CSPCA welcomes new executive director
NORWICH – It has been a little more than three months since the Chenango SPCA welcomed a new Executive Director, Annette J. Clarke to its team. Clarke brings over twelve years of prior non-profit experience to the table, and is excited about her position with the CSPCA and the positivity that will ensue.
Clarke lives in nearby Clinton with her husband and two cats, Garet and Santana, and has has three grown children. Before taking on her current position at the CSPCA, Clarke worked as Executive Director at the Kirkland Arts Center in Clinton, where her responsibilities included writing grants, raising awareness, organizing events and raising money.
New to the animal shelter world, Clarke stated, “I have learned a great deal about what a shelter does and how much is involved in keeping it clean and running smoothy. I am excited to be working with such an accomplished, dedicated board who is set to do the best they can with the limited funds we have.”
She is committed to upholding the mission of the CSPCA and has been hands-on with the animals as well. The CSPCA prides itself on the cleanliness of its establishment and everything is scrubbed, sanitized and cleaned out, and the animals get fresh food and water daily. The animals each get to play and have exercise time daily, as well.
Added Clarke, “We’ve got to keep them healthy, happy and active until they’re adopted.”
The CSPCA provides shelter for 1,000 to 1,200 animals each year as an open admission shelter, never turning an animal away. The shelter takes in neglected, abused, stray and unattended animals. Not only cats and dogs, but also animals such as bunnies and chicks that people get for holidays and are no longer able to provide care for. Clarke added, “We hope they all get adopted.”
According to Clarke, a “lot of people own and love animals, and I feel as though this is a generous community.” The CSPCA relies on individual and corporate support to raise money and supplies to keep the animals clean, safe, vaccinated, fed and happy until they find their forever homes.
“No amount is too small. It all adds up. Small change can make a big difference.” said Clarke. Part of her position as executive director is to help the public become more aware of what a shelter does, and what it needs to operate smoothly and successfully. The CSPCA uses over 40,000 pounds of cat liter each year, which in itself is a $3,000 expense. To vaccinate, de-worm, provide flea medication and care for the animals in the shelter costs more than $30,000 per year. The shelter uses approximately 8,000 pounds of cat and dog food per year, and must raise more than $100,000 yearly to care for the animals; all funds raised directly helping the animals in the shelter. Items such as paper towels and bleach are always in high demand.
Clarke encourages members of the community to come up and visit the shelter, to volunteer their time helping out, or stop in to interact and play with the animals.
“So far it has been great,” stated Clarke. “It has been a good transition and I really like the work.”
Clarke added she is planning some upcoming events that she hopes will further raise awareness within the community. A membership campaign is in the works that will be kicking off this summer, and in addition to the dog walk that takes place, a “Meow March” is being planned for October later this year.
Clarke is excited about holding her new position and added, “There is no doubt that companion animals are an important part of our lives and deserve the care and compassion that we bring them until they find a new home.”
For more information, visit chenangospca.org or stop in at 6160 county Road 32 in Norwich.
Clarke lives in nearby Clinton with her husband and two cats, Garet and Santana, and has has three grown children. Before taking on her current position at the CSPCA, Clarke worked as Executive Director at the Kirkland Arts Center in Clinton, where her responsibilities included writing grants, raising awareness, organizing events and raising money.
New to the animal shelter world, Clarke stated, “I have learned a great deal about what a shelter does and how much is involved in keeping it clean and running smoothy. I am excited to be working with such an accomplished, dedicated board who is set to do the best they can with the limited funds we have.”
She is committed to upholding the mission of the CSPCA and has been hands-on with the animals as well. The CSPCA prides itself on the cleanliness of its establishment and everything is scrubbed, sanitized and cleaned out, and the animals get fresh food and water daily. The animals each get to play and have exercise time daily, as well.
Added Clarke, “We’ve got to keep them healthy, happy and active until they’re adopted.”
The CSPCA provides shelter for 1,000 to 1,200 animals each year as an open admission shelter, never turning an animal away. The shelter takes in neglected, abused, stray and unattended animals. Not only cats and dogs, but also animals such as bunnies and chicks that people get for holidays and are no longer able to provide care for. Clarke added, “We hope they all get adopted.”
According to Clarke, a “lot of people own and love animals, and I feel as though this is a generous community.” The CSPCA relies on individual and corporate support to raise money and supplies to keep the animals clean, safe, vaccinated, fed and happy until they find their forever homes.
“No amount is too small. It all adds up. Small change can make a big difference.” said Clarke. Part of her position as executive director is to help the public become more aware of what a shelter does, and what it needs to operate smoothly and successfully. The CSPCA uses over 40,000 pounds of cat liter each year, which in itself is a $3,000 expense. To vaccinate, de-worm, provide flea medication and care for the animals in the shelter costs more than $30,000 per year. The shelter uses approximately 8,000 pounds of cat and dog food per year, and must raise more than $100,000 yearly to care for the animals; all funds raised directly helping the animals in the shelter. Items such as paper towels and bleach are always in high demand.
Clarke encourages members of the community to come up and visit the shelter, to volunteer their time helping out, or stop in to interact and play with the animals.
“So far it has been great,” stated Clarke. “It has been a good transition and I really like the work.”
Clarke added she is planning some upcoming events that she hopes will further raise awareness within the community. A membership campaign is in the works that will be kicking off this summer, and in addition to the dog walk that takes place, a “Meow March” is being planned for October later this year.
Clarke is excited about holding her new position and added, “There is no doubt that companion animals are an important part of our lives and deserve the care and compassion that we bring them until they find a new home.”
For more information, visit chenangospca.org or stop in at 6160 county Road 32 in Norwich.
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