ANNUAL REPORT
2018 KINGSLEY Adopted Feb. 9th
Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
Our Mission Sheltering animals in times of need, locating life-long homes and advocating for responsible pet ownership.
Who We Are Humane Society Naples was founded in
“humane society” or with the Humane
1960 by concerned citizens of Naples to
Society of the United States, a national
address the need to shelter homeless
non-profit
organization
companion animals. Volunteers formed a
legislation
and
foster network until the first shelter and
animals of all species. HSN does work
adoption center opened its doors in 1962.
collaboratively with shelters and animal
In 1995, a new facility was opened at our
protection organizations in Florida and
present location on Airport-Pulling Road
other parts of the U.S. to help dogs, cats
in Naples. In 2010, HSN celebrated the
and small animals in need.
opening of a $4.5 million state-of-the-art shelter and adoption center. In 2011, our first satellite adoption center opened at Coastland Center Mall, soon followed by the addition of Oakes Boarding Facility in northeast Naples, which also includes an
focused
advocacy
to
on help
Humane Society Naples is known as a “no-kill” shelter, which means we ensure the care of all dogs, cats and other small mammals who come through our doors until they are adopted—and we
intake center for newly arrived dogs.
promise to take them back if an adoption
Although
Humane
euthanasia to terminally ill companion
independent
animals but does not euthanize healthy
Society
similar Naples
in is
name, an
organization and is not affiliated with
doesn’t work out. HSN provides humane
animals for space or convenience.
other organizations that use the term
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From Our Leadership You know the feeling. That rough day that
more services to our community while keeping
melts away when you’re greeted with a happy
expenses stable. And we’ve been so busy
wagging tail. That sweet moment on the sofa
planning what’s next.
when you hear purring next to you. Even if
Together we’ll save more lives. Thanks so much for being a part of this journey.
you don’t have that feeling in your life today, I bet you remember a time when you did. They save our lives, don’t they? They save us over and over. At Humane Society Naples, we have the great privilege and honor of saving them right back. Sometimes they come to us with broken bones, and sometimes with broken hearts. We are proud to be equipped to repair both. There are always more lives to save, and we’re ready. Over the past year, I’ve worked hard to set Humane Society Naples on a path to sustainable growth. We’ve reviewed, analyzed and improved nearly every system we’ve got. Our team has attracted and retained some amazing professionals. We’ve been able to offer
January 2018
Sarah Baeckler Davis Executive Director
Pet Tales The world’s sweetest kitty ever... one I adopted from HSN in January... an orange and white male cat you named Charlie Bucket and we thought Charlie suited him better. He is the sweetest and most loving cat we have ever had, and he brightens up my day by just being a part of my life.
- Sharon B.
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Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
Financials 2018
2017
Assets Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,640,202
$526,915
Accounts receivable
$14,149
$64,443
Bequests and promises to give, net
$234,873*
$1,438,715
Inventory
$76,849
$71,230
Investments
$8,981,111
$8,577,352
Other assets
$82,386
$17,328
Beneficial interest in assets held by others
$48,811
$63,879
Interest in Blair Foundation
$0*
$2,113,731
Property and equipment, net
$6,741,980
$6,839,797
Total assets
$17,820,361
$19,713,572
$287,134
$369,262
Undesignated
$6,424,815
$5,376,204
Investment in property and equipment
$6,741,980
$6,839,797
Board-designated endowment
$3,465,754
$3,465,754
Temporarily restricted
$898,180
$3,552,466
Permanently restricted
$2,500
$2,500
Total net assets
$17,533,227
$19,236,701
Total liabilities and net assets
$17,820,561
$19,713,572
Liabilities and net assets liabilities Accounts payable and other liabilities
Net assets
*NOTE: For the 2018 audit year, Humane Society Naples engaged a new auditing firm, Rogers Wood Hill Starman & Gustason, who determined prior audits erred in accounting for certain types of estates and pledges as assets. Therefore, we have removed those funds from our audited financial statements, accounting for an on-paper loss of approximately $1.2 million, although the pledges remain outstanding and for the benefit of our organization. Additionally, the Blair Foundation interest matured in 2018 and was received by the organization.
