Annual Report

2011

Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

P.O. Box 673, Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 242-9999 • www.OurCompanions.org

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Letter from Our Companions Founders Page 3

Our Companions Mission Statement Page 4

2010 Accomplishments Page 5,6,7

2012 Goals Page 8

2010 McLane Society Members Page 9,11

Key Developments in Our Companions History Page 12

Current Programs Page 13

Financial Analysis of Operations Page 14

Income Statement Page 15

Balance Sheet Page 16

2011 Board of Directors Page 17

Contact Information and Resource Guide Page 18

2011 Summary of Operations

Table of Contents

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A Letter from Our Companions Founding Directors

Dear Friends,

Our Companions is committed to doing the right thing for animals, regardless of the cost or challenge.

What this means is that we go to extraordinary lengths to help animals in need today, while also working

to prevent animals from becoming homeless tomorrow by addressing the root causes of pet homeless-

ness.

Through our Helpline call center, the only one of its kind in Connecticut, we respond to approximately

4,000 calls a year from people seeking support, resources, and guidance for their animal related chal-

lenges.

Thanks to the support of our over 2,000 donors, we are able to provide our unique public services aimed

at eliminating the root causes of pet homelessness to over 2,000 animals in 2011. This is a testament to

the resourcefulness, creativity, and passion of our over 150 volunteers and the generosity of our donors

who provide the financial resources to make their work possible.

Thanks to the leadership of our donors who contributed to our Home for Good Capital Campaign, we will

be realizing our promise of building a sanctuary for animals on 43 acres of donated land.

At the sanctuary, animals who would otherwise have been destroyed in shelters, will find a safe refuge to

rehabilitate and live in an enriching, cage-free, homelike environment while they wait for their new for-

ever home. Unlike life in shelters, the longer they will stay at the sanctuary, the more adoptable they will

become. This will allow us to keep our no-kill promise which is rooted at the heart of all our programs

without sacrificing quality of life for our resident animals.

The Sanctuary will be one more resource to add to our myriad programs that will help us to create a time

when animals are no longer needlessly destroyed.

Thank you for making 2011 a success and with your help we will be able to accomplish even more in

2012.

Sincerely,

Susan B. Linker

Chief Executive Officer

Marie Joyner

Canine Operations Director

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Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary

Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary’s mission is to create a humane movement to protect and advocate for the lives of companion animals. We will accomplish our mission by offering innovative, life-saving programs, including creating a sanctuary to rescue those who would otherwise be destroyed. We will also collaborate with the animal welfare community to affect public policy, ensuring that every animal’s life is valued.

Doing the Right Thing for Animals

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Our Companions 2011 Accomplishments

Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary has made continuous progress during the last nine years and is

rapidly developing into one of the leading and trusted animal welfare organizations in this state. The key ac-

complishments in 2011 are listed below:

Pet Rescue and Adoption Rescued and found loving homes for more than 215 pets. 37 % of adopted pets were considered special needs due to medical or behavioral reasons, including pets that are blind, deaf, FIV or FeLV positive Responded to approximately 3,400 calls and emails for assistance on the Animal Helpline Added three new Helpline volunteers Held 8 adoption events and added new locations for Home for the Holidays Adoption Event Increased advertising for adoptable pets, including a monthly TV feature on Channel 3 Launched special Facebook promotions and began using Twitter to provide more updates on Helpline and Rescue activity Continued advertising with Journal Inquirer, Hartford Courant, 96.5, WRCH, and OC Web Advertising Added new pet search engine to feature adoptable pets, which can now also be seen on Adopt a Pet.com Added 25 volunteers working on the Poster Campaign which promotes adoptable pets Scheduled professional photo shoots for 32 pets with Gemineye Images Added video features for advertising through YouTube and Petfinder.com Provided veterinary assistance for 22 sick or injured pet cats, including specialized treatment or surgical pro-cedures through Feline Fur-Get-Me-Not fund Provided veterinary assistance for 23 sick or injured pet dogs, including specialized treatment or surgical procedures through Canine Cricket Fund

