Larimer Humane Society

“The form 990 is reviewed by the ceo, 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 as provided by the employers council.”

“The society uses the same survey information as is used for determining the ceo's compensation, as well as for-profit comparisons for similar positions for the director of human resources and the 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 program: since the organizations inception 50 years ago, and still today, community support assists in providing homeless animals with a healthy meal, safe shelter, and loving hand. Our animal care team works every day to ensure that animals basic needs are not only met, but exceeded. In fy19: 6,485 animals provided care including: 138,740 meals provided 97,118 days of care 14 days is the average length of stay at our shelter we provide more than simply a warm bed, healthy meal, and safe haven for animals in our care. We also ensure that animals staying with us receive enrichment helping them to stay mentally and physically active, occupied, and engaged. All of this work is provided daily by our behavior & enrichment team. In fy19: 290,000 miles walked with dogs 1,476 cats cuddled 908 small mammals socialized in 2019, we doubled the number of animals in our pets needing patience program to 321. Since 1969, supporters have enabled larimer humane society to help animals in northern colorado find their loving, forever families. In fiscal year 2019, we found 3,405 animals a place to call home and reunited 17% of stray cats and 84% of stray dogs - a total of 1,485 animals - with their families.”

“Animal protection & control: larimer humane society has provided animal protection and control services for more than 30 years. Your animal protection and control team continues around-the-clock work today to ensure the safety of both pets and people. Fy19 numbers: 17,152 calls for service agency assistance 225 barking complaints 748 bite cases 1,066 domestic stray in custody 1,056 investigations 8,789 strays at large 2,226 stray patrols 1,437 wildlife sick/injured/rescues 1,096 average response time for emergencies 15 minutes. Animal protection and control joined forces with the humane education department to create age-appropriate bite-prevention programming for children across larimer county. From pre-school to elementary-aged children, 26 total presentations were provided to help children remain safe around dogs and get to know the officers keeping animals and people safe. In the last five years, larimer humane societys animal protection and control department saw a 57% increase in animal bite cases. During fy19, animal protection and control officers responded to over 278 calls of companion animals left in hot cars. Our average response time in these every-second-counts situations was just under 21 minutes.”

“Veterinary services: the desire to ensure that every animal who comes to larimer humane society is healthy, safe, and happy has been our top priority over the past five decades. The first shelter veterinarian was officially hired in 2002, and just 17 years later we now staff two full-time veterinarians and four veterinary technicians, and assistants to care for the health of animals in our care. In fy19, we did: 1,514 spay or neuter surgeries 261 dental and other surgeries 9,218 vaccinations given 163 surgeries in partnership with colorado state university we were able to help the owners of 95 stray dogs and cats by spaying and neutering their animals to reduce their inclination to roam.”

“These services include licensing and community relations.”