Outgoing Board Accomplishments

I would like to take this time to thank the outgoing Board of Pulaski County Humane Society for the care and dedication for which they have shown on behalf of animal welfare in our community.

The outgoing board has been instrumental

· Successfully approached Pulaski County Officials, demonstrating a need for a hired county
employee to assist with cleaning procedures in the shelter.

· Approved funds for all dogs coming into the shelter to be vaccinated thus reducing the
number of illnesses and disease suffered by animals.

· Produced a very much delayed newsletter which helped generate funds.

· Sent out a membership letter which has also generated funds as well as renewal of
memberships.

· Held its first ever reduced rate rabies clinic and adoptathon.

· Held a spring fundraising event which netted over $5,000.

· received an invitational grant from Pet Smart for a new computer and printer/copier/fax
in one.

· Brought the cat condo into compliance with state vet regulations.

· Raised funds to have severely injured animals treated.

· Worked to have Rikki’s Refuge recognized as a rescue for cats.

· Approved funding for a condo cleaner.

· Opened an in house Spay Clinic.

· Achieved certification as a source shelter for participation in the Pet Smart Rescue
Waggin Program which greatly reduced euthanasia rates of dogs at the shelter.