Annual Report 2022 May 2023 - Flipbook - Page 3
Keeping
Pet Families
Together
We all intrinsically recognize the transformative impact a pet
can have on our lives. Pets offer us more than companionship;
they have the power to inspire us to be better people with their
unconditional love. Pets help make the place we live a home.
But the positive impact of our pets on the greater community
is often overlooked. Pets keep us active and provide emotional
support for mental well-being. Dogs inspire us to get outside
into our community, increasing our connections with our
neighbors. Spending on our pets puts dollars into our local
economy, and pet-friendly communities help attract and retain
workforce talent.
These lifesaving programs and services help
to reduce the number of homeless animals,
In 2022, the SPCA of Texas was proud to care for 6,059 animals
that entered our shelters, connecting more than 3,125 pets with keep more animals out of the shelter system,
and keep pets where they belong – with their family.
adopters and 2,034 animals to new lives with partner rescue
organizations.
There is still much work to be done. But your support
is giving pets and their people access to more resources
We are equally proud to have supported 27,463 pets and
and services than ever before.
their people right here in our community in 2022. That is not
by accident. It shows a concerted effort of a bigger strategy
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making
to transform our North Texas into a safer, more humane
this journey of transformation possible.
community. We aim to not just react to vulnerability and
suffering, but to influence and, eventually, eliminate the
root causes of it.
We know that the SPCA of Texas is much more than an animal
shelter. We provide a full range of services and programs
that support pet parents and their pets - programs like our
Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic, our Pet Parent Helpline
and our Russell H. Perry Pet Resource Center.
Steve Atkinson
Chairman, SPCA of Texas Board of Directors, 2022
