named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Foster Program
Places rescued dogs into volunteer foster homes for 2–6 weeks to provide medical care, socialization, and basic training prior to adoption.
Puppy Photography
Volunteer photographers capture images of adoptable dogs to enhance adoption profiles and promote them on social media and fundraising materials.
Short-Term Care Program
Provides temporary foster care for dogs during transport, vacation relief, or when permanent foster homes are unavailable.
Transport Team
Volunteer-driven service that transports dogs to and from vet appointments, adoption events, and between foster homes.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 3 activities
- Foster care placement for rescued dogsPlaces rescued dogs in volunteer foster homes across the Hudson Valley region, providing temporary care while they await permanent adoption. The organization operates a structured foster program that includes short-term housing for transport or transitional needs and specialized puppy fostering for 2–6 weeks to support socialization and assessment.
- Monthly adoption eventsHosts monthly adoption events or gatherings to connect foster dogs with potential adopters and promote visibility of available animals.
- Rescue operations from high-kill sheltersSpecializes in rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters in North and South Carolina, transporting them to foster homes in the Hudson Valley for care and eventual adoption.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Adoption screening and placement processManages a formal adoption process requiring prospective adopters to submit and have an application approved before meeting a dog. The organization facilitates meet-and-greet sessions and ensures placements into permanent homes following thorough vetting.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Comprehensive veterinary and medical care for rescue dogsProvides full medical care for all rescued dogs, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick prevention, heartworm testing and treatment, and ongoing veterinary referrals. All puppies aged 8 weeks and older are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Fundraising events and campaignsOrganizes fundraising initiatives including an annual live quarter auction with live bidding, raffles, and 50/50 drawings, as well as ongoing efforts by a dedicated fundraising committee that plans virtual and in-person events to support rescue operations.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Photography and adoption profile managementConducts regular photography sessions during transports and updates adoption profiles with current images to enhance visibility and adoption success for rescued dogs.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Support for foster familiesProvides foster families with necessary supplies and logistical support, including volunteer-organized transport to veterinary appointments and medication pickups, to ensure high-quality care for dogs in foster homes.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$81K
Contributions & grants$5K6%
Program service revenue$76K94%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$79K
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balance sheet
Total assets$20K
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Net assets$20K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- HEATHER PENSABENE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to promote events and share updates with supporters.
- Hudson Valley Network — Foster homes for rescue puppies are located throughout the Hudson Valley region.
- Hudson Valley Network — Foster homes for rescued dogs are located throughout the Hudson Valley region.
- Hudson Valley Network — Geographic network of foster homes where adoptable dogs reside.
- Pet adoption and rescue powered by Partner — Technology or platform partner supporting pet adoption listings and processes.
- Walk for a Dog Partner — Partners with the Walk for a Dog app to enable donors to support the rescue through physical activity without direct monetary contribution.
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.
- Adoption Screening for Responsible Placementmethodology: adoption-screeningBy requiring pre-approval of adoption applications before meet-and-greets, we ensure responsible placements because structured screening filters for commitment, preparedness, and household suitability, increasing long-term adoption success.
- Foster-Based Care Modelmethodology: foster-based_careBy housing rescued dogs in foster homes rather than a traditional shelter, we reduce kennel stress, improve socialization and behavior, and gain deeper insight into each dog's temperament, leading to more successful and responsible adoptions because the home environment enables nuanced observation and bonding.
- Spay/Neuter Advocacy Through Direct Actionmethodology: spay/neuter_advocacyBy spaying or neutering all rescued puppies, we model and promote responsible pet ownership and population control, using direct action as a form of public education that normalizes and advocates for widespread spay/neuter practices.
- Youth Education Through Inclusive Adoptionmethodology: family-inclusive_adoptionBy adopting dogs into homes with children of any age, we promote early education in responsible pet care, fostering long-term cultural change in animal welfare because involving youth builds lifelong stewardship and empathy.