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Letter from the President & Ceo Dear Friends,

2012 brought us one of the most challenging events Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region has had to face – caring for hundreds of displaced pets during the Waldo Canyon Fire in June and July. But amidst the smoke and flames outside our walls, we found another fire burning in the hearts and minds of our staff at HSPPR and in the people of our community. It is this red-hot passion for animal welfare and the well-being of all companion animals in the Pikes Peak Region that had our staff and volunteers working hard during the fire and all year long. And it was that same passion motivating the outpouring of support we received from the community. Your hearts are truly on fire and I am so grateful for your support.

These tangible moments of compassion and support amidst the flames have spurred our shelter to a greater success in 2012 than ever before. Through life-saving rehabilitation programs, our extensive network of rescue partners, and our commitment to returning as many lost animals to their families as possible, we were able to decrease our euthanasia rate by another 4 percent, which saved 1,538 more lives. Our intake numbers dropped from almost 28,000 to just over 25,000 in all our locations. This decrease means we can devote more valuable resources to the animals we do see and increase the numbers of pets that we place in fantastic new homes. We celebrated a live release rate of 72.9 percent for all locations, a 2.3 percent increase from 2011.

Pueblo Animal Services celebrated its 10th anniversary serving the Pueblo community, helping more than 100,000 animals over the last decade. The Wanted: Cats to Fix campaign in Pueblo, in which our staff spayed or neutered 1,004 community cats from ZIP code 81004, was a tremendous accomplishment – and they did it in just over eight months. Our trap-neuter-return programs in Pueblo and Colorado Springs reduce stray cat litters and control the cat population on the streets. And our Animal Law Enforcement team out in the field is reuniting lost animals faster than ever before and prosecuting cruelty to the fullest extent of the law.

We want to continue fanning the flames of compassion and living out our hearts on fire in the years to come. There is so much more work to be done for animal welfare in Southern Colorado, but as long as our passion still burns bright, we can reach new heights with every year that passes. Together, we can keep our hearts ignited with love and support for all the animals that pass through our doors.

Warmly,

President & CEO

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missionA compAssionAte society where AnimAls Are cAred for And vAlued

Core VaLuesActive compAssion, responsible stewArdship, mindful integrity, pAssion for excellence, embrAce collAborAtion

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Letter from the Board Chairman Dear Friends and Donors,

On behalf of the Board of Directors at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, I cannot say enough about the work of HSPPR and your support of the organization during a very tumultuous year for the community. Your hearts were indeed on fire. As we look back at the extraordinary accomplishments, I am proud to have served as the Board Chairman during such a time of need.

The Waldo Canyon Fire seemed to reignite staff’s commitment to the animals of our community. From the countless hours spent feeding and caring for pets displaced by the disaster, to Animal Law Enforcement officers putting themselves in harm’s way to rescue four-legged family members, staff and volunteers embraced HSPPR’s new mission: a compassionate society where animals are cared for and valued. It is this mission that guides our work inside the shelter and out in the community every day.

Thanks to an outpouring of support and a wonderful bequest gift from the estate of Manfred H. Schiefer, we ended 2012 on a strong financial note. This generosity allows us to put more funding behind programs that directly impact the quality of life for animals in Southern Colorado, such as cruelty investigations, subsidized spays/neuters for low-income families, trap-neuter-return programs for feral cats, and other important services.

But now, more than ever, we need your continued support. As HSPPR grows, so do the challenges of ensuring the community is a better place for our animals. We strive to be leaders in animal welfare, fueling the fire that sparks positive changes. Thank you for your generous support of HSPPR. You are truly an animal ally.

With Gratitude,

2012 Board Chairman

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2012 Board of direCtorsOur Board of Directors includes members of our community whose hearts are constantly burning with the desire to improve the lives and welfare of animals in the Pikes Peak Region.

Back, Left to Right: Jim Flynn (Vice Chairman), Stan Kouba, Ryan Gorman, Mike Rowe, Mary Hauk, Luke Anderson, Jan McHugh-Smith (President & CEO)

Front, Left to Right: David Lytle, Melanie Marsden, DVM, Laine Smith, Carol Pennica (Secretary), Stephen Smith (Chairman), Dick Wilhelm

Not Shown: Phil Price (Treasurer)

salty’s happy tail“Thank you to the wonderful people at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Last night they rescued my family’s St. Bernard from the mandatory evacuation zone in Colorado Springs. We were stuck and did not know what to do or how to save our dog from the ensuing flames. So we emailed HSPPR in the middle of the night last night, hoping we got through to somebody. This morning we received a call that after several attempts, they had rescued our beloved Salty and he was safe. Thank you for all that you do.”

- Tom

missionA compAssionAte society where AnimAls Are cAred for And vAlued

Core VaLuesActive compAssion, responsible stewArdship, mindful integrity, pAssion for excellence, embrAce collAborAtion

Total Animals in Our CareAll: 25,029Springs: 17,504Pueblo: 6,725Centennial: 372*Douglas County: 428

AdoptionsAll: 8,523Springs: 7,273Pueblo: 1,183Centennial: 0*Douglas County: 67

Reunited PetsAll: 5,980Springs: 3,966Pueblo: 1,466Centennial: 239*Douglas County: 309

Animals in Foster CareAll: 803Springs: 751Pueblo: 52

CatsFeline-ality Assessments: 2,002Cats Adopted While Receiving Medical Treatment: 102

Euthanasia (Shelter Animals)All: 5,788Springs: 3,273Pueblo: 2,476Centennial: 7*Douglas County: 32

Euthanasia Services (Owner Requested)All: 2,585

Spays/NeutersTotal: 9,908Adopted: 5,276Feral Cats: 2,570Donor Subsidized for Owned Pets: 2,062

Live Release RateOverall: 72.9%Dogs: 78.6%Cats: 66.5%

Animal Law Enforcement Calls for ServiceAll: 57,758Springs: 23,121Pueblo: 19,305Centennial: 9,857*Douglas County: 5,475

Cruelty InvestigationsAll: 9,013 Responses to 3,707 CasesSprings: 4,662 Responses to 1,990 CasesPueblo: 3,284 Responses to 1,330 CasesCentennial: 360 Responses to 151 Cases*Douglas County: 707 Responses to 236 Cases*Douglas County animals are cared for at Dumb Friends League Buddy Center in Castle Rock.

