Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Sixth Annual Report

Year Ending 2013

FEEDING PETS OF THE HOMELESS


From the Founder/President . . .

The Annual Report provides me with an opportunity to reflect on the past year’s

accomplishments. It is during this time that I pause to recognize you; our donors, our member

collection sites, the distributing organizations, the volunteers, the doctors, board of directors

and staff. I am reminded of the good that

you have done in communities across the

country.

I am inspired by you, the member collection

sites and your efforts to help feed hungry

pets in your communities.

I am inspired by you, the distributing

organizations that offer the pet food

donations to the poorest in your

communities.

I am inspired by you, the donors for your

generosity that allows Pets of the Homeless

to provide veterinary care and sponsor

wellness clinics. You can be confident

knowing that your money is well spent. 84%

goes directly to programs and makes a true

difference in the lives of pets that belong to

the homeless.

I am inspired by the many veterinarians and

their staff that we call upon to assist with emergencies across the country.

I am inspired by you, the volunteers who recruit collection sites, make pickups and deliveries,

fundraise, and provide transportation to get an ill or injured pet to a hospital.

I am inspired by you, the staff that keeps the momentum rolling.

Every one of you has added to the success of Pets of the Homeless.

With sincere appreciation,

Genevieve Frederick

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From the Executive Director

Looking back on the accomplishments of 2013, I am reminded that everything that Pets of the

Homeless does is possible only with the support of our dedicated donors, members and

volunteers.

Teamwork is the key that gives us the national scope we need to bring help to companion pets

owned by homeless people. Our partnership with you is what keeps us running.

Since 2008, we’ve reduced the number of companion animals that are in need of food and

emergency veterinary care.

Every day, we grow stronger and bigger: This year we helped over 2,700 companion pets owned

by homeless people with emergency veterinary care and/or vaccinations.

These accomplishments give me real hope that every year, we are making a difference.

Thank you for your support, which helps us grow and continue our collaborative work to help

pets of the homeless. Together, we are changing society.

Sincerely,

Renee Lowry

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Board of Directors

Founder/President - Genevieve Frederick

Executive Director - Renee Lowry

Treasurer - Michael R. Crossley, CPA, ABV, CVA

Secretary - Kathi Giurlani

Director - Gary L. Ailes, DVM

Director - Amy Jo Davison

Director - David Miller

Information

IRS 501.c.3 Tax-Exempt & Nevada Nonprofit Corporation

Tax EIN 26-3010540

Pets of the Homeless 206 S. Division St. Carson City, NV 89703 775-841-7463

Fax: 775-841-7466

[email protected]

www.petsofthehomeless.org

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http://www.petsofthehomeless.org/


Mission Statement Through the “Pets of the Homeless” program, we will do our part in helping to reduce hunger in

pets belonging to the homeless and provide veterinary care for pets of the homeless in

communities across the country.

We believe in the healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is

very important to life.

Our actions will include the following:

Promote to veterinarians and pet related businesses the importance of joining the

program as a collection site

Campaign to food distributing organizations the importance of distributing pet food to

the less fortunate

Speak out on the issue of pets of homeless and the disadvantaged

Provide funding to licensed veterinarians and other nonprofit organizations that meet

our objective to administer veterinary care to pets of the homeless

Provide pet sleeping crates to homeless shelters

Brief History Feeding Pets of the Homeless, also known as Pets of the Homeless, received nonprofit status in

July 2008 as a public charity. We are a

volunteer member organization that provides

pet food and veterinary care to the homeless

in local communities across the United States

and a few in Canada. The pet food is collected

by our 471 member collection sites and

volunteers and then delivered to over 400

food banks, soup kitchens and homeless

shelters. Accordingly, our collection sites

have provided over 226 tons of pet food,

which in turn is one less worry for a homeless

person on a given day.

Pets of the Homeless has awarded funding to veterinarians that meet our objectives of

providing veterinary care to pets of the homeless. Since 2008, we have awarded over $173,800

for vet care, pet food and crates and have assisted with veterinary care to over 10,400 pets. We

provide pet sleeping crates to shelters so homeless can bring their pets in with them and receive

the social services that will help get them out of homelessness.

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Demographics Each year, 3.5 million experience homelessness in America

and more everyday are facing homelessness. Over 76% are

chronically homeless due to a physical disability,

developmental disability, HIV/AIDS, mental illness and

substance abuse problems. We estimate that as many as 10-

25% have pets. Many people are facing homelessness for

many reasons and the situation is getting worse. The need

for pet food and veterinary care is at an all-time high.

