Washington County SPCA Newsletter SPRING 2014 | Page 2

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MISSION

The Washington County SPCA is an open access
shelter whose mission is to protect the welfare of the
animals we come in contact with, and to promote the
humane treatment and well being of these animals.
We serve the animal, citizens and communities
of Washington County from our location at 16620
State Hwy 123, just north of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
The Washington County SPCA is a 501(c)3 private,
non-profit organization not affiliated with any other
entity.
The organization receives no government
subsidies or funds from the United Way, ASPCA
or the Humane Society of the United States.

OUR TEAM
SHELTER MANAGER
Amber Farr

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Dawnette Brady

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Linda Lowe

SHELTER STAFF
Amanda Carey
Blain Candy
Brittany Wilson
Casey Eyer
Erika Fultz
Olivia Smith
Sue Whiteturkey

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bryan Acker
Scott Cochran
Donna Gustafson
Lindy Kidd
Rachel Schluter

As I sit here awaiting the ‘writing
muse’ to find me, I am struck by
a photo that sits on my desk. I
will use this picture in place of
the one that usually appears
here for it represents where
my journey into animal welfare
began. In most people’s minds,
the core work of the Washington
County SPCA is to care for the lost
and unwanted animals in Washington
County and help them all find homes.
We
are
expected to help build a community that is
more compassionate to companion animals and provide services
(such as spay/neuter) for those who cannot afford it without
assistance. It catches many by surprise when I refer to our nonprofit organization as having the same performance standards as
a for-profit entity. I am certain that you expect, as do I, that we
use resources wisely, attract and retain skilled and benevolent staff,
and maintain high-quality programs that serve our community.
Does it surprise you that the Washington County SPCA sees you,
the donor, as an investor, who expects a return on investment
(ROI)? Your dedicated support enables us to promote the humane
treatment of animals throughout Washington County. It also
facilitates care for animals in our adoption program and eliminates
any need to euthanize for time or space - even when this means
caring for an animal for months on end or undertaking reasonable
efforts to nurse an animal back to health. Carrying this line of
thought forward, as your ROI increases, a more caring community
is created. Rather than a cash or stock dividend, your ‘Return on
Investment’ is measure by each life, human and animal, that is
positively impacted by the mission of the Washington County SPCA.
Through hard work and determination on the part of our staff, Board
of Directors and partners such as PetSmart, PetSmart Charities,
Oklahoma Spay Network, Oklahoma State University’s Center for
Veterinary Health Services, and Arrowhead Veterinary Clinic, the
Washington County SPCA has not euthanized an adoptable animal
in over four years. As a result of your investment in our mission,
innovative programs for animal welfare continue to advance. More
children expand their understanding through humane education
experiences. More people come home to wagging tails, motoring
purrs, smile facilitators and unconditionally loving companions.
The good news is that your return on investment has appreciatively
multiplied. To continue this trend, however, we need your help.
Your contribution can inspire and feed the collective hearts of
our community. We hope that you will continue to invest in the
Washington County SPCA through pledged monthly monetary
donations, as well as donations of your time or items on our Wish
List.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SPCA

SPRING 2014