named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Clinic
Weekly Saturday events where dogs are assessed and available for adoption; used for temperament evaluation and public meet-and-greets.
Adoption Program
Rescues dogs from shelters, places them in volunteer foster homes, and adopts them to permanent families after thorough screening.
Foster Care Program
Volunteers provide temporary homes for rescued dogs, helping them acclimate to family life and revealing their true personalities for better adopter matching.
Owner Surrender Program
Accepts owner-surrendered dogs that meet medical, behavioral, and space availability criteria, with a $200 fee to support intake costs.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 5 activities
- Adoption clinics and dog placement eventsHosts weekly Saturday adoption clinics by invitation, where approved adopters complete the adoption process after signing contracts and paying fees. Clinics are used to showcase dogs available for adoption and conduct weekly temperament assessments to evaluate suitability for placement.
- Dog adoption screening and placement processRequires prospective adopters to submit online applications, conducts reference checks (including veterinary references), in-person interviews with all household members, and home visits when necessary. Prohibits surprise or gift adoptions and restricts applications to the Capital District region, approximately within 40 miles of the Albany Airport, with possible exceptions for Pittsfield, MA.
- Post-adoption follow-up and alumni engagementConducts follow-up calls with adopters to monitor post-adoption adjustment and success. Encourages adopters to share photos and stories, and invites alumni dogs to be brought to future clinics to support community engagement and program evaluation.
- Public outreach and adoption promotionMaintains an online presence through its website and third-party platforms like Petfinder to promote dog adoptions. Uses dog personality profiles to assist in matching dogs with prospective adopters and shares success stories to engage the community.
- Return and re-entry policy for adopted dogsAccepts return of adopted dogs into its program when foster space is available and requires adopters to return dogs if they can no longer care for them, ensuring lifelong support for dogs in its care.
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Animal Adoption Services 2 activities
- Adoption fee collection and financial policiesCharges adoption fees of $295 for dogs over 24 months and $395 for puppies and dogs up to 24 months, collected via cash or check at adoption clinics. Maintains a surrender fee of $200 to help cover care costs for incoming dogs.
- Dog rescue and intake operationsRescues dogs from local shelters, owner surrenders, puppy mills, and boarding facilities, including long-distance transportation when necessary. The organization accepts dogs into its program and collects a $200 surrender fee to partially offset care costs.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 2 activities
- Behavioral rehabilitation and training for rescued dogsProvides behavioral rehabilitation and socialization in foster care, including housebreaking, leash training, and exposure to new environments. Collaborates with dog training experts to evaluate and train dogs in its care, using foster packs for socialization when needed.
- Foster care and temporary housing for rescued dogsPlaces all rescued dogs into volunteer foster homes across New York's Capital District to prevent shelter placement. Foster care is used for behavioral rehabilitation, socialization, temperament assessment, and meeting individual dog needs prior to adoption.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Comprehensive veterinary care for rescued dogsEnsures all dogs receive vaccinations for distemper/parvo, rabies, and bordatella, as well as testing for heartworm, Lyme disease, and ehrlichia. All dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption when possible, with full veterinary support to ensure they are fully vetted before placement.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Fundraising and donation operationsAccepts monetary donations and in-kind donations including blankets, towels, kennels, carriers, cleaning supplies, office supplies, and gas cards. Offers dog training classes and conducts fundraising and special events to support operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$228K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$228K100%
Investment income$380%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$245K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$118K
Cash$109K
Investments$0
Liabilities$406
Net assets$118K
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- TAMARA RUNIONS — President
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Albany Airport Partner — Defines service area as within 40 miles of the Albany airport for adoption eligibility.
- Albany County Vet Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals under Dr. Dries.
- Bayberry Vet Care Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals under Dr. Burns in Latham.
- Bethlehem Veterinary Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals.
- Dr. Paul Hartman Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals in Schenectady.
- Dr. Scharf Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals in Niskayuna.
- East Greenbush Animal Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals.
- Flickr Partner — Hosts photo albums documenting rescued dogs, including Nate.
- Haven Animal Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals under Dr. Desiree in Ballston Spa, NY.
- Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY Network — Self-identified nonprofit organization operating as a volunteer-driven dog rescue.
- Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NY Network — Self-referential network membership indicating organizational identity.
- Latham Animal Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals.
- Pittsfield MA area volunteers Partner — Collaborates with volunteers in the Pittsfield, MA area to conduct home visits and support adoptions.
- Sheep Meadow Animal Hospital, LLC Partner — Provides veterinary care for HBRD's animals under Dr. Carlene A. Patterson in Ghent, NY.
- State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) Government — Approved charity participant in the New York State employee giving program.
- Veterinary Specialties Referral Center Partner — Provides veterinary services including surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and radiology for HBRD's animals.
- dog experts Partner — Collaborates with dog training experts to train and evaluate dogs in its care.
- info@homewardbounddogrescue.com Partner — Primary contact email for owner surrender inquiries and communication.
strategies · 3
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.
- Behavior-Informed Adoption Matchingmethodology: behavior_informed_matchingBy using behavioral data gathered in foster homes and expert assessments, we match dogs with compatible adopters, because aligning temperament and lifestyle reduces adoption failure and increases long-term success.
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation and Assessment Modelmethodology: foster_based_rehabilitationBy placing dogs in foster homes, we enable behavioral rehabilitation and accurate temperament assessment in a home environment, because this reveals their true personalities and supports better matching with adopters, increasing long-term placement success.
- Responsible Adoption Screening and Commitment Modelmethodology: responsible_adoption_screeningBy conducting thorough screening—including housing verification, veterinary references, and long-term care commitments—we ensure adopters are prepared for responsible pet ownership, because this reduces returns and supports lifelong dog welfare.