2008 Annual Report by Humane Society of Tampa Bay

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S O C I E T Y

2008 ANNUAL REPORT

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Letter from the

Executive Director

Sherry Silk Executive Director

Board of Directors Holly O’Brien President Curtis Brown Joanne Spurlino Co-Vice Presidents Cynthia Sarff Secretary Audrey Hirst Treasurer Mary Birrell Trenton H. Cotney Tara Hood Connie Johnson Linda Reitz Joanne Rice

Advisory Board Victoria J. Alvarez, P.A. Councilman John Dingfelder Commissioner Rose Ferlita Shelley Harper, D.V.M. Callum Hay, D.V.M. Dennis McCullough Dominque Mellow Melissa Mueller, D.V.M. Karyn Ringhaver Billie Valloreo Bill Zingalie, D.V.M.

2008 was a year for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to reach out to pet owners in our community to help them during these difficult economic times. We started our free food assistance program for people who had lost their jobs and just couldn’t afford to feed their pets. By giving them a simple bag of dog or cat food, we have kept hundreds of animals in their own home rather than being turned in to a shelter. We also planned our first shot clinic that was held in an economically depressed area so that pets could remain healthy by receiving their free vaccinations. We continue to spay and neuter dogs and cats at very reasonable rates so that animals can be sterilized and not add to our over population problem. We provided surgery to the public’s animals just under 10,000 times which broke a record for us since we opened our clinic in 2000. In fact, in 2008, we completed our 50,000th spay/neuter which translates to thousands of animals not being born.

This year Oprah gave all humane agencies a boost by making it “cool” to adopt an animal from a shelter. In fact, our shelter was selected for her program which was the first national recognition that HSTB received. I’m happy to report that we adopted out nearly 5000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and gave them a second chance at a new life. On behalf of all of our staff and volunteers, thank you for continuing to support our great programs and help us save lives. We couldn’t do it without you. Sherry L. Silk Executive Director

Letter from the

President For nearly 100 years, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for those who have no voice - the animals of Hillsborough County. Over the course of its history, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has experienced tremendous growth and major challenges but most importantly support from the community in its endeavors to serve and protect. The year 2000 marked a turning point for the organization with the opening of the Spay and Neuter Clinic. The year 2004 mandated another philosophic change with the adoption of the “No Kill for Space” program. However, it was the year 2007, when the Humane Society of Tampa Bay was selected for the partnership in the ASPCA Mission: Orange endeavor, that marked a place in history for this organization. In moving forward at a rapid pace, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, through its partnership with Hillsborough County Animal Services, is attempting to end euthanasia as a means of controlling overpopulation and to find a home for every companion animal in Hillsborough County. Through the efforts of a knowlegable and dedicated staff and with a hightened awareness of the needy and those at risk in our community, we feel our goals will become, not a dream, but a reality. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Advisory Board of Directors, and our staff and volunteers, a sincere thank you. Holly O’Brien, President The Humane Society Board of Directors

Statements of Activities 2008 Revenues In-kind Contributions 0%

Interest Income & Dividends 2%

Changes in Unrestricted Net Assets REVENUES AND SUPPORT Contributions Program Services Product Sales In-Kind Contributions Interest Income and Dividends Other Income Net gain (loss) on investment Net Assets released from restrictions

Net Gain (loss) on Investment 3%

Special Events 8%

Program Services 31%

Special Events Less direct costs of Special Events

533,415 (178,865) 354,550

Total Unrestricted Revenues and Support EXPENSES Program Services

2,557,321

Shelter Community Outreach Spay/Neuter Total Program Services Support Services Administration Fundraising Total Support Services Total Program and Support Services Expense

1,335,934 270,155 622,886 2,228,975

Contributions 56%

2008 Expenses Fundraising 10% Administration 4%

1,392,447 894,703 91,397 14,462 35,713 300 (281,501) 55,250 2,202,771

Cost of goods sold

104,012 273,526 377,538 2,606,513 64,142

Total Expenses

2,670,655

Net Increase (decrease) in Unrestricted Net Assets

(113,334)

Changes in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets Program Services 86%

Contributions Net gain (loss) on investment Net assets released from restrictions INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS, beginning of year NET ASSETS, end of year

Progress in Hillsborough County 40,000 35,000

Euthanasia Numbers

30,000

Spay/Neuters Adoptions

25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

66,838 (2,034) (55,250) 9,554 (103,780) 2,130,980 $2,027,200

Making a Difference During Hard Times Every week, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay drives to Hillsborough County Animal Services, selects adoptable dogs and cats and transports them to our shelter. All are bathed, vaccinated, assessed and then spayed or neutered, prior to going to the adoption floor to find their forever home. Many of these animals might have been euthanized at animal services just because there are too many. These are lives saved by the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

from the community of Tampa Bay was incredible. Even the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did a food drive for us in December. In 2008, we had over 50,000 lbs of food redistributed from those who had to those in need.

