named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of dogs, cats, and small animals to permanent homes; all adopted animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and dewormed prior to placement
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for animals needing recovery from surgery, socialization, or relief from shelter stress; includes care for bottle-feeding kittens and post-operative dogs
Pet Food Pantry
Supports pet owners in need by providing food assistance to help prevent pet surrender due to financial hardship
Spay/Neuter Your Pet Program (SNYP)
Offers low-cost spay and neuter services to income-eligible families to reduce pet overpopulation
Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) Program
Humanely manages feral cat populations by providing spay/neuter services and releasing cats back to their environment
Vaccine Clinic
Hosts monthly vaccine clinics on the last Friday of each month to provide accessible preventive care for pets in the community
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Animal adoption servicesOperates adoption programs to place homeless pets into permanent, loving homes through a main shelter in Watertown, NY and an off-site adoption center at a Petco location. The organization adopted out over 1,000 pets in the past year and maintains a 95% foster-to-adoption conversion rate, with individual success stories documenting timely placements and behavioral improvements post-adoption.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Foster care program for animalsOperates a foster program that provides individualized, home-based care for animals requiring special attention, including bottle-baby kittens, post-surgery pets, and those needing relief from kennel stress. Fostered 330 pets in the past year, with structured support and high transition rates to permanent adoption.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Fundraising events for animal careHosts annual and recurring fundraising events—including Goat Yoga and a large annual event with food, music, auctions, and adoptable animals—with all proceeds directed toward animal care, shelter operations, outreach, and facility improvements.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Humane education and community outreachPromotes responsible pet ownership and humane treatment of animals through educational initiatives and community awareness efforts.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Pet food pantry and support servicesOperates a pet food pantry that provided support to over 100 pets in the past year, helping pet owners retain their animals during times of financial hardship.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Shelter operations and daily animal careProvides safe housing, daily care, enrichment, cleaning, sanitation, and medical treatment for animals in need. Accepts stray cats when space allows and operates a full-service shelter facility with regular public access hours.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Spay/neuter and veterinary medical servicesProvides comprehensive veterinary care including spay/neuter surgeries (over 2,500 performed in the past year), vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, flea prevention, and emergency treatment. Offers targeted programs such as Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for feral cats and reduced-cost services for income-eligible families through the Spay, Neuter Your Pet Program (SNYP).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$838K
Contributions & grants$255K30%
Program service revenue$508K61%
Investment income$61K7%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$772K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$469K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.62M
Cash$370K
Investments$426K
Liabilities$133K
Net assets$1.48M
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BETH AUGUSTUS — TREASURER
- CATHERINE STEVER — TRUSTEE
- JILL RENSHAW — SECRETARY
- JOANNE THORNTON — PRESIDENT
- JULIE MCINTOSH — TRUSTEE
- KIM COUCH — VICE PRESIDENT
- SUZIE HARRISON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Absolute Breeze Stables Partner — Host venue for the Bark & Wine fundraising event.
- Jefferson County Government — Primary service area and operational focus for animal control and adoption programs.
- Jefferson County Sheriffs Government — Referred to for reporting animal cruelty, as JCSPCA does not conduct investigations.
- Mindful Motivation Yoga & Meditation Partner — Provides yoga instruction for the Goat Yoga event through instructor Nicole.
- Not specified Partner — Allows individuals to sponsor adoption fees for animals
- Our Proud Partners Partner — Sponsors that support the organization's mission financially.
- PetCo Partner — Adopted dog Ciabatta attended training classes at PetCo, indicating a potential partnership or referral pathway for post-adoption support services.
- Petco Partner — Hosts a JCSPCA adoption center at its retail location in Watertown, NY.
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.
- Community Education Promotes Responsible Pet Ownershipmethodology: community_education_for_preventionBy educating the public on responsible pet ownership, animal safety, and disease prevention, we reduce neglect and abandonment because informed caregivers are better equipped to meet their pets’ needs and prevent unwanted litters and zoonotic illness.
- Foster-Based Care Improves Adoption Outcomesmethodology: foster_care_modelBy placing animals in foster homes rather than keeping them in shelters, we improve their socialization and well-being, which increases the likelihood of successful adoption because temporary home environments reduce stress and enhance behavioral development.
- No-Kill Policy with Preventive Medical Interventionmethodology: no_kill_with_preventive_careBy maintaining a no-kill shelter policy and providing comprehensive pre-adoption medical care—including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and parasite control—we ensure long-term animal welfare and reduce pet overpopulation because healthy, sterilized animals are more adoptable and less likely to contribute to stray populations.
- Retail Partnership Expands Adoption Accessmethodology: retail_adoption_outreachBy partnering with retail locations like Petco to host off-site adoption centers, we increase visibility and access to adoptable animals because high-traffic commercial environments expose pets to a broader audience, accelerating placement into permanent homes.