named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Matches rescued cats and dogs with pre-screened adoptive families, including home deliveries to ensure successful transitions.
C.A.T.S. Resale Shop
Operates a thrift store selling donated goods to raise funds for animal care, including medical treatments, food, and spay/neuter services.
Foster Program
Places rescued cats and dogs in temporary foster homes to improve socialization and identify suitable permanent homes; provides fosters with all necessary supplies and covers all medical costs.
Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program
Reduces feral cat populations by humanely trapping, neutering, and releasing cats, preventing further overpopulation.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Foster Home Program for Stray CatsOperates a foster home program that provides supplies and support to volunteers who care for stray cats in their homes, reducing homelessness, increasing rescue capacity, improving adoption readiness, and gathering behavioral insights for better placement.
- Transportation Coordination for Veterinary CareCoordinates transportation for stray cats to veterinary appointments to ensure medical treatment and readiness for adoption.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal Adoption ProgramPlaces abandoned, unwanted, neglected, or abused companion animals into permanent homes through adoption events, foster care, and online listings on Adoptapet.com. The organization personally delivers adopted animals to their new homes within the Pascack Valley and surrounding areas of Bergen County, New Jersey.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Fundraising Events and CampaignsPlans and executes fundraising events, including Tricky Tray fundraisers and silent auctions featuring luxury items, to support the care of stray and abandoned animals.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Public Education on Pet Spaying and NeuteringConducts public education efforts to promote spaying and neutering pets to reduce animal overpopulation.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Resale Shop OperationsOperates a volunteer-staffed resale shop in Westwood, New Jersey, which generates funds for animal care; 100% of proceeds support feeding, medical treatment, spaying/neutering, and care for homeless dogs and cats.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) ProgramImplements a Trap-Neuter-Release program to reduce feral cat overpopulation, including spaying and neutering homeless animals as part of broader population control and care efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$231K
Contributions & grants$53K23%
Program service revenue$96K42%
Investment income$52K23%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.13M
Cash$19K
Investments$1.10M
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$1.13M
Liquid reserves62.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -65.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Cancro | President/Secretary | 40 | $25K |
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Adoptapet.com Partner — Partners with Adoptapet.com to list adoptable animals.
- Barbara Wilt Beckmann Partner — Customer and public supporter who shared a positive experience at the C.A.T.S. Resale Shop.
- Bergen County SPCA Partner — Awarded C.A.T.S. for rescue efforts
- PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a payment processor for monetary donations and pet sponsorships.
- Seasons Partner — Venue partner hosting the Tricky Tray Fundraiser event.
- Squarespace Partner — Platform used to power the organization's website.
- Stop & Shop Partner — Accepts gift certificates from Stop & Shop to purchase needed supplies for stray cats.
- Town of Clifton Government — Awarded C.A.T.S. for rescue efforts
- Venmo Partner — Uses Venmo as a payment platform for monetary donations.
- Westwood Pets Partner — Accepts gift certificates from Westwood Pets to purchase needed supplies for stray cats.
- Westwood Seed & Feed Partner — Accepts gift certificates from Westwood Seed & Feed to purchase needed supplies for stray cats.
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.
- Adoption Through Immersionmethodology: adoption_through_immersionBy integrating adoptable cats into the retail environment, the organization increases adoption opportunities, because continuous, low-pressure exposure in a welcoming setting fosters emotional connections and spontaneous adoption decisions.
- Barrier-Free Foster Supportmethodology: barrier_free_fosteringBy providing full medical and material support to foster parents, the organization increases foster participation and ensures consistent animal care, because removing financial and logistical barriers enables broader community involvement and improves animal health outcomes.
- Foster-Based Care Modelmethodology: foster_based_careBy utilizing foster homes instead of a traditional shelter, the organization increases capacity for stray cat care and improves socialization and assessment, because foster environments provide individualized attention and reduce stress, leading to better outcomes and more successful adoptions.
- Social Enterprise Funding Modelmethodology: social_enterprise_modelBy operating a resale shop that channels proceeds into animal care, the organization creates a sustainable funding stream, because community participation in shopping becomes a direct mechanism for ongoing financial support without reliance on donations alone.
- Trap-Neuter-Release for Population Controlmethodology: trap_neuter_releaseBy implementing a Trap Neuter and Release (TNR) program, the organization humanely reduces feral cat populations, because sterilizing and returning cats prevents reproduction while maintaining ecological balance and reducing shelter burden.