The Animal Protectorates

“Other Income $513”

“Advertising and Promotion $4244”

“Office Expenses $19887”

“Information Technology $12605”

“Depreciation $1868”

“Insurance $3747”

“Veterinary Supplies $28709”

“Animal Care Expenses $11360”

“OPERATIONS OTHER $4306”

“Donor Appreciation $1831”

“TAXES $1468”

“Bank & credit card fees $1119”

“Volunteer Appreciation $684”

“MISC. EXPENSES $595”

“FUEL $64”

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $4413 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2107”

“Starting in March 2023, the organization began operating an all voluneer run thrift store out of a space that is donated ($1 per year lease).”

“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 2023, we only received 1 dog and 1 cat 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 2023, we placed 12. Of those placements, 50% 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 2023, we had our first amputee visitor to the Center to meet the Beautiful Dogs and spend time with them and put a smile on her face.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 2023, we had 2,093 articles of clothing donated (at a value of $18,837); 149 items of pet supplies ($745); 118 pieces of furniture ($11,210); and 1195 home dcor items ($7,170). Proceed 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 2023, the first year of the program, we microchipped 5 pets (we hope that number continues to grow).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.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.”