VolunteersNumber of Volunteers: 1,312Hours: 78,108Number of Extra Employees Needed to Compensate for Volunteer Hours: 36.5*Dollar Amount Equivalent of Volunteer Hours: $1.7 MillionDogs Groomed: 380Walks Taken with Dogs: 12,969Dogs in Behavior Modification Program: 362*Based on data from Independent Sector.

Active TNR ColoniesTotal: 351Springs: 228Pueblo: 123

By the numBers

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Senior Pet Companionship Program: Animals in Progam: 25

FoodDog and Cat Food Donated by Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s Food, Shelter & Love Program: 68,271.92 lbs.In-kind Donation Value: $111,059.30

Humane EducationPresentations: 582Children in Camps: 314Number of People Reached: 21,026

Media MentionsFeatured Pets: 367Total Media Spots: 982

Web and Social Media Website Unique Visitors: 288,039Website Pageviews: 2.3 Million (6,345 Pageviews/Day)HSPPR Facebook Fans: 9,472PAS Facebook Fans: 450HSPPR Twitter Followers: 1,645

StaffTotal Employees: 148

What is a Live Release Rate?

In 2012, HSPPR changed our statistics

from “save rate” to the Asilomar

Accords formula, a national standard

used across the United States to provide

a common language between shelters.

“Live release rate” determines the

number of dogs and cats saved as a

percentage of all outcomes

(less owner requested euthanasia).

Visit www.asilomaraccords.org for

additional information.

Julia came to the shelter to fill out a lost report the morning after her dog Luna disappeared. She came in every week, sometimes every day, for the next two months to continue filling out reports. Eventually, the reports trickled off, but HSPPR employee Kris Dearden, who started the Lost and Found program in 2001 as a volunteer, still remembered Luna’s description. And when, months later, she noticed a found dog on Craigslist that matched Luna, she alerted Julia right away. The cautious canine didn’t seem to recognize her owners at first, but after a few visits and some ideas from Kris, Luna finally saw her “daddy” for the man he was.

“She just kind of snapped out of it and started running toward him crying and then licking his face all over once she got to him,” said Julia. “We just felt really supported by HSPPR. We

don’t live close at all, and even when we stopped going, they were still looking out for us. It meant the world to us.”

Less than 6 percent of cats and only 50 percent of dogs that come into HSPPR as strays are returned to their owners, which is much higher than the national rates of only 2 percent of lost cats and 15 to 20 percent of dogs. However, HSPPR is committed to making these percentages even higher by always encouraging pet owners to check with us first and by giving owners the resources they need to ensure every pet is reunited with her loving family.

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foster CareMany times, we take in puppies or kittens that are too small for adoption or even still nursing. Or, we could receive a dog or cat that has a serious medical injury requiring time and special care to heal. Any animal that needs some extra TLC gets put into our fostering program. We have a rotating group of available foster families ready to make room in their hearts and in their homes at a moment’s notice. In 2012 alone, 803 animals went through our foster program; 277 of those were animals who needed to recover from medical procedures, and many more needed a little socialization and love.

VoLunteersIn 2012, our 1,312 fabulous volunteers contributed 78,108 hours to HSPPR - the dollar equivalent of $1.7 million, based on data from Independent Sector. From walking dogs to picking up TNR cats, to serving as customer services representatives to all who come into the shelter, we literally could not exist without every one of our good-hearted volunteers. Most take on an extraordinary number of tasks, including training and socializing our canine friends, taking glamour shots of animals to aid in their adoptions, cleaning kennels, doing laundry, petting kitties and keeping our large animal population fed. They share their broad knowledge of animal behaviors and sincere, burning passion for our four-legged friends with all who enter our doors. And in 2012, we began some recognition programs that we hope will let our volunteers know how much they mean to us, including featuring them on our Facebook page!

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Krissy’s happy tailWhen Mike saw Krissy get hit by a car, he’s the one who rushed her to an emergency veterinarian, and eventually she made her way here. Mike volunteered to foster her during her recovery – but he found he just couldn’t let her go! Mike adopted Krissy and reports that she is the “most wonderful pet!”

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taking aCtionHSPPR took a stand for animals in 2012, making great strides in animal welfare locally and statewide. In Colorado Springs, City Council passed an ordinance banning the roadside sale and giveaway of animals within city limits. This new ban will put an end to puppy millers and distributors selling or giving animals away on public sidewalks, in mall parking lots and flea markets, and in front of stores. This is a great step forward for animal welfare in the Springs because animals sold in this manner are usually from puppy mills that provide little or no care. Similar legislation is now in place in El Paso County.

HSPPR also played an instrumental role in closing loopholes in important cost of care legislation. The new law allows humane organizations to take ownership of animals impounded in cruelty investigations if the owner refuses to pay court ordered care fees. This allows us to find loving homes for animals right away instead of waiting for the trial to be over. Colorado Governor Hickenlooper had a little help signing the bill from a four-legged constituent. Rook the dachshund was rescued by ALE officers in a cruelty investigation earlier in the year and traveled to the State Capitol in Denver with her new dad, Terry Darby, to mark the occasion.

media suPPortWe would like to give a huge thank you to our media friends who promote our animals and get so many adopted! Out of 982 spots and 367 featured animals, we had a 98.5% adoption rate. Again, thank you to American Classified, Colorado Springs Independent, Comcast Pet Adoptions on Demand, The Gazette, KKTV 11 News, KRCC and “The Big Something,” KRDO News Channel 13 and KRDO News Radio (1240AM/105.5FM), KXRM FOX 21, KCCY (Y96.9), KKLI (106.3), My719Moms, KOAA News First 5, PETacular, Pikes Peak Bulletin, Premier Values Magazine, Sidelines Magazine, and The Real Estate Book.