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Financials TOTAL Support and revenue Contributions
$2,571,423
Investment return
(-$419,955)
Program service fees Clinic
$968,134
Shelter
$116,320
Special events, net
$301,428
Boarding
$262,988
Other
$52,653
Expenses Program services
$3,814,883
Management and general
$412,047
Fundraising
$588,409
SUZIE Adopted March 31st
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Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
2018 By the Numbers Adoptions
2,871
1,310 dogs 1,500 cats 61 small animals (guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets)
Spay & Neuter Surgeries 1,552 Volunteer Hours 28,226 Value of volunteer time is estimated at $700,000
June 2018
Pet Tales We adopted Abby, an 8-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix, in April earlier this year. She has been so wonderful. She is the perfect little cuddler and the most entertaining girl; she makes us laugh a lot. She has come with us on vacation to many of Florida’s beaches and to the Georgia mountains. She enjoys the beach, paddleboarding, hiking and spending time with her new parents. We always find hotels that are pet-friendly when we get away locally. Abby wakes us up with kisses every morning—we don’t need to set an alarm anymore. She sleeps snuggled up to us as tightly as she can. I think we found the perfect match. Thank you for connecting us with her.”
- Pam & Dan S.
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2018 Highlights 100,000th Adoption 100,000th
time limits on length of stay. We provide care
adoption! Since our inception in 1960, our main
and shelter to each of our animals until a new
purpose has been to find each orphaned pet
home is found.
In
January,
we
celebrated
our
the perfect forever home so that they can live the rest of their lives—as every pet should— with love and care.
Thanks to the support of many individuals, volunteers and local businesses, we are able to make a huge difference in the lives of those who
Each year, thousands of animals pass through
cannot speak for themselves, the abandoned
our doors: rescued, injured and surrendered.
pets of our community.
Each will find a loving home, as we do not put
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Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
Clear the Shelters On Saturday, Aug. 18th, Humane Society Naples ended the day with 143 adoptions through Clear the Shelters! NBC and Telemundo stations across the country teamed up with nearly 900 shelters to host the nationwide pet adoption drive. This lifesaving day, sponsored by NBC2 and Riverland Nursery, allowed community members to engage with us and participate in fee-waived adoptions. The event was all about finding homes for thousands of animals across the U.S., and the turnout was a big success.
“Days like today, this kind of exposure, really make a huge difference in the lives of humans and pets.”
- Cari Jones
Hurricane Michael In October, Humane Society Naples rescued nearly 45 dogs from the City of Tallahassee Animal Service Center the day before Hurricane Michael made its devastating landfall. We sent four team members to the Panhandle in two cargo vans “filled to the brim” with crates for the rescue animals. We are proud of the capabilities of our professional team and grateful to the donors who understand the importance of this lifesaving work. Annual Report 2018
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2018 Highlights New Leadership Team Humane Society Naples brought several new
said. “One of my first goals was to build a team
members to its leadership team in the past
around me to manage all the aspects that go
year. Executive Director Sarah Baeckler Davis
into making our mission possible.”
added the new positions of Director of Animal Care and Director of Human Resources, filled by Gabriel Waters and Jen Feuerstein. Sarah changed the structure of the organization to merge fundraising, marketing and volunteers
The leadership team is part of a renewed, organization-wide focus on high-quality animal care for both shelter residents and client animals, and community engagement.
into a Community Affairs department, which
“Our No. 1 priority is the health and safety of
is led by Jonathan Foerster. They join Business
our animals,” Sarah said. “But a close second is
Director Teresa Scott and Medical Director John
the people whose lives we can change through
Morton, DVM, in comprising the organization’s
the introduction of a new family member.
leadership team.
HSN is committed to providing loving homes
“Humane Society Naples is a big, complex organization with a lot of moving parts,” Sarah
and the joy of animal companionship to as many people in our area as possible.”
Sarah Baeckler Davis Executive Director
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Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
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2018 Highlights A Tale for a Tail Reading Program In January, Humane Society Naples announced
awaiting homes. The program also benefits
A Tale for a Tail, a one-hour reading program
the people involved, as it allows young children
in which children visit the shelter and read to
to practice and gain confidence while reading
adoptable animals. This program is designed
aloud in a safe and fun environment. Readers
to provide enrichment, lower stress levels
also reap the rewards from spending time with
and boost confidence of the orphaned pets
an animal.
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Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
EVENT Highlights Run for the Paws 5K More than 600 participants and nearly 100 dogs crossed the finish line at Humane Society Naples’ 12th Annual Run for the Paws 5K, raising $12,000 and awareness for our mission. Mila, an HSN Alumni, has placed first for two years in a row!
Pet Lovers Gala There were 350 patrons in attendance at the 18th
The Mardi Gras-themed event raised $322,000
Annual “Krewe de Paws” Pet Lovers Gala, Humane
through silent and live auctions, a rescue rope
Society Naples’ black-tie, animal-friendly gala.
pull and a fund-a-need for crucial shelter items.
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EVENT Highlights Woofstock A generous partnership with Mercato has
tail-waggin’
fun,
like-minded
vendors,
allowed Humane Society Naples to entertain
activities, beer and live music. The 2018 event
thousands of people and dogs for seven
drew 3,000 people and 1,000 dogs.
years—and counting!—with an afternoon of
Bow Wow Brunch The very popular pet-friendly Bow Wow Brunch is hosted annually by Humane Society Naples and D’Amico’s The Continental. More than 300 patrons and 50 dogs attended the sold-out 2018 event.