This has happened through teamwork between agencies at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County Animal Services, the ASPCA, No More Homeless Pets, and the Animal Coalition of Tampa. By cooperation and the support of one another, the lives of animals in our community have been enriched.

When people called us to ask Pet Food Donations if we could take their pets, we asked them what it would take for them to be able to keep them. They couldn’t afford food or veterinary care for their animals. We could supply pet food and Hillsborough County would supply Spay and Neuter vouchers, but many of the dogs and cats needed vaccinations in order to keep their pets and our community safe.

For nearly 100 years, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has served our community by providing answers for pets in Tampa Bay. When an adoptable pet needs a home, we provide shelter. When a pet needs to be sterilized to prevent pet overpopulation, we perform low cost spay/neuter. When an aged or injured animal is suffering, we ease their pain as well as that of their owner. 2008 presented a new challenge for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. When the economy turned to hard times, we heard from more and more people that they couldn’t keep their beloved pets, many had lost their jobs, their hours had been cut, or their homes were in foreclosure and they had to move into an apartment. Sherry Silk, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, knew something had to be done. She announced that we were going to start giving away free pet food to people in need. It was a great idea, but where were we going to get the food? We started calling stores and asked if we could pick up broken bags. We located volunteers who could pick up the food weekly and we revised our “Wish List” to put pet food at the top. We also notified the media that we were accepting donations of pet food in order to try to keep pets in their homes. The response

With a Distemper outbreak in adjoining counties and Panleukopenia in Hillsborough County, something had to be done to get pets vaccinated. We started planning. We found a pharmaceutical company that would donate some of the vaccines, but we’d have to dig into our pockets for the rest. Our partners at Hillsborough County Animal Shot Clinic Services researched different communities to see where the need was most severe, and they came up with Sulphur Springs. In January 2009, we conducted the first Free Shot Clinic in Tampa Bay. More than six hundred dogs and cats were vaccinated. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is proud to continue our history of serving homeless and needy pets in our community.

New Focus on Ferals 2008 started with an awakening that changed the attitude in Hillsborough County toward feral cats. The ASPCA flew Bryan Kortis from Neighborhood Cats to Tampa to host a two day seminar. The goal was to find an answer to the problem that there are more than 200,000 feral cats (street cats) in our community. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, as well as other animal groups, came together to work to tackle this problem. Those two days changed our community’s direction and focus on feral cats. In 2006 17,811 cats were euthanized in Hillsborough County. Most of them were feral, abandoned, or kittens born to feral cats. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay went to work trying to find Dennis McCullough from funds to keep sterilization costs HCAS addresses caretakers at for feral cats at a minimum. We a TNR reception

secured over $60,000 from the ASPCA, PetSmart Charities, and generous donors in 2008 to help defer the costs caregivers pay to get the cats sterilized, immunized and ear-tipped for $10-$15 each. The Spay and Neuter Clinic also changed its hours and dedicated one day a week, Mondays, to feral cats. In total the Humane Society of Tampa Bay sterilized 3,890 feral cats and 5,769 owned cats. The result of all these labors is that the euthanasia rate for cats in our county has dropped by 9% in the past two years. There is still a long way to go, but the Humane Society of Tampa Bay vows to do everything we can to keep this momentum going. We continue to seek out grants and to work with our partner, Hillsborough County Animal Services, to find the answer to this problem. Tallying the count

In Fond Memory From the very inception of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay one thing has happened that has impacted the lives of animals in our community more than anything – the death of an animal lover in Tampa Bay. The property where the Humane Society of Tampa Bay resides was a bequest of Allison and Helen M. Holland in 1926. In the 1980’s, half of the property was put up for sale to keep the shelter operating, but the Humane Society of Tampa Bay received a large bequest and was able to pay off the mortgage and keep the property where the Spay and Neuter Clinic sits today. Over the last year we have received over $250,000 in bequests without which we would not have been able to expand the services that we have in 2008.