Feline Sterilization and Support Programs Sterilized 378 feral cats through our Sterile Feral Programs Provided veterinary assistance for 22 injured feral cats

Increased Sterile Feral equipment inventory by 20 traps

Increased media hits with six newspaper articles related to our Sterile Feral program Successfully partnered with high volume/high quality spay/neuter clinic for TNR Mobilized volunteers to build 70 shelters for feral cats Collected and distributed over 4,300 cans and over 2,700 pounds of cat food to 25 caregivers of feral cat colonies Held 11 Trap-Neuter-Return Group Training Classes attended by 41 people Issued 44 sterilization vouchers for friendly cats and kittens

Public Education & Volunteer Support

Expanded Special Events volunteer staff to 51 volunteers Organized volunteers to attend 46 public events Trained 51 new volunteers to bring us to a total of 168 active volunteers Attended the Ashford Farmers’ Market weekly May through September

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Our Companions 2011 Accomplishments Canine Behavior & Rehabilitation Programs

Continued to provide free behavior evaluations and training consultation with Animal Control Offi-

cers and other non-profit animal welfare organizations on hard-to-place dogs whenever requested.

Arranged volunteer attendance at canine behavior seminars with nationally known dog training ex-

perts, and continued the Canine College volunteers’ education by holding monthly meetings.

Conducted 95 canine behavioral evaluations for adoptable dogs

Held 140 private dog training sessions with an increased number of them lead by Canine College

volunteers.

Taught 75 dogs in our Family Companion Classes which are team-taught by fully trained volunteers

Began a pilot program called “the Buddy Project” that teaches special needs and at-risk youth how

to train homeless dogs to increase their adoptability. Worked with two teens in this program with a

total of 18 sessions.

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Our Companions 2011 Accomplishments Financial Development Highlights

Home for Good Capital Campaign:

Completed Phase 1 Capital Campaign raising $961,171

Annual Fund

Increased Henry and K.K. McLane (leadership giving circle) membership by 20% – the largest since the creation of this society in 2007. Raised $521,160 in annual giving support, a 37% increase from 2010 Conducted four donor cultivation/recognition home receptions Raised $18,323 through special events and promotion

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Our Companions 2012 Goals Below are the goals that Our Companions has targeted for achieving in 2012

Program Goals

Rescue and adopt 350 pets

ncrease Animal Helpline volunteer staff to add four new volunteers

Update all adoption applications and contracts

Add one additional veterinary partner for the Friendly Spay/Neuter program

Add one new media partner to promote adoptable pets

Expand Educational Outreach and Caregiver Support services in Sterile Feral Program

Increase participation by Animal Control Officers in Sterile Feral Program

Add two more volunteers in Canine College to conduct private in-home dog training

Update the Our Companions’ Guide on Positive Training

Add a new location for our Family Companion Classes to increased number of weekly classes

Add 12 Special Events volunteers

Increase the Rescue Outreach E-News readership by 25%

Implement Shelter Management software

Identify location for Program Center that will offer dog training , affordable spay/neuter, humane edu-cation programs and weekend adoptions

Development Goals

Increase annual fund goal to $600,000

Increase Henry and K.K. McLane membership by 10%

Conduct 3 donor cultivation/recognition home re-ceptions

Host ribbon-cutting ceremony to include public rela-tions campaign

Launch second phase of the Home for Good Capital Campaign

Facility Planning Goals

Complete Rescue Cottage construction and begin housing animals at the Sanctuary

Complete required state and local permitting for Phase 2

Complete architectural plans for Phase 2 (dog and cat housing)

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2011 Henry and K.K. McLane Society Members

The Henry and Katherine (K.K.) McLane Society was established in2007, as a way of hon-

oring the memory of Mr. Henry and Mrs. K.K. McLane, Our Companions first donors.

Our Companions recognizes the following individuals, businesses, and organizations that

made a leadership contribution to Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary’s 2011

Companions Fund.

