Larimer Humane Society

“The society amended its articles of incorporation and bylaws during the year to require that a majority of the board must be residents of colorado.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by executive director, finance director, and members of the board of directors before it is filed.”

“Members of the board of directors are required to sign a conflict of interest certification disclosure statement annually.”

“The society uses salary surveys that are industry and non-profit specific (for example society of animal welfare administrators) as provided by the mountain states employers council.”

“The society uses the same survey information as is used for determining the ceo compensation, as well as for-profit comparisons for similar positions for director of human resources and director of finance. The society has also developed a comprehensive compensation plan that helps them attract the very best staff to keep the organization operating as efficiently as possible.”

“The society provides information regarding its governing documents upon request.”

“Animal care & placement - continued: every lost or abandoned animal that comes to larimer humane society is given the love and care they need to feel safe until their owners can reclaim them or until they find a new forever home to call their own. We do everything we can to provide the best level of care for animals at larimer humane society. We understand being in a kennel can be stressful for the animals. We help to reduce their stress and comfort them while they are with us. Volunteers walk dogs multiple times a day, giving them exercise and fresh air. Cats are given tender loving care through socialization with people brushing and petting them. Our behavior and enrichment team, as well as our animal care technicians, work with the animals to address individual behavioral and social problems. By giving each animal individual time and attention to soothe the tired and stressed nerves, we are giving them a second chance at life and saving lives, one animal at a time. In fy 2016, larimer humane society: -welcomed 5,955 animals into our shelter -reunited 1,689 lost animals with their families (85% of stray dogs and 19% of stray cats) -helped 3,022 animals find their forever homes (1,367 cats, 1,135 dogs, 98 rabbits, 161 birds, 34 reptiles, 224 small mammals, 3 barn yard animals) -celebrated a 92% live release rate while maintaining an average stay of 9 days for animals in our care -cared for 535 animals in loving foster homes -transferred 667 pets (474 in and 193 out) to give them the best shot possible for a second chance at love -hosted our 6th annual placement partner brunch to thank more than 50 other shelters and rescues we work with to find pets loving forever homes -transferred in 10 dogs that were rescued from a dog meat farm in south korea by humane society international and partnered with animal house rescue and grooming and black dog animal rescue to find them loving forever homes -provided a safe haven for 3,005 strays (1,196 cats, 1,664 dogs, 41 rabbits, 47 birds, 9 reptiles, 40 small mammals, 8 barn yard) -combined training and enrichment to provide 149 high energy dogs with more time out of their kennel, extra toys and enrichment, doggie massages from volunteers and extra time from staff and volunteers for training to help these dogs become more adoptable through our mellow mutts program -provided 175 fearful, sensitive and high arousal cats with special handling, extra attention from staff and volunteers, calming activities and clicker training to pets to increase adoptability of these longer-term residents -provided dog obedience classes to 28 dogs and owners to teach them basic obedience with an emphasis on building a strong, positive relationship between dog and owner. We utilize clicker training and positive reinforcement techniques where dogs and owners alike build trust and confidence -partnered with aspen grove veterinarian care to provide our high energy and long term resident dogs the chance to go to aspen grove for a "fur- lough" play group twice a week. During this playgroup dogs in our care get to get out of the shelter for the morning and play with other dogs.”

“Animal protection and control - continued: in fy 2016, larimer humane society: -answered 20,004 calls for service -agency assistance (police & fire) 164 -investigations 6,956 -welfare investigations 1,751 -strays at large 2,568 -stray patrols 3,416 -domestic stray in custody reported 1,321 -wild sick/injured/rescues 1,176 -other calls for service 2,692 -15 minute average response time for emergencies -began providing full service to unincorporated larimer county -had four additional officers complete the state certification from the colorado association of animal control officers, bringing our number up to 10 state certified officers on the team -improved our crisis response efforts by increasing our disaster animal response team (dart) to nearly 50 responders and updating our radio system to an encrypted 7/800 mhz system that allows officers and emergency responders to communicate when the need arises -provided dog bite prevention trainings to schools, summer camps and other youth groups to help prevent dog bites in the community”

“Veterinary services - continued: in fy 2016, larimer humane society: -performed 1,429 spay/neuter surgeries -performed 1,760 total surgeries -performed 239 dental surgeries -performed 92 other surgeries -gave more than 9,000 vaccinations -partnered with colorado state university's veterinary teaching hospital to provide the opportunities for fourth-year veterinary students to perform 177 spay/neuter surgeries and other life saving procedures, increasing our organization's capacity and providing hands-on learning for students -implemented testing for feline leukemia virus (felv) and feline immunodeficiency virus (fiv) on all cats to up for adoption to help prevent the spread of the diseases in our community and ensure proper care for felv/fiv cats both in the shelter and in their new forever homes”

“Other services: these services include licensing, and community relations.”

“Special event expenses netted against proceeds 111,287 snip expenses netted with revenue on 990 16,560 special event expenses netted against proceeds -111,287 snip expenses netted with revenue on 990 -16,560”