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offsite adoPtionsWe partnered with several exciting new offsite adoption locations in 2012, which resulted in 206 additional cat, 37 dog and 11 small animal adoptions. We are always looking for more ways to get our precious kitties adopted and had an offsite adoption location at the Petco on Union and Powers. When the new Petco on Nevada called and asked if we’d like to have some cats there, we jumped at the chance!

The Colorado Springs locations of Camp Bow Wow are taking in some of HSPPR’s dogs that need some help with behavior issues or that need time that we don’t have the resources to give. These dogs go to Camp Bow Wow for a minimum of two weeks to receive individualized attention. At the end of that time, they are placed up for adoption at the Camp Bow Wow facility.

One of our newest partnerships began in November 2012 when we acquired much needed kennel space for cats and kittens at Pet City in Chapel Hills Mall and Citadel Mall. Our felines have been flying off the shelves and into loving homes! Best of all, these kitties come directly from us instead of another source, and their adoption fees come right back to HSPPR!

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Although every staff member and volunteer at HSPPR demonstrates their love for animals every day, it takes a very special kind of person, a true and complete heart on fire, to brave the animal cruelty cases in our community based solely on a commitment to justice for our four-legged friends. Our Animal Law Enforcement officers do just that.

Our officers typically work 10 hours a day investigating cruelty complaints, issuing summons and complaints, responding to aggressive dog reports, checking on injured animals, investigating noisy pet complaints, educating the public on animal laws and ordinances, picking up stray animals, appearing in court on animal-related cases, and executing search and arrest warrants. They also attend neighborhood watch meetings, give presentations to the community, and train new officers. It’s all in a day’s work for ALE!

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harley’s happy tailIn a devastating case in January of 2012 in Boone, Colorado, a 15-member ALE team impounded 67 animals, including a beautiful horse named Harley. Their owner was arrested and charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty, which was not her first animal cruelty charge. The cost of providing these neglected and abused animals opportunity for recovery was thousands of dollars and this case is still being tried in the courts.

“The animals were taken into protective custody due to inhumane conditions that were among the worst I have ever seen. There were starving and emaciated animals scattered throughout the property living in unimaginable circumstances,” said Joe Stafford, HSPPR’s Director of ALE.

After being in the care of several wonderful equine facilities, Harley found her forever home! She now lives at the Norris-Penrose Event Center.

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foxy’s happy tailIn December of 2012, our Pueblo ALE team got a call about a cat hoarding situation in which a man was having trouble caring for his 30 cats, including a sweet kitty named Foxy. After many meetings and negotiations in an attempt to build trust and confidence with the owner, ALE was able to take the cats. The cats had some medical issues and were unsocialized, but for the most part, they were in general good health. Foxy was a little too skinny and she needed some dental work done, but we worked with her to bring this shy princess back to her best. Foxy was adopted very quickly after becoming available! Foxy’s new owner reports that Foxy loves being a lap cat and giving hugs. She loves drinking out of the faucet and sleeps right next to her new owner, while her new brother Hagrid, who was adopted with Foxy from HSPPR, sleeps at the foot of the bed.

Tank was one of 14 dogs seized by ALE during a cruelty investigation in December of 2010. Because of complications with the trial, Tank stayed with HSPPR for more than a year after being seized. He needed thousands of dollars of dental work and other medical help due to the conditions he lived in. During his time with HSPPR, Tank became a favorite of Animal Law Enforcement and staff alike. Once Tank’s owner was sentenced and Tank was free to be adopted out, HSPPR sent Tank to the Prison Trained K-9 Companion rescue program. Tank went to his new home in mid-2012.

“We feel so blessed to have Tank in our lives,” said Kristen, Tank’s owner. “He is the perfect addition to our family! I can’t even imagine that he comes from such a horrific beginning because he has such a sweet, even demeanor. We have had fun watching his goofy, playful side emerge.

“He loves the snow and loves to play with his ball – playing with the ball in the snow, even better! He can be a wild man but is calm and gentle with his little sister Fiona (also a rescue) and his five chickens. His job (every German shepherd needs one), which he takes very seriously, is to help with all the chicken-tending duties: collecting eggs, feeding, and protecting them from foxes and hawks while they free-range in the backyard.”

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ConCerned about the welfare of an animal? CALL ANIMAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AT 719.473.1741.

traP-neuter-return (tnr)Now in its second year, PAS’s TNR program hit quite a milestone! The “Wanted: Cats to Fix” campaign, with the goal of rounding up and sterilizing 1,004 cats in ZIP code 81004 by the end of 2012, was a huge success. The 1,004th cat, nicknamed Elvis, was fixed in October, only eight months after we started the program. Pueblo now has 123 active community cat colonies, a jump of more than 100 from 2011. Thank you to all participating members of the community for showing your own burning hearts to help curb cat overpopulation in Pueblo!

whisker BaLLThe Seventh Annual Whisker Ball was a huge success, raising more than $50,000 to support vital programs at PAS. A special “raise the paw” pledge during the event provided funding for a new dental machine. PAS would like to thank Friends of the Pueblo Animal Shelter, our passionate supporters, who organized this event. The new dental machine has seen round-the-clock work to better the health of homeless animals and has been used to treat more than 40 animals so far.