Founders’ Circle $10,000+ Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Janet Bailey Ms. Maria R. Das Neves and Mr. Frank Hawkins Ms. Valerie Friedman Gerald and Claire Gerath Foundation Mr. Rob and Mrs. Susan Mason Mr. Leon and Mrs. Bernadette Olivier PetsMart Foundation George J. Germaine Estate United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Dr. Gordon and Mrs. Kim Zimmermann

Guardians’ Circle $5,000- $9,999 Aetna Foundation, Inc Elinor Patterson Baker Foundation Ms. Paula Fischer and Mr. Jeff Durham Mr. Robert and Mrs. Linda Forrester Mr. Josue Harari Mr. Randall and Mrs. Marie Joyner Ms. Dottie Kern Mr. Irwin Linker Newman's Own Foundation, Inc. Ms. Lida Orzeck Ms. Gail Perkins-Gemme and Mr. Robert Gemme Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Shivery Mr. George and Mrs. Lynda Trumbull Caregivers’ Circle $2,500- $4,999 Mr. Reginald and Mrs. Barbara Brack Mr. Brian and Mrs. Kimberly Chagnon Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Carol Covello Frontier Medicine Fuller Charitable Lead Trust Ms. Nancy Goodfellow Hanky Panky Ltd.

ICaregivers’ Circle (cont.) $2,500- $4,999 NG Foundation Ms. Leigh Ann Kissner Ms. Jeannie Kitchens Mr. H. Richard McLane Ms. Joleen M. Nevers and Mr. James Larabee Ms. Ruth Rollin and Mr. Henry Petrofsky Ms. Penny Petrone Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Julie Reid Ms. Barbara Ruben and Ms. June Roy Ms. Helen Savage Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan Companions’ Row $1,000– $2,499 Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Terri Alpert Ms. Laura Baker Bank of America Matching Gifts Dr. George and Mrs. Jennifer Barrows Mr. Craig and Mrs. Kim Berry Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Ann Biella Ms. Lynn Biella Ms. Cheryl Brightman Ms. Jennifer Carter Ms. Janice Cartin Mr. Mickey Cartin Casey Charitable Matching Programs Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Glynis Cassis Cats Limited Veterinary Hospital Ms. Jenny Colucci and Ms. Jane Holt Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Nancy Compton Connecticut Joint Replacement Surgeons LLC Mr. James and Mrs. Jessica Couzens Mr. Owen and Mrs. Ashley Crihfield Ms. Joy Daentl Mr. Alan and Mrs. Risa Davidson Ms. Mary Jane Engle and Mr. Peter Wheeler

K.K. And her beloved “Jenny”

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Companions’ Row (cont.) $1,000– $2,499 Ms. Karen Ericson Ms. Shirley Galka and Ms. Susan Fabian Mrs. Lisa Fekete Ms. Patricia Foley Ms. Kelly France Mr. Marvin Fried Ms. Kim Gabler Mr. Frank T. and Mrs. Caroline Gaetano Ms. Diana Garfield Mr. Steve and Mrs. Blanche Goldenberg Ms. Ann R. Hardy Mr. Mark and Mrs. Linda Hatten Mr. Neil and Mrs. Maryanne Hornish Interpublic Group Jennifer's House of Hair Ms. Lynda Johnson Mr. Andrew J. Knuth Ms. Christine Knuth Mr. Gordon Kreh Ms. Angela Lennox-Kay Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Susan Linker Ms. Anne Llewellyn Atty. Richard Lublin Ms. Jo Marinello Marketing Solutions Unlimited, LLC. Ms. Louise McCormick Mr. Russell and Mrs. Hayes Merck Mr. Paul Murphy Mr. Jay and Mrs. Elizabeth Nyczak Mr. Peter and Mrs. Alexandra Oldershaw Dr. Eric Orzeck

Ms. Nancy Parker Petcare Veterinary Services Ms. Barbara Prine and Mr. Cyprian Martin

