named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates cat adoptions through pre-approval applications, adoption events at PetSmart in Plattsburgh, and a 30-day adjustment period with refund option
Foster Care Program
Provides temporary homes for cats and kittens; fosters supply love and care while the organization covers all veterinary costs
Public Awareness and Education
Conducts outreach to educate the public about feral cat welfare, responsible pet ownership, and the importance of spaying/neutering
Special Needs Adoptions
Program dedicated to placing cats with medical or behavioral challenges into appropriate, supportive homes
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program
Implements TNR to control feral cat populations by humanely trapping, neutering, and returning cats to their colonies
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 4 activities
- Adoption Services for Feral and Stray CatsConducts adoption efforts for feral and stray cats, including careful screening of applicants, processing complete applications, and facilitating adoptions through partner locations such as the PetSmart Charities Adoption Center in Plattsburgh, NY.
- Foster Care Program for CatsOperates a foster care program for cats of all ages and conditions—including adults, seniors, kittens, and nursing or pregnant mothers—with full coverage of veterinary care costs, in partnership with The Falls Cat Palace & Rescue.
- Rescue and Rehabilitation of CatsRescued approximately 200 kittens and adult cats in the previous year, providing medical treatment, shelter, and rehabilitation as part of ongoing operational activities.
- Volunteer-Managed Cat Rescue and RehabilitationProvides volunteer-supported services in cat rescue, rehabilitation, fostering, cleaning, transportation to veterinary appointments, photographing animals, and office tasks, operating without a central facility.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Distribution of Cat FoodDistributes between 18 and 20 bags of cat food monthly to support cat care and feeding needs.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Public Awareness and Community EducationProvides public awareness and education about feral and stray cat welfare through community outreach initiatives to improve understanding and support for cat rescue and TNR programs.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program ImplementationImplements a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program to address feline overpopulation and homelessness, including spay or neuter services for 8 to 10 cats at scale through targeted funding and operational support.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$20K31%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$66K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -21.9%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- 4 Paws Bookkeeping Partner — Partner organization providing bookkeeping services.
- Guidestar Network — Recognized with 2019 Platinum status for transparency.
- NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Registered as Rescue No. RR039 with the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets.
- PetSmart Charities Partner — Collaborates on pet adoptions at the PetSmart Adoption Center in Plattsburgh, NY.
- Petco Love Lost Partner — Participates in a national database using facial recognition to reunite lost pets with owners.
- The Falls Cat Palace & Rescue Partner — Provides foster care services for Focus on Ferals.
- Tractor Supply Partner — Source for needed cat food and accepts donation requests for gift cards.
- iGive.com Partner — Online shopping platform that donates a portion of purchases to Focus on Ferals.
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.
- Adoption-Supported Population Reductionmethodology: adoption-based population controlBy combining adoption services with TNR, we reduce feral cat populations and promote long-term welfare, because placing socializable cats in homes decreases street populations and increases individual well-being.
- Community-Based Foster and Volunteer Networkmethodology: community-based_foster_networkBy relying on a decentralized network of foster families and volunteers, we increase care capacity and reduce operational barriers, because distributing care across the community enables scalable, low-cost support while maintaining high-quality individual attention.
- Public Education and Community Engagementmethodology: community-outreach-and-educationBy educating the public and engaging community members in animal welfare efforts, we improve long-term outcomes for feral cats, because informed communities are more likely to support humane practices, participate in care, and prevent abandonment.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Population Controlmethodology: TNRBy humanely trapping, neutering, and returning feral cats, we reduce uncontrolled breeding and community homelessness, because sterilization prevents population growth while allowing cats to live without contributing to overpopulation.