named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
ARF rescues, shelters, and finds permanent homes for cats and dogs, providing veterinary care, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping prior to adoption.
Sponsor-A-Pet
A program allowing donors to financially support specific animals in ARF’s care, helping cover the cost of food, medical care, and enrichment.
Volunteer Program
ARF relies entirely on volunteers for daily operations, including animal care, adoption coordination, and facility maintenance.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Community outreach and adoption promotion eventsCo-hosts public events with organizations like Hudson Valley Shakespeare and partners with regional shelters to spotlight adoptable dogs, increasing visibility and promoting adoptions through community engagement.
- Volunteer-operated animal care and shelter operationsOperates as an all-volunteer, no-kill animal rescue organization in Beacon, NY, relying entirely on volunteers for animal care including feeding, cleaning, dog walking, and providing affection; 100% of donations support animal care.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Donation collection for animal shelter suppliesCollects donated newspapers, especially large-format publications, for use in animal cages at its shelter to support hygiene and comfort.
- Rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption placement for cats and dogsRescues, rehabilitates, shelters, and places cats and dogs into adoptive homes through careful screening and matching. The organization has placed thousands of animals since 1986 and accepts returns of adopted animals at any time for the remainder of their lives.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Adoption application processingProcesses adoption applications and provides immediate email confirmation upon receipt to support timely follow-up and transparency in the adoption process.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Animal medical care and preventive health servicesProvides comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs in its care, including spaying/neutering, age-appropriate vaccines, flea and tick prevention, medications as needed, and microchipping for cats.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Permanent sanctuary care for unadopted animalsProvides lifelong care and a permanent home at ARF for cats and dogs that are not adopted, ensuring their well-being for the duration of their lives.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Prevention of animal crueltyEngages in efforts to prevent cruelty to animals as part of its core mission and operational activities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$149K
Contributions & grants$123K82%
Program service revenue$13K9%
Investment income$13K9%
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expenses
Total expenses$149K
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balance sheet
Total assets$433K
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Net assets$431K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- CASSANDRA PAUPST — BOARD MEMBER
- MARJORIE VALES-THEDFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- ROSEMARIE CHIUSANO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- ACME Partner — Partners with ACME through the 'Give Back Where It Counts' bag program, directing $1 donations to ARF from $3 bag purchases.
- Amazon Partner — Partners with Amazon through a wishlist program to receive donated supplies for cats and dogs in ARF's care.
- Animal Rescue Foundation Network — ARF is identified as the organization's common name and operational identity.
- Chewy Partner — Partners with Chewy through a wishlist program to receive donated supplies for cats and dogs in ARF's care.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to communicate with the public and respond to inquiries about adoptions.
- Fear Free-certified veterinarian Partner — Collaborates with Fear Free-certified veterinarians to provide behavioral supplements and medication for anxious animals.
- HVS’s Company Partner — Collaborates on joint events featuring adoptable dogs and theater performers.
- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Partner — Co-hosts public events to promote adoption of ARF dogs.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to communicate with the public and respond to inquiries about adoptions.
- Jewelers for Children Partner — Former organization where board president served as executive director
- Mid Hudson Animal Aid Partner — Shares parking lot with Mid Hudson Animal Aid’s Essie Dabrusin Cat Sanctuary at the ARF facility in Beacon, NY.
- Witch Hazel Partner — Partnered to create and sell a charitable candle, with 25% of proceeds supporting ARF.
- iGive Partner — Partners with iGive to receive a percentage of sales from online shopping at over 1,800 stores to support animal care.
- mundane Partner — Collaborated to create the limited-edition GOOD WITCH soy candle benefiting ARF.
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.
- Arts-Integrated Adoption Engagementmethodology: arts-engagement-for-adoptionBy co-locating adoptable dogs with theatrical events in partnership with cultural organizations, the organization increases visibility and adoption rates, because arts-based engagement draws new audiences and fosters emotional connections that traditional shelter settings cannot.
- Behavioral and Household Compatibility Screeningmethodology: compatibility-assessmentBy assessing household composition and facilitating in-person interactions between existing pets and adoptees, the organization promotes successful adoptions, because pre-adoption compatibility reduces return rates and supports animal social and developmental needs.
- No-Kill, Volunteer-Driven Sustainability Modelmethodology: no-kill volunteer rescueBy operating as a no-kill, 100% volunteer-run rescue, the organization ensures ethical animal treatment and long-term sustainability, because community ownership and donated labor reduce overhead and strengthen public trust while enabling lifelong care for animals.