named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Neighbors in Need
Provides emergency assistance to pet owners facing financial or personal crises, including temporary fostering and guidance to prevent surrender or euthanasia of special needs cats
One on One Education
Provides free, personalized education sessions either in person (for local residents) or virtually to help cat owners manage medical needs and improve care for special needs cats
Online Support
Offers remote guidance and resources to pet owners via digital communication, connecting them with vetted professionals and care strategies for managing cat health issues
Sponsor a Doodle's Cat
Enables supporters to provide ongoing financial support for individual cats in the sanctuary through recurring donations that cover medical and daily care needs
Volunteering
Offers hands-on volunteer opportunities at the sanctuary where participants learn cat care skills including medication administration, raw diet preparation, grooming, and disease management
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Individual cat sponsorship programOperates a recurring donation-based sponsorship program that allows supporters to directly fund the care of individual special needs cats in residence, covering medical, nutritional, and enrichment needs.
- Temporary fostering support during owner crisesProvides short-term fostering services for pets when their owners face personal emergencies or crises, ensuring continuity of care and reducing the risk of surrender.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Sanctuary and long-term care for special needs catsOperates a sanctuary that provides shelter, medical care, and enrichment for special needs cats, including those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or behavioral challenges, as well as senior cats displaced by the death of their owners. The organization offers lifelong supportive care for resident cats, ensuring emotional well-being through human interaction and individualized attention.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer training in specialized cat careOffers training programs for volunteers in essential cat care skills, including medication administration, raw food preparation, health care, grooming, and sanitation, to support the sanctuary’s operations and enhance volunteer capacity.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support and education for special needs cat ownersProvides remote and in-person support to pet owners caring for special needs cats, including free individualized education sessions conducted in-home, at the sanctuary, or via app. Offers online resources, virtual video chat consultations by donation, and guidance on health concerns, rehoming, and care options for cats with complex medical needs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$71K89%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$658
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-2K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 1
- MARC BIRNBACH — BOARD CHAIRM
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to engage supporters and promote the organization's mission
- Gray Partner — Sister cat co-residing with Tabby Girl at the sanctuary, both receiving care for cerebral hypoplasia.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used to share updates and connect with the community
- Jennifer Alvarez Partner — Founded Doodle's Ranch and Sanctuary in 2016.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with a veterinary office where Boots was initially left and later transferred into the organization's care.
- Sara RS Miller Partner — Board member and former volunteer providing guidance and nonprofit expertise.
- The Atlantic Partner — Shared an article related to cat health and a much-hyped COVID-19 drug.
- X Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and mission promotion
- other animal advocates Partner — Partners with animal advocates to expand capacity to serve special needs cats and assist their caregivers.
- veterinary community Partner — Collaborates with veterinary professionals to improve care for special needs cats at the sanctuary and support external pet guardians.
- vetted cat care professionals Partner — Refers to and collaborates with a network of cat care professionals who share similar ethics and values to support pet owners.
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.
- Remote Support to Prevent Pet Surrender 294 orgsmethodology: keep-pets-with-ownersBy providing remote support and resources to pet owners facing medical or financial challenges, the organization helps keep cats with their owners, because accessible guidance reduces the likelihood of relinquishment due to manageable crises.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Special Needs Animal Care as Core Mission 294 orgsmethodology: special-needs_animal_careBy focusing on rescuing and providing specialized veterinary care for special needs cats, the organization improves their quality of life and survival outcomes, because these animals often face systemic neglect and require expert, compassionate intervention to thrive.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Advocacy-Centered Care Model 50 orgsmethodology: advocacy-centered careBy serving as the voice and protector for special needs cats, the organization secures better care and placement outcomes, because these animals are otherwise vulnerable to neglect or euthanasia due to their inability to self-advocate.shared approach: Foster-Based Care Model →
- Enrichment Through Affection 50 orgsmethodology: enrichment-through-affectionBy emphasizing the personalities and emotional capacity of special needs cats, the organization enhances their well-being and adoptability, because recognizing their dignity fosters stronger human-animal bonds and counters assumptions of diminished quality of life.shared approach: Foster-Based Care Model →