Cheyenne Animal Shelter

“The form 990 is reviewed in its entirety by the board of directors at the first board meeting following the receipt of the completed return before filing with the irs.”

“All board members and officers of the shelter are required to sign a conflict of interest statement annually. The conflict of interest statements are reviewed by the board of directors to determine if potential conflicts exist. If in the event of a conflict exists, the board member or officer is excused from any deliberation and voting on the matter. In addition, the employee policy and procedures manual requires all employees to notify the ceo of any potential conflicts that may arise.”

“Compensation for the ceo and other officers of the organization are reviewed and approved by the board of directors annually. The board of directors determines compensation levels based on industry standards, known local compensation packages for similar positions at similarly situated organizations, and prior pay of each prospective employee. This process was last undertaken in 2021.”

“See explanation for part vi, section b line 15a”

“No documents available to the public.”

“Estimated 239 active volunteers and 11 volunteer board members.”

“Established over 50 years ago by a dedicated group of citizens, the cheyenne animal shelter stands as the foremost community-based animal shelter and resource center in wyoming, proudly serving cheyenne and laramie county. Over the past half-century, our unwavering commitment has been to provide safe housing, compassionate care and second chances to homeless and displaced pets. Moving forward, the vision of the cheyenne animal shelter is to unite people, pets, and our community in preserving and enhancing the human- animal bond. Through its partnerships, activities, and expertise, the shelter will succeed in broadening the scope of its services and resources. Sheltering, advocacy, and education will drive our activities, resulting in a healthier, more connected, and compassionate community. The cheyenne animal shelter is a pledged socially conscious animal community member. As such, we have committed our values and practices to the principles of the socially conscious sheltering movement. We hope that others will join us in this important cause, helping to advance the compassionate care, integrity, and professionalism of the animal welfare and sheltering community. 2024 programs, services, and successes animal sheltering - open-admission intake for stray and relinquished companion pets. Everything from fish and birds to dogs, cats, small mammals, and small barnyard animals. Animal care, including daily husbandry, enrichment, medical and behavioral support and housing decisions, including offsite foster care. Customer care - aiding in pet reunification, assisting good samaritans, connecting people with needed resources, providing for animal relinquishment, and ensuring quality pet adoption services. Outcomes management - from adoptions to transfers to euthanasia. -3,725 animals sheltered -2,456 animals adopted -656 animals reunited with owners -94% live outcomes outreach and education - volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention. Critter camp and offsite events for education and community support. Corporate team-building opportunities. Marketing and storytelling. Coalition building and advocacy. -32,679 volunteer hours contributed -4,744 pounds of pet food supplied to local residents animal and community health - free pet food and supply pantry. Safety net sheltering and foster care. Public spay/neuter and vaccine clinics. End- of-life care and the community cat initiative. -1,047 low-cost services provided for owned pets. -387 community cats spayed or neutered -79 owned animals provide with temporary foster care”

“Revenue correction 22,667 finance lease adjustment -247 total 22,420”