What they call their work
What they do
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 3 activities
- Behavioral rehabilitation and training supportDelivers force-free, R+ method-based behavioral rehabilitation using certified trainers and veterinary behaviorists for dogs with trauma, aggression, or lack of socialization. Includes virtual training programs for foster caregivers and targeted interventions for dogs transitioning from laboratory or neglectful environments.
- Foster care placement and supportPlaces rescued dogs in screened foster homes with full disclosure of health and behavior conditions; provides ongoing support including specialized feeding protocols, medical care coordination, and training resources. Operates a network of phase two foster homes and offers virtual puppy training programs led by certified trainers.
- One Lucky Pup program operationsOperates the One Lucky Pup program specifically designed to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs facing extraordinary medical, behavioral, or situational challenges, including those removed from state custody or high-intensity neglect cases.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Adoption facilitation servicesFacilitates permanent adoptions for rehabilitated dogs into supportive homes nationwide, including coordinated family engagement and long-term follow-up. Charges adoption fees between $300–$500 to offset costs of medical care, training, and foster support.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Dog rescue and rehabilitation programRescues vulnerable dogs from shelters, state custody, breeding facilities, and emergency situations across greater NYC, Hudson Valley, North Carolina, and Abaco Island, Bahamas. Provides comprehensive veterinary care, behavioral rehabilitation, and socialization to prepare dogs for adoption, including those with complex medical or behavioral needs.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Online shop supporting dog rescueOperates an online shop where proceeds directly support the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of dogs.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Rescue the Runway fundraising eventHosts an annual grassroots fundraising event called Rescue the Runway, expanded to Chicago in 2015, which unites animal rescues, shelters, and welfare advocates to raise visibility and support for saving vulnerable animal lives beyond the organization’s direct network.
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Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Care 1 activity
- Specialized veterinary and urgent care interventionProvides advanced veterinary care including emergency surgeries (e.g., colon repair, jaw fracture correction, PRAA surgery), oncological and orthopedic treatments, neurological diagnostics (MRI, CSF tap), and post-operative rehabilitation. Coordinates transport to specialty centers and manages long-term recovery for critically injured or ill dogs.
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Who runs it
- Elizabeth Frank — Executive Director
Who they work with
- @hamm__i__amm Partner — Foster home with resident foster dog that supported Mookie’s behavioral rehabilitation.
- AMC to the Rescue Funder — Provided funding that enabled Shabba's spinal surgery.
- Animal Medical Center Partner — Collaborated to provide neurological diagnostics, MRI, and spinal surgery for Shabba.
- Animal Medical Center Partner — Collaborated with the neurology team to diagnose and support Katie’s recovery after a stroke.
- Animal Medical Center Partner — Provided specialty veterinary care in collaboration with the organization for injured dogs.
- Animal Medical Center Partner — Specialty care partner providing emergency surgery and critical treatment for rescued animals.
- Chicago Partner — Host city for the expanded Rescue the Runway event, indicating local collaboration with shelters and rescue groups.
- Humane World for Animals Partner — Requested Mr. Bones & Co. to assist with the rehabilitation assessment of dogs seized from a dogfighting operation.
- Humane World for Animals Partner — Requested Mr. Bones & Co. to take in 21 beagles from the Envigo RMS facility following federal seizure.
- Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Partner — Provided emergency medical care, pneumonia stabilization, and laparoscopic surgery for Tink.
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.
- Force-Free, Trauma-Informed Rehabilitationmethodology: force_free_rehabilitationBy using positive reinforcement, patient decompression, and trauma-informed care instead of aversive methods, we produce better behavioral recovery and trust in rescued dogs because these approaches respect animal communication and reduce fear-based reactivity.
- Individualized, Holistic Care Modelmethodology: comprehensive_care_modelBy integrating veterinary treatment, behavioral support, and foster-based rehabilitation into a personalized plan, we produce better long-term outcomes for dogs with complex needs because coordinated, whole-animal care addresses root causes rather than symptoms.
- Relational and Ethical Rehomingmethodology: relational_adoptionBy building connections between adoptive families, original guardians, and animals—and by prioritizing humane, safety-first outcomes over universal survival—we produce more responsible, emotionally continuous placements because ethical transparency strengthens long-term commitment and reduces returns.