The Placer SPCA is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year Charity Navigator, the country's largest independent evaluator of charities, gave us the highest marks - a 4-star rating, for our ability to efficiently manage and grow our finances. Less than a quarter of all charities evaluated by Charity Navigator received the 4-star rating, which indicates that the Placer SPCA "outperforms the majority of nonprofits in America with respect to its fiscal responsibility."

According to Michael Smith, Charity Navigator's Interim President/Chief Operating Officer, "Donors are becoming more discriminating about the charities they choose to support. Increasingly, they are demanding accountability, transparency, and quantifiable results." He continues by stating that, "Only 28% of charities rated received at least one consecutive 4-star evaluation, which differentiates the Placer SPCA from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust."

The goal of Charity Navigator is to provide donors confidence in their charitable endeavors by shining a light on efficient charities.

Please know that at the Placer SPCA we continue to strive to work hard every day to effectively provide the care and support for the thousands of animals that come to our center each year. We know we could not do our lifesaving work without the care and compassion of people like you and we are grateful for your ongoing support.

To review the unbiased and objective ratings by Charity Navigator, please visit http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=6547

Leilani Vierra, CEO Placer SPCA

For more information contact Placer SPCA by calling (916) 782-SPCA (7722) or (530) 885-PETS (7387), send us email or complete our online information request.