Chesapeake Humane Society

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Chesapeake Humane Society
Lacy Kuller, Executive Director
757.546.5355
www.chesapeakehumane.org
Facebook.com/chesapeakehumane

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Our Mission
Our Mission: The Chesapeake Humane Society works to promote the welfare
of companion animals through programs and initiatives that reduce pet
overpopulation, increase adoptions, and encourage responsible pet
guardianship through affordable pet care.
Our Vision: To help pets and the people who love them find each other and
stay together.

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Introduction
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Founded in 1972
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501(c)3
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Funded by private donors – we do not receive local, state, or
federal government subsidies
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Opened low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter clinic in 2008
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Since 2008, CHS has helped over 10,000 animals through
spay/neuter, vaccinations, and/or microchipping
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CHS supports Chesapeake Animal Services by facilitating offsite adoption events and providing medical treatment to shelter
animals in immediate need
“we must not merely will our neighbors good
but actually work to bring it about”

4. 2012 Annual Report
Summary
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CHS facilitated 152 adoptions with 30 off-site adoption events.
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2,805 spay/neuter surgeries in 2012
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900 felines spayed/neutered thanks to a generous grant from PetSmart
Charities
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99 pit bull breeds spayed/neutered thanks to a generous grant from the
ASPCA, PetCo and Animal Farm Foundation
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1,153 pets microchipped; over 4,550 microchipped since 2008
ensuring their safe return home if lost
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4,996 volunteer hours given in 2012; 465 volunteers and 150 volunteers
that are consistently active
“never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change the

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Accolades
Chesapeake Humane is honored to receive recognition in the
Hampton Roads Magazine’s Giving Back Awards!
Click here to view the video

6. Community Partners: Volunteer
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CHS has on-going and seasonal volunteer needs
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Event Planning Committees
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Bark in the Park
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Foster Care Program
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Cat Care Team
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Adoption Event Team
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Bingo Team
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Administrative Team
CHS Volunteer Coordinator:
Katie Fennig
volunteer@chesapeakehumane.org
Volunteer application: chesapeakehumane.org/volunteer
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7. Community Partners: Support
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Fundraising events
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Host a ‘Yappy Hour’ or ‘Meow Mixer’ for CHS
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Events specific to your company
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Form teams for the 5K Doggy Dash
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‘Pay to dress down’ Friday
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Host an Angel Tree during the holidays
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Food or supply drives
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Community Partners: Sponsor
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17th Annual Bark in the Park: October 5-6th
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CHS’ largest annual fundraiser; attracts over 6,000 people and
their dogs!
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Official Event for Chesapeake’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Community Partners: Capital Campaign
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Expand Programs and Services
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Purchased our own property
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Raised to Date: over $420,000
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Naming Opportunities & In-Kind Opportunities
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Matching Grant Opportunity: $25,000 (1:1)
This is a rare opportunity to not only serve
so many more four-legged citizens of
Chesapeake and Hampton Roads, but to
provide our two-legged residents with life,
companionship and love.
And that means a better community for all of us.

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Community Partners: Capital Campaign

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Other ways to help
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Donate
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Adopt (don’t shop!)
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Foster
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Spay/Neuter
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Wish list
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Workplace Giving
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Company Matching
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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): 75686
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Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC): 3016
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United Way Campaign: simply write in ‘Chesapeake Humane Society’

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Quick way to help TODAY!
An easy way to help Chesapeake Humane:
For just 20 Recycling Perks points, CHS receives a $5.00 donation!
If you recycle through TFC Recycling, this is an easy way to give
back to your community. If you haven't signed up with Recycling
Perks yet, it's easy and free.
We need your points donated by Thursday, October 31st!

15. Quick way to help …
THIS WEEKEND!
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Thank you
123 N. Battlefield Blvd., Suite D
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757.546.5355
www.chesapeakehumane.org
Lacy Kuller, Executive Director
757.282.8428 ~ lacy@chesapeakehumane.org
Katie Fennig, Volunteer Coordinator
757.546.5355 ~ volunteer@chesapeakehumane.org
To view slideshow later: visit our website!