Original Building Entrance

Original Kennels

Grooundbreaking 1960’s

New Shelter 1970’s

We mourn the loss of these dear friends, but thank them for remembering the homeless and needy animals in our community. Bordwell, Jorga (Sandy) Crabtree, Bernice W. Duggins, Sally Ferretti, Josephine Hayes, Isobel

Llaneza, Liduvina A. Miller, Doris Powell, Andrew Clark Ross, Katharine H. Ruhman, Jean

Smart, James E. Spiegel, Carol & Phillip Tomasello, Ernestine

We also mourn the loss of these animal lovers whose friends and family made donations in memoriam: Alderman, Dustin Alonso, Joe G. Arnao, Ruby Basil, Thomas “Turk” Bastone, Cesare P. Bennett, Kinsley Bernstein, Elihu B. Heidi Boggess Brown, Edward E., Jr. Cabrera, Lilli “Nana” Carey, Audrey J. Chambers, Judy Ciccarello, Ethel Cohen, Dr. Lawrence S.

Curran, Dorothy Dewolf, Karen Estabrook, Allan Good-Vaughn, Robin Elizabeth Gruendel, Dr. Donald Peter Guerrero, Victor Herndon, Laura Parker Higgins, William (Bill) Kruse, Fred Kunkel, Joan Kuczera, Ben Massari, Domenic Jr. Mickens, Emma C. Onis, Zoraida “Betty”

Paton, John E. Rager, Ronald Charles “Chuck” Reichert, Doris Ann Schramm, Joseph R. Schwartzbek, Janet Sierra, John Michael Smith, Betty J. Suarez, Ida M. Thellman, Tamara Trice, Rosemary Mahler Weithman, Scarlet Wichterman, George Zambito, Thomas M. Zamore, Geri-Ann

Major Changes in 2008 ı Changed our Mission Statement to “Dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need.” ı Updated our website ı Installed new cat cages with separated litter box ı Created a donor privacy policy ı Rewrote our document retention policy ı Incorporated a whistleblower policy ı Implemented a conflict of interest policy ı Amended the by-laws ı Installed a new phone system to be more efficient ı Improved our volunteer program ı Expanded “Making Tracks,” our newsletter

Our Generous Donors We thank each and every one of you for your support in this past year. Without your support, we could not save all the lives that we did in 2008. We would love to mention every donor, but space limitations allow us to recognize by name only those who have contributed $200 or more in 2008, but in our hearts, we thank you all! $10,000+ Steve and Anne Allen American Traditions by Tara ASPCA National Outreach City of Tampa Linda and Michael Connelly Charles and Carol Funk PetSmart Charities Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. Holly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and Greg Gruendel Robert Reina Cyrus and Joanne Spurlino $5,000 to $9,999 Bernice Barbour Foundation, Inc Camden Apartment Communities Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. Barbara A. Diamond Elinor Patterson Baker Foundation Martin and Kennedy Garcia Peter Hamlin Jacarlene Foundation IA Krewe of Pandora L V Thompson Family Foundation, Inc Florence Lyles Mister Car Wash Neighborhood Cats, Inc Petco - The Petco Foundation Pets Across America Progressive Insurance Company Floyd and Victoria Ross $2,500 to $4,999 Tino and Pat Antinori Gerald and Suzie Archibald John and Mary Birrell Broad and Cassel Nick Campagnoli and Tracy Smith Barbara Gans Marvin and Melissa Gill William E. Hahn P. A. Steve and Amy Hand Stephen and Tara Hood Janette E. Layer Paul J. Masterson Lance and Karyn Ringhaver Brett and Diane Scharringhausen Laura Sedlmayr Spectech Consultants, Inc Jeff and Peggy Ann Thoman Cathy Unruh Bill and Ruth Wagner

$1,000 to $2,499 Adcock Financial Group All About Puppies Nancy Baldridge Bank of America Bark Busters Greater Tampa Bay Alston and Louise Barrow Troy Bastien Betsy D. Bennett G. Robert and Sharon Blanchard Boca Raton Humane Society Mary Bolesky Curtis Brown Burton Family Foundation Andre P. Callen Margaret L. Cannon Osman Cay Cheryl A. Ciccarello and Randy Stack Citigroup Business Services Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Trent Cotney and Alina Arencibia Betsy R. Coville, DVM Lisa A. Cozene Mike and Sheila Deacy Gordon and Sara Deats Nicole DeBartolo-Heldfond Patrick J. Desmond Derek and Marlene Dobrowolski Downtown Dogs, LLC Tania Drotleff Pamela Duval Edith J Goode Residuary Trust Gilbert Y. Ellis Allison M. Fentriss and Charles Hunt Florida Investment Advisors Frances A. Floyd Petra B. Gearhart John and Laura Gollobith Willie and Lucy Grant Kevin A. Halaby Diane Homa Linda D. Hopes Humane Society of the United States Hyde Park Veterinary Clinic IBM John and Stacey Jaeb Jeanne Jansen Juliana Karp Rebecca and Joseph Kelly J. Richard and Sheila Kidney Scott Kinney