Priority Bookkeeping Services Ms. Elizabeth R. Rea Ms. Elizabeth Reed Ms. Susan Smith Rubin Mr. Anthony C. and Mrs. Sharon Scussel Mr. Maneesh Shanbhag Mr. Roy Simpson Specialty Transportation, Inc. Mr. Robert and Mrs. Gillian Steel Sweetheart Invitational Mr. P. Ross Taylor and Mrs. Anne B. Taylor

The Baranyai Group LLC Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Rita Weidman Ms. Jennifer Whitlow

Mrs. Betty Willis Yalesville Veterinary Hospital Ms. Vanessa Yi and Mr. Kevin Mounts Mr. James and Mrs. Whitney Vose Ms. Maureen Zaslowksy and Mr. Adam Zweifler

Rescuers’ Row $250-$999 Anonyous (4) Mr. Walter and Mrs. Debra Adams America's Charities Mr. Craig and Mrs. Vivian Asche Ms. Mary Baker Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Carol-Ann Barlow Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Melanie Barnes

Mr. David and Mrs. Deborah Batten Mr. Whit and Mrs. Jarre Betts Ms. Gail Billet and Ms. Mia Sullivan Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Patricia Blake Ms. Nancy Blaschinski Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Amber A. Bordley

Mr. Mark and Mrs. Susan Bottomley Mr. Paul Bourdeau Ms. Deborah Boynton andMr. John Stephenson Mrs. Madeline Bragg Dr. Sharon Bremner Mr. Harold and Mrs. Donna Britto Ms. Joan Brodeur Mr. Craig and Mrs. Paula Brown Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Doreen Brown Mr. Phil and Mrs. Lynn Brown Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Jenny Bucci Mr. Steven Byrd Ms. Jen Rilla and Mr. Michael Cafasso

Ms. Lucy Cannamela Ms. Susan Cannon Canton High School Canton Middle School Consolidated Fund Mr. Ronald Carberry Ms. Carol Carpenter Ms. Fanchon Cartin Mr. Richard and Mrs. Ellen Cartun Mr. Angelo and Mrs. Susan Casagrande

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Jill Casey Ms. Kathleen Cassidy Ms. Penni Cheatle

Mr. Jeff Chervenak Ms. Annie Chittenden Ms. Debra Clover Mr. Keith and Mrs. Madeline Coakley Coast to Coast Produce Ms. Linda Coleman Ms. Jessica Collis and Mr. Victor Belenchia

Dr. Joyce Comer Ms. Ellen Conlon Mr. David and Mrs. Rita Conrad Mr. and Mrs. Tim Corbett Ms. Susan C. Barnes and Mr. Daniel Cosgrove

Dr. Coleen and Mr. Thomas Cosker Mr. John and Mrs. Carol Coulton Mr. Walter and Mrs. Julie Cromwell Mr. Bill and Mrs. Ilona Crosswhite Mr. Harry and Mrs. Joan Curry Mr. Charles and Mrs. Nancy Curtiss Ms. Susan M. Daury and Mr. Ed Hatch

Ms. Linda David Mr. Benny and Mrs. Brittany Delbon Mr. Mark and Mrs. Sarah DeMaio Mr. Steve and Mrs. Jean DeVito Mr. Craig Diangelo Mr. John DiLaurenzio Dog Days of West Hartford Ms. Beth D'Onofrio Mr. Thomas F. and Mrs. Dorothy J. Dorsey

Mr. Victor and Mrs. Jody Dowling Ms. Sarah Gager and Mr. Arthur DuBois Ms. Laurie Egger and Mr. Robert Deutsch Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. F. Libbey Farrell

Ms. Lynda Fee Ms. Linda Filon Dr. Judd and Mrs. Bella Fink Mr. Robert and Mrs. Tracey Fitzpatrick Mr. James and Mrs. Jennifer Fitzsimmons

