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THE ADOPTION CENTER NY INC

MASSAPEQUA, NY · EIN 471792688 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · theadoptioncenterny.org

revenue

$47K

expenses

$58K

net assets

$-67K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

THE ADOPTION CENTER NY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)3 ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND REHOMING OF PUPPIES, DOGS, KITTENS, AND CATS, WHICH HAVE BEEN ABANDONED, ABUSED, NEGLECTED, SICK, OR OTHERWISE UNWANTED. THESE ARE WONDERFUL ANIMALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN DESTROYED EITHER IN KILL SHELTERS, OR DIE BY THE CRUELTY OF A HOMELESS LIFE ON THE STREETS. WE ALSO WORK TO EDUCATE PEOPLE AND STIMULATE INTEREST AND CONCERN IN THE PREVENTION OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CATS AND DOGS VIA OUR OWN EFFORTS AS WELL AS COOPERATE, CO-SPONSOR AND OTHERWISE ENGAGE IN CONCERTED ACTION WITH VARIOUS RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, IN FIGHTING THE ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF ANIMALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Adoption Center NY, Inc. is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned, abused, or sick puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats. The organization provides veterinary care, temporary foster homes, and adoption services, while also supporting feral cat TNR programs and public education on animal care. It operates primarily in New York, using pet stores and online platforms for adoption outreach.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Education and Support to the Public

Conducts school presentations and public outreach to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare, and offers guidance for emergency animal rescues.

Rescue / Rehabilitate / Rehome

Rescues animals from kill shelters and abuse situations, provides veterinary care and foster placement, then facilitates public adoptions through pet stores, events, and online platforms.

Stray and Feral Cat Assistance

Supports TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs by providing caretakers with resources, low-cost spay/neuter information, and guidance on feeding stations and colony management.

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Structured Animal Adoption Program 2 activities
- Adoption screening process
  
  Requires adoption applications, interviews, and veterinarian references to screen potential adopters and ensure suitable placements for rescued animals.
- Post-adoption support
  
  Provides verbal and written instructions on pet integration, feeding, and medical care after adoption, and requires adopters to schedule a veterinary check-up within 15 days.
Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Adoptable animal listings
  
  Lists adoptable dogs on Petfinder, Facebook, and Instagram to increase visibility and facilitate adoptions, particularly leveraging social media due to high adoption volume during the pandemic.
Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Adoption events and outreach
  
  Hosts weekly adoption events at Massapequa Petco on most Saturdays from 1–5 PM and organizes additional meet-and-greet events in pet stores and public locations to connect adoptable animals with potential adopters.
Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming
  
  Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes abandoned, abused, neglected, sick, or otherwise unwanted puppies, dogs, kittens, and cats. Animals receive veterinary care, behavioral training, and socialization in foster homes prior to adoption.
Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Community education on pet care
  
  Conducts educational outreach through school and organizational speaking engagements and distributes public literature on proper pet care.
Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 activity
- Emergency response for abandoned or injured animals
  
  Provides guidance and connects callers with immediate assistance for abandoned or injured animals through a network of rescuers and veterinary clinics.
Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster care program for rescued animals
  
  Places rescued animals in temporary foster homes where they receive food, supplies, behavioral training, and socialization; all costs are covered by the organization.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Support for trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs
  
  Supports local TNR initiatives by providing caretakers with resources for low-cost spay/neuter services, shelter construction, and engagement with property owners.
Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Veterinary care for rescued animals
  
  Provides professional veterinary services including spaying/neutering and age-appropriate vaccinations for all rescued dogs and cats prior to adoption, as well as parasite treatment and medical rehabilitation.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$47K

Contributions & grants$12K25%

Program service revenue$28K59%

Investment income——

Other revenue$169

expenses

Total expenses$58K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$2K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$-67K

5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.0%

relationships · 13

Who they work with

Animal Rescue Force Partner — Collaborates with Animal Rescue Force on animal rescue and adoption efforts.
CPR Rescue Partner — Collaborates with CPR Rescue on animal rescue and adoption efforts.
Facebook Partner — Platform used to share information about dogs available for adoption and communicate with potential adopters.
Home Depot Partner — Source for purchasing odor-eliminating cleaning supplies used in animal care operations.
Instagram Partner — Platform used to share information about dogs available for adoption and engage with the community.
Kids Adopt A Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Kids Adopt A Shelter on animal rescue and adoption efforts.
My Pet World TV Partner — Partnered with My Pet World TV to produce and launch a rescue video on YouTube.
Paw Pact Alliance Partner — Collaborates with Paw Pact Alliance on animal rescue and adoption efforts.
Pet Philanthropy Circle Partner — Collaborates with Pet Philanthropy Circle on animal rescue and adoption efforts.
Petco Partner — Hosts weekly adoption events at the Massapequa Petco location.
Petfinder Network — Member organization listing adoptable dogs on the Petfinder platform.
Volunteers for Animal Welfare Partner — Collaborates with Volunteers for Animal Welfare on animal rescue and adoption efforts.
various recognized organizations Partner — Cooperates, co-sponsors, and engages in concerted action with private and governmental agencies to fight animal abuse and neglect.

strategies · 4

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.

Community-Engaged Adoptions

methodology: community-engaged_adoptions
By partnering with pet stores and online platforms, the organization increases visibility and adoption rates for rescued animals, because broader access and familiar settings reduce barriers to adoption and encourage public engagement.
Low-Stress Adoption Process

methodology: low_stress_adoptions
By arranging private, low-stress meetings for cat adoptions, the organization enables more accurate assessment of feline behavior, leading to better adopter-animal matches and higher long-term adoption success, because reduced stress reveals true temperament and supports informed decision-making.
Public Education and Collaboration

methodology: public_education_collaboration
By engaging in public education and collaborating with private and governmental organizations, the organization prevents animal abuse and neglect, because systemic change and community awareness reduce harm and increase protective action.
Volunteer-Powered Operations

methodology: volunteer_powered_model
By leveraging an all-volunteer model and volunteer-powered events, the organization sustains animal rescue and adoption services with lower overhead and higher responsiveness, because community involvement increases operational capacity and public investment in outcomes.