Virginia A. Klein William and Lisa Knight Bill and Vivian Kruse Susan C. Laden J. Talbot Land Frank and Susan Lawson Dr. and Mrs. L.A.S. Lemmer Julian Leon Sr. Life Line Screening of America Luciano Prida and Co, PA Carolyn E. Marlin F. Evelyn Marsh Don and Dominique Mellow Ingeborg Michaels Beverly Monroe Ted Mook Lynn C. Moscinski Ellen M. Murray Sharon L. Perdue Steven and Nicole Peterson Sal Pignone Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP Mary H. Quinlan and Roberta Colton Robert C. Rasmussen JoAnne Rice L.M. Satcher James H and Amy G Shimberg R. Bob and Cathy Smith Cynthia Smoot Monty Snead Southpaw Animal Health Gerald and Dodie Spoto Jane M. Steinlen Denis W. Stewart, M.D. and Paul Yates Shirley Stoll Sutton Inspection Bureau Tampa Bay Brace and Limb Elise Teixeira The Bank of Tampa The Klingel Family Foundation Veterinary Surgical Services, Inc Teresa Watson Westshore Plaza George and Jill Wiemer

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$500 to $999 Advance Bobcat Lynne Abrahams Melanie Wagner Acosta Bruce T. Adams Victoria J. Alvarez, Esq. Bill and Toni Armstrong

Kyle and Heidi Arnold Chad Barba Barks N Wags Ray and Florence Barthlett Mary Jean Bell Eddie and Cindy Benedict Timothy G. Birnie M. Jane Black Deborah A. Blackburn Alfredo Boccalandro Terry and Barbara Brockland Barbara S. Brown Amy Brown John and Cathy Bushman Karen Calabria Suzanne Callahan Camp Bow Wow - Tampa South Shore Anne Campbell Carey, O’Malley,Whitaker, & Mueller, PA Jeffrey and Renee Carter John C. Cashman Catherine M. Catlin P. A. Jacqueline Caya Karen L. Cheeks Leroy and Jane Collins

Cousin Corporation of America Jennifer D. Cox Thomas Crew Tina Crislip Olivia Crissey Edwin Damude Robert M. Daniel, Jr. Sam Davis Wayne P. Degurski A. G. and Jean Divers Paula Eckard Kay Edwards Enhanced Verizon Response Center Kathy Feeney Emily Feldwisch County Commissioner Rose V. Ferlita Florida Default Law Group, P.L. Will Flynn Alix Franzblau April Frazier Diana Fuller Justin and Amanda Garte GFWC Juniorettes of Florida Candace Ghiselin Hundley David Gill Elizabeth F. Grilli GTE Federal Credit Union

Arthur H. Haedike, Jr. Joyce Halstrom Ethel Hammer Hollace Hannaway Laura Hill Audrey Hirst Amy Houser Sally H. Houston Mercedes Hubbard James and Jacqueline Jarboe Shirley Jones Jennifer Kibiger Col. John C. Kinney, Ret. Kitty City Inc Julie Klages Gary Klenman Gordon and Catharine Knapp Jan Konigsberg Patricia Kruk Jo Ellen Lapides Maxwell and Kimberly Lapin Michael J. Lewis and Angela Logan Seleste E. Lunsford Debbie and Mark Lussier Paulette Lussier MacDintons Irish Pub Gordon MacDonald Merle O. MacNab MACNA XX Maddie’s Fund Joseph Martel Nancy and Kim McCall Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. McClain Jr. Robert M. McCollom Vicki McDonald-Waters Hye Suk McGovern Bruce and Corey Merenda Delmer J. Miller and Gwendolyn Miller Gwendolyn E. Miller Charles and Margaret Mitchell John and Lynn Mitzel Richard M. Mitzel Beverly Negus Moffett Donna and Tony Moore Sue Ann Murphy Phyllis Murray New York Yankees Tampa Foundation Susan D. Nieradko No More Homeless Pets-Hills Cty Robert and Susan Norberg Karen Nowlan Elisabeth O’Sullivan

