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FUREVER FRIENDS DOG RESCUE OF WNY INC
Grand Island, NY · EIN 455065292 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · fureverfriendsofwny.com
revenue
$131K
expenses
$124K
net assets
$96K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

We are an all volunteer Organization that rescues abandoned and mistreated dogs and puppies including puppies and adult breeder dogs rescued from puppy mills. Our Organization coordinates the transportation, veterinary care, of the dogs and puppies, and provides food and housing for the rescued dogs. We have taken on the responsibility to to assure that each dog has been spayed or neutered through a relationship with several local Veterinarians to make sure that they will no longer be allowed to breed. This will decrease the amount of dogs forced to live in shelters, and possibly euthanized. We also work with the rescued dogs to socialize them and improve their adoptability, and arrange fostering and adoption of the rescued dogs. We promote public education about puppy mills and adopting pets rather than purchasing them from pet stores or over the Internet. We encourage adopting a rescue or shelter dog. From time to time we will take in a local dog needing placement in a home.

profile · synthesized from sources

Furever Friends Dog Rescue of WNY Inc is an all-volunteer nonprofit that rescues dogs from puppy mills and abusive breeding operations, primarily in the Northeastern United States. The organization provides veterinary care, spay/neuter services, socialization, and fosters rescued dogs until adoption. They also educate the public about the harms of puppy mills and promote shelter adoption over purchasing pets.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Matches rescued dogs with approved adopters within 75 miles of Amherst, NY, using a structured application and home evaluation process
Foster Care Program
Places rescued dogs in temporary foster homes to provide socialization, behavioral support, and a stable environment prior to adoption
Public Education on Puppy Mills
Raises awareness about the cruelty of puppy mills and promotes adoption through outreach events, memorial pages, and online content
Puppy Mill Rescue and Rehabilitation
Rescues dogs from puppy mills and commercial breeding operations, provides veterinary care, spay/neuter, grooming, and medical treatment for trauma and neglect
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Provision of foster care and adoption placement for rescued dogs
      Places rescued dogs into foster homes while they receive veterinary care and await spaying or neutering, ensuring socialization and support to improve adoptability; arranges long-term adoption placements for rehabilitated dogs.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Public education and awareness campaigns about puppy mills
      Organizes public events and features rescued dogs such as Peanut and Harry over multiple years to educate communities about the conditions and consequences of puppy mills, raising awareness through sustained outreach.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of dogs from puppy mills and other mistreatment
      Rescues abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs—including breeding females, young male dogs, and puppies rejected by brokers—from puppy mills and other high-risk environments; provides immediate medical care, vaccinations, flea prevention, spaying/neutering, and humane euthanasia when necessary. The organization has rescued over 2,000 dogs since inception, including specific missions to Ohio resulting in the rescue of 32 dogs and interventions in inhumane transport conditions.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$48K37%
Program service revenue$77K58%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$96K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -14.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Cheryl Skabry — Director
  • Gregory Mergel — Director
  • Michael Barclay — Director
  • Nancy Crane — Director
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Amherst, NY Government — Geographic center for adoption radius and operational reach.
  • Companion Animal Protection Society Partner — Collaborates by providing educational content, such as videos, used on Furever Friends' website.
  • EC SPCA Partner — Collaborates with the EC SPCA in dog rescue and fostering efforts.
  • EMBRACE THE DIFFERENCE Partner — Partnering charity that donates $10–$100 to Furever Friends when supporters purchase jewelry or gifts and designate the organization as their beneficiary.
  • Elegant Themes Partner — Provider of website design services for Furever Friends Dog Rescue of WNY Inc.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication.
  • Furever Friends Dog Rescue of WNY, Inc. Network — Formed as a nonprofit organization composed of approximately 50 volunteers dedicated to dog rescue.
  • PayPal Giving Fund Partner — Processes online donations on behalf of Furever Friends, covering all fees so that full donations are received by the organization.
  • SPCA of Erie County Partner — Collaborates with SPCA of Erie County to rescue dogs, including Rumours (later named Nala).
  • Several local Veterinarians Partner — Partners with local veterinarians to provide spaying and neutering services for rescued dogs.
  • WordPress Partner — Platform used to power the organization's website.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Public Education as Adoption Promotion
    methodology: public_education_adoption_promotion
    By educating the public about the harms of pet stores and online sellers, we increase adoption from ethical rescues and shelters, because awareness of puppy mill conditions drives behavior change toward humane pet acquisition.
  • Rescue and Rehabilitation with Behavioral Support
    methodology: puppy_mill_rescue_and_rehabilitation
    By rescuing dogs from puppy mills and providing medical care, rehabilitation, and behavioral readiness planning, we prepare them for successful adoption, because trauma-informed support increases adoptability and long-term placement stability.