This is the first time that Othello and Adams County have had the opportunity to establish a "first class" animal rescue system.
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This is the first time that Othello
and Adams County have had the
opportunity to establish a “first
class” animal rescue system.
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Help Support Our Animals
A Little History
Are You Aware That...
• Othello had a dog pound that was closed years ago.
You can see what remains by traveling west on W. Main
from Broadway.
• ACPR made its first presence in Othello in a trailer house,
that was lost in a fire about 10 years ago
• ACPR signed an agreement with Adams County for a new
location, allowing for the construction of a building shell and the
drilling of a well.
• The shell was completed before the 2014 Adams County
Fair. Paid for by private donations.
• From 2015-2016 there was a volunteer effort to complete the
project.
• Unfortunately many deficiencies remained.
• Starting in April 2017 a plan was put in place to correct the
deficiencies that would be funded by private donations.
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January 2014 ACPR had NO
Home
2014 ACPR had NO Home Today ACPR Has a Home
• ACPR moved to this new home Even with the Struggles, ACPR
mid-2015. Continues to Grow
• The willingness of staff to endure
• By the spring of 2017, it became the
evident that long-term operations disruption of the rehab efforts
could not continue without facility • Animal intake growth the past 4
upgrades. years:
2015-800 to 2018-1500.
• Increase in animal adoptions
Facility Upgrades
• From 3-1-2017 to 3-1-2019, there But It Comes With Challenges.
has been $700,000 of upgrades 1. More animals take more staff
and 2. Staff salaries increase as state
improvements all funded by pri- minimum wages increase.
3. Improved practices require more
vate donations. staff training
• A description of these improve- 4. Care and housekeeping increas-
ments start on page 5. es
• Value of the facility as built - 5. More animals require more adop-
$450,000 plus $700,000 in im- tion events across the state from
Tri-Cities to Seattle
provements 6. More adoption events require
• Total current value - over $1.1 more vehicles and drivers
million. 7. The list goes on...
No city or county funds have been Operating Costs Continue to
used, except for a $25,000 Waste Increase
Management Settlement grant. As the number of animals increase,
overall operating costs increase.
All capital improvements have These costs cannot be met without
been the
funded through private donations. commitment of the community at
large:
Additional improvements are
necessary, and must be funded • Large and small businesses
through private donations. • City and county government
• Individual citizens
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Skilled Staff
7 Days a Week
Shelter Animals require skilled
caring people
Seven Days a Week
Now, Let’s Look at the
Improvements That Have Been Made the
Last Two and a Half Years
and How YOU can help
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This is Where
We Are Today
State of the Art Communication Complete Remodel of Isolation Room -
Equipment - March 2017 September 2017
• New computers and printers • Separate employee entry area
• Installed land-line for direct • UV germicidal lighting used in entry
communication (509-488-5514) area when employee not present
• Upgraded Internet connections • UV germicidal lighting in main area
• Funded by Private Donations used when no animals are present
• Dehumidifier for moisture control
• Drop down heating lamps
• All stainless steel equipment
• Flooring is the same vinyl that is used
in hospital operating rooms
• Funded by Private Donations
Pet Shelters Do a Lot of Laundry -
June 2017
• Installed a new commercial washer
and dryer
• Will wash and dry a 30 pound load in World Class Makeup Air Exchange
26 minutes system - December 2017
• An animal rescue generates a lot of • 3500 cu. ft. per minute of new air
things that need to be washed • Nothing maintains animal health and
• This washer operates two loads per facility sanitation like fresh air
hour, 8 hours per day • Funded by Private Donations
• Funded by Private Donations
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This is Where We
Are Today
Increased water heating capacity - Cat Isolation Center - February 2019
November 2018 • Complete rehab of Cat Isolation
• The as-built water heating system was Center.
not adequate • Stainless steel cat kennels
• Without hot water normal operations • New interior finish
would come to a stop. • New floors
• A new system has been installed: new • New cabinets
commercial 200,000 BTU heater with • Funded by Private Donations
50 gallon recirculating storage tank.