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Cliff’s happy tail It was a lucky day for one stray kitty when a passerby spotted the unfortunate feline trapped on a ledge at Liberty Point overlook. A Pueblo ALE officer responded and saw the gray and white cat, later named Cliff, stuck about

20 feet down the side of a rock wall. Seeing that Cliff was too far down to reach and could not move from the ledge on his own, Sergeant Robertson called for help from the Pueblo West Fire Department. The rescue team tried many tactics to catch Cliff, including lowering a baited bag and sending a

deputy repelling down in an attempt to catch the cat by hand. Undaunted and determined, the rescue team sent down a cat trap and left it there overnight in hopes that Cliff would take the bait. The team recovered the trap with Cliff inside and pulled him to safety. Cliff was adopted into a loving home a few weeks later!

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emma’s happy tail “We drove down from Denver to Pueblo in early October to pick up Roxanne. What a sweet and friendly girl she is! We love her already. Here is Emma (formerly Roxanne) with her new big sister Darcy. Thank you to everyone at Pueblo Animal Services for taking such good care of Emma. We are so pleased to have her in our family.”

– Jennifer

wetmore firePAS dealt with a smaller version of the Waldo Canyon Fire, opening their doors to evacuated animals during the Wetmore Fire in October 2012. Staff members manned the shelter throughout the night. A total of 12 animals were housed at PAS, and many more found shelter at Colorado State Fairgrounds, where PAS staff assisted with animal tracking. Animal Law Enforcement also rescued 43 animals during the Wetmore Fire.

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triBute to dr. wesLey metzLerThe animals of the Pikes Peak Region lost one of their strongest advocates at the start of 2013. Dr. Wesley V. Metzler was the President and CEO of HSPPR for 17 years. “Dr. Metzler was an institution here at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, implementing major changes in how animals are cared for in our community,” said current President and CEO Jan McHugh-Smith. “He came to a facility that was run-down and antiquated and he was able to motivate our community to build a new facility where animals could get the care that they need and deserve.”

HSPPR’s Wesley V. Metzler Surgery Center is a tribute to his dedication to building our new facility and his constant mission to better the lives of animals. He was especially successful at teaching children the value of being responsible pet owners. Dr. Metzler, on behalf of all your four-legged friends, you will be missed. Thank you for being the heart on fire of this organization for so many years.

surgery CenterOur surgery center, named after Dr. Wesley V. Metzler, continues to grow and thrive! More than 6,000 spays and neuters were performed at the Abbot Lane location, and almost 1,000 of those were subsidized spays and neuters for low-income members of our community. In fact, during the Indy Give! community giving campaign in 2012, HSPPR raised $42,803 to support our subsidized spay/neuter program!

Gus & luCy’s happy tail“We heard about HSPPR’s spay/neuter program from a good friend of ours who is a veterinarian. We were so impressed with our experience at the clinic. They were so patient and took such good care of our furry kids. We can tell they were well looked after and loved. We loved Gus and Lucy, but we didn’t want them to have kittens of their own, so a speedy spay/neuter was important! The clinic was so accommodating and kind.”

– April

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fur BaLL The furriest event in town, HSPPR’s 15th Annual Fur Ball gala took place at Cheyenne Mountain Resort in April 2012. 500 people attended the black-tie affair, which raised $218,000, a record for the third consecutive year. The theme, “Furrywood, a Movie Premier,” was evident from the moment guests arrived at the resort. A starred walk of fame highlighted event sponsors, movie marquees highlighted the largest-ever silent auction, and VIP guests received red carpet treatment complete with paparazzi photos by Blue Fox Photography. Best of all, every one of the pets featured in the much anticipated Pet Parade were adopted into loving homes.

PawtoBerfest It was a day of fun, festivities and… Elvis? That’s right, one of the doggie costume contest contestants was no other than a fantastic replica of the King himself. Humans and doggies alike got in their workouts during the Hill’s Pet Nutrition 5K and 3K, tried out the canine agility course, and of course took advantage of the vendor freebies, all in the name of helping out our furry friends at HSPPR. More than 1,000 people attended the October 2012 Pawtoberfest festival presented by Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation, more than 700 runners and walkers registered for the 5K and 3K, and more than $116,000 was raised for homeless and abused animals in the Pikes Peak Region. Thank you to Norris-Penrose Event Center for helping us move the festival inside, keeping everyone dry and warm!

santa Paws Santa Paws and Mrs. Claws came to town again in December 2012 to take heart-warming pictures with four-legged family members! Each family went home with a professional holiday portrait from Blue Fox Photography, who donated their service. We had cats, dogs, bunnies, rats, and other animals of all sizes sit on Santa’s lap – not to mention the happy humans who got to meet Santa as well!

Our summer camp for children, Camp Whiskers & Wags, was so popular that one season couldn’t hold all of the fun! We added spring and winter break sessions, and youngsters love having the opportunity to interact with cuddly critters of all

kinds – and the snacks and games don’t hurt either! But what parents love most about our camps is that they teach compassion for our fellow creatures and pet responsibility in a fun and enjoyable learning atmosphere.

Our Education Manager is also available to host field trips, birthday parties, and tours of HSPPR, as well as take critters on the road for classroom programs at schools.

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When the community needed a sanctuary for pets during one of the biggest evacuations the Pikes Peak Region can remember, it was only natural for HSPPR to step forward. Almost immediately after people evacuations started, HSPPR enacted an emergency plan to take in as many pets as possible from people forced to leave their homes. Just 12 hours later, the first of our four-legged refugees arrived. Within 24 hours, 144 pets had already found a safe place in our shelter. All hands were on deck and all hearts were burning bright as staff and volunteers worked around the clock to care for the deluge of scared, displaced pets that sought refuge from the fire. We even opened a satellite location at Freedom Financial Services Expo Center so we could accommodate more animals. From dogs to cats to birds, even a newt, we found everyone a safe place.

