activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 2 activities
- Dog training programsProvides in-home dog training using positive, reward-based methods and customized programs addressing basic and advanced obedience, agility, behavioral issues, housebreaking, and home-specific behaviors. Services are delivered at clients’ homes to improve companionship and conduct.
- Post-adoption support servicesOffers free post-adoption support including training tips, veterinary referrals, and home delivery of adopted animals to ensure smooth transitions into new homes.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal rescue and shelter operationsProvides care and shelter for rescued dogs, including medical and behavioral assessments upon intake, isolation protocols, and temporary home placements to support growth and well-being outside of confined environments. Rescued 228 dogs in 2025.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Canine rehabilitation partnership with correctional facilitiesOperates a program that rescues puppies from overcrowded shelters and places them in correctional facilities where incarcerated individuals provide professional training. Includes weekly hands-on sessions focused on socialization, confidence building, and obedience starting at 8–10 weeks of age.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Dog adoption servicesFacilitates dog adoptions through online profiles, in-person adoption events, application screening, and meet-and-greet sessions that include behavioral evaluations for compatibility with existing pets. Completed 193 adoptions in 2025, with an average time of 38 days from intake to adoption.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Pre-adoption medical and preventive careProvides comprehensive medical care for all incoming animals, including fecal testing (Idexx Fecal DX Profile), vaccinations (2–4 rounds depending on age), spaying/neutering prior to adoption, microchipping with registration, and monthly oral preventatives for fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal parasites.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Provision of dog food and nutritionProvides Purina Pro Plan dry dog food at a cost of $1,125 per month and special diet foods (dry and wet) at a cost of $240 per month to support the nutritional needs of animals in care.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Breed estimation for rescue dogsProvides breed estimates for rescue dogs based on physical appearance, with clear communication that these are not guaranteed due to unknown histories.
- Pet sitting and lodging servicesOffers in-home pet sitting where sitters remain at the client’s home during their absence, providing care, attention, and household tending, along with regular updates via text and phone. Also provides stress-free, free-range pet lodging in a sitter’s home. Charges an additional day’s fee if owners return after 6 p.m.
- Youth volunteer engagementAllows individuals under 13 to participate in volunteering when a parent or guardian registers and invites them to events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$255K
Contributions & grants$255K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$238K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$84K
Net assets$-77K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +54.4%
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Deborah Partner — Staff member who facilitated adoption process and home meet for adopter.
- Dr. Kim Ng, DVM Partner — Board member and veterinarian providing medical oversight and expertise.
- POINTApp Partner — Technology partner used to manage and streamline volunteer experiences.
- Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue Partner — Direct partnership where training services support rescue dogs cared for by Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue.
- correctional facilities Partner — Partners with correctional facilities to implement the Pawsitive Second Chances training program pairing inmates with rescue puppies.
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.
- Behavioral and Lifestyle Matching for Adoption Successmethodology: lifestyle_matchingBy using behavioral assessments and aligning dogs' temperaments and needs with adopters' lifestyles, we increase long-term adoption success because compatible pairings reduce returns and promote stable homes.
- Foster-Based Care and In-Home Support Modelmethodology: foster_based_careBy placing animals in foster homes and delivering services in familiar environments, we reduce stress and support well-being because environmental stability enhances behavioral development and eases transitions to permanent homes.
- Mutual Transformation Through Human-Animal Rehabilitation Partnershipsmethodology: mutual_transformation_modelBy partnering rescue dogs with correctional facility participants in structured training programs, we simultaneously improve dog adoptability and human life skills because shared responsibility and empathy foster growth in both species.
- Positive Reinforcement and Individualized Training Modelmethodology: positive_reinforcement_trainingBy using reward-based, fear-free training methods tailored to each dog’s body language and needs, we improve behavior and adoptability because positive reinforcement builds trust and sustainable obedience.