THE SAGA SOCIETY FOUNDATION INC
Preventing Cruelty and Promoting Kindness To All
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
S.N.I.P.
Spay/Neuter Initiative Program launched in 2013 aims to reduce animal overpopulation on Ambergris Caye
Reduced Euthnasia Rates
It is a goal of the Saga Humane Society to reach the lowest level of euthanasia rate possible. It is the policy of the organization that euthanasia will only be permitted when medically necessary to end suffering.
Increase Adoptions
Every homeless animal deserves a loving home. The goal for each animal that passes through the doors of Saga is that one day it will be given a loving permanent home
Increase Animal Well Being
All animals deserve to be free from pain, hunger thirst and suffering. Through community stray pick up, owner surrenders, community outreach wellness checks and Humane Education Saga strives to free all animals from suffering
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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 rescued
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Number of animals euthanized
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Number of animals rehomed
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Number of animals with freedom from pain
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The mission of Saga Humane Society, a non-profit, non-governmental organization(NGO), is to prevent cruelty and replace it with kindness to all animals, to reduce animal overpopulation and to bring Humane Education to our community
This is accomplished through the operation of the island's only non-profit humane society, a veterinary clinic and shelter that offers low and no-cost spay/neuter procedures, and is enhanced with lessons and workshops focused on humane education and houses those unwanted and stray dogs that deserve a loving home
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The vision of the founders, members and supporters of Saga Humane Society is to build a permanent, well equipped animal clinic and diagnostic center, with a focus on wellness & preventative care, adoption, population control and Humane Education. An all inclusive center of wellness and hope.
Saga Humane Society, its staff and volunteers will continue to work toward a long term, community cooperative solution to end animal abuse, neglect and overpopulation.
Saga Humane Society will continue to fund and support :
Spay/Neuter Initiative Program (S.N.I.P) spay/neuter clinics
Vaccination campaigns
Sheltering, medical and wellness care for unwanted animals
Animal adoption/foster programs
Low and no cost medical and wellness care
Humane Education programs and workshops
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Animal Well Being Management Plan (AWBMP) – Gain the favor and support of local governing and enforcement agencies and implement the proposed rollout of Phase I-VI of the AWBMP in 2015. Introduce the AWBMP countrywide in 2016. Review and expand the AWBMP from lessons learned and policy evaluation in 2016
Humane Education – Provide updated, relevant, interactive, age-based materials to all members of the Ambergris Caye community. Create, develop and launch It's Cool to Be Kind awareness campaign (in conjunction with San Pedro Town Council) to coincide with the start of the fall 2015 school year
SNIP (Spay/Neuter Initiative Program) – Increase support and awareness of the SNIP campaign with a goal of sterilization of 1,000 animals per year to reach the 2013 goal to reduce overall island overpopulation by 75%
Visiting Vet Travel Team Coordination – Work to gain the favor and acceptance of BAHA to reshape the prerequisite paperwork and fees associated with temporary veterinarian licensing. Work with BAHA, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance to attain streamlined protocol and to eliminate costly fees associated with the importation of drugs and supplies necessary to maintain clinic operations
Marketing/Public Relations/Community Awareness – Launch island wide outdoor advertising program to highlight AWBMP goals and laws and It's Cool to Be Kind campaign. Effectively convey the mission and vision of Saga Humane Society. Continually improve the perception of Saga Humane Society through the use of social and web based programs, and cooperative cross-over campaigns. Continue Website and Social Media Development
Grant Acquisition – Actively seek, research and apply for a multitude of grant opportunities from capital improvement, to operating expense funds to education programs and more
Director of Veterinary Services – Hire one full time Director of Veterinary Services to oversee all clinic and shelter procedures and operations
Capital Raise – Plan, identify and secure a comprehensive new build plan. Prepare capital raise proposal and supporting donor material. Launch capital raise campaign both in Belize and internationally utilizing all facets of traditional and social media
Fundraising & Events – Increase the effectiveness and array of fundraising efforts to further expand the current program in an effort to reach different donor markets and segments
Volunteer Recruitment – Effectively and thoughtfully recruit like minded advocates to expand the reach of the efforts of Saga Humane Society
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
SNIP - Population estimates indicate that since 2014 the stray and roaming population of Ambergris Caye has decreased by 60%
All primary and secondary school children have attended at least one Humane Education program each year since 2014
In 2015 a total of 2,165 animals were treated by the Saga Humane Society veterinary staff, with over 50% of those owners receiving either free or reduced services
In 2016 a total of 4,020 dogs and cats were cared for by the Saga Humaen Society staff.
Since 2014 the euthanasia rate of animals cared for by Saga has dropped from 48% to 18% at the close of 2016
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Operations
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THE SAGA SOCIETY FOUNDATION INC
Board of directorsas of 04/29/2019
Mrs. Mary Maykuth
Star Qual
Term: 2017 - 2019
Mary Maykuth
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Donald Tummons
Duck Hollow Animal Hospital
Dawn LoCascio
Ingrid Lima
Saga Humane Society
Carol Taylor
Carol Taylor & Associates Recruiting
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 ? Yes -
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