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newt’s happy tailDuring the fire, Animal Law Enforcement rescuers set out to bring back an unusual pet – a newt named Newt. Nicknamed “Schnewty,” Newt was delivered safely to HSPPR and cared for while his owners were evacuated. His owners could not have been happier to hear that he was safe! “We are so grateful that we had him for so long,” said Newt’s owner Eve. “He even seemed to be perkier after his evacuation adventure. Please extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone on your staff. Your kindness will never be forgotten.”

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449 ANIMALS SHELTERED

108 ANIMALS RESCUED

EVERy ANIMAL REuNITEd

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Community on fireHSPPR could not have reacted as quickly or accomplished nearly as much without the fervent support of the Pikes Peak community. Almost as soon as our doors opened, monetary and in-kind donations began pouring in to help with efforts. Our phones were ringing off the hook with offers to assist. 265 volunteers supported us during this time and contributed a total of 6,900 hours. These volunteers helped clean kennels/carriers, walked dogs, did daily health checks on cats, fed

and comforted cats, guided animals to kennels and retrieved them for

owners, comforted and reassured

anxious owners, answered phone calls, returned calls from the public, accepted and sorted donations, and did anything else asked of them for hours on end. And the outpouring of support didn’t stop there. HSPPR was fortunate to receive new grant funding to help us pay for our efforts during the fire and to bolster our disaster programs for future needs.

We wish to thank our partners who helped us by taking animals available for adoption to create room for evacuees at HSPPR. All Breed Rescue and Training, Dumb Friends League, and Humane Society of the

Boulder Valley welcomed animals to their facilities and sent staff members to assist with animal care. In addition, our local veterinarians and veterinary technicians provided health examinations, and PetAid Colorado coordinated veterinary medical teams during the fire.

animaL Law enforCement resCuesEven as the shelter had its paws full of evacuees, our Animal Law Enforcement officers were still out searching for those that had been left behind in the frantic emergency evacuation. Sgt. Ken Gingrich was up for 35 hours straight rescuing pets and working at the shelter. These rescues

took officers to the edges of the fire – a dangerous task not only because of the proximity to the flames but also because of the scared cats and dogs the officers had to handle. “It looked like a war zone in some parts,” said Ken. At one point, the house the officers were trying to get

to was one of only two or three buildings left standing on the entire block. But all the hours and effort were worth it when Ken saw the expressions of joy on the pet owners’ faces when they were reunited with their furry family members.

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449 ANIMALS SHELTERED

108 ANIMALS RESCUED

EVERy ANIMAL REuNITEd

AT A COST OF $98,000 TO HSPPR, WE WERE PROud TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STEP FORWARd duRINg THIS TIME OF NEEd ANd ARE gRATEFuL FOR yOuR SuPPORT THROugHOuT THE yEAR.

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2012 donor listIn this donor list, space constraints permit us to only acknowledge monetary support of $1,000 or more.gifts received Jan. 1, 2012 - dec. 31, 2012.

Charles B. Abbot Society $5,000 +Mr. Abbot was a founding member of the Humane Society and long-time officer of the Board of Directors. Anonymous (2)

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Animal Assistance Foundation

Annenberg Foundation

Bates Foundation & Trust

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bonicelli

Bushong Family Foundation

Mr. Mike Bynum and Rocky

Estate of R. Vergene Christiansen

Colorado Mounted Thunder

Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund

CWIS,LLC

Denver Foundation

Donald & Phyllis Hibbard Charitable Trust

El Pomar Foundation

Feline Friends of the Pikes Peak Region

Four Paws Pet Center of Colorado

Friends of the Pueblo Animal Shelter

GE Johnson Construction Company

Tom and Jean Gravlin

Ms. Jimmy Sue Guggenhime

Mrs. Kristin Guggenhime

Hadley and Marion Stuart Foundation

Joseph and Allison Hegarty

Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation

Heuberger Subaru

Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Estate of Jean Hudspeth

Estate of Donald B. Huth

Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Ingersoll

Jacqueline G. Archer Trust

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Johnson

Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation

Kinder Morgan Foundation

Kirkpatrick Bank

Kirkpatrick Family Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kouba

Estate of Naomi B. Kuhlman

Lauretta Boyd Charitable Trust

Ms. Cindy Lee

Jane and Gary Loo

Margaret A. Cargill Foundation

Mrs. Helen W. McCaffery

Merial Limited

Mr. and Mrs David J. Minter

Mr. and Mrs. David C. Mize

Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church

Muchnic Foundation, Inc.

Oakland Athletics Community Fund

Mr. Kevin R. Perry and JoLynn Perry, DVM

Petco Foundation

Petfinder.com Foundation

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Estate of Anthony Petronino

PetSmart Charities, Inc.

Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Lt. Col. and Mrs. David G. Ramagos (Ret.)

Rampart Supply, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Buz A. Rieger

Estate of Lucy O. Ross

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rowe

Mr. William H. Ryan

Estate of Manfred Schiefer

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Simpson

Mrs. Virginia Snow and Mr. John Carter

Sonny Foundation

Statler Family Foundation

Ms. Sarah Tiffin

Veterans United Foundation

Veterans United Home Loans

Wags and Menace Make a Difference Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Lin Watkins

Wesley V. Metzler, DVM Fund

donors $2,500 - $4,999A A Construction Co., Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Iain M. Anderson

Mr. Luke Anderson

Animal Emergency Care Centers, Inc.

