named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Foster & Adoption Program
Places rescued dogs in foster homes and manages a structured adoption process including applications, reference checks, home visits, and meet-and-greets.
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & Vaccine Clinic
Offers affordable spay/neuter services and vaccinations to the public through partnership with TARA and veterinary providers.
Special Needs Rescue & Rehabilitation
Rescues dogs with serious medical conditions, paralysis, deafness, blindness, neurological issues, and orthopedic injuries from high-kill shelters and provides them with medical care and rehabilitation.
Volunteer & Community Outreach
Engages volunteers in shelter operations, transportation, application processing, and community education to expand rescue capacity.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Adoption services and placement processManages a full adoption process including online applications, applicant interviews, reference and background checks (including veterinary and landlord verification), home visits (in person or virtual), meet-and-greet sessions, and finalization of adoptions following a required donation. Maintains an updated list of animals available for adoption.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Community outreach, education, and inclusive volunteer programsConducts community outreach and education initiatives and operates volunteer programs specifically designed for special needs adults and children, promoting inclusion and engagement around animal welfare.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster program for rescued dogsOperates a network of volunteer foster homes that provide temporary care, socialization, and training for rescued dogs until permanent adoption. The organization covers all associated costs, including veterinary care and supplies.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Fundraising through corporate partnerships and referral programsReceives financial and in-kind support through corporate partnerships: 20% of profits from Dog Rescue Coffee Company sales, $20 per new Fuzzy membership via referral link, 15% of sales from Minted purchases using its promo code, and one Fi Smart Dog Collar for every two sold through its referral program, which are used for foster animals.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Medical care, rehabilitation, and daily support for rescued dogsProvides comprehensive medical treatment, socialization, training, and daily care—including feeding, walking, and kennel cleaning—for rescued dogs. Covers all veterinary expenses, food, crates, and supplies for dogs in foster care.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Rescue of dogs from high-kill shelters, with focus on special needs and medically vulnerable animalsRescues dogs—particularly those with serious medical conditions, paralysis, deafness, blindness, severe emaciation, neurological deficits, injuries, and orthopedic issues—from high-kill shelters across the country, with a focus on New York City Animal Care and Control, New Jersey, and surrounding areas. Prioritizes animals at risk of euthanasia due to illness, injury, or special needs.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Spay/neuter and vaccination services for adopted animals and the publicEnsures all adopted dogs and cats are spayed or neutered through coordination with TARA, including scheduling, contract management, and follow-up. Also offers low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine services to the general public.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Transportation logistics for rescue and adoptionOrganizes transportation of rescued dogs to adopters, foster homes, and airport pickups using volunteer drivers and personal vehicles.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.16M
Contributions & grants$819K71%
Program service revenue$337K29%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.04M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$151K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$700K
Cash$265K
Investments$0
Liabilities$279K
Net assets$421K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY BELLEW | TREASURER | 10 | $23K |
board members · 8
- ANDREA RAMOS — MEMBER
- DARLENE HASTINGS — MEMBER
- ELIZABETH CASARIO — MEMBER
- HILARIE ROGERS — MEMBER
- LAUREN FERRARA — OPERATIONS D
- SAMANTHA MURTAGH — MEMBER
- THERESA VOGELSANG — MEMBER
- VANESSA MOUIO — MEMBER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- AmazonSmile Partner — Partnership with AmazonSmile to receive donations from eligible purchases made by supporters.
- Animal Surgical Center Partner — Partners with SNARR Northeast to provide medical services for dogs with complex medical needs.
- BISSELL Partners for Pets Partner — Partnership with BISSELL to support pet rescue and adoption efforts.
- BreakThruTV Partner — Features SNARR Northeast in media content to highlight their rescue work and impact.
- Courtney Bellew Partner — Founder and operator of SNARR Northeast
- Dog Rescue Coffee Company Partner — Partner that donates 20% of profits to SNARR Northeast and other animal rescues.
- Dr. Tomas Infernuso, DVM DACVS Partner — Collaborates with SNARR Northeast and Second Chance Rescue to deliver medical care to medically challenged dogs.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share information about rescued dogs and raise awareness among local communities.
- Fi Smart Dog Collar Partner — Partner providing in-kind donations of smart collars for foster animals via a referral-based program.
- Fuzzy Partner — Partner offering discounted veterinary services and donating $20 to SNARR for each new membership referred.
- Minted Partner — Partner offering a customer discount and donating 15% of referred sales to SNARR.
- Second Chance Rescue Partner — Collaborates with SNARR Northeast to support animal rescue efforts.
- Special needs adults and children Partner — Engages special needs adults and children as participants in volunteer programs.
- Spot & Tango Partner — Partner offering a branded discount code to customers, supporting SNARR indirectly.
- Suzie's CBD Treats Partner — Partner offering branded discount code; supports SNARR through customer purchases.
- TARA Partner — Partnership to provide low-cost spay/neuter services for adopted dogs and cats.
- contact-us Partner — Invites individuals to contact the organization to donate goods or services
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.
- Best-Match Adoption Frameworkmethodology: best_match_adoptionBy using personalized matching and comprehensive adopter screening, we ensure lasting adoptions because placements are aligned with each dog’s needs and the adopter’s capacity, reducing returns and increasing long-term welfare.
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: foster_based_careBy placing rescued dogs in foster homes rather than shelters, we improve their physical and behavioral health through individualized care, increasing adoptability because home environments provide necessary socialization, training, and medical rehabilitation that shelters cannot.
- Special-Needs Rescue and Rehabilitationmethodology: special_needs_firstBy focusing on dogs with complex medical or behavioral challenges, we achieve successful placements because targeted rehabilitation and specialized foster care address root causes of unadoptability, giving vulnerable animals a chance others decline.