The Humane Society of Boulder Valley (Colorado)
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Headquarters Location: Boulder, CO
Founded: 1902
Mission: It is the mission of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. Since our founding in 1902, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley facility has assisted tens of thousands of homeless and neglected animals. Over the last 100 years, we have developed a local and national reputation as a leader in animal care and humane education. Our approach to animal welfare has created an extremely high rate live-release rate - in 2008 89% of the animals we received were adopted out or returned to their guardians. In comparison, the national average of live-release cases is approximately 47%. In addition, we are proud that we do not euthanize animals due to lack of kennel space or their length of stay. Because of our success, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley has earned a nationwide reputation for leadership and frequently works with struggling companion animal facilities in Colorado and beyond through mentoring and animal relocation.
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pet adoption, colorado, animal shelters, veterinarians, disabilities, education, companion animals, animal welfare
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Leadership
Lisa Pedersen.
Lisa Pedersen is the CEO of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley provides shelter and care to more than 9,000 animals each year, with 91 percent of these animals being successfully adopted or reunited with their guardians. Our success rates are enhanced by our behavior modification program, which helps shelter dogs and cats overcome…
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Financial Data
Overhead Ratio:
20.66%
Total Revenue:
$5,177,199
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Contact Info
Website:
E-Mail:
don.shires AT boulderhumane.org
Phone:
303-442-4030
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Address:
2323 55th Street
Boulder, CO 80301, USA
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Story:
It is the mission of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. We were founded more than a century ago in 1902, yet this mission holds true today as we counter animal neglect and cruelty and partner with other animal welfare organizations, sharing our mutual mission of saving more animals' lives.
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley provides shelter and care to more than 9,000 animals each year, with 91 percent of these animals being successfully adopted or reunited with their guardians. Our success rates are enhanced by our behavior modification program, which helps shelter dogs and cats overcome behavior problems, and our foster program, which makes it possible for us to help more animals by providing individualized care to those with special needs.
Expert Reviews of The Humane Society of Boulder Valley (Colorado)
Evidence of Impact Summary:
According to experts, The Humane Society of Boulder Valley has saved many lives, fostered a number of collaborative relationships that have advanced data collection and collective efforts in Colorado, and rehabilitated numbers of hard-to-place animals through their unique behavior program.See expert comments.
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The Humane Society of Boulder Valley has a very high save rate for pets that come into it shelter. It has also developed and implemented a detailed veterinary care and data reporting system that standardizes the evaluation of every animal in the shelter. This is a model that could be used nationally. | ||
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The Humane Society of Boulder Valley has saved many lives, fostered a number of collaborative relationships that have advanced data collection and collective efforts in Colorado, and rehabilitated numbers of hard-to-place animals through their unique behavior program. | ||
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They are leaders in experimenting with sheltering best practices. Many other shelters then to them when considering their own changes. | ||
Leadership
Lisa Pedersen
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