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1 Potsdam Humane Society, Inc. A LAB R OF L VE Announcing our Building Plans and Phase 2 of our Capital Campaign for our Animal Companions February 2009 www. potsdamhumanesociety. org

2 Agenda Issues with the Existing Facility Building & Fundraising Progress to Date Plans for the New Facility Budget & Schedule Upcoming Fundraising Activities Next Steps

3 Existing Facility Too small to handle the # of homeless animals that need us. ▫ In 2008 the PHS provided a home to 1, 154 animals while they awaited their forever family

4 Existing Facility • Lacks separation areas for incoming animals and those awaiting adoption ▫ Healthy animals can become sick

5 Existing Facility • Desperately needs basic upgrades to make it safe and efficient for the animals and their caretakers • Facility problems are beyond repair stage, major renovation is necessary

6 Existing Facility • Our valuable time caring for animals is diminished when we have to focus on building maintenance

7 The Process: Phase 1 ▫ Building: Purchased adjacent property ▫ Fundraising: Launched Capital Campaign & raised $250 k in gifts, pledges and donated services Phase 2 ▫ Performed rigorous selection process -> Gymo ▫ Developed healthy, safe design for Shelter animals and their caretakers �Visited other facilities �Researched HSUS design standards

8 Healthy Animals are Job #1 Intake Area Animal Health Care & Exercise Visitor Reception Adoption Area

9 The Results:

10 The Results: Front of Building (Existing Shelter on Left)

11 The Results The size of the Shelter after construction will be 5, 861 sq. ft. which includes 3, 823 sq. ft. of new construction and 2, 038 sq. ft. of renovated space.

12 The Results:

13 New Facility Facts • • • 18 new dog kennels; renovation of 19 kennels 3 new puppy and kitten kennels; renovation of existing nursery 1 new nursing mother and puppy kennel New facilities for adoptable male and female cats New dog and cat isolation rooms to keep potentially ill and healthy animals separated New animal intake and screening room New cold storage area New administrative areas such as an educational training room, renovated reception area, and staff office New outdoor dog exercise area

14 Building Budget & Schedule Estimated Project Cost is $750, 000 Ideally, construction will be completed by 12/31/09 How far we get and how fast we get there is contingent on how much we raise in Phase 2

15 Phase 1 Fundraising Highlights Executed several successful events including Bubblemania, Cruisin’ for Critters, and Angelo’s Charity Benefit Dinners Began fundraising for endowment. Big thanks to Dr. Robert Shaw and St. Lawrence Radiology! Armani Says Thanks! (adopted in 2008) Spike Says Thanks (Adopted in 1992)

16 Phase 1 Fundraising Highlights Raised $250 k! -Received major gifts from Pinto Family, Estate of Rebecca Lynch, Jason & Tracy Adle, Dr. Jose & Gina Lazardi , & Two grants -In kind donations from Jim Sheehan, 99 Hits, WWNY, Channel 10 News, Courier Observer, NCTW, Grudowski family -Over 500 contributors have helped us get this far! Natty Bumppo Says Thanks! (adopted & hired in 2008)

17 Phase 1 Fundraising Highlights 100 s of volunteer helping with mailings, fundraising events, and working with animals at the Shelter $35 k in pledges and cash since recent progress report 12/16/08

18 Phase 2 Fundraising Plans • Support : Can be in form of gifts, pledges, donated materials or volunteer labor • Timeline: Must be received by 9/30/09 or sooner to break ground this fall Another $250, 000 by Groundbreaking To raise $250, 000 by 6/30/09

19 Phase 2 Fundraising Initial Activities Internet Promotions • www. Zootoo. • Home Make-Over competition video Colleges & Universities • Documentary project • Theatre benefit • Possible hockey game promotion Business & Merchant Events • Partridge Cafe rooftop fundraiser • Bon Ton community day • Spring benefit sale event

20 Phase 2 Fundraising Initial Activities PHS Board/Volunteer Fundraisers Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Fundraising Requests Donations of building materials/labor Continued individual and group donations Major gift support More to Come!

21 Next Steps Building: V/O Potsdam Planning Board Building: Prepare construction bid documents Fundraising: The Board will be working hard to raise $250 k by 6/30/09. We are encouraged by all those who are jumping in to help us!

22 Thank You for Getting Us this Far! Without your support, none of this would be possible…

23 We Can Get there Together! We welcome your support and involvement as we work together to make the Potsdam Humane Society a better place for the homeless animals in our communities.