Greg and Mary Art

Mr. Joseph E. Bernolfo III

BKD Foundation

Estate of Kate B. Daniel

Dellora A. & Lester J. Norris Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Demeter

Donner Fund

FirstBank

Mr. and Mrs. James Flynn

Ms. Linda K. Foulk

James S. Gaynor, DVM

George M. White Charitable Trust

Greg Biffle Foundation

Chris and Barbara Grossman

Mr. Michael L. Gurganus and “Hope”

Mr. and Mrs. Brian H. Hall

yeti’s happy tail“I adopted Yeti (who was Chico before I got him) from HSPPR two months ago. He was a complete surprise. I walked into Petco to get some aquarium filter supplies and there he was. I wasn’t looking for a cat, and he found me anyway. Thanks for all you guys do to help pets find their homes!”

– Cassie

Hall Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Peet Heuberger

HUB International

John G. Duncan Charitable Trust

Lewis Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Lobb

Dr. and Mrs. William A. J. MacLeod

Ms. Sarah Main

Manatee Community Foundation

Col. and Mrs. William M. Mantia

Mrs. Jan McHugh-Smith & Mr. Jeffrey Smith

Mr. Noble M. Melencamp

Mr. Les Natali

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Norris

Office Depot Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Penkhus

Platinum Group Realtors

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Price

Mr. Philip S. Price

Progressive Matching Gift Program

Pueblo Humane Society

Ms. Sarah Roach

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Schwerin

Shell Oil Company Foundation Matching Gifts Program

Tom and Karen Shopmier

Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Smith

Southern Colorado Community Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stevenson

Dr. and Mrs. James J. Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Stoen

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tolley

USAA Foundation, Inc.

USAA, Mountain States Region

Walmart - Razorback Rd

Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Dick) A. Walsh

Wells Fargo

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mya’s happy tailTwo-year-old Mya, who used to be named Chloe, came to HSPPR absolutely terrified and undersocialized. She was having health problems due to complications in the latest of two litters she had had. A few days after her surgery, we also discovered she has a heart murmur and an enlarged heart. Yet even after all this girl had been through, she warmed up quickly and won the heart of everyone she met. One of our staff members fell in love with Mya’s spirit and took her home, where she will spend the rest of her days!

donors $1,000 - $2,499Anonymous (2)

Acorn Petroleum, Inc.

AKC Humane Fund, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Alarid

Mr. Gary D. Albert

Alice N. Jenkins Foundation

Angelina

Apple Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Robert Aschermann

Michael and Mary Aspenson

Ayudar Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bailey III

Mr. Norton Bain

Dr. L. Patricia Barrett and Dr. C.E. Fogleman

Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Michael R. R. Basker

Ms. Barbara L. Bates

Ms. Sharon R. Bennett

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bentley

Best Friends Animal Society

Ms. Summer L. Biles

Ms. Wyona Bjella

Mr. William Bliss

Ms. Carol Bogosian

Bouton Veterinary Hospital

Major and Mrs. James A. Boyd, Jr., Ret.

Ann Pownall Brown

Brown Family Private Foundation

Mr. Richard Brownfield

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Burroughs

C & C Sand and Stone Company

Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Caldwell

Camp Bow Wow

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Carroll

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cathcart

Centennial Animal Hospital

Centura Health

Charles Sumner Bird Foundation

Chief Petroleum, Inc.

Christine Sondermann Fund

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Mr. and Mrs. Tim L. Cobb

Cobb Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Ms. Liz A. Coffer

Ms. Susan Coit

Ms. Trudy Colell

Colorado Springs Country Club

Colorado Springs State Bank

Community Banks of Colorado

Community Foundation of Louisville Depository, Inc.

Control Service Center, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Costas

Ms. Katheryn L. Coughtry

Mrs. Kimberly J. Cowdrey

Dr. and Mrs. Jack T. Dillon

DUN Foundation

Col. Jack Dunlap and Rev. Rebekah Dunlap

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Ekdahl

Engage Network

Faricy Ford

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O. Faricy

Mrs. Natalie Feldt

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Program

FirstBank

Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay E. Fischer

Mrs. Suzanne B. Flewellen

Dr. Clarence E. Fogleman and Dr. L. P. Barrett

Foundation for Protection of Animals

Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Gage

Mr. and Mrs. David T. Galentine

Ms. Robin Gering

Mr. Ryan Gorman

Kevin and Jennifer Graham

Ms. Jeanette E. Gregg

Grinstead Family

Ms. Catherine E. Halcomb

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Harrison

Ms. Mary Hauck

HB&A

Ms. M. Lynn Herring

Mr. Herb Hickman

High Noon Sertoma

Mr. Tom Hill

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spiKey’s happy tail Bertha came into the shelter looking for a new dog to fill the void left by her recently deceased canine companion. As soon as she met Spikey, it was love at first sight!

Hobbs Linoleum Tile & Carpet

Mr. Benjamin F. Hooper

Mr. Bruce E. Hughes

IGivefirst Charitable Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Illsley

Ms. Peggy S. Ives

J. Michael Carroll and Associates

Mr. Barry W. Jenkins

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Jensen

Jerome V. Bruni Foundation

Mr. William Johannsen

Ms. Ingrid L. Jones and Mr. Donald Davis

Jones-Healy, Inc. Management Trust

Mr. Donald C. Jordahl

Mrs. Karen Jordan and “Cheyenne”

Kaiser Permanente

Ms. Karen I. Kenedy

Mr. Michael G. Kessler

Mr. John W. Koch

Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Kooistra

Ms. Lottie S. Kramb

Mrs. Patti Larkins

Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. LeBrun

Mrs. Louise Link

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Loewen

Lucile Drinkwater Allen Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. David Lytle