The homeless with pets receive various forms of assistance

from Pets of the Homeless, sometimes just an ear to listen

to their struggles of daily survival. The website is kept

current so you the donors of pet food and the homeless

who need pet food can find appropriate locations.

2013 shows a decrease in pet food donations.

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Collection Sites Volunteer members collect pet food and

deliver it to food banks and/or soup

kitchens which have agreed to distribute

the food to the homeless and

impoverished.

Members and organizations are listed at

www.petsofhomeless.org under

“Collection Sites” and “Distributing

Organizations.” The information is updated

daily.

The main office supports and provides

assistance to the members and helps

coordinate their efforts.

Information is given to help members collect pet food

and to locate distribution organizations.

Suggestions are given to help members fundraise in

their community.

Help members by sponsoring wellness clinics.

Work with members when they have emergency calls on behalf of a homeless person’s pet to

screen the case when an illness or injury occurs.

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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COLLECTION SITES

This Girl Scout Troop collected pet food

as a project and took it to local

collection site.


Veterinary Care Through generous donations Pets of the Homeless can continue to help homeless who do not

have the resources to prevent diseases with wellness exams nor for emergencies due to illness

or injuries.

Each year the number of cases increases as more homeless advocates find our website or

through word of mouth in homeless groups.

Many of the cases are reported on Facebook and/or our monthly e-newsletter. Subscribers

often communicate their heartfelt thanks.

Thanks from a Veteran "Again I cannot express my gratitude to

Pets of the Homeless as not only were they

the only organization, their quick and

decisive action saved my Service Animal

who is more like my child, but also me, as I

cannot tell anyone who has not

experienced the feeling of isolated

helplessness when your beloved friend is

so sick and ill, you feel so disgusted that

you do not have the resources to provide

the lifesaving attention they need and you

do everything you can possibly do and

then you realize time is running out for

them and then you get a call back and find

out that indeed although you are one of

the invisible people, others look at you but

don't see you, as though you don't exist or

perhaps prefer if you didn't. Finally after

all that Pets of The Homeless will help you.

"Girley was diagnosed with pancreatitis and her kidneys were failing she was in all actuality dead

without Pets of the Homeless' intervention on my behalf she received IV infusion of antibiotics

for 36 hours along with tests and x rays which I could not have done at the time and I have her

now. She is getting her strength back and now her appetite is back...tail wagging. I am a

disabled American veteran I have been disfigured during my service for my country and when I

finally had to ask for help for the one thing I hold dear to me, the only thing in the world I have

left, not one agency, not one so called charity, not one vet that I contacted, and I can say that

Renee with Pets of the Homeless, you are a lifesaver and Girley's guardian angel..thank you so

very much." David

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Pets of the Homeless Highlights

Articles and/or mentions during 2013 included:

Reno Gazette Journal – Reno, NV Nevada Appeal – Carson City, NV TC Palm – Stuart, FL Shelby-Utica Patch – Shelby Township, MI Seattle Dog Spot – Seattle, WA Wizzley.com North Kitsap Herald - Poulsbo, WA The Oregonian – Portland, OR The Daily Journal – Harbor Township, NJ Orlando Weekly – Orlando, FL MSN Money Shore News – Mays Landing, NJ The Patriot Ledger – Quincy, MA The Pueblo Chieftain – Pueblo, CO

The Mainstream – Roseburg, OR ABQ Journal – Albuquerque, NM Modern Dog Magazine Capital Gazette - Annapolis, MD Huffington Post Fido Friendly Magazine The Hartford Courant - Hartford, CT The Times Herald – Montgomery County, PA My Setter Sam Digital Journal Carson Now Broadway World Dogster

In Books

In the book by Leslie Irvine “My Dog Always Eats First – Homeless People and Their Animals”

Pets of the Homeless was listed in the acknowledgments

TV

KOB.com Eyewitness News 4 – in Albuquerque, NM KNTV 2 News – Reno, NV KASA Fox2 – Albuquerque, NM

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Social Media Frequently stories are added that increase our exposure to the public. Fans often leave

comments and share.

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPetsoftheHomeless

Each month our newsletter reports on specific cases and the amount of pet food that has been

reported. We highlight many interesting collection site members and announcements.

