The Animal Protectorates

“Advertising and Promotion $3499”

“Office Expenses $8676”

“Information Technology $7161”

“Depreciation $1868”

“Insurance $1657”

“Animal Care Expenses $14320”

“Veterinary Supplies $6898”

“Taxes $2368”

“Bank & Credit Card Fees $1368”

“Volunteer Appreciation $770”

“Fuel $50”

“MISC. EXPENSES $10”

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $2107 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2211”

“Purple Collar Promise - Any time we rescue an animal from the shelter, they get a purple collar to signify our commitment to be there for them for the rest of their lives so they never have to be homeless again. The Purple Collar Promise program was born out of the need to be there for all of the pets adopted from The Animal Protectorates at any time. Our goal is to do the best job possible of making sure the homes we choose for our pets is a good fit for them so that we have a low return rate. In 2024, we only received 2 dogs back into our care.Friendsville Scholarship Pets - In Friendsville, TN, our pets receive donated room, board and staffing at Friendsville Animal Center a luxury pet resort. We call these pets our Scholarship Pets. Our mission with this program in Tennessee is to introduce the concept of adopting pets to an area where most people purchase puppies from breeders. Rather than focusing on numbers, we focus on caring for orphaned pets as if they are our own suddenly let alone in the world. In 2024, we placed 15. Of those placements, 40% of the adopters had never adopted a shelter pet.Beautiful Dogs - People are always amazed how quickly dogs recovering from amputation surgery relearn how to function with missing limb(s). The willingness and can-do attitude of these dogs put a smile on peoples faces. In 2022, we were selected to become the new life-guardian for Rufio (now Cheerios), a Golden Retriever with a deformed front paw surrendered by his owner to an emergency hospital in Washington State after she was unable to afford his care. With two other friendly amputee dogs already Scholarship Pets (Blossom (a front leg amputee) and Honey (a rear leg amputee), we developed the Beautiful Dogs program a program to take these dogs with missing limbs through therapy dog training with the end goal of them helping people who have gone through a similar loss (or suffered some type of body trauma - burn, eye loss, etc). These dogs will be permanent residents or live with foster families so they can continue to train and help people. In 2024, Cheerios was qualifed as a HABIT (Human Animal Bond In Tennessee) dog through the University of Tennessee Venterinary School and is now certified through them as a therapy dog. Cheerios and a volunteer made weekly visits to an elementary school special education class where they would read to him. Also, Dutton (not an amputee) also was qualified through the HABIT program and made visits to a senior rehabilitation/nursing home.Saving Spot Boutique (opening March 2023) - Saving Spot is an all volunteer run (higher end) thrift store that we operate out of space that is donated ($1 per year lease). Volunteers organize and accept donations during the week and we are open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. In 2024, we had 1,784 articles of clothing donated (at a value of $16,056); 165 items of pet supplies ($825); 58 pieces of furniture ($5,880). Proceeds from Saving Spot helps to fund our various programs.Microchipping and Vaccination Clinics - Host bi-annual free microchipping and vaccination clinics that are open to a tri-county area. In 2024, we microchipped 2 pets and gave 3 Rabies vaccinations.Spay and Neuter Assistance - Provide free need-based spay and neuter assistance to residents in the City limits of Friendsville, TN. If approved, a local veterinarian performs these surgeries low cost and we pay the clinic directly for the surgeries. We are considering expanding this program to reach a broader area. In 2024, we provided assistance to 1 family by spaying their pit bull terrier. Social Security Pets - We rescue senior and special needs pets from the shelter and place them with senior people who would not otherwise be able to afford a pet. We pay for medical care and make medical decisions for the pet for his/her life and the foster pays for food and normal maintenance. It is a win/win for everyone. In 2024, we placed Rosie, a shihtzu mix, with a senior famil”