Executive Director Focus

THE PET PRESS

FALL 2022

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Dear Friends:

Can you believe Fall is almost here? Even harder for me to believe is that it has been over 8 years now since SafeHaven moved into its new facility. It truly seems just like yesterday. I still get goosebumps as I drive into the parking lot every morning. I am so grateful that each of you, our friends and donors, support and value the work we do for the animals. In a world filled with so much uncertainty and negativity, you are the light that shines bright in my world. Your kindness, support, and friendship keeps me pushing forward to always

“do better”, “be different”, “care more”.

I am not much of a sports fan, but there is a quote from Michael Jordan I like to reflect on when it seems like the tasks are endless (as they are at a Humane Society) and our emotions are raw:

"I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost more than 300 games. Twenty six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over again in my life….And that is why I succeed."

After reading this, I remember that each day, we may not be able to help every animal that needs our help, but we will always do what we can. I promise that we will continue to house, love, and take care of every animal that comes into SafeHaven until they find a family to love them. We will give them our hearts, our attention, and our hard work. I am aware that, as much as I hate to make a mistake or fail, we will, and that is ok. Through failure comes new opportunities!

One such change is SafeHaven was able to recently purchase an older transport vehicle. Once refurbished and transformed, we will be able to transport up to 40 animals at a time to SafeHaven when they need our help for their second chance. Thank you for helping me help animals. Thank you for making a real difference day in and day out. Thank you for answering my pleas for help and giving me hope at the end of a long day. But most of all, thank you for helping me always remember how important the work is that I do.

Have a great Fall season! Stop by anytime and say Hi.

Chris Storm

Executive Director