2011-08-15T10:35:53-07:00 2010-12-31 PEACOCK ROBINSON & HANKS PA 133 S HARBOR DRIVE VENICE FL 34285 990 2010-01-01 596014943 HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC HUMA 9419554131 2331 15TH STREET SARASOTA FL 34237 DEBORAH MILLMAN 2011-08-15 ERIC ROBINSON 9414887794 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z 1821215 false false X HTTP://WWW.HSSC.ORG X 1990 FL The Humane Society of Sarasota County relies on community funding to pursue its mission of promoting responsible pet ownership and securing permanent homes for all adoptable animals. HSSC provides adandoned petes with compassionate care and shelter, offers pet adoptions, humane education, affordable spay/neuter services, and programs for children, seniors, and those with special needs. 16 16 45 150 0 1246838 861070 67330 53503 -270589 227741 108949 92255 1152528 1234569 0 0 961898 960968 0 93142 592679 571273 1554577 1532241 -402049 -297672 6846347 6871142 53926 84321 6792421 6786821 The Humane Society of Sarasota County relies on community funding to pursue its mission of promoting responsible pet ownership and securing permanent homes for all adoptable animals. HSSC provides adandoned petes with compassionate care and shelter, offers pet adoptions, humane education, affordable spay/neuter services, and programs for children, seniors, and those with special needs. false false 1205735 53503 CARE, SHELTER AND PLACEMENT OF ANIMALSThe Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) relies on community funding to pursue its mission of promoting responsible pet ownership and securing permanent homes for all adoptable animals. HSSC provides abandoned pets with compassionate care and shelter, offers pet adoptions, humane education, affordable spay/neuter services, and programs for children, seniors and those with special needs.HSSC shelters nearly 4,000 pets each year. Believing that the best place for pets is in the home, it also offers obedience classes and information/ resources to pet owners seeking alternatives to abandonment. HSSC's adoption program includes spaying/neutering, health checks/inoculations, flea preventative, rabies vaccination and microchip. 75285 EDUCATION OF PUBLIC REGARDING ANIMAL CAREThe Humane Society of Sarasota Countys Pet Therapy Program began in 1992. HSSC provides volunteer teams at no cost to area nursing homes, assisted living facilities, social services agencies and schools throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Pet therapy teams provide a wide range of services, and therapy pets come in all sizes and species.The first step in joining the Pet Therapy Program is an introductory session for the human team member, which includes a tour of the HSSC shelter and information about the practice of pet therapy. For all canines, the next step is to become registered with Therapy Dogs Inc., a national program that provides liability insurance for pet therapy teams. Testing is performed at HSSC and other locations, after which, teams are invited to join HSSCs pet therapy group.Cats and other small animals will be accepted into the pet therapy program after an evaluation which will include temperament testing, therapy training and a visit to a nearby facility for paws on learning. The Humane Society of Sarasota County's fun-filled, Fur Fun Friday is a monthly program for children ages 8-12, provided by HSSC's Education Department. The program teaches children about pet safety, care and respect, as well as responsibility for all animals. Participants also spend time with HSSC's shelter pets and enjoy games and crafts.HSSC offers community services for teens. This service not only helps area agencies, it greatly enriches the lives of those who donate their time and talents to the community. HSSC appreciates the desire of children and teens to help the orphaned animals we care for. HSSC offers a program for kids under the age of 18 to earn community service hours to meet school, scout, church or other organization's requirements. Volunteers complete a number of hours of work helping to promote HSSC and its orphaned animals. Once the project has been completed and documented, the volunteer may attend an HSSC shelter tour and visit with selected dogs and cats.Reading Fur Fun--Most people believe that pets are good for us. Studies show that being with pets, even for a short time, can lower blood pressure, decrease depression, and enhance health in many other ways. But there is also evidence that pets can help kids learn. Throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties, in schools and libraries, a new form of mentoring is helping children improve their reading skills. Canine literacy mentors are pawing their way into school curricula.The premise of these innovative programs is that reading to dogs reduces the childrens fear of reading. Dogs, as reading partners, provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere where kids can stumble with words without criticism. The dogs are nonjudgmental and supportive, regardless of the readers accuracy. This unconditional acceptance allows the children to relax and begin to enjoy reading.The Kind News--A monthly newspaper sent to 4th grade classrooms in Sarasota County Schools by the HSSC education department. Kind News teaches children about being kind to animals, the environment, and each other. 