Wickenburg Humane Society- Additional Information
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF WICKENBURG Thrift Shop Expansion ESTABLISHED IN 2004 The Humane Society of Wickenburg is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization who operates a no-kill animal shelter, temporarily housing owner surrendered and stray dogs and cats and provides animal related services and programs to residents in the community. “Frost” COMMUNITY IMPACT 4,089 3,457 53,172 176,310 $483,295 Homeless animals served Animals found forever homes Pet meals delivered to homebound pets Pounds of food +30,330 cans of food given out Medical services for Community pets SUCCESS AniMeals Our home delivered pet meal program for pets of homebound owners – like “meals-on-wheels” for pets. This program serves pets within a 30-mile service area from Morristown, Congress, to Forepaugh. We also partner with the Wickenburg Senior Center who we pre-package pet meals for delivery on their home delivered meals routes. Finding Forever Homes Each animal is medically evaluated and receives necessary medical attention, tested for diseases, receives age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, groomed if necessary, and placed for adoption through comprehensive adoption practices. OUR SERVICES Homeless Pets & Strays Pets of owners who suffer from unfortunate lifestyle changes and can no longer care for them and animals found in the streets or wandering in the desert are brought to the shelter to be rehomed or reunited with their lost owners. Humane Officer A staff member dedicated to the welfare of animals in our community. The Humane Officer responds to calls for service related to dogs at large, injured stray animals, welfare checks on animals, and facilitates our Feral Cat Program. AniMobile Our Shuttle Services for Animals program provides transportation for ambulatory owners who no longer drive to veterinary or grooming appointments and trips to the dog park. Low Cost Veterinary Services Our “Mackie Medical Center” – a surgical suite located in the shelter, is now serving shelter and public owned pets with low-cost veterinary services. Our Shelter Veterinarian provides spay & neuter surgeries, wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and treatment for injured animals. We also partner with Midwestern University Veterinary Program to provide low-cost spay & neuter clinics in our community. THRIFT SHOP EXPANSION Increased Revenue • Current Thrift Shop sales make up 10% of Annual Budget • 5x more space offers more items available for resale • Projected Thrift Shop sales with growth provide 35% of Annual Budget • Impact: Increase in Revenue provides additional funding to expand programs and serve Community pets with low/no- cost veterinary services. Additional Space • Veterinarian: On Staff • Vaccine Clinics: Core & Rabies Vaccines • Microchip Clinics: Permanent identification help reunite lost pets with owners • Wellness Checks: Healthier community pets • Clinic Location: Convenient & accessible location for residents 74 W. Wickenburg Way This space was formerly a successful thrift shop location. IT IS OUR PLEASURE “Sheldon” TO SERVE