Mr. William and Mrs. Patricia Flaherty

Flower Power Fundraising Mr. Robert Fochi Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Carol Fortier Ms. Taryn Fredericksen General Reinsurance Corporation Mr. M. Andrew Glass Ms. Beth Godburn

2011 Henry and K.K McLane Society Members

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2011 Henry and K.K McLane Society Members

Rescuers’ Row $250-$999 (cont.) Mrs. Erin and Mr. Brian Goldman Ms. Judith Gordon Mr. Alan and Mrs. Wendy Gorfain Ms. Barbara Gorr Mr. Ian and Mrs. Kimberly Green Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Zadelle Greenblatt Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Irma Gregory Ms. Paula Grohol Guild Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. Bill and Mrs. Eva Gurley Ms. Jean Haines Mr. Bernard and Mrs. Linda Halligan Mr. Bob and Mrs. Susan Hart Hartford Union of the King's Daughters and Sons Mr. Neale and Mrs. Carol Hauss Ms. Nicole Hautenne Mr. Carl and Mrs. Judith Hein Ms. Ingunn Hekneby and Mr. Michael Bassock Mrs. Jane Henderson Ms. Alice Hendrickson Mr. John and Mrs. Debra B. Hernandez Ms. Jane Hewitt Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Gina M. Hoag Ms. Lisa Holzwarth and Mr. Evan Schiller Dr. Jo Nol and Dr. Nancy Humphreys Mrs. Mary Hyland Ms. Judith Ivie and Mr. Jorge A. Parra Mr. Albert and Mrs. Kathleen Jaffe Mr. Wallace and Mrs. Hedy Jarvis Mr. Theodore P. and Mrs. Ellen S. Jennings Mr. James R. and Mrs. Janet Johnson Ms. Ann Jones and Mr. Stephen D. Ramsey Mr. Richard and Mrs. Debra Jones Mr. John A. and Mrs. Jeanne P. Katkavich Mr. Jack and Mrs. Lisa Kearney Dr. Marian Kellner and Dr. Timothy McLaughlin Ms. Jennifer Kelsey Ms. Vicki Krupnikoff and Mr. Todd Freeburg Dr. Michele Krynski Mrs. Gretchen LaBau Ms. Donna Landerman Mr. Keith and Mrs. Judy Landin

Ms. Hilary Lange Ms. Karen R. Laski Ms. Cheryl Lawless and Mr. Kevin Leach Ms. Marta Jo Lawrence Mr. Alan and Mrs. Marcia Lazowski Mr. Robert Lazzerini Lebon Press Mr. Scott and Mrs. Noraleen LeClaire Ms. Jillian Lessner Mr. Mark and Mrs. Anne Lewchik Mr. Damon and Mrs. Beth Linker Mr. Mark and Mrs. Tracy Lunenburg Ms. Karianne Maccalous Mr. David MacKenzie Ms. Dolores Magraw Malkin Fund Inc. Mr. Peter and Mrs. Isabel Malkin Mr. Bruce Manternach Margo Vivero Counseling Ms. Maria Marrocco Ms. Leah Martin Mr. David Matheson Mr. Joseph C. Mayo Mr. Fred and Mrs. Kay McCarthy Mr. James and Mrs. Donna McGuire Mr. and Mrs. David McHale Ms. Cheryl Medvetsky Ms. Janice Melvin Mr. William and Mrs. Linda Mester Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Middlesex United Way, Inc. Mr. James and Mrs. Barbara Millar Ms. Arlene Mirsky-MacNamara Mr. Mark and Mrs. Delores Morgano Ms. Wendy A. Morris Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murri Mr. Ethan Musler Mr. Peter and Mrs. Cathy Neag Mr Kenneth Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Tony Ness Ms. Karen O'Brien Ms. Jamila Hadj-Salem and Mr. Joshua Ochs Mr. Mark and Mrs. Luanne Paley

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2011 Henry and K.K McLane Society Members