44536 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS INCL'G ANIMAL THERAPYThe Humane Society of Sarasota County encourages those who would like to make a difference in the lives of animals and the community they live in. Volunteers make it possible for HSSC to offer caring and compassionate services to pets and people. HSSC's goal is to provide our volunteers with the knowledge, training, and incentive to donate their time and services to our organization. The process for becoming a volunteer takes approximately four weeks. Volunteers review HSSC's Program Opportunities listing and attend pre-orientation tours. Volunteers apply and attend orientation. Week 1 - Attend a scheduled Pre-Orientation Tour. Week 2 - Application Review and Schedule OrientationWeek 3 - Attend Volunteer Orientation Week 4 - Attend any required training sessions.HSSC Volunteer Requirements: In order to participate in the program it is required that all volunteers are at least 18 years of age and can legally bear responsibility for his or her actions. Volunteers must be able to make a minimum commitment of 6 months volunteering at least 8 hours a month (2 hours a week). HSSC asks that volunteers understand and follow all policies and procedures, including but not limited to those reviewed in the Volunteer Manual and at volunteer trainings. Training is required for any volunteer interested in working directly with the shelter animals. This includes volunteers interested in helping with the offsite adoption events. Volunteers can select K9 Companion or Cat Cuddler Training. Volunteers learn shelter policies, procedures, and proper animal handling. 1325556 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 45 true false false false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true false true false false false X X DEBORAH MILLMAN 9419554131 2331 15TH STREET SARASOTA FL 34237 X WARD DEMENT 2.00 X 0 0 0 RON GORDON 1.00 0 0 0 PAM TENAERTS 1.00 0 0 0 NAN ROSENBERRY 1.00 0 0 0 LIZ LOGAN 1.00 0 0 0 LISA SKIRBALL 1.00 0 0 0 KATE COLE 1.00 0 0 0 JOHN W CHAPMAN JR 1.00 0 0 0 JOHN KIRSCH 1.00 0 0 0 JOHN COMPTON 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOE GRUTERS 2.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE ADLEY 1.00 0 0 0 F SCOTT WESTHEIMER 1.00 0 0 0 ERIC BAIRD 1.00 0 0 0 CHRISTINA CRANE 1.00 0 0 0 CHRIS VOELKER 1.00 0 0 0 CATHY HODGSON 1.00 0 0 0 CATHERINE ELLIS 1.00 0 0 0 ANNE CHAUVET 1.00 0 0 0 ANDREA DANIELS 1.00 0 0 0 AMIE BOYLE 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX MILLER 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false DE MURPHY CONSTRUCTORS INC 2127 RINGLING BLVD STE 101 SARASOTA FL 34237 GEN CONTR KENNEL REN 382799 1 861070 861070 ADOPTION SERVICES 53503 53503 53503 148770 148770 0 0 0 608063 529092 78971 78971 78971 130424 47698 82726 82726 0 19385 9856 9529 9529 0 1234569 132474 241025 0 0 0 0 0 0 805838 729283 30622 45933 0 87002 78737 3306 4959 68128 61656 2589 3883 0 2083 2083 6650 6650 0 0 39677 39677 0 11032 9408 1624 17144 13013 2502 1629 0 0 52215 47914 3932 369 0 0 10658 4303 6240 115 0 0 78754 68122 5828 4804 32220 29742 2183 295 VETERINARY SERVICES 59024 59024 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 39166 33682 5066 418 Postage and Shipping 40260 18520 805 20935 KENNEL SUPPLIES 37073 37073 CONTRACTS AND SERVICES 106178 103344 753 2081 39139 31735 1307 6097 1532241 1325556 113543 93142 0 648055 168652 807674 848897 1434 200 0 0 0 4408 4069 10155 16256 2380371 914776 986500 1465595 4388121 4367473 0 0 0 0 6846347 6871142 53922 74246 10075 4 53926 84321 X 5464905 5395054 1327516 1391767 6792421 6786821 6846347 6871142 X -297672 292072 X true false true X false false X 1494095 1653351 1386625 1216337 861397 6611805 0 0 1494095 1653351 1386625 1216337 861397 6611805 1342941 5268864 177601 9093 146544 148636 481874 0 224464 180133 196485 199317 168303 968702 8062381 0.65350 0.70890 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5000 5000 2016974 714273 1302701 44755 32345 12410 212932 168083 44849 100710 75 100635 1465595 1234569 1532241 -297672 292072 292072 -5600 1526641 250849 41223 292072 1234569 1234569 1532241 1532241 1532241 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 CHANGE IN PV OF SPLIT INTEREST $41223 Part XI, Line 8 Part XI, Line 8: Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances UNREALIZED GAIN-INVESTMENTS $250849 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTERST $41223 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTERST $ -0 false HOT DOGS & COOL CATS 48491 48491 13692 4826 HUMANE SOCIETY EVENT 35813 35813 3715 5180 3 41234 41234 11010 250 8749 125538 125538 3715 24702 250 18755 47422 78116 SKIRBALL GROUP INC SPOUSE OF DIRECTOR 17841 ARCHITECT SVCS-KENNEL RENO false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Certain policies and procedures of the Organization are made available on the organization's website. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The organization's Bylaws include definitions of and provisions against conflicts of interest. At each board and committee meeting, members verbally disclose conflicts of interest if the need arises and abstain from voting as appropriate. The organization's Employee Handbook addresses potential conflicts of interest in connection with employees and includes procedures to avoid them. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process The members of the Finance Committee receive and review in detail a copy of the Form 990 in its entirety before filing. Each member of the board has the opportunity to review, ask questions and provide comments.