Hart for Animals Inc.

“Matthew book shannon book board member board member husband/wife michael pellet mercedes pellet board member treasurer husband/wife”

“The 990 is prepared by an independent accountant, then reviewed by the treasurer and approved by the executive committee, prior to submitting to the irs.”

“Every year, prior to the annual meeting, all members of the board receive the conflict of interest form that must be completed, signed, and return to the secretary.”

“Hart has only had one executive director, who is the top management official. She was hired in 2012 and has been employed since then. The process for the next executive director is currently being formalized, including the development of the employment contract.”

“Administrator, responsible for finance and human resources; manager, bed 'n bark inn; rescue and intake manager at the adoption wing; adoption manager; veterinarian; muttworks grooming manager.”

“Form 990- it is included in guidestar, an information service that reports on all nonprofit companies governing documents- guidestar, grant applications, government agencies conflict of interest policy- guidestar, employee manual, bylaws financial statements- guidestar, grant applications, donors”

“Hart for animals, inc. Is a non profit organization and its mission is to improve the conditon of animals in western maryland by: 1)saving the lives of adoptable animals through rescue and transport, rehabilitation, and adoption. 2)reducing pet overpopulation through low-cost spaying and neutering. 3)building and operating a humane animal adoption center. 4)encouraging community involvement for responsible pet ownership. 5)reducing incidence of animal abuse and neglect in our region, through education and intervention.”

“The volunteers register and receive training for levels i, ii, iii.”

“Adoption & rescue since 2003, hart for animals, inc. Has been working with the garrett county animal shelter to rescue the animals that arrive at the shelter and are not adopted. Due to the shelter's space limitations, animals who were not adopted immediately were euthanized to allow room for other incoming animals. By working cooperatively with the shelter and with rescue groups, hart is able to rescue and transport 50% of the animals arriving at the shelter. Any animals brought into the shelter are evaluated by hart's rescue coordinator and all adoptable animals are either transported or brought to hart's adoption center. Any tests and vaccinations needed are administered and all animals being adopted at the center are spayed/ neutered prior to their adoption. The adoption manager evaluates all potential adopters to ensure the pet goes to the best suited home. Although the adoption wing finds home for many animals, hart still continues to do transports to rescue groups in surrounding metropolitan areas, where some of the animals have a greater chance of being adopted.”

“Muttworks 66,985 muttworks is a full-service grooming spa for dogs of all sizes and shapes. Pick of the litter 21,653 hart for animals operates its thrift shop at mchenry plaza as a way of raising funds for its various animal welfare programs. Opened in april 2013, the store has become a stopping place for residents and visitors, with its selection of housewares, lawn and garden items, baby furniture, children's toys, small appliances, pet toys and accessories, and other household items hart shoppe 13,926 the hart shoppe is a small retail corner located in the main hart for animals lobby. The purpose of this store is to bring in extra income when clients are visiting the other main revenue centers. Many customers who adopt a new pet purchase leashes, collars, crates, and pet food to ensure the pet has everything it needs to spend its first days in its new forever home. Other clients checking out from the bredel clinic tend to purchase items recommended by the vet clinic such as pill pockets and calming sprays. Clients dropping off their animals at the bed n bark inn sometimes purchase toys to make their pets feel happy as they leave them for a long stay. There are also several grooming tools that those visiting muttworks may like to purchase. Other items for sale include t-shirts, candles, pet beds, deep creek lake maps, and more. The hart shoppe although small offers a variety of items both for humans and their furry companions.”