Alfred N. Page Mr. and Mrs. James D. Palermo Esq. Wilma L. Parker Carlotta Pearce Linda Perdue Jeffrey and Ami Perry Judith M. Ploszek Post Properties Robert Potter Hampton Powers Lisa Pryor Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc Quest Middle School Ranon & Partners, Inc Michael F. Raymond Alan and Nancy Read Laura Rehbein Linda Reitz Elizabeth H. Ridley David M. Rieth Michele Ross Kimberli C. Scott Opal Scott David and Linda Selbst Kent A. Selzer Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Sherry Silk Sierra Foundation Ronald M. Simpson Sylvia G. Smith Scott and Sandra Smith Lois Sorensen Karla Stahl Nancy Stephens Vicki L. Stollenwerk Ken and Joanne Sussman Ian Swepson Tailored Pet Sitting LLC John Talman Tampa Bay Area MPI Chapter Taylor Morrison Homes of Florida, Inc Suphong and Pat Techathuvanan Christina Templeton The USAA Foundation Robert P. Thomas Dirk and Sandra Tolle Total Health Chiropractic Center, PA Joan Turner Universal Solutions, Inc. Jacquelyn S. Upton Michael E. Urette ValPak Victory Foundation WalMart Foundation Don and Betty Watkins Michelle Werden Jennifer and Larry Whitman R. M. and Kathleen Williams Ron and Susan Williams Amy Windorski Winn Dixie Stores Inc Sherri Witmer Scott and Deborah Wolfson

$200 to $499 2001, Inc Danielle K. Ackerman Beva D. Acor George and Isabell Adams Shirley Adams Carmen M. Aiken Air Animal Inc Arussa Akavan Gus and Norma Alfonso Susan Allen Janet Allen and Laurie Allen David Allen Mary Alonzo Joseph and Kerryann Anderschott Jane M. Anderson Brant and Christy Anderson Jane Applegate Kimberly Arner Francis W. Arnold Jennie Arnos Samuel M. Bailey Mona and James Bailey Sherry R. Baker Amy L Bandow Banfield, The Pet Hospital Karla M. Bard DVM Thea C Barnes Ralph and Janice Barnes Barbara J. Barone Steven and Kathy Bartell Robert A. Batson Mary Batts Martin and Veronika Beattie Roy W. Beck Sandra Beck and Donna Holland Mayling Becker Kay Beerman Daniel Belcher Nancy N. Bell, Ph.D. Woody and Patsy Bell Juliette Bender Louis Benner Mary Bennett Gary Benson Lewis and Ileana Berger James and Patricia Bernitt Lise Berube Lois D. Black Robert E. Black Carolyn Black Jim Black Stephen and Carmen Blakely Jacqueline Blank Patricia Blauch Theresa B. Blevins Irene Bodeman Lisa and Paul Bogaars Rosemary Borter Charles H. Bowers Chris Bracciale Richard Brown and Laurie PotierBrown Sacha M. Brown-Taylor Kimberly A. Bruce and Michael E.

Gratz Leticia Bruckner Jim Budreau Karen Jean Bush Marilyn J. Bush Joyce E Butler Butler, Pappas, Weihmuller, Katz, Craig LLP Jill Cabral Ellen Cahalan Greg Capello Patrick and Rose Caputo Theresa Cardamone Mack Carneal Carpet Barn of Tampa Inc Ralph and Kathy Carreon Mary C. Carroll Virginia Casella Ana Marie and Steve Casellas-Lukachek Vincent and Lisa Centonze DVM Suzanne C. Chandler CPA Richard and Robyn Chapman Nancy Cheverton Chiaramonte Elementary School Lourdes and Joong-Hyung Cho Monica Christopher Cleveland Elementary School Sarah Clough Dana Coberly and Brad Johnson Annette J. Cockburn Walter and Deborah Coleman Jennifer Collins Martha Stanton Collins Louise Colombino Barbara S. Colvin Douglas P. Cone Bill and Nancy Congelio Shannon Conway Greg Cook Lauren Cooper Evelyn D. Cordero Gary J Cormier James and Diane Cornwell Morris and Kimberly Costello Andrea Cox

Jeanne A. Coyle Jeanette M. Craig Patrick and Rebecca Crane Michiyo Crane Creative Loafing Margo Cresswell Gerald and Magda Crnkovich Cross Town Pet Care, LLC