• This system will heat 4.5 gallons a
minute (270 gallons per hour) from 50
degrees to 130 degrees, more than
adequate for our hot water needs.
• Funded by Private Donations
Pet Rescue Exercise Area - June 2018
• 8’ high fences with no-dig concrete
curbs
• Allows animal exercise without staff
supervision
Replacing Floors in Non-Animal Area
• Funded by Private Donations
for Improved Sanitation - Sept2017
• Funded by Private Donations
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New Cat Condos - September 2017
• New cat condos makes happy cats
• Funded by Private Donations
Storage Container - February 2019
• Complete rehab of existing container
including removal of steel doors and
installing easy entry doors with thresh-
olds to eliminate rodent intrusion.
Sanitizing Dish Washer - February • Addition of insulation
2019 • Wired for lights and temperature
• A lot of dishes need to be washed and control
heat sanitized • Funded by Private Donations
• The old system was using a house-
hold dishwasher that required a
minimum of 1.5 hours to run a cycle
without adequate sanitation.
• This resulted in a large backup of dirty
dishes requiring handwashing by staff.
• The solution was to install a commer-
cial dish washer designed to wash a
load with special detergent, then go to
a sanitizing cycle at 185 degrees Present ACPR Facility
all in 7 minutes. • Funded by Private Donations
• Funded by Private Donations
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This is Where We
Are Today
Rehab of the Blue Pod - February 2019
• Removal of concrete kennel walls and
replacing with stainless steel kennels Using Power Washers Inside and Out
increasing capacity and safety. • Minimizes water used and improves
• Stripping existing flooring treatment, septic system operation
replacing with hospital grade vinyl • High pressure washer for outside is
• Preparing walls for smooth surfaces gas powered, 3.4 gpm cuts cleaning
allowing for easier cleanup time in half. May 2018
• Installed hot and cold clean water • High pressure washers for inside
hook-up for high pressure washers. powered by electric, 2 gpm, cuts
(better sanitation with less staff time). cleaning time in half. February 2019
• 5 more pods need to be rehabbed. • Improves sanitation in the kennels
• Funded by Private Donations • Funded by Private Donations
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Pet Rescue Supplies All of These
Items and More 7 Days a Week
While the City of Othello and
Adams County
are supporters of ACPR,
the bottom line is this:
No non-profit Pet Rescue
can survive
without major community
support and donations.
The following pages illustrate some
of the many operational expenses
and their annual cost.
As you look at this
information, please consider how YOU
can help the effort.
It’s easy to donate
Just setup monthly payments from
$5 to $200 or more.
By going to our website:
AdamsCountyPetRescue.com Page 9
Pet Rescue Supplies All of These
Services 7 Days a Week
Dog and Cat Food Puppy and Kitten Food
Over 1,000 dogs go through the shelter each Puppies don’t eat as much food. They still
year. They all like food. Actual 2018 Cost: eat 7 days a week. Actual 2018 cost:
$11,100 $2,100 plus PetSmart food donations.
Animal Vaccines Dog Microchips
Animals brought into the facility receive their All dogs are microchiped before they are
vaccines. Actual 2018 cost: re-homed. Allows identification of animals in
$11,300 case of loss. Actual 2018 cost:
$9,000.
Veterinary Consumables Dog & Cat Spay or Neuter
For the health and well-being of the animals All dogs and cats are spayed or neutered
at the ACPR facility. This includes steriliza- before they are re-homed.
tion, medications and surgical adhesives. Actual 2018 cost: $64,000
Actual 2018 cost: $4,200
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Operating Expenses
Personal Protective Equip LP Gas
Consumables required to protect personnel LP gas for air exchange system and water
and maintain a sanitary environment for the heating. Estimated 2019 cost:
animals. Actual 2018 cost: $15,600
$11,300
Cleaning Consumables Communication
It takes a lot of cleaning consumables to WiFi, software, telephones, Internet, and
keep the kennels and facility clean. Actual computers. Actual 2018 cost:
2018 cost: $5,800.
