Why Etowah Valley Humane Society?
Etowah Valley Humane Society exists for the purpose of preventing cruelty to, relieving the suffering of, and providing humane treatment for animals in need. In addition to caring for animals that are lost or abandoned, EVHS has had tremendous success helping to re-home pets that have been owner surrendered.
Every year keeps getting better at EVHS and we’re on track to have our best year EVER. Check out how far we’ve come in the past 11 years…
Etowah Valley Humane Society's Impact
Etowah Valley Humane Society's Impact
What do the statistics represent?
0%
reduction in euthanasia
0%
increase in adoption / rescues
There has not been a healthy animal euthanized in Bartow County in over 5 years!
How do we pay for it all?
- EVHS is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia. Our Tax ID# is 58 2261919.
- EVHS is not supported by any state or federal agency, nor do we receive any funding from any national animal welfare organization.
- EVHS derives operating funds primarily from adoption fees, private donations, and fundraising events.
And we’ve got some big expenses to cover…
- Our annual Operating Budget is $325,000.
- Vet bills can cost the shelter upwards of $80,000 to $90,000 per year!
- That’s because ALL of our great homeless pets are FULLY vetted prior to being adopted out. All eligible animals are:
- Medically and temperament tested
- De-wormed, flea/tick treatments, heartworm prevention
- Immunized against common infectious diseases (Bordetella, canine distemper/parvo/influenza, feline HIV/leukemia/panleukopenia)
- Spayed or neutered
- Microchipped
- Rabies if mature enough
- That’s because ALL of our great homeless pets are FULLY vetted prior to being adopted out. All eligible animals are:
- Payroll costs can reach upwards of $135,000 to $140,000 per year!
- EVHS Employs:
- One Executive Director
- One Front Desk Manager
- One Rescue Coordinator
- One Office Assistant
- Four Kennel Techs
- EVHS Employs:
We have several sponsorship levels available:
Best Friend
$6,000
Big Dog
$3,000
Cool Cat
$1,000
Kennel Mate
$500
What does our audience look like?
In any given week, our social media outreach averages 25,000+ with an all-time high of over 100,000+ in one week! Our supporters transcend ALL demographics!
Sponsorships can be secured with:
Bryan Canty, Director
EVHS – “Where Best Friends Meet!”
770-383-3338
[email protected]
