named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of homeless dogs and cats through application review, meet-and-greet sessions, and compatibility assessments to ensure good matches between animals and adopters
Foster-to-Adopt Program
Provides temporary foster homes for puppies and kittens under six months old until they are old enough to be spayed or neutered, supporting early socialization and reducing shelter overcrowding
Fostering Program
Recruits foster families to care for animals requiring special attention, including pregnant cats, nursing mothers, bottle babies, and animals with treatable illnesses or training issues
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Facilitating animal adoptionsManages the adoption process for homeless animals, including writing individualized pet descriptions to highlight personalities, providing pre-adoption medical care, and operating a Foster-To-Adopt Program for kittens and puppies under six months. Also fosters animals needing additional care, such as those with behavioral needs, treatable illnesses, or nursing mothers.
- Providing animal socialization and enrichmentProvides socialization and enrichment for shelter cats through holding, petting, brushing, and reading aloud to improve their well-being and adoptability.
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
- Investigating animal cruelty casesOperates a 24/7 confidential cruelty hotline and a cruelty investigation unit to respond to reports of animal abuse in Allegany County. Conducts investigations, issues Notices to Comply and court tickets, seizes animals in severe cases with court orders, and accepts voluntary surrenders from owners involved in complaints. Provides educational guidance and follow-up welfare checks to ensure compliance with state animal laws.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Operating a public animal shelterOperates a public animal shelter open seven days a week from noon to 4 p.m. for adoptions, inquiries, and pet surrenders. Provides daily care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abandoned, neglected, and abused companion animals in Allegany County.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts annual fundraising events such as the Scramble 4 Animals Golf Tournament, theme basket auction, Christmas cookie sale, and Pet Pics with Santa to support animal care and operational needs.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Providing spay/neuter servicesOperates a low-cost spay/neuter clinic that has spayed and neutered over 9,000 animals since opening in 2015. Provides surgical sterilization for all dogs and cats prior to adoption and offers seasonal Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) services for community and feral cats between November and mid-April.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Providing veterinary and medical careProvides comprehensive veterinary care for shelter animals and those in need, including treatment for injuries, illnesses, and chronic conditions. Examples include surgical repair of broken legs, emergency frostbite care, palliative and end-of-life care, and treatment for malnutrition, cancer, and dental disease. All adopted animals receive vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, flea/tick treatment, and species-specific testing.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting facility and grounds maintenancePerforms daily cleaning, disinfecting, lawn mowing, trimming, painting, and other facility maintenance tasks to support animal health and ensure shelter accessibility and safety.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.37M
Contributions & grants$1.04M76%
Program service revenue$121K9%
Investment income$121K9%
Other revenue$82K
expenses
Total expenses$840K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$441K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.66M
Cash$181K
Investments$1.62M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$4.66M
Liquid reserves25.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynda Pruski | Executive Director | 40 | $59K |
board members · 7
- Abbie Pritchard — Director
- Deborah Wilkins — Treasurer
- JoAnn Brown — Director
- Kevin Habberfeld — Director
- Larry Clark — President
- Lyndi Scott — Secretary
- Steve Harriger — Vice President
relationships · 57
Who they work with
- ASPCA Funder — Provided a grant through the NY State Animal Population Control Program to support construction of the spay/neuter clinic.
- Abbie-Freeland Wildlife Sanctuary Partner — Refers wildlife cases to Abbie-Freeland Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Adopt-A-Pet Partner — Lists adoptable animals on Adopt-A-Pet to expand reach to potential adopters.
- Alco Federal Credit Union Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Alfred State College Vet-Tech Program Partner — Collaborates with the shelter to provide veterinary care and training opportunities for students through placement of animals like Gabby.
- Alfred Vet Tech School Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Allegany Bar Association Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Allegany County Sheriff's department Government — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- B & R Trucking Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Barn Cat Outreach Partner — Partners with Barn Cat Outreach on Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for feral cats.
- Belfast Dog Control Partner — Transports injured animals like Duke to the shelter for medical care and rehabilitation.
- Brand Names Appliance Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Charlie Densmore Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA Partner — Provides low-cost spay/neuter services through referral to Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA.
- Classic Hits Oldies 103.5 - WJQZ Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Cornell Veterinary School & Hospital Partner — Provided veterinary support to the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Dan Synakowski - Law firm Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Dave Slocum Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Dog Control Officer Kathy Faulkner Partner — Refers severely neglected animals to the shelter for emergency care and rehabilitation.
- Dog Control Officer Linda Botens Partner — Reports injured or neglected dogs in the Cuba area and coordinates with the shelter for rescue and transport.
- Dr. Bruce Kaplan Partner — Provided support to the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Dr. Pierson & Dr. Chambliss, Alfred State Vet Partner — Provided veterinary support to the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Ed Riley Electrical & Del Slingerhand Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Erie County SPCA Partner — Provides low-cost spay/neuter services through referral to Erie County SPCA Lipsey Clinic.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to showcase animals available for adoption and engage with the community.
- First Citizens Community Bank Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Hawk Hideaway Partner — Refers bird care cases, particularly raptors, to Hawk Hideaway.
- Hornell Humane Society Partner — Provides low-cost spay/neuter services through referral to Hornell Humane Society.
- Jason Gildner Photography Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
- Jim Ball Surveying Partner — Supported the SPCA during regular and emergency operations.
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strategies · 6
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.
- Behavioral Rehabilitation through Consistent Caremethodology: behavioral_rehabilitationBy providing consistent, individualized human interaction, the organization builds trust with shy or traumatized animals, because structured positive engagement improves behavior and increases adoptability over time.
- Best-Fit Adoption Matching with Compatibility Screeningmethodology: best_fit_adoption_matchingBy using best-fit matching and requiring meet-and-greet sessions between adopters, their households, and existing pets, the organization improves long-term adoption success, because assessing behavioral and lifestyle compatibility reduces returns and promotes stable placements.
- Education-First Enforcement for Voluntary Compliancemethodology: education_first_enforcementBy using education and follow-up visits as a first response to non-severe animal welfare violations, the organization promotes voluntary compliance with care laws, because supportive guidance is more effective than punitive measures at changing owner behavior long-term.
- Foster-Based Care to Expand Capacitymethodology: foster_based_careBy utilizing a foster care network to house animals awaiting shelter space, the organization expands its operational capacity without physical expansion, because community-based caregiving allows more animals to be rescued and rehabilitated safely.
- Low-Cost Spay/Neuter to Control Overpopulationmethodology: low_cost_spay_neuterBy providing low-cost spay and neuter services, the organization reduces community animal overpopulation, because accessible sterilization prevents unintended litters and decreases intake pressure on shelters.
- No-Kill Shelter Model with Controlled Euthanasiamethodology: no_kill_shelter_modelBy operating as a no-kill shelter and only euthanizing animals that are terminally ill or severely injured, the organization increases adoption opportunities and maintains public trust, because this policy prioritizes life while ensuring humane outcomes for animals beyond recovery.