named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of stray, feral, and abandoned cats and kittens through a thorough, supportive process including play visits and home assessments
Community Education
Provides resources on spaying/neutering, toxic plants, essential oils, kitten care, and feral cat management to promote responsible pet ownership
Play Visit Program
Offers supervised, fee-based visits for individuals and families to interact with cats and kittens, promoting socialization and community engagement
TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return)
Advocates for and supports TNVR efforts to humanely manage feral cat populations in the community
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Operating cat adoption program with medical care and socializationProvides medical treatment, spay/neuter services, socialization, and adoption placement for cats and kittens, including those that are ill, injured, or behaviorally challenged. The organization has facilitated over 2,000 cat rescues since 2013 and saves hundreds of cats annually through direct care and adoption services.
- Providing care and support for free-roaming cat coloniesConducts sustained feeding, medical treatment, and construction of winter shelters for free-roaming cats, including long-term rehabilitation of feral cats. Also donates shelters to support other colony caretakers, particularly during winter months.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Advocating for humane treatment and legal protection of free-roaming catsAdvocates for trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) as a humane method to manage outdoor cat populations and prevent shelter deaths. Contributed to the passage of local legislation in Brockport protecting free-roaming cats.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Facilitating adoption and socialization through structured visitationHosts 55-minute play visits for pre-approved applicants and members of the public, allowing up to four people per group to interact with over 80 cats and kittens in designated rooms. These visits support bonding, adoption decisions, and emotional well-being for both cats and visitors, including those not yet ready to adopt.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$125K82%
Program service revenue$26K17%
Investment income$7711%
Other revenue$217
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$31
balance sheet
Total assets$156K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$156K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- JOAN E TRABER — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Provides authoritative toxic and non-toxic plant list for cats and operates Animal Poison Control Center.
- Amazon Partner — Partner for in-kind donations via an Amazon wish list.
- American Humane Partner — Provides referenced resources on cat adoption and pet ownership responsibilities.
- Cats Exclusively Partner — Veterinary partner providing medical care for rescued feral cats.
- Catster Partner — Shares kitten care guidance and intervention steps for stray kittens found in neighborhoods.
- Chewy Partner — Partner for pet supply donations through a dedicated wish list.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for hosting birthday fundraisers and spreading awareness.
- Feral Cat Focus Partner — Provides feral cat information resources to support community education and intervention.
- Joane Traber Partner — Primary caregiver and operator of Mr. Grey's Strays, directly involved in cat care, adoption facilitation, and visitor engagement.
- Lollypop Farm Partner — Collaborates on TNVR services and shares updates regarding TNVR program availability.
- Petco Partner — Hosts the Lost Love platform for posting lost and found pets, supporting community reunification efforts.
- Robbie Partner — Staff member or volunteer at Mr. Grey's Strays who assists with adoption consultations and provides guidance to prospective adopters.
- Upstate Bottle Return Partner — Partner facilitating donation of bottle and can returns in Rochester, NY.
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.
- Comprehensive Home-Matching Process for Adoption Successmethodology: comprehensive-home-matchingBy requiring in-person meetings, waivers, and thorough screening, the organization ensures cats are placed in suitable homes because direct interaction and accountability reduce mismatches and increase long-term adoption stability.
- Integrated Medical Care and Adoption to Improve Cat Outcomesmethodology: integrated-care-and-adoptionBy combining veterinary care with facilitated adoptions, the organization increases the health and adoptability of cats and kittens because medical stabilization and socialization are prerequisites for successful, lasting placements.
- Structured Socialization and Bonding to Increase Adoptabilitymethodology: socialization-through-positive-exposureBy using positive human interaction, play visits, and livestream visibility, the organization enhances cat socialization and adopter engagement because repeated, positive exposure builds trust and emotional connection, increasing the likelihood of adoption.
- Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) for Humane Population Managementmethodology: tnvrBy implementing TNVR programs, the organization humanely manages feral cat populations, prevents uncontrolled reproduction, and improves long-term survival rates because sterilization and vaccination reduce disease transmission and population growth.