
EMBARKING ON A NEW GOAL
The Capital Area Humane Society has launched a campaign to relocate and expand our public spay & neuter clinic.
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
We have operated a public Spay & Neuter Clinic in South Lansing since 2011. While the location was ideal for a startup business, we have gradually outgrown the building. There is such a high demand for low-cost spay and neuter services, we are now unable to meet the needs of our community. Surgeries are often booked out for four months, especially for large dogs and female cats.
Thanks to a generous building donation from the Michael G. Eyde Estate, we now have the opportunity to expand at a new location—3303 West Saginaw Street in Lansing. This move will allow us to dramatically increase the number of lifesaving procedures we provide. The money raised will be used to convert the current office spaces into a surgical center.
CAHS has raised $1.15 million toward this project and is now looking to the community to help reach the $2 million total fundraising goal. We respectfully seek your consideration of a gift or pledge (payable over three years) toward this important project. Your support will create a fully equipped, high-capacity clinic to better serve our community.
OUR VISION
- Enable us to accommodate more animals for spaying and neutering procedures.
- Reduce wait times.
- Establish two surgery suites capable of accommodating two surgeons and allow us to double our capacity, reducing the number of stray animals and alleviating the burden on animal shelters and rescue organizations.
- Reach a larger geographic area and serve a broader population of pet owners. This is particularly important in regions such as Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties, where access to affordable spay and neuter services is limited.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
You can help us achieve these goals by supporting this capital campaign through:
- GIFTS OF CASH: The easiest and most direct way of supporting this campaign is a gift of cash.
- SCHEDULE A MONTHLY GIFT: Recognizing that many caring people may not have the capacity to make a sizable gift at any one time, we suggest the alternative of making a smaller gift on a monthly basis.
- GIFTS OF STOCK: Avoid capital gains through a gift of highly appreciated stock, while taking a full-value deduction on your tax returns.
- NAMING OPPORTUNITIES: There are numerous naming opportunities available for this project. Please see the list below for more details.
- QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS: If you’re over age 70½, you can meet the required minimum distribution from your IRA by making a qualified charitable distribution of up to $100,000 per year; you’ll also lessen your taxable income.
- A MULTI-YEAR PLEDGE COMMITMENT: May be payable over a three-year period.
OUR MISSION OF HOPE
Founded in 1936, CAHS has been serving the Greater Lansing area for over 85 years. We are an animal-welfare organization with a mission to promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education and example. We serve the tri-county region of Eaton, Clinton, and Ingham and beyond.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Surgical Center..................................$500,000
Clinic Lobby.......................................$250,000
Lab and Dispensary........................$50,000
Laundry Room.................................$50,000
Exam Room (2 of 4)*.......................$25,000
TNR Suite..........................................$25,000
Surgical Prep Area...........................$25,000
Autoclave Suite................................$20,000
Treatment Room.............................$20,000
Tech Station.....................................$10,000
Director’s Office..............................$10,000
Veterinary Office.............................$10,000
Dog Recovery Suite (3 of 4)*........$5,000
Dog Recovery Run (16 of 18)*.....$2,500
Cat Recovery Cage (54 of 60)*.....$1,000
*Indicates the number available.
We would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how your support can help make this vision a reality. Please reach out to one of the staff members below to schedule a meeting, or with any questions.
Julia Willson
President and CEO
(517) 626-6060 ext. 117
jwillson@AdoptLansing.org
Jamie Matwiczyk
Director of Development
(517) 626-6060 ext. 120
jfuhr@AdoptLansing.org