CENTER THE ANIMAL-HUMAN BOND IN OUR PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND STORYTELLING

• Continue an open, judgement free and conversation-based approach to adoptions, surrenders, and other programs.
• Nurture new/existing projects and programs intended to help pets and people stay together whenever possible and in the best interest of both.
• Connect with human services organizations in our service area.
• Establish onboarding/annual HR training for all staff and board members in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Review/revise our mission and all communications to ensure the language used aligns with our core values, core beliefs, and vision.
• Tell the stories of people and pets helped through our services and programs.
• Include an annual event that happens at our shelter to promote connectivity among our immediate and greater community.

POSITIVELY IMPACT PET ACQUISITION AND PET SURRENDER CYCLES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY

• Reduce length of stay in shelter and increase pet retention:
  • Invest in and grow our foster program.
  • Support appropriate adoption matches and the transition from shelter into new home.
  • Expand medical services provided to shelter animals on site.
• Provide more opportunities for humane pet acquisition and increase adoption inventory through interstate intake program.
• Provide comprehensive and accessible resources for our community to support pet retention and humane pet acquisition.
• Develop metrics and tracking to better understand our community's needs.

INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTATIVE VETERINARY CARE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS IN OUR COMMUNITY

• Prioritize and provide more accessible, affordable, and frequent access to preventative veterinary care (including but not limited to vaccines, nail trims, flea/tick preventative, and microchipping) for companion animals in our community to help them stay healthy and alleviate pressure on full-service clinics.
• Partner with other animal welfare organizations, rescue groups, and existing private veterinary and grooming practices to creatively approach the challenges facing pets in areas of preventative care.
• Utilize partnerships with schools and universities to create accessible and informational resources regarding general and preventative care.

ENSURE PARL'S LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND FULFILL OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING (DEIB)

• Invest in and support our DEIB committee in all its efforts, including evaluation of our programs, services, and human resources practices with a DEIB lens.
• Create innovative internship and training opportunities for marginalized populations in an effort to introduce individuals to animal welfare, proactively contributing to diversity in our field.
• Welcome and prioritize responsive action to DEIB feedback as provided by stakeholders.
• Prioritize efforts to ensure our staff and board teams reflect the diverse and varied socioeconomic community we serve.
• Invest in our staff team through professional development opportunities.
• Lead by example; prioritize providing a competitive wage to our direct care team members as these positions are grossly underpaid in the field of animal welfare.
• Build and expand on our fundraising efforts.
• Reengage with and build community among our supporters, adopters, and volunteers.
• Prioritize events with the most impactful return on investment.
• Support and train board members to participate in PARL's increased fundraising efforts.

MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE OUR FACILITIES TO SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORT OUR WORK AND THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE

• Prioritize care and consideration of our aging facility and equipment. Our building is over 60 years old and there are several projects that warrant attention in the next 3-5 years, including but not limited to:
  • Replacement of aging and critical building systems.
  • Renovation/construction of surgery suite to include more diagnostic capabilities, animal housing, and dental surgeries.
  • Renovation of existing animal care areas, including isolation/sick areas.
  • Acquisition of new van for preventative vet care programs.
  • Upgrading technology systems to streamline work.
• Utilize fundraising strategies to help accomplish facility maintenance and improvements projects; evaluate any emerging projects based on immediate need, alignment with our strategic goals, and available revenue for project completion.