The Weyburn Humane Society turned their financial picture around in 2011, and are heading into 2012 in very good shape, supporters and board members were told at the group's annual meeting held Thursday evening.
The Weyburn Humane Society turned their financial picture around in 2011, and are heading into 2012 in very good shape, supporters and board members were told at the group's annual meeting held Thursday evening.
One year ago, the society was facing a crisis of sorts with a deficit on their books, while the financial statements for this year show a dramatic turn-around, due to a combination of a large increase in donations, and from the sale of a rental home owned by the society.
The Humane Society saw a net income from operations of $30,177, and a net income for the year of $125,219, which includes $94,450 for the sale of their rental home.
Some of the increases in revenue came from a significant increase in donations, going from $15,619 in 2010 up to $35,689 in 2011; legacies and bequests increased from $2,727, up to $14,260; and adoption and shelters fees (which were increased this year), which brought in $13,200, up from $8,521 in 2010.
Fundraising increase from $2,157 to $5,711, and revenue from dog training went from $1,900 to $4,250.
The revenue (not including the sale of the house) was $106,184, with expenditures on the year of $76,007, down from $87,559 the year before. In 2010, the Humane Society then had a deficit of $17,160; this year, there was a surplus of $30,177 after expenses.
Part of the decrease in expenditures was due to the loss of a long-term employee, Janna Holtz, so the wages and employee benefits decreased from $67,885 to $54,467, insurance costs declined from $2,621 to $1,610, and professional fees dropped from $1,143 to $289.
In her president's report, Eddy noted donations of such materials as dog and cat food helped greatly with the expenses, and the society promoted the spaying and neutering of both dogs and cats.
Giving a summary of how many animals were handled at the animal shelter, Eddy said there were 380 cats and 232 dogs handled; of the dogs, 168 were claimed and 41 adopted, with two dogs euthanized, due to ill health and advanced age.
Of the cats, 148 were taken in under the city contract for animal control; 46 were claimed and 76 adopted, with 39 euthanized.
Going into the new year, the shelter had 11 dogs and 17 cats housed in the facility.
The executive of the society for 2012 includes president Kelly Eddy, vice-president Jeff Cooney, secretary Korryn Kubashek, treasurer Lorenda Rogers and assistant treasurer Colleen Morrice.
