named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Processes adoptions for dogs, cats, and formerly small mammals; includes counseling, application review, and medical preparation of animals
Stray Hold and Redemption Program
Provides shelter for stray dogs picked up by municipal dog control officers from contracting towns; facilitates owner redemption in compliance with NYS law
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in animal care with required training in humane handling, disease prevention, and behavior; includes youth volunteers aged 12+
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
- Animal intake and processingProcesses an average of 29 animals per month and took in 34 animals under NYS Article 26-C for cruelty and abandonment cases in 2023.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Animal sheltering and adoption servicesProvides shelter, care, and protection for homeless, abused, elderly, and disabled animals, operating a physical facility with public hours for visits and adoptions. Facilitates adoptions through an application process, adoption counseling, and medical preparation including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, parasite treatment, health testing, and microchipping for both dogs and cats.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising events and donation collectionOrganizes and hosts fundraising events including an annual golf tournament, street drive in Plattsburgh, and bottle drives. Maintains multiple bottle drop box locations and blue bin donation sites to collect public contributions, and uses coin collection boxes to fund medical services for animals in its care.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Stray animal holding and owner reunificationProvides stray hold boarding services for dogs picked up by dog control officers in contracted municipalities and facilitated the return of 78 dogs to their owners in 2023.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Thrift store operationsOperates a thrift store that sells donated goods to support shelter operations.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer training programProvides annual training to all volunteers with direct animal care responsibilities in compliance with NYS Article 26-C.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Membership programOffers membership cards and decals to supporters in 2025.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$683K
Contributions & grants$401K59%
Program service revenue$109K16%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$165K
expenses
Total expenses$566K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$359K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$622K
Cash$515K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$614K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +42.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- CAROL SOLARI-RUSCOE — SECRETARY
- DIANE KINNE — VICE PRESIDE
- DONNA KELLY DELBEL — TREASURER
- INGER JOY — DIRECTOR
- LAURIE PARSONS — PRESIDENT
- SHAWN MCLEAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 73
Who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Partners with ASPCA to deliver required online training modules for volunteer certification under the NYS Companion Animal Care Standards Act.
- Adirondack Pet Cremation Service Partner — Hosts a blue bin donation location for Elmore SPCA.
- AdirondackSun Government — Website copyright holder and likely local government or community partner managing digital presence.
- Adopt-a-Pet.com Partner — Partner platform for listing adoptable pets.
- Aubuchon Hardware Peru Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Aubuchon Hardware Skyway Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Ausable Chasm Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Bankers Orchards Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Bark’s Shell Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Border View Market Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Boynton Avenue Mobil Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Brooke and Irwin Insurance Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Champlain Exxon Mobil Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Chapter One Coffee and Tea Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Chazy Redemption Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Chuck Wagon Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Condos Pharmacy Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Cumberland Bay Market Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Dames Liquor Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Dogs Best Friend Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Dress Code Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Dupreys Feed Store Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Exit 36 Mobil Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement as Rescued Treasures Thrift Store.
- Fantastic Planet Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Gioiosa's Liquor Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Good Karma Dog Grooming Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Hungry Bear Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- Jackson and Callie Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
- K and M Liquor Partner — Hosts a coin collection container for Elmore SPCA.
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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.
- Individualized Surrender Supportmethodology: individualized surrender supportBy handling owner surrenders on a case-by-case basis and assisting with rehoming through platforms like PetFinder, Elmore SPCA reduces shelter intake and promotes direct adoption, because personalized support increases the likelihood of animals staying out of shelters or finding homes faster.
- Shelter and Care Pathway to Adoptionmethodology: shelter-and-care-pathway-to-adoptionBy providing shelter and supportive care, Elmore SPCA prepares vulnerable animals for adoption, because comfort and protection increase their adoptability and well-being while awaiting placement in loving homes.
- Stray-Hold and Adoption Pipelinemethodology: stray-hold and adoption pipelineBy partnering with municipal services to accept unredeemed stray dogs after the legal holding period, Elmore SPCA increases adoption opportunities, because this pipeline ensures a steady flow of animals into their care system while supporting community animal control responsibilities.
- Volunteer-Run Thrift Store Revenue Modelmethodology: volunteer-run_thrift_storeBy operating a volunteer-staffed thrift store, Elmore SPCA generates sustainable revenue for animal care, because donated goods are sold to fund shelter operations while leveraging community participation and reducing labor costs.