Rescuers’ Row $250-$999 (cont.) Mr. Gary Paradee Ms. Janet Beatty and Mr. Michael Park Mr. Anthony Parrotta Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patricelli PETCO Foundation Phoenix Life Insurance Company Ms. Carol Pilbeam Mr. Robert and Mrs. Judith W. Prohaska Ms. Esther Pryor Mr. Michael and Mrs. Cheryl Radzvilowicz Ms. Ann Ramsdell Mr. and Mrs. John Rathgeber Ms. Beth Hillson and Dr. Joel Reich Ms. Becky Reno and Mr. Edward Peavey Rental Center of Colchester, Inc. Mr. Eric and Mrs. Meredith Reuben Ms. Marilyn Rice Mr. James Robb Mr. Robert and Mrs. Lori Robert Mr. Robert and Mrs. Jill Rosen Ms. Barbara Rubin Ms. Linda Salzberg Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Elizabeth Sansom Ms. Dianna Santos Mr. and Mrs. Don Schmidt Dr. W.G. and Mrs. Carolyn Scholz Dr. Steve and Mrs. Karen L. Schutzer Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Freda Schwartz Ms. Lorraine Scotti Ms. Jodie Seward Ms. Robin Shannon Ms. Deborah Shapiro Ms. Tracy Dunbrook and Mr. James Shaughnessy Ms. Catherine Kulak andMr. Kevin Sheehan Mr. Donald and Mrs. Agnes Shipley The Shuskus Family Mr. Brett and Mrs. Nancy Silvers Ms. Kristyn Skibisky Ms. Vi R. Smalley Mr. Steve and Mrs. Susan Smith Mr. William Smith

South Beach Inc. Mr. Peter and Mrs. Judy Spring Stanley Black & Decker Mr. Anthony Stanley Mr. Edward Stanley Mr. John Stanley Ms. Ginny Garratt andMr. Richard Stanley Sterling Machine Mr. Morris and Mrs. Nancy Storck Ms. Sandy Strain Ms. Tera Jenson and Mr. Jeremy Strange Mr. Michael and Mrs. Harriet Sullivan Mr. Charles Swallow Mr. Chris and Mrs. Lillian Talbot Mr. William and Mrs. Harriet Teichert The Citizens National Bank Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Kim Thomas Ms. Lynda Thornton Ms. Veronica Tomlinson Mr. Bronson and Mrs. Nancy Trevor Ms. Sandra Tullius United Way of Greater Waterbury United Way of Pioneer Valley, Inc. Ms. Cynthia Vanneck Ms. Debbie Voyer Mr. Terry and Dr. Mary C. Wakeman Mr. James and Mrs. Donna Wakim Mr. Don Schubert and Ms. Loren Webber Atty. Claudia Weiss Mr. Lee and Mrs. Donna Wenzel Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Joanne Wholey Ms. Eva Wickwire Mr. Scott and Mrs. Amanda Wieting Mr. Don and Mrs. Monica C. Wilson Ms. Kristin Woodward World Business Capital Mr. Edward and Mrs. Kathleen Young Ms. Patty Zdankiewicz Ms. Anita L. Zlatev and Mr. Paul S. Szwed

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Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization that was founded in May 2002, with a mission to end the unnecessary euthanasia of pets in Connecticut.

In December 2002, Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary, headquartered in Bloomfield, CT, received a major gift of 43 acres of land (a former factory farm) in Ashford, CT. A plan was conceived to develop this land into a domestic animal sanctuary with permanent housing, adoption, and pet rescue facilities. Three committees were created by the Board of Directors to execute the organization’s strategic goals: Development, Governance and Facilities Planning committees.

A website was established and direct marketing programs implemented that currently reach over 8,500 house-holds. The fundraising has progressed from an initial annual amount of $39,000 raised in 2003, to over $500,000 in 2011. During 2008, the current existing farm structures on the Ashford property were demolished, paving the way for construction of the sanctuary.

