named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Process
Manages a structured adoption process including application review, reference checks, home visits, and post-adoption support to ensure appropriate placements
Foster Program
Operates a volunteer foster network that provides temporary homes for rescued dogs; fosters provide food, love, and care while the organization covers all medical expenses
Rescue and Rehoming
Rescues small to medium breed dogs from high-kill shelters in southern U.S. states and rehomes them in the Northeast through a network of foster homes and adopters
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive Adoption Services 1 activity
- Conduct home assessments for foster and adoption applicantsConducts home inspections and visits using virtual, in-person, or hybrid methods for both foster and adoption applicants to evaluate suitability of living environments.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Facilitate dog adoptions across multiple statesLists dogs available for adoption on national platforms such as Adoptapet and Petfinder, arranges transportation to locations near adopters’ homes, and provides post-adoption support for care and behavioral questions.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Offer online pre-qualification for fostering and adoptionProvides an online application process to pre-qualify individuals interested in fostering or adopting animals.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Operate foster care program for rescued dogsProvides foster homes for rescued dogs, including full medical care while in foster, and requires dogs to be altered unless a veterinarian provides medical justification for an exception.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provide pre-adoption veterinary care and adoption processingProvides full veterinary care for rescued dogs prior to adoption and manages an adoption application process including application review, reference checks, and matching.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Rescue dogs from high-kill sheltersRescues small to medium breed dogs from high-kill shelters in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and California, with a focus on relocating them to the Northeast for adoption.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$406K
Contributions & grants$140K34%
Program service revenue$266K66%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$406K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$400
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$-36K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -38.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BETH BABICH — DIRECTOR
- IRENA BLIND — PRESIDENT
- VERONICA BRITTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Adoptapet Partner — Lists available dogs for adoption on Adoptapet platform.
- Facebook Partner — Seeks volunteer support for social media management on Facebook.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook Page to share updates on dogs available for adoption.
- Georgia kill shelter Partner — Partnered with a Georgia kill shelter to rescue Chucky.
- Instagram Partner — Seeks volunteer support for social media management on Instagram.
- Petfinder Partner — Lists available dogs for adoption on Petfinder platform.
- irena@4littlepaws.org Partner — Primary contact for technical support and communication regarding foster applications.
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.
- Flexible Foster Care with Structured Oversight 294 orgsmethodology: flexible_foster_careBy using a flexible foster model combined with formal contracts and home inspections, we maximize dog placement while ensuring accountability and safety, because structured yet adaptable systems enable broader participation without compromising animal welfare.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Personalized Adoption Matching for Successful Outcomes 294 orgsmethodology: lifestyle-compatible_matchingBy assessing lifestyle compatibility and conducting home evaluations, we produce more stable and lasting adoptions, because matching dogs to adopters based on mutual suitability increases long-term success and reduces return rates.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Pre- and Post-Adoption Support to Ensure Transition Success 294 orgsmethodology: adopter-education-and-supportBy educating adopters about dog behavior and providing transition guidance, we increase successful integration into homes, because informed and prepared adopters are more likely to maintain long-term, stable placements.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Rescue and Adoption to Reduce Euthanasia and Breeding Demand 294 orgsmethodology: shelter-rescue-interventionBy rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters and placing them in adoptive homes, we increase survival rates and reduce reliance on industrial breeding operations, because saving dogs through adoption directly decreases both euthanasia rates and market demand for puppy mills.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →