CAUSE 4PAWS GARY INC

Improving the quality of life for pets and their Guardians in under-served communities

Gary, IN   |  http://www.cause4pawsgary.org

Mission

"To improve the quality of life for pets and their guardians in under-served communities with responsible pet ownership services to reduce over-population & keep the family pet in the home, and building dog parks to strengthen the animal-human bond."

Notes from the nonprofit

Our work in under-served communities with our pet food pantry, affordable spay/neuter programs, and responsible pet owner education benefits the entire family. The love of a pet transcends all social, and economic lines. No one should be denied the opportunity to have a pet due to their income. Therefore our goal is to provide education and affordable services teaches people of all social backgrounds how to be better to the animals in their care.

Ruling year info

2016

CEO

Ms. Michelle Robinson

Main address

P.O.Box 6024

Gary, IN 46406 USA

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EIN

47-3443113

NTEE code info

Animal Related Activities N.E.C. (D99)

Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement (S20)

Food Banks, Food Pantries (K31)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Our monthly pet food pantry works to identify qualified low-income residents that are struggling to feed and obtain basis and emergency care for their pets. In addition, we help residents that are feeding feral colony cats, humanely trap, neuter, and release (TNR) the animals to control the growing number of stray cats in Gary, Indiana.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Trap, Neuter & Manage

This program is designed to assist seniors,veterans, disabled residents, and disadvantaged families reduce over-population,prevent the spread of disease,and address animal suffering among feral cat colonies in the City of Gary.
The program includes trapping, spay/neuter, vaccines(rabies,FeLV),parasite treatment(internal &external), tattoo, and micro-chipping, and returned to their colony base camp.
*In inclement weather altered female cats will be kept for 48 hours adequate recovery before returned to their base camp.

Feral kittens will be transferred to Foster Care for socialization evaluation and rehabilitation. Those kittens that can not be rehabilitated to interact with humans will be returned to their original base camp.
*Pet food assistance may apply
Services are available at no charge to the guardian

Population(s) Served

This clinic is a part of our responsible pet ownership program and our No Pet Left Behind Campaign. We will be hosting mobile clinics throughout the City of Gary to provide low cost vaccinations, general wellness and micro-chipping for dogs.

Population(s) Served

This program is designed to assist seniors,veterans,disabled residents and disadvantaged families with low cost spay/neuter/vaccination and micro-chip service for domestic cats and small dogs (45 lbs or less).

Cost: $45-$50 per pet to Gary Residents

Population(s) Served

We support our residents that are actively participating in our Trap,Neuter,& Manage Program,and our Foster Care Program. In addition we are expanding our program to assists residents that are experiencing a financial hardship that would prevent them from providing adequate nutrition for their pets.

Population(s) Served

The number one reason why dogs are displaced is due to negative. We are actively working to provide a workshop that will help to address the basic communication skills for pet parents to help them recognize and correct negative behavior. Coupled with outings in our new dog park can help to ease stress and keep the pet in the home.

Population(s) Served

This program is designed to address the increased number of heartworm and parvo cases reported in the CIty of Gary. It includes testing and preventative as well as treatment of heartworm positive dogs in the community.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

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Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our goal is to educate pet owners on the importance of higher-quality nutrition, the need for routine spay/neuter/vaccination services to dramatically reduce the number of loose and sick animals in our community.

We are increasing the number of spay/neuter registrations each month with our pet food pantry. Guardians that are currently enrolled in our program are referring our services in the community.

We have an excellent volunteer staff that supports our efforts.

In 2018 we opened the pet food pantry with a small grant, and local pet suppliers support. We were able to distribute
4,000 lbs of dry dog food
2,000 pounds of dry cat food
2,800 cans of cat food
2,300 pounds of clumping cat litter
216 animals were spayed, neutered, and vaccinated.

We are looking to expand those numbers for 2019 and finally begin work to open the dog park in 2020.

Financials

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CAUSE 4PAWS GARY INC

Board of directors
as of 08/17/2019
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Michelle Robinson

Cause 4Paws Gary, INC

Term: 2014 -

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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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? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • 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? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/17/2019
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

 

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Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 08/17/2019

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.