$14,000
Utilities
Animals in need of help don’t
Electricity for some heating, air conditioning, always know where to go. This
appliances and lights. Also includes affects ACPR’s effort in a very
Garbage and Water.
Actual 2018 cost $11,500
direct way. See map that follows.
Page 11Out-of-County Adoption Program ACPR receives more animals each year than can be re-homed in Adams County. Why does this happen? It’s all about location. Adams County is bordered by Grant County on the north and west, and Franklin County on the south. However, the major population of people and animals live within 15 miles of Othello. The circle defines the economic support area of Othello and Adams County Panhandle Here’s The Problem When an animal is brought in from another county, ACPR is “considered” to have the obligation to care for, and re-home the animal. However, there are fewer animals re-homed in Adams County each year than are received each year. Here’s The Solution Teach all animals how to read roadsigns, or continue to expand ACPR’s aggressive Out-of-County Adoption Program. Page 12 June 4, 2019
Out-of-County Adoption Program
Locations
We transport cats and dogs to adoption events in Tri-Cities, Moses Lake, and three
sites in Western Washington. The events are held in Pet Stores in these cities.
Logistics
With 63 adoption events a year, we may send vehicles to more than one adoption
site on a Saturday. For example one vehicle may go to Western Washington while
another would go to Tri-Cities.
Staffing
Staffing of event sites require an average of two employees. With driving to and
from each site and working the adoptions, each event runs from 8.5 to 13.5 hours
requiring overtime.
Costs
These costs include staffing, transportation and overhead. Total budgeted cost for
2019 is $29,500.
PetSmart Program Helps
• Late 2017 we partnered with PetSmart in Puyallup and started taking cats and
kittens to one store, providing a much needed adoption venue for our cats.
• In early 2018, we expanded to a Seattle PetSmart store providing increased
exposure for cat adoptions.
• Starting in 2019, we’ve added another Petsmart store in Lynnwood for normal
adoptions and placement of senior cats (special project sponsored by PetSmart
with community help).
• PetSmart has incentives that can be earned for different levels of adoption
numbers. An example: 500 adoptions reward us $10,000.
• By being a PetSmart Partner we also gain additional bonuses of donated food
and supplies.
• And, we re-home 500+ animals a year that otherwise
would not have a home.
Page 13Help Support Our Animals
by Donating to Support
Continuing Shelter Operations
You can see large investments have been made in Fixed Assets over the last two
and a half years. ACPR currently has over $1.1 million in facilities and capital im-
provements, and no debt.
But the job is not complete.
These assets have all been funded through private donations and a one
time $25,000 Waste Management settlement grant in 2015.
Regular Annual Governmental support is used for continuing
operations only.
Are these Assets Being Used?
You be the judge.
Animal adoptions by year.
2015....................159 2017................... 782
2016....................515 2018................. 1093
Here’s how you can help.
The only way non-profit shelters can survive is with
donations, large and small, from caring supporters.
The staff and management of ACPR ask you to review the cost of the activities and
supplies, used seven days a week for animal care.
While the donations for facilities have been extremely
important, without them we would not be operating.
However, with rising operational costs, we are facing
a shortfall in operational income.
The good news is, over the last two and half years, our
unrestricted donations for operations have more than
doubled. Even with this growth, there was a 2018 budget
shortfall. To assure no budget shortfall for 2019, an addi-
tional $100,000 will be required in community donations.
Like the Phoenix it will be done.
Page 14 June 4, 2019HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Go to our website - AdamsCoutyPetRescue.com. This site has a secure
certificate.
• Click on “HERE” on the Home page or Click on Donations located in the upper
right hand menu
• Select desired monthly donation amount
• Click on “Subscribe”
• At this time you will be taken to the PayPal donation page. At the bottom of that
page you will find two options:
1. To make monthly donations using a debit or credit card:
2. Make monthly donations directly through your PayPal account.
The design and distribution of this document is being paid through private donations
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