Walter and Linda Crumbley Kathryn Cummings Timothy Curtis Willard Curtiss Jr. Mark Curtiss Cypress Creek Animal Hospital Lynn Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ovidio Robert M. Daniel, Jr. Sandra Danyluk Linda S. Darrah Kristi Data Torres Al and Josie Dato Henry J. Davila Richard and Paula Davis Andy Davis Drew L. Davis Matthew Dawson John De Lotto Alberta M. Deibert Patricia J. Del Signore Deborah R. Delli Santi Heide L. Demello Alonso Theresa Deptulski Aimee Marie Dias Billy and Pamela Dickens Jeannette Dickerman Sandra M. Dickey Danita Dickman Nancy Diebolt Ernest and Lola DiFabrizio Mercedes B. DiMaio Jeanne Dixon Patricia A. Dobson Dog Love, Inc Mr. and Mrs. James Dombrosky Sr. Jerry and Pat Donohoe Kristin Downer Ann G. Driver Wade and Saundra Dunbar Ellen E. Dunn Linda H DuPuis Jennifer Eason Dorothy Ebersbach Amy Edelstein Kathleen Egan

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Sally J. Eisenhower Karen Enthoven and Jan Enthoven George and Paula Erck Peter and Leslee Escobio James and Karen Estel Mary McNulty Estes Marian Evanson Steven Farkas Lisa Fein Richard and Linda Fentriss Fern Garden Club Fetch.Fur.Love. Carolyn Filippone Andrea Fischer William C and Sheila Fite James J. Fitzgibbons and Lynn A Welch Florida Water Treatment Gail Floyd Sondra J. Fogel Charlene F. Fosselman Judy Foster M. Elizabeth Fowler Cynthia S. Fox Howard Frankland Kenneth and Grace Franks Jeff and Kathy Freeman John and Lilia Frey Hazel J. Fulp Lawrence W. Fumea Brian Funk Jarred Futrell and Crystal Woods Art Fyvolent and Lisa Presnail Charlotte D. Gage Jacquelyn F. Gardner Harry D. Garrabrant Aster L. Garrett Virgilio Gascon Jean M. Gaskill Kathy Gedmin Nicole Geller Joelle M. Gelow Kim B. George Suzanne George Gerard Alexander Consulting Group Paul and Lucy Gerle Tiffany Gibbs Bruce Gibson Christine and Dennis Gil Andrea Gill Vicki Giordano Susan and Paul Giroux Jordan Girton Stephen M. Gledura Camille Godwin Debbie A Goldsmith, Ph.D. Lisa A. Golicher Robert and Cruz Gonzalez Eric Gordon Gerald Gordon Paige Grady Caroll A. Grebler Marie B. Gregorio Fred and Gail Griffis Groovy Cats & Dogs Inc. Lola Gruendel

Deborah Guba Dorothea A. Guess Elmer and Jean Gustafson Joyce L. Hackman Frank and Kristie Hagney Elizabeth Hahn Marianne G. Hall Wilma F. Hall Judy Hamblin Douglas and Brenda Hanke Larry Hansen Donna L. Harak Clifford and Judy Hardy Diana K. Hart Ruth M. Hartzog John R. Hassell Oden A. Haynes Robert W. Healy Heather Hellebusch Kim L. Henderson Steven and Rhonda Hendrix Craig and Beverly Heneveld Edward and Sheryl Henley Rosario Henni Carol D. Henry and Scott Emery Ann Hensler Mary E. Hill Audrey S. Hirst Walter and Jan Hobbs Mitchel Hoffman MD Valerie Hogan Bette J. Hollander Sandra L. Holmich Thomas P. Hooper George and Lee Ann Howlett Marcella Hoyt HSBC Mortgage Services Charles W. Hubbard Barbara Hulbert and Bernadette Kupiec Gerry S. Hunt Walter and Charlotte Hunter Clarajo Hurley J. Hurov Bruce and Janet Hutcheson Cynthia K. Hutton Diane Hybert Hychem, Inc Invest Financial Corp Paige E. Ippolito Jack-Mar Inc Bea Jackson Merrill H. Jackson

Virginia T. Jacobs Deborah S. Jeffries Nancy Jerome Steven M. Jerve Caitlin H. Johnson Connie Johnson Robert and Carol Jones K9 Community Assistance Network Inc Julie Kabougeris Evelyn Kaeppeli Bill and Susan Kearns K. James Keckler Lonni S. Kehoe