Dr. Melanie Marsden and Mr. John Loetscher

Mr. David Mason

Col. Pamela C. McBride and Mr. Daniel S. McBride

Mr. and Mrs. Gerard McCann

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McCarthy

Ms. Johanna K. Mc Cullough

Mr. and Mrs. John J. McInnes

Mr. and Mrs. James B. Miller

Ms. Marlena M. Miller

MJR Foundation

Kim Molloy

Miss Jennifer Muhe

Janet Neel

Ms. Jan Netzer

Estate of Skippy Newberry

Ms. Ann E. Nichols

Mr. and Mrs. Red Noland

Tom and Sung Norris and “Esther”

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Nostrand

Mrs. Shelly Nunn

Delaina O’Dell

Mr. Kent O. Olin

Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. Oliphant

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. O’Rear

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Ortlieb

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Pace

Soon and John Pak

Parker Center Animal Clinic

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parlato

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Partee

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pennica

Pennica Financial Group

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

Mrs. Kristi L. Perry

Mr. Matthew Polgar

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Mr. and Mrs. John A. Porreca

Ms. Sylvia Price

Mr. and Mrs. David J. Reed

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rens

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Donald E. Riggle, Jr.

Ralf and Tammy Rivera

Mr. Spencer Ross

Ryan Newman Foundation

Mr. David Sacco

Saponas Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Saponas

Ms. Annwin B. Sather

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schaller

Mr. Robert T. Schneider

Ms. Marilyn A. Schrepel

Schwab Charitable Fund

Wally and Julia Seis

Seven “C” Foundation

Shamrock Foundation

Mr. Jim Shirley

Mr. Franklin Shoptaugh

Ms. Mari Sinton-Martinez

Mr. and Mrs. Bret Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. William K. Snyder

Mr. and Mrs. Clay H. Sorrick, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Spencer

St. Paws Thirft Store

Ms. Carol Sue Stehley

Mr. Leo S. Sterkel

Stevenson Accounting Service

Stockman Kast Ryan & Co., LLP

Mr. Don Strandberg and Mrs. Leigh Shapleigh

Mr. Jef Strauss

Ms. Maureen Sullivan

T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving

Mrs. EJ Taylor

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Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

would like to recognize our professional partners for their

extraordinary support in 2012.

lexi’s happy tail“My best friend... the second time around. It had been seven years since I had a cat as I was still grieving the loss of my best friend of 11 years, Issie. I know that is a long time to grieve but as an adult, she was my best friend and belonged only to me. But the hole in my heart was empty and I decided it was time to adopt and welcome the love of a pet into my life again. It’s been 10 months since I adopted Lexi from HSPPR (would not go anywhere else!) and I feel blessed to have the most wonderful and loving cat to share my life with.” – Lisa

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Telluride Animal Foundation

Tiger Tree Foundation

Mr. Donald Toncray

Estate of Beatrice K. Tozier

Col. and Mrs. Rob Trapp

U.S. Greenhouse Construction

United States Figure Skating Association

US Bank

Ms. Marla A. Vanderwalker

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Varley

Verizon Foundation

Mr. Greg VeVerka

Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Vial

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Victorson

Vladimir Jones

Ms. Theresa Von Engeln

VPI Pet Insurance

Wag N’ Wash Healthy Pet Center

Ms. Cheryl Walker

Walmart - Corporate

Walmart - 8th St

Walmart Neighborhood Market - S. Academy Blvd

Mr. and Mrs. Herman B. Washington

Gregory and Michele Wawrytko

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Weber

Dinny and Terri Weber

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

Wells Fargo Insurance Services

Ms. Lucille J. Wilcox

Wilhelm Monument Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wilhelm

Willard L Eccles Foundation

Mr. William Parks and Ms. Elizabeth Young

Ms. Starr H. Wise

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Wismer

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Woodford

Julia and Joseph Wysocki

Mr. and Mrs. David Zarsky

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

would like to recognize our professional partners for their

extraordinary support in 2012.

Colorado springs area Veterinary society freedom financial services expo Centerhill’s Pet nutrition, inc.norris-Penrose event Centernuf said advertising

Bill and Pat Abraham

Fred and Nancy Adams

Otto and Norma Ament

Tom and Roxie Anderson

Robert “Andy” Andrews

Richard Anesko

Phil Arkow

Rosemary Augustine

Bud and Lorraine Balck

Barbara Bates

Don Bates

Kimber Beasley

John and Flo Bernabei

Joseph Bernolfo

Paul and Yvonne Berry

Bill Bickford

Darryl and Janyce Boehmer

Joanne and Sil Bonicelli

Mary J. Boswell

Daun Rae Brookbank

Ann Brown

Dona Bymaster

Lorena H. Bymaster

K.C. Cabral

Gina and John Campbell

Mary Carlone

Carole Casner

Marilyn Chambon

Lynn and Robert Cool

Richard and Trelma Coppock

Selma “George” Coupens

Paul Deery

Pennie and Don DesJardins

Dana Dunlap

James M. Dunn

Rex and Shirley Dunn

John Earle

Edward and Joan Eitzen

Steven and Christina Erickson

Elizabeth Evora Armstrong

Jo-Anne Ferguson

Renate Fiedler

Denise Fitzgerald

Suzanne B. Flewellen

Dan and Jean Freeley

Darlene French

Karen Gale

Ted Garcia

Rita Gardner

Jamie Gaynor and Sara Sugerman

Ray Geist, Jr.

Todd and Tammra Gilliland

Paul and Janette Goss

Jackie Grabbert

Jan E. Gregg

Jody Guesno

Jacqueline Hall

Jerrie Hall

Sara Hammond

David C. Haraway

Rosalie Harrington

Richard and Lucy Harwood

Mary Hauck

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leGaCy Guild membersOur Legacy guild includes supporters who have chosen to make a planned gift from their estate. In doing so, they are ensuring the long-term financial health of the shelter and creating a legacy of caring that will benefit future generations of helpless animals.