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Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
Fashion Show & Luncheon This annual event hosted by Humane Society
We
entertained
250
patrons
and
raised
Naples is where animals and fashion collide.
$250,000 through a silent auction and a live
In 2018, we celebrated the 20th anniversary
fund-a-need for hurricane relief efforts.
with a “Give All My Paws to Broadway” theme.
August 2018
Pet Tales He’s doing so well and is really a part of the family now. There wasn’t much of an adjustment period. He immediately made himself right at home! We love how cuddly George is and how accepting of scratches and belly rubs. We discovered his love of being brushed and drinking water from a running faucet. He’s the best. Thank you to the volunteers for helping us find George!” ” ”
- Declan A. & family
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Every Life Counts
We pride ourselves on providing a sanctuary for animals in need.
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Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
Looking Ahead Moving Forward: New Facilities If 2018 was a year of making structural changes
first time. Our previous satellite was limited to
to the team, 2019 looks to be year of making
only puppies, very small adult dogs and cats.
changes to actual structures. Two big building projects are on the horizon for this year that will significantly revamp the way HSN works.
The new adoption center also grows our presence in the northern part of the county, which has experienced tremendous growth—
The first online is the von Arx Adoption Center in the Greentree Center at Immokalee Road and Airport-Pulling Road. As a replacement for our previous satellite center at the Coastland Center mall, which closed in December, the Green Tree location will more closely replicate the main shelter facility in the way it houses animals.
especially among families—in the past decade. HSN is also beginning the first phase of redevelopment of our Oakes campus, with the renovation of our dog intake facility and our boarding operations. These renovations will create a better environment both for rescued dogs being introduced to HSN for the first time
The von Arx Adoption Center opened De-
and for boarded animals when their families
cember 7, 2019 allowing HSN to have a wider
are out of town.
variety of animals available for adoption, including larger dogs, at a satellite location for the
September 2018
Pet Tales Thank you for making our adoption of Dana so easy! Dana is officially getting spoiled in her new home. The first thing she did when she arrived home was take off running as fast as she could in her nice 2.25 acres of green grass before checking out the inside. She has a box of new toys and she enjoys piling her favorites on the bed and keeping them close. She is beyond exhausted from all the excitement today and will sleep very good in her new home!
- Alissa K.
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A Lasting Legacy There are many ways people support Humane Society Naples. From volunteering to in-kind donations to monetary gifts, the generosity of Collier County makes all our work possible.
received more than $1 million in estate gifts
One great way to support needy animals is through legacy giving. There are many ways to ensure lasting support:
advantages of providing HSN with a lump-
Bequests: Your estate planner or financial advisor can help you decide how best to
from donors whose previous largest gift was less than $2,000. Charitable Gift Annuities: Get the tax sum, fully deductible gift now, while receiving annual payments from HSN throughout your lifetime. We’ll invest the money and receive the balance when it is time to settle your
give to HSN through your will or estate plan.
estate.
Whether you allocate a specific amount
Charitable Trusts: There are several financial
or a set percentage of your total wealth, a bequest can allow for larger gifts than you might feel comfortable making now. In the past year, Humane Society Naples has
instruments that allow you to take a lumpsum deduction now and provide for HSN throughout your lifetime.
HSN would like to thank the following legacy leaders whose gifts supported us in 2018: • John Allen • Dede Cummings Andersen • Eileen Harwood • Edward Holton
September 2018
• Joan Katzenmeyer • Lavern Schlosser • James Schuricht • Margaret Segur
• Carolyn A. Shatz • Michael Wells • Deborah Whitenack
Pet Tales Thank you for making my kids the happiest new owners of Charlie. As a mom, I really appreciated how sweet you all were in accepting the boys’ change (pennies and all) for all their purchases! It meant the world to them that they paid for him all on their own. “My kids said to me, ‘Mom, we did it, we bought Charlie all by ourselves!’“ Your whole team is absolutely wonderful. ”
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Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org
Our Vision The vision of Humane Society Naples is to create a community where 100% of all adoptable animals find loving homes and animals will not be euthanized because of pet overpopulation.
Locations Main Shelter 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 643-1555 info@hsnaples.org
Pet Boarding 6551 Bur Oaks Lane Naples, FL 34119 (239) 597-5060 boarding@hsnaples.org
von Arx Adoption Center 2400-7 Immokalee Road Naples, FL 34110
KAY Adopted March 14th
Humane Society Naples • 370 Airport-Pulling Road N. • Naples, FL 34104 • hsnaples.org