Barbara Keithly Heidi Kelchner Ruth Keller Jennifer Kenney Gregory and Angela Kent Lynell Kersey Richard Kievit David A. and Debra Kinser Laurence and Ruth Kinsolving Suzanne Kirkconnell Bill and Lyle Klich Walter Klymenko Tara Knapp Evelyn Knight Michael C. Koch Colleen and Juergen Kochannek Kristine Koehler-Curtis Jennifer Kori Marguerite Kors Ann E. Kramer and Harry L. Brown Elizabeth Kreiter Lynnel J. Kresse Beth La Noue Christine Laboissonniere Russell LaFuente Peter and Elizabeth Lagos Lake Magdalene Elementary School Kristen M. Lam Claude and Elizabeth Lamb Phyllis Lamb N. Carol Lamonte Robert B. Latimer, Jr. Marie C. Laurelli Thorn Lawrence, P.L. Diane J. Lawton Dr. G William and Ellen Lazenby Elizabeth E. Lazzara Deborah D. Le Monde Richard and Susan Leisner

Karen Leonard William and Martha Lichter Rhonnie S. Lingel Candido Jesus Llano John I. Loﬂand Sandra C. Lohden Carol J. Long Carol Loosvelt Sharon T. Lopez John and Janice Lopilato Donileen R. Loseke Diana Lupton Jo Ann and Gilbert Machin Robert and Kathy Mahar Michael P. Malﬁtano Karen E. Marcos

Christina M. Martin, D.D.S. Patricia T. Martinez Heidi Mauter-Hale Barry May Jacqueline May Vitalia Mazeika Janet McCabe Karen McCloskey John and Shirley McCreary Dennis and Lynn McCullough Christine M. McDermott Gerald K. McGuinness Jr. Edward McGuire Richard McKay Melinda McLane Susan M. McLaughlin Amanda McNabb Florence McNerney James R. McWilliam Harry L. Mead Jr. William Meeker Tony Mella and Kimberly A Grifﬁth Alvaro and Amalia Melon Patricia A. Merek Phyllis Middaugh Lou Midkiff Frank A. Milam Jr. Edward Miles Susan Miletta Bradley Miller Deborah R. Miller Susannah E. Miller Michele Mincher

Michael and Karen Mirrington Susan and John Miseroy George Mitchell Rita Monteagudo Buford and Nancy Moore Joanne Mora Beverly Morabito Sheila Morgan Sandy Morgan John T. Morgan Howell and Donna Morrison Robert and Georgia Mountain Sheila Neville Thomas and Nancy Newman Lloyd and Dorothy Newton Penny and Brian Noriega Susannah O’Brien Barry O’Connor Laraine H. O’Neill Ed and Linda Oelschlaeger Kristine Olson Donald E. Oneal Modris Ozols Gerry Parker Sherry A. Parsons Berta Passman Alise M. Pastorik Caron C. Patnode Mable C. Patterson Chuck Paulk Peace Community Church Inc Charles and Paige Pearson Betty Pedersen Andrew Pedersen Pedigree Food for Dogs Michelle Pelaez Pender, Newkirk, & Company, CPA’s Christine Perovich Sherry Perri Norma R. Perry Joe and Donna Perryman Margaret L. Peterson Bill and Sharon Phillips Mary C. Piche Buddy and Tommi Plaire Mr. and Mrs. Richard Polk Mary Jane Pollock Monica Potter William C. Pound John and Brenda Powell Mary E. Prendergast Erika Price Pupperazi David Putney Charmagne Quin R. Craig Harris Inc R.M. Williams Construction, Inc Barbara L. Read Bruce E. Reid Ronald Rempfer, M.D. Patricia D. Rendleman Patrick Reynolds Joan M. Rice Theresa Richardson

Harley and Posey Riedel JoAnn Rinard Lynnette K. Ringenberg and Georganne Fisher Kathryn L. Ritchie Karen E. Riter Mr. and Mrs. Billy J. Roberson Miriam E. Roberts Thelma M. Rodriguez, Ph.D. Isabel and Hans Roese Jacqueline S. Rogers Lisa Rogers Elaine Roman Eli Rose and Janet Marley Neil Rosenberg Mike and Cindy Rosier Eugene and Marina Ruffolo Pablo and Elise Ruiz-Ramon Felix and Mary Rulli Beth Rusher Caryn E. Russ Ashley Turner Russell Marla Ruth Shirley Sagorski Susan K. Samlaska Anne Sanborn Ramon Sandin and Mayra LopezCepero Tonya C. Sands Andrea Sands Nancy Sauer Maria Savin Ray Saxton Sheldon and Susan Sbar Sandra Scaglione Stephanie Scanlon Eric and Amy Schefﬂer Diane L. Scheidle Shirley Schleman Joseph Schwalke Jr. Robert P. Schwartz Schwarzkopf Elementary School Scottish Terrier Club of Tampa Bay Thomas G. Seeberger

Segrest Farms Lyman and Judith Sherman Gretchen P. Shires Elinor J. Short Jeff Sikorske Amelia S. Silverstein Richard Smilowitz

