Greenhill Humane Society SPCA

Sheltering and adoptions - During the year ended June 30, 2023, Greenhill Humane Society, SPCA cared for 3,829 animals in its Sheltering, Return to Owner, Adoption and Transfer Programs. During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Organization cared for 1,993 cats, 1,637 dogs, and 199 other animals. The Organization continues to maintain one of the highest live release rates in the country. The Organization saved 93% of the dogs that came to the shelter, 92% of the cats, and 89% of the other animals. Overall, the Organizations live release rate for the year ended June 30, 2023 was 92%. The Organization runs the Second Chance Program which receives animals from other shelters and animal welfare agencies in Oregon, California, and beyond, giving them a second chance at finding a loving home when time and resources have run out at their shelter. During the year ended June 30, 2023, 194 animals were cared for through this program. During the year ended June 30, 2023, a monthly average of 257 volunteers contributed 29,038 hours, and 225 foster families cared for 591 animals. Volunteers and foster families help in the daily care, training, socializing and rehabilitation of animals brought to the shelter. The volunteer and foster program works with schools, community service programs and the general public to help promote humane education through hands-on animal welfare experience.Spay/neuter services The Organization has an on-site veterinary medical clinic that performs spay/neuter services, essential surgeries, and a trap/neuter/return program. All of the animals at the Organization are provided with medical care and an environment that includes behavior training and enrichment programs. During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Organization performed 2,850 surgeries in their medical clinic including 2,712 spay/neuter surgeries and 138 other essential surgeries. Greenhills trap/neuter/return program (TNR) provides free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for free-roaming, unowned community cats within Lane County. During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Organization performed 818 spay/neuter surgeries through this program.Pet Pantry - Greenhill Humane Society, SPCA offers programs to support people with pets. Greenhill's Pet Pantry offers pet food and supplies to people in need and works with local organizations to distribute the resources where they are most needed. In the year ended June 30, 2023, the Organization's Pet Pantry distributed over 35 tons of pet food and 5 tons of cat litter.Community outreach and humane education - Educating the community and promoting the animals and programs of Greenhill Humane Society, SPCA is crucial to helping achieve the vision of finding loving homes for all animals. The Organization reaches out to schools and other groups to educate about the importance of responsible pet ownership and the humane treatment of animals. The Organization participates in off-site adoption and awareness events, and photos and descriptions of animals available for adoption are available on the Organization's website and major on-line "petworking" sites. The Organization's website receives an average of 3,288 page visits per day. In the year ended June 30, 2023, the Organizations outreach and education program reached more than 3,880 children and adults.