Other important developments in Our Companion’s history in-clude the creation of a number of programs specifically targeting the root causes of pet homelessness which include:

- Canine behavioral training

- Sterilization programs

- Advocacy programs

- Volunteer training programs

- Community education programs

- Rescue and adoption services

The Animal Helpline has also been established, staffed by trained volunteers to assist pet owners with a variety of animal welfare related issues and handles approximately 4,000 calls each year. The positive response to the Helpline has been overwhelming, which demonstrates the strong need that exists for animal wel-fare assistance programs.

Our Companions also assisted in founding the Animal Welfare Federation of Connecticut, which is a coalition of existing animal welfare organizations in Connecticut. Our Com-panions also was integral in the creation of Connecticut Votes for Animals, a 501(c )(4) organization that is leading the animal projection movement through legislation.

Our Companions currently has 5 employees (4 full time & 1 part time), a Board of Directors providing oversight, and over 150 dedicated volunteers who deeply believe in Our Companions mission to end the unnecessary eutha-nasia of healthy pets.

Key Developments in Our Companions History

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Our Companions Programs

Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary currently operates many programs that tar-

get the root causes of pet homelessness. These programs include:

Family-friendly adoption programs

We know that a proper home exists for most animals - it just takes patience, resources, and a

commitment to find it. Over the past 9 years, we’ve found peaceful, loving homes for some of

the state’s most difficult to place animals – animals most organizations would have given up

on.

Group and private training programs

Behavior problems with dogs are a leading reason why dogs are relinquished to shelters and

euthanized. Many adoptions fail due to a lack of training and preparation for both the family

and the pet. Our pro-active training program is designed to “save the home” of dogs at risk of

being given to a shelter or returned after adoption.

Affordable spay neuter programs for cats and feral cat colonies

It is estimated that there are between 200,000 and 400,000 outdoor, homeless, and free roaming

cats. While the actual population is unknown, there is no

question that overpopulation is the leading problem facing

cats in Connecticut. Our sterilization programs target the

source of this grave problem which contributes to unimagin-

able suffering of outdoor cats.

Political advocacy efforts

According to the 2010 Animal Legal Defense Fund’s “State

Animal Protection Law Rankings”, Connecticut is only 35th

in the nation compared to other states in overall strength

and comprehensiveness of animal laws. Animal rescue or-

ganizations have been operating for centuries, yet the prob-

lem of animal suffering persists because the laws that pro-

tect animals need to be dramatically improved.

Humane Education programs

Educating our citizens, families, and children is a critical tool

in creating a more humane future for animals and people in

our society. Our Companions humane education programs

strengthen the human/animal bond and are a critical com-

ponent in meeting our mission of ending unnecessary suffering and euthanasia.

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Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary completed its 9th full year of operation in 2011 and the financial re-

sults exceeded expectations. Total income from all sources (operating and capital) was $790,405, which surpassed

last years total of $719,787. The revenue included $511,282 in annual fund donations which exceeded the

$400,000 budgeted amount, $259,183 in capital campaign donations, and $19,940 from other sources (program

fees, grants & merchandise sales). The chart displayed displays the remarkable growth in Our Companions total

income since inception in 2002.

Total operating expenses were $343,779 in 2011 which was under the budgeted amount of $375,000. Our Com-

panions now has 4 full time employees and 1 part time employee for a total annual salary expense of $152,326.

These employees run Our Companions programs and services which include the Animal Helpline which is one of the

major pet assistance programs. $53,858 was spent on veterinary services which supports Our Companions core

mission of assisting animals in need. The income statement on the following page shows the detail of the other

expenses incurred by Our Companions in 2011. The total net income from operations for the year was $191,417.

The 2011 ending balance sheet is very healthy, and Our Companions finished the year with $1,264,843 in cash and

short term investments. Liabilities remain very low, and OC now has $810,959 in the capital fund, which is suffi-

cient to begin the construction of the animal sanctuary in 2012 Net equity surpassed the $2,000,000 mark in 2011

and the chart above illustrates Our Companions incredible growth through the years. Our Companions financial

statements are audited each year by the Bob King CPA firm, and certified copies of the financial statements are

available upon request.

Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary 2011 Financial Results Analysis

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Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary Annual Income

Total Funds Raised by Year

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Our Companions Net Equity by Year

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Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary

2011 Financial Statements

Income Statement12 months

Ended 12/31/11

Income

Animal Program Fees 7,851

Donation Income - General 511,282

Sterile Feral Program Grant 10,400

Net Fund Raising Event Revenue 1,234

Net Merchandise Sales 456

Total Operating Income 531,223

Administrative Expenses

Salaries & Payroll Taxes 152,326

Veterinary 53,858

Pet Care Expenses 6,312

Insurance 7,808

Professional Fees/Consultants 22,186

Information Technology Services 15,675

Utilities 8,536

Office Supplies & Postage 25,418

Educational Materials 11,780

Other Administrative Expenses 35,863

Depreciation Expense 4,017

Total Administrative Expense 343,779

Net Operating Income 187,444

Other Income/Expense 3,973

Net Income 191,417

Balance Sheet12/31/2011

Current Assets

General Fund Cash on Hand 453,884

Capital Campaign Funds 810,959

Total Cash & Short Term Investments 1,264,843

Inventory 3,912

Total Current Assets 1,268,755

Fixed Assets

Land 456,400

Buildings & Improvements 35,174

Construction In Progress 380,029

Accum Depr - Furn, Fixt, Equip (24,593)

Net Fixed Assets 847,010

TOTAL ASSETS 2,115,765

Current Liabilities

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Subject Resource Phone Email

Help with Pet Adoption and

Placement

Stephanie Radowitz, Animal

Helpline (860) 242-9999, ext. 6 Helpline@OurCompanions.org

Assistance with Feral Cat Issues Laura Jordan, Sterile Feral Pro-

gram (860) 242-9999, ext. 8 Laura@OurCompanions.org

Dog Training Opportunities Marie Joyner, Canine Behav-

ioral Programs (860) 242-9999, ext 5 Marie@OurCompanions.org

Get Involved! (Volunteer Oppor-

tunities) Paul Johnson, Office Manager (860) 242-9999, ext. 300 PaulOurCompanions.org

Development and Communica-

tions

Susan Linker, Chief Executive

Officer (860) 242-9999, ext. 301 SusanL@OurCompanions.org

General Questions and Informa-

tion

Susan Linker, Chief Executive

Officer (860) 242-9999, ext. 300 SusanL@OurCompanions.org

Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary

Contact Information and Resource Guide

Resource Guide

Main Office Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary, Inc

P.O. Box 673, Bloomfield, CT 06002

Phone: (860) 242-9999

Website: www.OurCompanions.org

Fed Tax ID # 41-2047734

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Our Companions Domestic Animal Sanctuary

2011 Officers & Board Members

Board of Directors

Board Chair: Valerie Friedman

Janet Bailey Farmington, CT

Andrea Baranyai East Hartford, CT

Marie Joyner Union, CT

Leigh Ann Kissner West Hartford, C T

Diana Garfield Bloomfield, CT

Mitchell Linker Bloomfield, CT

Susan Linker Bloomfield, CT

Gail Perkins Avon, CT

Chris Shivery Avon, CT

Kathleen Sullivan Hartford, CT

Kim Zimmermann Farmington, CT

Adam Zweifler West Hartford, CT

Advisory Board

Glynis Cassis Bloomfield, CT

Maria Das Neves Darien, CT

Risa Davidson West Hartford, CT

Lisa Fekete Cheshire, CT

Pat Foley West Hartford, CT

Gretchen LaBau Bloomfield, CT

Lauren Mascola West Hartford, CT

Alex Oldershaw, Fairfield, CT

Susan Rathgeber Kensington, CT

Becky Reno Avon, CT

Damon Scott Bloomfield, CT

Ed Young Southington, CT

Officers

Andrea Baranyai Secretary Andrea@OurCompanions.org

Leigh Ann Kissner Treasurer Treasurer@OurCompanions.org