Foster Care or Adoptions ALBANY HUMANE SOCIETY Catherine Gammage Valdosta State University PADM 7040 Dr.Gerald Melvin September 6, 2005

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Albany Humane Society Mission Statement n “Prevent cruelty to animals; provide services, that assist other agencies in dealing with the legal/health consequences of animals who interfaces with human populations; relieve the suffering of animals; and extend humane education to people in the greater Doughtery County area of Southwest Georgia.”

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Albany Humane Society n Staff u Executive Director : Donna Strickland u Administrator: Kaye Bell n Board of Directors u President: Tanya Anderson u Vice President: Dawn Ellis u Secretary:Carol Goals u Treasurer:Richard Beazley, Faye Webb, Brad Brooks, Jeff Etheridge, Winston Pearson, Mary Gillespie

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Albany Humane Society Overview n Established in 1980 n 200 members pay annual dues n 6,000-7,000 animals come into shelter n 1400 animals are adopted out or reclaimed by owners n Others are humanely euthanized n Information provided by Bell, Kaye, Human Society Administrator

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Albany Humane Society Services n Education outreach programs n Sheltering homeless animals n Adoption counseling and placement n Lost and found assistance n Wildlife assistance n Pet facilitated therapy n Euthanasia

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Funding n 501© non profit organization n Animal Contracts with surrounding counties n Donations n Splost Funds n Fund Raisers n Membership Dues n Bequests Information provided by Kaye Bell, Administrator of Humane Society

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. As a Volunteer n You agree to a 6 months 4 hours a week commitment n You are required to have a love for animals. n You will have to give consent for a background check. n You are required to have a positive attitude and willing to work n You are required to complete task which was accepted n To treat confidential material confidential

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. As a Volunteer n You have the right to be heard-to feel free to make educated suggestions and have respect shown for a honest opinion. n You have the right to be treated as a coworker and not “free help”. n The right to recognition, appreciation, and support from the staff. n As of today 8/19/2005 there are 75 volunteers.

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Clientele n All abandon and neglected companion animals n Surrounding counties n People that love animals n Veterinarians

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Obstacles & Challenges n Finding homes for more than 5600 animals that are being humanely euthanisied. n Educating general public about spay and neuter programs to prevent pet overpopulation. n State funds to assist low income pet owners with spay & neuter programs. n Information provided by Kaye, Bell Humane Society Administrator, and Donna Strickland, Executive Director

We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Albany Humane Society Goals n Open new building to house 2500 more animals for adoption n Stop pet overpopulation and animal abuse n Find good lifelong homes through pet adoptions n To see that all unwanted, lost, abused, and neglected abandon companion animals are comfortable, fed, and treated with kindness and treated humanely.