To subscribe: www.petsofthehomeless.org

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FEEDING PETS OF THE HOMELESS 2013 FINANCIALS

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Direct Public Grants

Foundation and Trust Grants 72,213

Total · Direct Public Grants 72,213

Direct Public Support

Annual Campaign 17,348

Donated Prof Fees, Facilities 7,063

Gifts of Pet Food & Supplies 253,780

Individual, Business Contributions 68,500

Volunteer Services - Non-GAAP 18,977

Total Direct Public Support 365,669

Indirect Public Support

Affiliated Org. Contributions 922

Total Indirect Public Support 922

Investments

Interest-Savings 3

Total Investments 3

Total Income 438,806

Gross Profit

438,806

Expense

Awards

Emergency Veterinary Care 36,779

Wellness Clinics 15,342

Crates/Pet Food 1,870

Donated Pet food 253,780

Total Awards 307,771

Business Expenses

Bank/Service Fees/Other 201

Business Registration Fees 25

Total Business Expenses 226

Contract Services

Accounting Fees 1,370

Donated Prof Fees - GAAP 7,063

Outside Contract Services 3,788

Volunteer Services - Non-GAAP 18,977

Total Contract Services 31,199

Facilities and Equipment

Deprec. and Amort. - Allowable 696


Rent, Utilities 3,960

Total Facilities and Equipment 4,656

Operations

Books, Subscriptions, Reference 315

Postage 4,021

Printing and Copying 57

Office Supplies 1,563

Telephone, Telecommunications 2,296

Information Technology 1,702

Total Operations 9,954

Other Types of Expenses

Advertising Expenses 2,431

Insurance - Liability, D and O 1,616

Memberships and Dues 150

Other Expenses 111

PayPal & Network for Good Fees 827

Total Other Types of Expenses 5,134

Payroll Expenses 51,557

Travel and Meetings

Conference, Convention, Meeting 493

Travel 538

Travel and Meetings - Other 55

Total Travel and Meetings 1,085

Total Expense 411,582

Net Ordinary Income 27,224

Other Income/Expense

Other Expense

Loss on Disposition of Assets 558

Total Other Expense 558

Net Other Income -558

Net Income

26,666

*Includes pet food and donated professional fees from veterinarians and volunteer hours – Pets

of the Homeless feels that these figures demonstrate the commitment to our mission. The IRS

does not.

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How donation dollars are spent Each one dollar that was donated in 2013, $.84 went to program expenses, $.06 went to

advertising and fundraising and $.10 went towards general expenses including salaries.

From The Better Business Bureau - their standards seek to ensure that the charity spends its

funds honestly and prudently, whereas the charity spends at least 65% of its total expenses on

program activities, and spend no more than 35% of related contributions on fund raising. Pets

of the Homeless has demonstrated that we use funds in a very reasonable way.

Programs84%

General Admin.10%

Fundraising6%

Functional Expense Allocations


2013 Grants Appreciation and sincere gratitude go to these foundations and charities that believe that the

work Pets of the Homeless does is beneficial in communities across the country.

• The WHC Foundation, Reno, NV • PetCo Foundation, San Gabriel, CA • Annenberg Foundation, Conshohocken, PA • Joe & Maudeen Eccles Foundation, Houston, TX • Casey Family Fund, Monroe, NJ • The Thornton and Katrina Glide Foundation, Davis, CA • Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation, Reno, NV • Animal Farm Foundation, Inc., Bangall, NY • The Bryce Family Foundation, West Chatham, MA • Tizzio Foundation, Middletown, NJ • J. Robert Nonemaker Foundation for Small Animals Foundation, Pottstown, PA

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada – Reno, NV

The Englestad Family Foundation, Las Vegas, NV

Charles Hertzig Foundation, New York, NY

Hawkins Foundation, Reno, NV

Elinor Patterson Baker Foundation, Greenwich, CT

Marcus Private Foundation, Palm Desert, CA

The Trico Foundation, Southfield, MI

Greenberg Animal Welfare, Beverly Hills, CA

Hoss Charitable Foundation, New York, NY

Doyle Foundation, Reno, NV

Goals for the future . . . • Increase pet food donations

Fundraise and apply for grants to be able to hire more staff • Increase media coverage to stimulate public action and support • Increase the number of collection sites to every state and in cities which have the largest homeless populations • Increase the number of collection site members that report their successes and stories • Increase e-newsletter subscriptions • Bring awareness to homeless shelters about Pets of the Homeless Crate Project. The project allows pets of the homeless to sleep comfortably and safely next to their owners. This is an important first step to help homeless get the services they require to end their homelessness and begin a new life with their companion pet.

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