Page 11 - EASEL Animal Rescue League Newsletter Winter 2017

HOW WE SPEND

Spay/Neuter and Veterinary & Emergency (30%) EASEL has adopted a zero
population growth policy. That means every animal adopted through EASEL must be
spayed or neutered. Partnerships with low-cost veterinarians allow us to do more with
each dollar we raise.

EASEL has provided emergency care for many animals this year. Other animals have
been treated for mange, flea infestation, broken limbs, malnutrition, infected teeth,
upper respiratory illness, non-malignant tumors, ringworm, and infections. Animals are
brought to us in various conditions; healthy to barely alive. We do our best to save
every one.

TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) (6%) Due to generous grants, EASEL has spayed or neutered
over 350 stray cats this year. This has dramatically reduced the outdoor cat population.
A huge accomplishment to reduce the suffering outdoor cats must endure.–

Special Events (5%) has been an essential part of fundraising for EASEL. Bingo, Murder
Mystery Dinners, Wine Tasting and other events have brought in significant monies. This
helps us continue our fight to save lives.

Indirect Costs (10%) are insurance, office and trailer supplies.

Behavioral Training (4%) EASEL strives to rehabilitate dogs with various challenges to
prepare them for a home and family environment. From weekday training to group
training on weekends and providing in home and follow up training vouchers to
adoptive families, we want to ensure a smooth transition from shelter to home.

Shelter Maintenance (7%)
Payroll (15%) Shelter cleaning staff and manager.

Development (23%) Executive Director, advertising and marketing (newspaper social
media ads, flyers, posters, signs).

As you can see, rely primarily on the support of our Mercer County community through
donations to sustain the mission of the EASEL Animal Rescue League. Donor support
makes it possible for us to
provide critical services and
programs, and to offer the
adoption of homeless pets to
patrons at a cost
substantially less than what it
takes to care for our animals.