What they call their work
What they do
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Animal adoption servicesManages a comprehensive adoption process including maintaining a list of animals available for adoption, processing applications, conducting reference and veterinary history checks, holding in-person interviews with all family members present, performing home visits, and requiring legally binding adoption contracts to ensure the ongoing well-being of adopted pets.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster care program for rescued animalsProvides foster-based care for rescued dogs and cats, housing them in private homes—including the founders’ residence—while they await adoption. This includes long-term foster placements as needed, ensuring stability and socialization during the transition period.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Fundraising events and campaignsOrganizes and hosts recurring fundraising events such as an annual three-day yard sale in Conesus, NY, a 20th-anniversary celebration, and the Howliday Portraits event, with proceeds supporting operational and veterinary costs. Also conducts raffles to raise funds specifically for veterinary expenses.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Provision of care for animals in custodyProvides ongoing care for dogs in their custody, including food, veterinary services, treats, toys, collars, leashes, and harnesses to support their health, comfort, and socialization while awaiting adoption.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Rescue and rehabilitation of dogsRescues dogs and puppies from puppy mills, owner surrenders, and shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia, including those who have escaped electric fencing or suffered long-term neglect. Provides immediate veterinary care, treatment for injuries and trauma, and ongoing medical and behavioral rehabilitation to prepare them for adoption.
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Who they work with
- 501c3 Government — Recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, enabling tax receipts for donors.
- 501c3 Government — SusieQ Dog ResQ is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Another Chance Ranch Partner — Collaborated in the rescue and initial care of Joy before transfer to Susie Q Dog ResQ
- Another Chance Rescue Ranch Network — Former name of the organization before rebranding to SusieQ Dog ResQ in 2012.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share photos of adoptable dogs and engage supporters.
- PayPal Partner — Payment platform used for raffle ticket purchases
- Rising Storm Brewery Partner — Hosted SusieQ Dog ResQ's 20th-anniversary fundraiser event
- Venmo Partner — Payment platform used for raffle ticket purchases
How they approach the work
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- Community-Driven Adoption & Educationmethodology: community_engagement_modelBy leveraging community advocacy, ambassador animals, and public engagement events — such as puppy-play interactions and photo-based fundraisers — the organization increases adoption visibility and support, because personal, experiential outreach builds empathy and breaks stereotypes (e.g., around black dogs) more effectively than passive listing.
- Foster-Based Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: foster-based_rescueBy housing rescued dogs in home-based, family-like foster environments — including long-term fosters for hard-to-place animals — the organization improves their emotional well-being and adoptability, because stable, nurturing settings help dogs develop socialization and reduce shelter stress.
- Full-Funds Allocation Trust Modelmethodology: full_allocation_fundraisingBy directing 100% of raised funds — including event and raffle proceeds — directly to animal care, the organization builds donor trust and maximizes impact, because transparent financial allocation increases community confidence and giving efficacy.
- Mutual Fit Matching Protocolmethodology: mutual_fit_matchingBy using mutual fit matching and proactively suggesting alternative pets when needed, the organization increases successful adoption outcomes, because compatibility between dog and household reduces returns and improves long-term placement stability.