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Mr. and Mrs. Clifford C. Smith Sylvia F. Smith Phillip W. Snyder David and Bonnie Solomon Alan and Jane Sorrick Sandra G. Speziale Anton Stankowski Susan W. Stanton and Dorothy Marvel Vickie Stefanek Jessica J. Steinbrenner Joan Steinbrenner Ann B. Steiner Gayle A. Stemac Frances Strickland Diane Stull Teresa K. Sullivan Jane A. Summerall Sunshine Youth Svcs / Riverside Academy Swift Stream Corp Betsy Swisher Jeanette Szabo Barry and Khara Tallman Tampa Fireﬁghters Local #754 Tampa Preparatory School Maria Tanner Tanya Sharkey Photography Sharon L. Taylor TD Ameritrade Kay H. Teach Tech Data The Great Frame Up Kelly Thomasson Linda Ann Thompson Eric Thompson Teresa Thompson Tiger Bay Club of Tampa Katie B. Tinley Vale Tofte

Jemelle Tola Joseph Tomecko Donna Trew Lib Triplett and Mark Herander Shirley A. Twining K Tyahla Barbara E. Tyler Nancy J. Tyson and John Ragusa Roaya and Anthony Tyson V. J. Alvarez & Associates, P.A. Jim and Diane Van Etten Harry Van Loveren John and Cynthia Van Voris Cynthia K. Vann Ornella Varchi Michele Vatalaro Delicia R. Vaughan Pam Vazquez Veterinary Medical Clinic Earline E. Virts Inge Vlachos Dale Voney Jim and Sue Wachtel Frederick E. Wadley Andrew and Heather Walker Nancy A. Wall Edward and Hazel Walters Renee Wanamaker Mary and Ken Wanner Elizabeth L. Warner Joan M. Watkins Alison Watkins Randy and Andrea Weeks Lyn E. Weigel Paul Weiner Robert and Alice Weisner Mary Ann Weldon Sandra B. Wells Dr. Scott Weninger

Penny S. Wheeler John E. Whiting Irvin and Juanita Whitley Judy Wichterman John R. Wilhelm James L and Gail Wilkes Charles Williams James Williams Sue and Bruce Williams Virginia E. Williams Martha Williers Howard and Jeanette Wilson William S. Wingard Gail Wingate Delaynna Winters Rebecca and Michael Winters Jane Wittersheim Dorothy B. Womble Linda J. Woodard Maj. Doris E. Woodward USAF Ret Shirley Worsham Amy and Raymond Wright Barbara Wurth Sheila Yasher James Yeager Robert P. Yee Steven Zanolli Rene and Sally Zarate Bette S. Zaret Miriam Zicht Dr. Bill Zingalie This list represents gifts from January 1 - December 31, 2008. If your name should have been listed and was not, we sincerely apologize. Please contact Nancy McCall (813) 774-4311.

Organizational Numbers for 2008 ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ

4,817 adoptions and a 92% save rate 12,874 animals were sterilized at our shelter (3,387) and S/N Clinic (9,487) 166 Pit bulls and Pit mixes were sterilized under the “Fix-a-Bully” grant 3,890 Feral Cats were sterilized 20,359 hours were logged by our wonderful volunteers (more than double from last year!) Mobile Adoption Center visited 69 sites for 354 adoptions. (This does not include off-site adoptions of 270 for a grand total of 624 adoptions). ˆ Food Assistance Program gave away 50,870 pounds of pet food helping 755 families with 3,364 pets. ˆ Animeals Program delivered dog and cat food to 125 homebound and/or elderly citizens.

Organizational Goals for 2009 ˆ Adopt 4,756 animals ˆ Maintain or increase our 92% save rate ˆ Work with our partners at Hillsborough County Animal Services to continue lowering the euthanasia rate in our community ˆ Sterilize 12,350 animals at our shelter and S/N Clinic ˆ Continue modifying and improving our website ˆ Host multiple Free Shot Clinics throughout Hillsborough County in economically depressed areas. ˆ Expand our shelter/kennels to increase capacity ˆ Open an Affordable Wellness Clinic

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PAID TAMPA, FLORIDA PERMIT NO. 343

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Thank You for supporting the Humane Society throughout the year.

Mission Statement The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need.

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Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Inc. SHELTER ADDRESS & HOURS* 3607 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa 33607-1322 www.humanesocietytampa.org *subject to change without notice

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OUTREACH (813) 774-4313

SPECIAL EVENTS (813) 876-4150

VOLUNTEERS (813) 774-4344

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