Partnering to Save Animals

How one coalition in a small community works to

Save Them All.

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Jessica J. HenryExecutive DirectorAllen County SPCAFort Wayne, IN

Email: Jessica@AllenCountySPCA.org

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And now, a woman who needs no introduction

Mildred

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Our coalition, formed in 2011:

1) Allen County SPCANonprofit humane society, 66 years-oldLimited Admission, no vet on staff

2) Fort Wayne Animal Care & ControlMunicipal Animal Control & shelter, 40 years-oldOpen Admission, vet on staff

3) H.O.P.E. For AnimalsH.A. model spay/neuter clinic, 6 years-old

Allen County Population: 366,000 residents

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In 2010 the city of Fort Wayne had one of the HIGHEST EUTHANASIA RATES

per capita in the entire Midwest!

2010 Annual Live Release Rate:Dogs 55% Cats 13%

source: fwacc.org

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(Insert drum roll here)

2016

Dogs 72% Cats 53%

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How did that happen?

H.O.P.E. Opened in 201060,000 + surgeries to date

FWACC Same day adoptionsLegalization of Community Cats in 2014Microchipped pets returned in the field

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Allen County SPCA

Open adoptionsSame day adoptionsFee-waived adoption promotionsRelentless media/social media plugs

OUR ADOPTION NUMBERS

In 2010 429

In 2016 2,700

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Partnering to Save AnimalsBarn Cats◦ 166 barn cats

Pet retention programming◦  Spay/Neuter assistance & wellness

• 747 surgeries• ACOs can refer CPs to us instead of writing

citations ◦  Show me the Mommy

• 32 spays◦ Compassion Fostering

• 58 fosterso  In-Home Services

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Service Enterprise Certification!

A Service Enterprise is an organization that fundamentally leverages volunteers and their skills across all levels of the organization to successfully deliver on its social mission. Volunteers are at the heart of what we do.

Partnering to Save LivesWhat’s next?

•  FWACC closed their drop boxes in 2017

•  HOPE is looking for a third veterinarian

•  The Allen County SPCA began a new grant-funded Community Cats Program◦  60 TNRs in the first three weeks

Partnering to Save LivesBe the change you wish to see in the world!

Be bold. Be brave. Challenge one another.And by all means…

DON’T BE A MILDRED!