LeaVing a LegaCyThe DesJardinses weren’t looking for any of their pets, their pets chose them. And bringing them home seemed as natural as the wet noses on their pals’ faces. Don and Pennie have adopted three cats – Reggie, Phoebe and LuLu – and a yellow lab name Kyla. Like the bond they share with their pets, the decision to support HSPPR was a natural one. Don puts it simply: “It just felt right.”

The DesJardinses have left the bulk of their estate to HSPPR through the Legacy Guild. Their gift and yours ensures the fund will grow, giving hope to future generations of vulnerable animals.

Kay Hay

Bernice Hemmert

Leslie Henkel

Bill and Nancy Holmes

Bruce Hughes

Ingrid Marian Hullman

Roberta Huttner

Peggy Ives

Rolf Laliberte & Loretta Jaramillo-Laliberte

George and Charlann Jeffrey

William Johannsen

Eva Johnson

Joyce D. Johnson

Michael and Emily Jones

Julie Justman

Diana Kelting

Mary and Burton Kirby

Robert and Janet Knight

Stephanie Knull

Gisela Kobi

Stan and Susie Kouba

Shirley Kurie

Gary Kyle

Evalin LeFevre

J. William and Stephanie Leonard

Nicholas and Barbara Liontas

Doris Locigno

David and Barbara Lytle

Sarah F. MacLeod

David and Brigitte Majors

William and Teri Mantia

Karen and Bruce Marr

Cecilia Martin

Kevin Mayer

Pamela and Daniel McBride

Frank and Doris McCann

Hanzig McClain

Carol McClure

Brian Middleton and Patricia Hirko

Helen Moger

Nancy Moore

Shirley Moore

Sue Mulvihill

Paul and Lola Nafziger

Verna Nelson

Jeff and Sandy Olson

Dan and Sandy O’Rear

Roberta and Nicolas Parker

Dena Peck

Carol and Michael Pennica

Phillip and Gladys Perry

Sandra Radford

Mrs. Karen E. Ranney

Richard and Carole Rhodus

Buz and Sue Rieger

Lovice D. Riffe

Donald and Karen Riggle

Don and Charlotte Rooks

William L. Roub

Mike and Trudy Rowe

William Ryan

Ken and Ginny Sanders

Etta Sayers

Ingeborg Scanlan

R. Scott and Laurie Seab

Wally and Julie Seis

Susanne Sener

Franklin Shoptaugh

Suzanne Sindt

Carl and Laine Smith

Jan McHugh-Smith and Jeffrey Smith

Rella Win Smith

Vickie and Gaylord Smith

Larry and Star Snell

Clay and Karen Sorrick

Paul and Lydia Stevens

Shirley Stilley

Tom and Marilyn Stoen

L.R. and Julia Stringfellow

Maureen Sullivan

Zagorka Terry

Sharon Thomas

Ida Torquati

Maureen and Ralph Towne

Richard Vogel

C. Milton and Betty Waldron

Wynn Weidner

Pam White

Penny Whitney

Robin Whitten

Christopher and Ruby Wilde

Don L. Williams

B. June Williams

Robert and Norma Wing

Michael and Victoria Youngblood

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOuT PLANNEd gIVINg, PLEASE CONTACT RANdy HARRELSON AT (719) 302-8737.

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finanCial report

REVENuES ExPENSES

73.7%Animal Welfare/Shelter$6,535,598

11%Shelter Medicine Program $970,135

6.7%development/Fundraising$597,515

5.1%Administrative Support$456,4873.5%

Community Outreach$306,850

51.5%Services$5,748,850 38.3%

Contributions$4,274,087

6.5%Investment Income$720,423

3.7%In-kind$409,813

Due to rounding, percentages may not add up to 100%.

finanCial report

ASSETS* 2012 2011Current assets: Cash $1,549,817 $875,491 Accounts receivable 28,972 63,979 Prepaid expenses and other 174,611 164,323 ___________ ___________ Total current assets 1,753,400 1,103,793

Cash and investments, board-designated 7,713,484 5,849,739Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts 1,040,328 992,672Property and equipment, net 5,926,206 6,083,594 ___________ ___________ $16,433,418 $14,029,798 ====================== ======================

LIABILITIES ANd NET ASSETS*Current liabilities: Accounts payable $238,390 $68,371 Accrued expenses 374,891 475,002 Deposits 8,000 865 Deferred revenue 77,500 37,511 ___________ ___________ Total current liabilities 698,781 581,749 ___________ ___________Net assets: Unrestricted: Board-designated fund for future use 7,713,484 5,849,739 Equity in property and equipment 5,926,206 6,083,594 Undesignated 644,458 129,777 ___________ ___________ Total unrestricted 14,284,148 12,063,110

Temporarily restricted 410,161 392,267 Permanently restricted 1,040,328 992,672 ___________ ___________ Total net assets 15,734,637 13,448,049 ___________ ___________ $16,433,418 $14,029,798 ====================== ======================

the prestiGious 4-star ratinG indiCates the humane soCiety of the piKes peaK reGion adheres to Good GovernanCe and other best praCtiCes that minimize the ChanCe of unethiCal aCtivities and Consistently exeCutes its mission in a fisCally responsible way.

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Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region received bequests of $1,894,655 in 2012. For reference, bequests in 2011 totaled $545,407

FOLLOW uS:

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region610 Abbot Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (719) 473-1741 www.hsppr.org

Pueblo Animal Services4600 Eagleridge Place Pueblo, CO 81008 (719) 544-3005 www.puebloanimalservices.org

License your pet at www.licenseapet.org

douglas County Animal Services4556 Castleton Court Castle Rock, CO 80104 (303) 660-7529

Centennial Animal Services13133 East Arapahoe Road Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 325-8070

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Front and back cover photos by ©Marcie Miller