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Your Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report



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Gratitude from CEO Laura Toller Gardner

Hello dear friends. Pets In Need is, at its heart, a place where compassion and community come together to transform the lives of animals. This year, as we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we honor the extraordinary spirit that continues to inspire and guide our work.

I first think of the adopters who opened their homes and hearts to 1,313 animals last year. I think of our staff, who bring daily compassion and creativity to everything they do, and the volunteers who contributed 31,914 hours walking dogs, socializing cats, fostering pets, and supporting our team. I think of our Board of Directors and community partners, who help guide our work and extend our impact. And I think of you—our donors—whose generosity makes every part of this mission possible. Together, we have built a community that is creating a better world for animals and the people who love them. With your partnership, we are able to say yes to animals who have no other hope.

Families You Made Whole


Truffles
​Goldfield Good Dog Club

Truffles came through Pets In Need’s doors at just three months old. With her floppy ears, boundless energy, and endearing personality, she very quickly captured hearts and found a home. Puppies are irresistible, full of sweetness and charm. But without proper socialization, even the most lovable pup can struggle as they grow.

Like many cattle dog mixes, Truffles learned about the world with her mouth. Her playful nipping soon became overwhelming for her first family, who had young children, and they made the heartbreaking decision to return her. Though adopted again, her new family also realized her growing anxiety was more than they could manage, and Truffles was returned once more.

Back at Pets In Need, staff were determined to help her, but by now her fear was deep. She could barely be touched, and even walking her required special handling. For many shelters, this would have been the end of the road. But thanks to generous, visionary giving by Burton and Maud Goldfield, Truffles was given a lifeline through our pioneering program, the Goldfield Good Dog Club.

Penelope
​Community Veterinary Clinic

When Aimee noticed a friendly stray cat near her office, she couldn’t ignore it. She had the kitty scanned, only to learn there was no microchip. With an older cat already at home, Aimee worried this newcomer was also a senior who might need care she couldn’t afford on her own.

Her search for affordable options led her to Pets In Need’s Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC), now marking its first anniversary providing accessible, high-quality care for local pets and their families. The CVC offers wellness exams, routine vaccinations, diagnostics, microchipping, parasite prevention, and compassionate guidance, helping more people keep their pets healthy and at home.

Thanks to the CVC, the stray, now named Penelope, received a full exam, vaccines, and bloodwork, all affordably priced. Aside from a few age-related issues, she was healthy and ready for a new start. Today, Penelope spends her days lounging indoors, safe and loved with her new family.



Thank you for the lifesaving care you make possible.



Your Impact by the Numbers!







Champions Circle Donors

$25,000+

Alfred L. Marsten Trust

Amy Schwenkmeyer

Daniel Ratto

Joan M. Peterson 2004 Trust

Joyce Davis

Mario Lefort

Maud and Burton Goldfield

Ruth and Larry Roth

Sandra Ketchel

Sarah and Bill Nowlin

Scott Matthiesen and Michael Rocha

Shane Kent



$10,000-$24,999

Alyssa Umsawasdi and Bryan O'Connor

Barry Cheskin and Lisa Norcia Cheskin

Caitlin and Ben Kortlang

Chris and Melody Malachowsky

Donna Mollenhauer

Howard and Betty White Foundation

Howard and Carolee White Foundation

John and Michele McNellis

Kathryn Reitman

Leesa Gidaro

Mario Barbieri Charitable Foundation

Maybelle Dore

Rebecca Trevino

Rob and LuAnne Kalman

Scottie Zimmerman

Shari Schoeppner

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

You Create Happy Tails

LULU
​"We love our feisty, funny little Lulu so much...Thanks again for everything you do. I brought my 89-yr-old mother to PA PIN every couple of months to look at bunnies, but we weren't sure about adopting. And then Lulu appeared! :D Thanks to you and Lulu's foster for taking care of her for a year so that she could find her home with us!"

SUSHI
​"Sushi has been settling in wonderfully and has truly become a beloved part of our little family... Sushi lights up our everyday life with his sweet personality, curiosity, and cuddles. He makes us laugh constantly and brings so much joy to both his mom and me. We can’t imagine life without him.
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​The adoption experience with Pets In Need was extremely positive. We felt informed and encouraged every step of the way. Thank you again for the important work you do."






Thank you for all you do for animals and families who need you!