continuing to partner BOARD MEMBERS . p33 with our staff, volunteers and committed donors in making tremendous strides for animal welfare in 2008. Your ongoing support makes this progress possible. Please read on and discover where your generosity OFFICERS . p34 has led us in the past year. We have witnessed first-hand what your contributions have accomplished and CONTACT INFORMATION . p34 it is with great pride that I share these achievements with you. Sincerely, Carter Luke CEO, MSPCA-Angell 2 45122rept_r2:45122rept_r2 4/9/08 11:08 AM Page 3 2ROGRAMS 0 0 7 P A ND A CCOMPLISHMENTS MSPCA ANIMAL CARE AND ANGELL ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTERS MEDICAL CENTERS Throughout the year, the Massachusetts Society for the The Angell Animal Medical Centers provide routine and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (MSPCA’s) seven Animal emergency medical care for animals in need on a daily basis. Care and Adoption Centers (ACACs) provided direct hands-on Angell-Boston and Angell-Nantucket offer 24-hour emergency care to a wide variety of animals and placed thousands of them service seven days a week. Angell clients can feel comforted into responsible and loving homes. Through our education knowing that their pets will be treated by board-certified programs for people of all ages, we promoted respect and veterinarians in 15 specialties. In 2007, we expanded Angell kindness throughout our communities in an effort to create services even further to include Pain Medicine. This new service better lives for people and animals. We also further developed offers treatment for companion animals with discomfort that our ACAC dog training programs to help keep dogs in their negatively affects their quality of life, regardless of their primary homes and work toward a lifetime of contented companionship diagnosis. In addition, Angell-Boston now offers a board-certified for all. The number of foster homes increased, enabling us to behaviorist on staff to evaluate pets’ behavior and advise animal save even more lives by providing care outside of the ACACs owners accordingly. Angell’s high-quality staff is supported by for animals that were not quite ready for adoption when they state-of-the-art technology that aids in the diagnosis of ailments came to us. Your donations, continued support and generosity and assists in cutting-edge treatments. In 2007: allowed us to remain an open-admission facility, never turning 61,869 pets were served by 60 veterinarians, 21 residents away any animal that was in need of help. In 2007: and 23 interns at Angell Animal Medical Centers 13,088 animals were placed into responsible and loving homes 172 families received $247,200 in financial assistance for 355 foster homes cared for 3,613 animals not quite ready subsidized veterinary care at Angell-Boston for adoption 1,769 animals were spayed/neutered 660 volunteers helped with daily care of animals, special 15,381 animals received emergency/critical care at Angell-Boston events and office work 655 lifesaving blood transfusions were received by animals 42 special events were held by the ACACs, raising $348,000 103 animals donated blood, some multiple times, helping to 8,000 people attended over 300 educational programs ensure that a supply was on hand to help save other animals’ lives 1,135 people and their dogs attended 240 training classes 9,200 surgeries were performed at Angell-Boston 150 children participated in the MSPCA Summer Camp at 258 animals underwent an MRI Nevins Farm in Methuen 939 radiation treatments were administered 3 45122rept_r2:45122rept_r2 4/9/08 11:08 AM Page 4 LEFT Head Nurse, Kelly Pratt comforts Phebe in Angell-Boston’s Emergency and Critical Care (E/CC) Unit. (Photograph courtesy of David Gordon/ GateHouse Media) FACING PAGE TOP Sam receives emergency care in Angell-Boston’s E/CC Unit. (Photograph courtesy of David Gordon/ GateHouse Media) FACING PAGE MIDDLE Duke spent several weeks in Angell-Boston’s E/CC Unit as he battled for his life. FACING PAGE BOTTOM TheRI M machine at Angell-Boston continues to provide life-saving diagnoses for ailing animals. 4 45122rept_r2:45122rept_r2 4/9/08 11:08 AM Page 5 RIGHT TOP Dr. Denys Frappier, right, aids in the treatment of a mule at the American Fondouk. RIGHT MIDDLE Flo’s treatment at the Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center allowed blood to flow to her ears and save them from amputation. RIGHT BOTTOM Geese observe the sunset at Nevins Farm. FAR RIGHT Alex enjoys a blossoming pasture at Nevins Farm. FACING PAGE TOP Meekas ha found comfort in her new home after arriving at the MSPCA- Western New England frightened, with ears damaged by mites. FACING PAGE MIDDLE Chopper romps in the snow during one of his walks at the MSPCA-Boston. FACING PAGE BOTTOM Lily came to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm with matted fur that her new owners now keep impeccably smooth. 5 45122rept_r2:45122rept_r2 4/9/08 11:08 AM Page 6 THE MSPCA AT NEVINS FARM SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE Nevins Farm in Methuen is the MSPCA’s haven for unwanted, PROGRAM (SNAP) neglected and abused horses and farm animals of all types. The Spay/Neuter Assistance Program, a collaboration between As the largest adoption program for these animals in the MSPCA and the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Massachusetts, Nevins Farm is accustomed to accepting and Association (MVMA), is dedicated to reducing the number of housing hundreds of animals annually; however, 2007 proved unwanted kittens and puppies by offering reduced-cost to be an exceptional year for the program. A total of 1,573 sterilization to low-income pet owners. Approved pet owners animals came to Nevins Farm needing our help. A significant are issued a certificate which can be redeemed at nearly 200 number of those were chickens, ducks and quail that were participating Massachusetts veterinarian practices. seized or surrendered through law enforcement cases. The birds were in poor health and living in unsanitary conditions. SHALIT/GLAZER CLINIC The Shalit/Glazer Clinic, located With care provided by our knowledgeable and committed staff within the Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center, provides and volunteers, they have recovered and been placed into new spay/neuter services to qualified pet owners for a nominal fee.