Lake Humane Society

“The board of directors will electronically review the completed irs form 990 before submission. The return will be available at the society's office.”

“Any possible conflict of interests are disclosed to the other board members and made a matter of record, either through an annual procedure or when the interest becomes a matter of board action.”

“The board reviews and approves the executive director's compensation.”

“The governing documents, including the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Mission: to protect animals and build connections between pets and people through advocacy and education. Vision: leading and guiding a humane lake county core values: compassion for pets and people. Engagement through innovative programs, partnerships and adoptions. Protection for the voiceless animals that need help. Education to build safe and informed community for people and pets family to build relationships with adopters, volunteers, employees, donors and animals”

“Lake humane is the confluence for animals and people within lake county ohio. The human bond is undeniable, lhs fosters these connections by supporting homeless pets in need while they are waiting to find their person or family. Our professional staff, and volunteers help place animals into loving homes making sure pet adopters are aware that lhs provides the support they need to help a new four-legged family member settle into their new home. Lake humane society provides the only humane agent in the county whose duty is to enforce laws related to the humane treatment of animals; she investigates allegations of animal abuse and ensure pets are well cared for and protected. Her role keeps the animals without a voice safe with the help of good samaritans. Educations plays a large role in how children interact and relate to pets. Since the human animal bond is strong children need to learn how to stay safe with pets they do not know. Lhs provides free dog bite prevention programs and pet care programs to reinforce safe interactions for over 1,600 young community members annually.”

“Animal husbandry and pet adoption: lake humane society provides a gentle and caring haven for over 1,700 homeless, abandoned, and injured animals of lake county and the surrounding communities annually. Not only does lhs provide care for cats and dogs, but the organization also cares for, defends, rehabilitates, and rehomes rabbits, chickens, pocket pets, and other domestic animals. Special care is used with the animals that are seized from their owners and lack the social skills and training to feel comfortable in a new home. Time is not an issue for our compassion and kindness for these fragile animals. Lake humane society prides itself on giving animals the time and attention they need to be adopted. In 2018 we placed 1,508 animals in adoptive homes, transferred 9 animals to other shelters for adoption and reunited 34 animals with their family.”

“Shelter medicine: lake humane society runs an on-site clinic to provide medical care and treatment to pets in our collection. Each animal received care from our on-site animal care clinic which provides preventative medical care and emergent treatment to pets relinquished by out county residents. Lhs gave 6,668 vaccines to the pets in our care to promote safely and disease prevention within our community; our veterinarians provided surgery on 819 animals including spay/neuter for all cats, dogs and rabbits to control pet overpopulation and microchips for adoptable pets to ensure they are returned to their family if ever lost. In addition to this "standard" medical care, lhs also helps pets in need of medical treatment, surgeries, and medication. Each animal is an individual, and their medical treatment is personalized to suit their condition and stage in life. To assist our community lhs also offers and after hours hotline to help good samaritans and our local police who have found abandonded or injured animals in need of immediate assistance.”

“Humane investigation: lake humane society provides protection to the companion animals of lake county through their humane investigations department. Lhs employs the only humane agent in the county, who is appointed by the lake county probate court. The lake humane society investigated over 300 reports of suspected animal abuse, neglect and cruelty in 2018 which resulted in 25 animals being impounded and 6 animal cruelty convictions. Post convictions follow up visits are necessary to ensure that the individual convicted is following the court's mandate which prevents any future animals from being harmed. Animal's which suffer from abuse and neglect are some of the most fragile animals we recieve. Special care is used with the animals that are seized from their owners, these pets reside at the shelter the longest and need both medical and behavioral support prior to adoption. Many impounded pets have care that exceed 2,500 per animal. Time is not an issue for our compassion and kindness for these fragile animals. Impounded animals receive all of the support they need to recover from their previous abuse or neglect volunteer program: lake humane society relies on dedicated volunteers to help make the mission come to life. With a limited staff, the organization turns to volunteers to assist with animal care, enrichment, customer service, off-site events, clerical duties, and more. The volunteer program at lhs provides 432 animal lovers who donated 19,200 hours with the rewarding opportunity to help homeless pets in need right here in their very own community. Foster families open their hearts and their homes to animals in need of personalized care. Over 657 critical care animals, such as infant kittens and puppies recieved around the clock care from 66 foster homes”

“The unrealized loss represents an adjustment for accumulated earnings that were recorded each year for the appreciation of investments, but were shown as realized in 2018 due to the movement of funds to the cleveland foundation.”

“Fundraising expense 39,978 fundraising expense -39,978”