SKAGIT ANIMALS IN NEED
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Most large animals/livestock seized from cruelty and neglect cases are sent to auction. SAIN provides a humane alternative by providing funding and resources to support law enforcement and animal control in the fostering, rehabilitation, care and adoption of the animals we assist with.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Mission: SAIN prevents and responds to animal cruelty and neglect primarily in support of animal control and law enforcement.
Vision: Every animal is properly cared for in accordance with Washington State law.
We provide emergency resources including:
- Financial resources to those needing assistance in caring for their animals as requested by law enforcement and animal control
- A network of knowledgeable foster families ready to provide a safe environment when requested by animal control officers
- Educational opportunities to increase awareness of proper animal care and husbandry
- Engagement of citizens as volunteers, or through community services, who would benefit from interactions with animals that are mending from neglect and/or abuse.
Animal Assistance Program
The Animal Assistance Program (AAP) is designed to prevent the neglect, abandonment and suffering that equines and any companion or livestock animals may endure when their caretakers are struck by difficult financial times or other challenging life circumstances. The AAP is intended for responsible, well-meaning animal owners to bridge the gap during a period of time while they work toward a sustainable plan to feed and care for their animals. An application process is in place for those interested in utilizing the resources allocated for this program.
Skagit Pet Pantries
Skagit Pet Pantries provides dog and cat food to food pantries/food banks around Skagit County, fulfilling the part of SAIN’s mission focused on preventing animal cruelty and neglect by supporting owners in need. The program was launched in cooperation with Team Happy Tails of Leadership Skagit's Class of 2021. Since then, SAIN has committed to providing a pallet each of dog and cat food to the Skagit Food Distribution Center, who allocates the supply out to food banks in the area. Food drives often miss our most treasured companions, and the need for donated assistance is very great.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries 2019
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals with freedom from fear and distress
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Fewer animals in our program should indicate fewer animals are being abused, neglected or needing law enforcement or animal control intervention. In 2022, we have some large intakes.
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Finding permanent loving homes is key to ensuring these animals live out the rest of their lives free from abuse or neglect.
Number of stories successfully placed in the media
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
By raising awareness about what we do and why we do it, we hope to engagement more stakeholders, increase fundraising and encourage adoptions.
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
By increasing our audience on Facebook we hope to increase awareness, engage new stakeholders and promote adoptions of the animals in our care.
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Skagit Animals in Need is an all volunteer organization.
Number of animals with freedom from pain
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Animal Assistance Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our Animal Assistance Program is designed to help owners maintain care for their animals in times of need while they work toward a sustainable, long-term solution. Typically, we are funding vet care.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our biggest dream is that there is a day that Skagit Animals In Need is not needed. We currently care for animals that are released or seized by the Skagit County Sheriff's Department or found as abandoned animals within Skagit County. We have also begun working with similar situations in neighboring counties, as resources allow, while continuing to prioritize the needs of Skagit County people and animals. Imagine, if all animals were cared for; no horses having their feet ignored or cows left for winter without food. If this was the case, animal control would have no animals turned over or seized, we wouldn't be needed. This is our ultimate goal, to continue to educate people on how to properly care for their animals and to control the numbers of animals they have; in the hopes that there are no starving or unwanted animals.
In the mean time, we plan on continuing to care for animals, who at no fault of their own, find themselves in the hands of animal control.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are working hard to educate the public on how to properly care for their animals, how to control their animal populations and looking into developing programs that may be able to assist with animal population control. We also educate on the steps for people to take if they come across animals don't appear to be adequately taken care of.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Volunteer foster homes and other volunteers are all working hard to ensure a safe and caring environment is provided at the request of local animal control and law enforcement. Proper nutrition, veterinarian care, health maintenance, training, shelter and daily care is provided until an appropriate adoptive home can be found.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Skagit Animals in Need is lucky to have dedicated foster homes, willing volunteers, an experienced board and the resources to provide assistance as requested by local animal control and law enforcement. The development of committees over the past year has helped to streamline processes and allow for strategic and future planning. Education was provided to the public, measurable indicators have been set and written policies and procedures are being developed. We will continue to educate the public, find loving permanent homes for the animals we have cared for, utilize our volunteers in meaningful ways, use measurable indicators to ensure continued success and focus on the recruitment of qualified board members.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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SKAGIT ANIMALS IN NEED
Board of directorsas of 05/18/2024
Samantha Cabaluna
Cassandra Carr
Operations Mgr
Janette Walker
Operations & AAP
Samantha Cabaluna
Marketing
Jessica Hernandez Culp
Treasurer
Ragina Gray
Vice Chair & Grant Coordinator
Nicole Bauer
Secretary
Terisa Lynch
Tack Sale Coordinator
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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