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        <Desc>COMMUNITY VETERINARY SERVICES:THE LEAGUE BELIEVES THAT VETERINARY CARE IS ESSENTIAL TO KEEPING PETS HEALTHY AND WITH THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM MOST. THE ORGANIZATION'S VETERINARY HOSPITAL AT CSU SPUR, LOCATED IN DENVER'S GLOBEVILLE-ELYRIA-SWANSEA NEIGHBORHOOD, PROVIDES URGENT CARE SERVICES FOR ILL OR INJURED PETS WHOSE FAMILIES WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE BECAUSE OF ECONOMIC, LANGUAGE, AND OTHER BARRIERS. THE FEES AT CSU SPUR ARE HIGHLY SUBSIDIZED, WITH FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. IF A FAMILY CAN AFFORD TO PROVIDE CARE FOR THEIR PET, THEY ARE DIRECTED TO OTHER EXCELLENT VETERINARIANS IN THE COMMUNITY.AS PART OF THE LEAGUE'S COMMITMENT TO REDUCING THE NUMBER OF FREE-ROAMING CATS AND HOMELESS PETS, THE DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC, LOCATED ON THE CSU SPUR CAMPUS, OFFERS SUBSIDIZED SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES AND CORE VACCINATIONS FOR COLORADO CATS (INCLUDING OWNED CATS AND COMMUNITY CATS BROUGHT TO THE HOSPITAL BY ITS METRO CAT STREET TEAM VIA HUMANE TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN SERVICES) AND OWNED DOGS. MOREOVER, THE LEAGUE HOSTS REGULAR POP-UP VACCINE CLINICS FOR OWNED CATS AND DOGS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LOCAL UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE LEAGUE'S COMMUNITY VETERINARY SERVICES ("CVS") TEAM:- PROVIDED CARE FOR 26,630 PETS, INCLUDING 7,045 URGENTLY ILL OR INJURED- PERFORMED 12,546 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES; 511 DENTALS; AND 912 OTHER SURGERIES, INCLUDING ORTHOPEDIC, SOFT TISSUE, AND WOUND-REPAIR PROCEDURES- ADMINISTERED 25,560 VACCINATIONS TO PROTECT ANIMALS IN THE COMMUNITY FROM INFECTION AND DISEASE- IMPLANTED 4,462 MICROCHIPS TO HELP IDENTIFY PETS IN THE EVENT THEY BECOME LOST- SERVED 7,254 OWNED CATS AND DOGS AT POP-UP VACCINE CLINICS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES- HUMANELY TRAPPED, NEUTERED, AND RETURNED 1,666 FERAL AND FREE-ROAMING CATS</Desc>
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        <Desc>REHABILITATION SERVICES AT HARMONY EQUINE CENTER:THE DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE HARMONY EQUINE CENTER ("HARMONY") IS A REHABILITATION AND ADOPTION FACILITY FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED HORSES, PONIES, DONKEYS, AND MULES WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR OWNERS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES. AS CAPACITY ALLOWS, HARMONY ALSO ACCEPTS OWNED COLORADO EQUINES IN NEED OF REHOMING FROM PEOPLE WHO CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR THEM.WHEN ABUSED AND NEGLECTED HORSES AND OTHER EQUINES ARRIVE AT HARMONY, THEY ARE EXAMINED AND GIVEN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE TO SUPPORT THEIR COMFORT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY. ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY SURRENDERED TO HARMONY, THEY ARE EVALUATED, TRAINED AND SOCIALIZED, REHABILITATED, AND ADOPTED, AS APPROPRIATE.DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE HARMONY TEAM:- PROTECTED 154 EQUINES FROM HARM, INCLUDING THROUGH IMPOUNDS CO-FACILITATED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, TRANSFERS FROM PARTNERS, AND OWNER SURRENDERS- SUCCESSFULLY PLACED OR COMFORTABLY HOUSED ALL HEALTHY AND SAFE EQUINESCOMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:HUMANE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN FULFILLING THE LEAGUE'S MISSION TO END PET HOMELESSNESS AND ANIMAL SUFFERING. BY SHARING MESSAGES OF COMPASSION, KINDNESS, AND RESPECT FOR ANIMALS, THE LEAGUE IS PLANTING SEEDS FOR A WORLD WHERE ALL LIVING BEINGS ARE CARED FOR AND VALUED. LEAGUE EDUCATORS TRAVEL TO SCHOOLS, LEAD YOUTH CAMPS AND VOLUNTEER DAYS, AND TEACH VIRTUAL AND ONSITE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE. THE LEAGUE IS ALSO HOME TO A DEDICATED CALL CENTER TEAM, WHO PROVIDE VITAL RESOURCES AND BILINGUAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE AND PETS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE LEAGUE:- OFFERED 13,989 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON VARIOUS ANIMAL WELFARE TOPICS.- CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH 81,637 CALLS ANSWERED THROUGH THE LEAGUE'S KATHI BROCK COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.- SHARED BROCHURES AND ONLINE RESOURCES TO PET OWNERS AND SHELTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.- REACHED THE COMMUNITY THROUGH 34,000 MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS AND 4.76 BILLION MEDIA IMPRESSIONS.- RECEIVED THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF 24,116 DONORS.