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PETS STOP HERE INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 300946963 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D99 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · petsstophererescue.com
revenue
$81K
expenses
$81K
net assets
$12K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PETS STOP HERE, INC. IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO RESCUING DOMESTIC COMPANION ANIMALS PRIMARILY FROM THE ROCHESTER AREA. WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND SECURE REFUGE FOR ABUSED, UNWANTED, AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS THROUGH FOSTER HOMES WHILE THEY AWAIT ADOPTION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON HUMANE AND RESPONSIBLE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT NEED US MOST.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pets Stop Here, Inc. is a volunteer-driven animal rescue organization based in Rochester, New York, dedicated to saving abused, unwanted, and neglected dogs. The organization provides medical care, behavioral support, and temporary foster housing for dogs with complex needs, including severe medical conditions and behavioral challenges, while working to place them in permanent, loving homes. They emphasize public education on humane animal treatment and operate under the principle of "no pup left behind."

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Process
Structured six-step process including application, meet-and-greet, home visit, and trial visit to ensure successful placement in forever homes
Community Field Trips
Volunteers take rescue dogs on outings to provide socialization and enrichment through the "Pup Stop" program
Rescue and Foster Program
Provides medical treatment, rehabilitation, and foster care for abused, unwanted, and neglected dogs while preparing them for adoption
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
    • Operation of affiliated dog care facility
      Operates an affiliated doggie daycare and boarding facility that supports the rescue’s mission by generating revenue while providing pet care services.
    • Rescue and foster care for dogs
      Rescues abused, unwanted, neglected, and stray dogs—particularly from the Rochester area—with intensive medical or behavioral needs, and provides shelter through a network of foster homes while they await adoption. The organization relies on foster caregivers and delivers medical treatment, nutritional support, and recovery care as part of its rescue mission.
  • Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
    • Behavioral support referrals for dogs
      Provides referrals to professional dog trainers to support the behavioral development and rehabilitation of rescue dogs.
  • Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Dog adoption outreach via online platforms
      Lists available dogs for adoption on national platforms such as Petfinder and Adopt-A-Pet, and uses a Facebook page to share information about adoptable dogs and promote adoptions.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Enrichment activities for rescue dogs
      Organizes field trips and walks for rescue dogs to provide socialization, attention, and positive experiences during their time in foster care.
  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Facilitation of dog adoptions
      Manages the adoption process for rescued dogs, including placement into permanent homes, with documented cases of successful adoptions for dogs such as Niko, Sky, Dylan, Macey, G. Thomas, and others. Reviews adoption applications and supports transitions from foster to permanent care.
  • Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
    • Fundraising through bottle and can redemption
      Generates financial support for rescue operations by collecting and returning donated bottles and cans.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Public education on animal welfare
      Conducts public education initiatives focused on the humane and responsible treatment of animals.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$81K
Contributions & grants$75K94%
Program service revenue$5K6%
Investment income——
Other revenue$92
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • DAWN SAUNDERS — CO-DIRECTOR
  • DIANNE IANNELLO — CO-DIRECTOR
relationships · 27

Who they work with

  • 58 Main Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Abilene Bar & Lounge Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Adopt-A-Pet Partner — Partners with Adopt-A-Pet to list dogs available for adoption.
  • Bachelor4M Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Bauer's Boutique Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Brandon and Christine Partner — Adopted dog named Meech (Breecher)
  • Candace Messner Real Estate Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Del's Market Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Faith Partner — Adopted dog named Niko after fostering
  • GTFO Escape Rooms Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Kate's K-9's Partner — Recommended dog training service provider for adopters.
  • Katie Partner — Adopted dog named Coupon
  • Kevin and Stacey Partner — Adopted dog named Atlas
  • Liz Kowaluk Photography Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Messner Flooring Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • MyFLX Realtor Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Petfinder Partner — Partners with Petfinder to list dogs available for adoption.
  • Pineapple Jack's Bar & Restaurant Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Pup Stop Boarding and Daycare Partner — Partner facility housing select animals available for adoption.
  • Rochester Animal Services Partner — Collaborates with the organization to rescue animals surrendered or found as strays.
  • Rochester Area Partner — Geographic focus for animal rescue operations
  • SOHO Greece Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • THE PUP STOP Partner — Affiliated doggie daycare and boarding facility that supports Pets Stop Here Rescue.
  • TNT Bottle and Can Return Partner — Partner location for returning donated bottles and cans to generate funds for the organization.
  • The Avenue Pub Partner — Local business supporting Pets Stop Here Rescue
  • Wayne Partner — Adopted dog named Hershey (Shadow) after fostering
  • Whispers from Within Partner — Recommended animal reiki service provider for holistic dog wellness.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Comprehensive Adoption Matching and Support
    methodology: comprehensive adoption matching
    By implementing a multi-step adoption process and providing post-adoption follow-up and training resources, the organization ensures dogs are placed in suitable homes and successfully transition, because structured matching and ongoing support increase adoption stability and reduce returns.
  • Foster-Based Rescue Model
    methodology: foster-home_shelter_model
    By utilizing a network of foster homes instead of traditional shelters, the organization provides individualized care and socialization for abused, unwanted, and neglected animals, because this setting promotes better behavioral and medical rehabilitation outcomes and increases capacity to rescue dogs with intensive needs.
  • No-Pup-Left-Behind Approach
    methodology: no_pup_left_behind
    By specializing in rescuing dogs with intensive medical or behavioral challenges that other organizations may decline, the organization ensures equitable access to care, because this commitment expands lifesaving capacity for the most vulnerable animals.