named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Abuse & Neglect Victims
Specialized rescue program for dogs who have suffered abuse or neglect, providing medical and behavioral rehabilitation
Healing Hearts
Program focused on rescuing dogs with emotional or psychological trauma requiring extra care and socialization
No Moms Left Behind
Special effort to rescue mother dogs and ensure they receive care and placement opportunities
Oldies, but Goodies
Program dedicated to rescuing senior dogs who are often at higher risk of euthanasia in shelters
Special Hardships
Rescue initiative for dogs with significant medical or behavioral challenges that make adoption difficult
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 4 activities
- Medical and behavioral rehabilitation of rescued dogsProvides comprehensive medical treatment, including heartworm therapy following American Heartworm Society protocols, orthopedic surgery, and rehabilitation for injured or disabled dogs. Also offers behavioral training and support for traumatized or abandoned dogs to prepare them for adoption.
- Rescue and placement of dogs from high-intake sheltersRescues homeless dogs, particularly from shelters in the southern United States with high euthanasia rates, and relocates them for adoption. Focuses on dogs facing medical or behavioral challenges, including those affected by heartworm infection, abuse, or neglect.
- Rescue of mother dogs and puppiesOperates the “No Moms Left Behind” program to rescue pregnant, nursing, or mother dogs with grown puppies to ensure they are not separated and can be placed together or in coordinated homes.
- Specialized rescue and hospice care for senior and special-needs dogsRescues senior dogs and those with terminal conditions or special needs, providing medical care, rehabilitation, and hospice support when appropriate, while promoting the benefits of adopting older animals.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 3 activities
- Foster care program for rescue dogsOperates a volunteer-based foster program that provides temporary housing, care, and socialization for rescued dogs pending adoption. Includes support and coordination for foster families.
- Volunteer engagement across operational functionsOperates a broad volunteer program supporting transportation, fundraising, marketing, events, dog socialization, adoption processing, foster support, digital work, and administrative tasks.
- Volunteer-supported transportation and logisticsOrganizes volunteer-driven and pilot-assisted transportation of rescue dogs from high-intake areas to safer locations, including transport to veterinary appointments and foster homes.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Adoption screening and placement servicesConducts thorough adoption application reviews, including reference checks, home visits, and interviews, to ensure appropriate and lasting placements for rescued dogs of all ages and backgrounds.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$318K
Contributions & grants$315K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$277K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$70K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$102K
Cash$108K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$102K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +33.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA SILVERMAN SHANAHAN | President | 70 | $65K |
board members · 4
- ALYSSA COHEN — Director
- JOI ALICEA — Director
- PAMELA SMALL — Director
- PATRICIA BARRY — Treasurer
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Adoption Coordinators Partner — Trains and supports volunteers in adoption application screening and processing
- American Heartworm Society Network — Follows treatment protocols set by the American Heartworm Society for heartworm-positive dogs.
- Bedford Animal Rescue Partner — Collaborates on dog rescue and relocation efforts, including joint use of volunteer pilot transport.
- Foster Coordinators Partner — Trains and supports volunteers in foster program coordination and foster family support
- Lisa Tatosian Partner — Chaired the Gala Committee for the organization's 2022 Wag, Woof, and Wine Gala.
- Sophia Silverman Partner — Contact person for involvement in the Oldies, but Goodies Program, including sponsorship, fostering, or adoption inquiries.
- Sophia Silverman Partner — Contact person for sponsorship inquiries related to rescued mother dogs.
- Sophia Silverman Partner — Contact person for sponsorship of individual rescued dogs' treatment
- business supporters Partner — Local businesses support the organization through contributions or services.
- donors Partner — Donors provide financial support for rescue activities.
- foster families Partner — Foster families provide temporary homes for rescued dogs.
- local businesses Partner — Provides in-kind donations and support to A New Chance Animal Rescue.
- volunteers Partner — Volunteers support rescue and placement operations.
strategies · 5
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.
- Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Reintegrationmethodology: comprehensive_rehabilitation_careBy providing medical care, behavioral desensitization, and training to traumatized or complex-care dogs, the organization increases successful adoption and long-term placement because healing addresses root causes of maladaptation and improves post-adoption adjustment.
- Family-Centered Rescue Approachmethodology: family_centered_rescueBy rescuing mother dogs together with their puppies, the organization upholds maternal value and promotes family unit integrity, which supports ethical rescue standards and improves outcomes for both mothers and offspring because early separation is avoided and maternal care is preserved.
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: foster_based_rehabilitationBy placing rescued dogs in foster homes rather than kennels, the organization improves their physical and behavioral health, socialization, and readiness for permanent adoption because home environments provide stability, routine, and individualized care that shelters cannot.
- High-Risk and Medically Complex Dog Rescuemethodology: high_risk_rescue_prioritizationBy prioritizing the rescue and treatment of dogs at high risk of euthanasia—including heartworm-positive, senior, abused, and behaviorally traumatized dogs—the organization increases adoption opportunities for overlooked populations because targeted medical and behavioral rehabilitation makes them adoptable.
- Lifelong Placement Guarantee Modelmethodology: lifelong_commitment_modelBy guaranteeing lifelong responsibility for rescued dogs and offering to take them back if adoptions fail, the organization ensures permanent safety and increases adopter confidence because it removes the fear of long-term commitment barriers.