- BENEFITTED FROM 1,463 VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED 212,672 HOURS OF SERVICE THE EQUIVALENT OF 102 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.ADVOCACY: THROUGH ADVOCACY, THE LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH LEGISLATORS, POLICYMAKERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER CHANGEMAKERS TO HELP SHAPE LAWS AND POLICIES THAT SUPPORT THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS ACROSS COLORADO. DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, THE LEAGUE SUPPORTED THE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 24-045 (ALSO KNOWN AS THE "SPAY/NEUTER BILL"), WHICH WAS SIGNED INTO LAW IN MAY 2024. THIS LAW LIMITS THE SALE OF INTACT KITTENS AND PUPPIES BY REQUIRING FACILITIES THAT IMPORT CATS AND DOGS FROM OUT OF STATE TO SPAY/NEUTER THEM PRIOR TO ADOPTION OR SALE - WITH THE ONLY EXEMPTION BEING IF THE SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURE PLACES THE ANIMAL'S LIFE AT IMMEDIATE RISK.THE LEAGUE HAS ALSO FOCUSED ITS RECENT ADVOCACY EFFORTS ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE FOR PETS AND PEOPLE ACROSS COLORADO. THIS PAST YEAR, THE LEAGUE'S ADVOCACY TEAM WORKED WITH VETERINARIANS, ANIMAL WELFARE PARTNERS, PET OWNERS, AND STATEWIDE VOLUNTEERS TO LEAD A BALLOT MEASURE SEEKING TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE THROUGH THE CREATION OF A VETERINARY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATE (PA) POSITION. LIKE A PA IN HUMAN MEDICINE, THIS NEW ROLE WOULD INCREASE OVERALL WORKFORCE CAPACITY BY ALLOWING HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WITH A MASTER'S DEGREE IN VETERINARY CLINICAL CARE TO CONDUCT ROUTINE WELLNESS EXAMS, DIAGNOSE MINOR CONDITIONS, AND TREAT PATIENTS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED VETERINARIAN.IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE LEAGUE'S ADVOCACY TEAM FOCUSED ON SEVEN ANIMAL WELFARE BILLS AND ONE BALLOT INITIATIVE. INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES:THE LEAGUE'S ANIMAL PROTECTION PROGRAM WORKS TO PREVENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND PROMOTE ANIMAL WELFARE STATEWIDE. THIS DEDICATED TEAM ALSO ASSISTS LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH INVESTIGATIONS AND EDUCATES OWNERS TO HELP THEM BRING THE CARE OF THEIR ANIMALS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW.DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, THE ANIMAL PROTECTION TEAM:-RESPONDED TO 1,014 CASES OF NEGLECT AND MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS</Desc>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ONE COMPANY PROVIDES MANAGEMENT OF VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAMS TO THE LEAGUE WHERIN THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROVIDES AND PAYS FOR ALL PERSONNEL NEEDED TO PROCESS PAPERWORK (INCLUDING TITLES, RECEIPTS, DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTERS, FORM 1098 AND ACCOUNTING REPORTS), PROVIDES TOWING SERVICES AND SELLS VEHICLES AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR TO AUTO SALVAGE COMPANIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF THE CHAIR AND ANY VICE CHAIRS OF THE BOARD, THE TREASURER, THE SECRETARY AND THE CHAIRS OF THE GOVERNANCE, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND AUDIT COMMITTEES, AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR OF THE BOARD (IF SUCH PERSON IS THEN A DIRECTOR), HAS AND MAY EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE LEAGUE'S BYLAWS AND MAY NOT OPERATE TO CIRCUMVENT THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY VESTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL JOB PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND COMPENSATION DETERMINATION OF THE PRESIDENT WHICH IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD REPORTS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THEIR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DURING THE PRECEDING MONTH.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM AND REVIEWED BY THE LEAGUE'S PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, CONTROLLER AND ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE. FOLLOWING THE COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL, IT IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE PRESENTATION AT A BOARD MEETING. FOLLOWING BOARD APPROVAL, IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAGUE'S POLICY AT LEAST ANNUALLY. CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (WHERE THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT IS RECUSED FROM DELIBERATIONS, IF APPLICABLE) AND/OR LEGAL COUNSEL, IF NECESSARY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES APPROPRIATE ACTION IF A CONFLICT IS NOT DISCLOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEAGUE'S POLICY AT LEAST ANNUALLY. CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (WHERE THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT IS RECUSED FROM DELIBERATIONS, IF APPLICABLE) AND/OR LEGAL COUNSEL, IF NECESSARY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES APPROPRIATE ACTION IF A CONFLICT IS NOT DISCLOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUALLY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECEIVES AN ANALYSIS OF THE PRESIDENT'S TOTAL COMPENSATION, WHICH INCLUDES A COMPARISON TO THE MARKETPLACE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS ITS DELIBERATIONS AND PRESENTS ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. THE OTHER OFFICER'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARKET-BASED SALARY DATA, RESULTING IN A SALARY THAT IS APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PRESIDENT DOCUMENTS THE DECISION VIA EMAIL TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ITS ANNUAL REPORT, AUDITED FINANCIALS, FORM 990 AND ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON ITS WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DDFL.ORG/OURFINANCIALS/. THE LEAGUE'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SOS.STATE.CO.US, AND ITS BYLAWS ARE ATTACHED TO ITS FORM 990'S WHEN APPLICABLE, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ON IS WEBSITE AND AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.</ExplanationTxt>
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