named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Services
Facilitates adoption of unwanted dogs and cats through an appointment-based system; maintains adoptable animal listings online
Animal Sheltering
Provides daily care, shelter, and medical attention to abused and abandoned animals until adoption
Public Education
Educates the community on humane treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership
Spay/Neuter Advocacy
Promotes spaying and neutering as a humane method of pet population control; provides contact information for low-cost services
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Collect donations through community collection pointsPlaces donation jars in local businesses in the Ogdensburg area to collect spare change in support of animal care.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Conduct free rabies vaccination clinicsOrganizes and operates free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets, with events scheduled for 2025.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Maintain adoptable animal listingsProvides up-to-date information on animals available for adoption through a public listing system.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Operate animal shelter and adoption programProvides care and shelter for abused and abandoned animals, operates a physical shelter in Ogdensburg, NY with public hours from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, and facilitates adoptions through an in-person process that includes applications, meet-and-greets, and a $130 fee for dogs. Animals are prepared for adoption through spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and treatment for worms and fleas.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Provide lost and found pet reunification servicesOperates a service to reunite lost pets with owners, including a dedicated webpage for reporting lost and found animals, guidance for pet owners on search strategies, and scanning for microchips to identify lost animals.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Provide public education on pet licensing and careProvides information to the public on local dog licensing requirements, including the necessity of rabies vaccination, and offers general guidance on responsible pet ownership.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$66K43%
Program service revenue$23K15%
Investment income$65K42%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$216K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$115K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.57M
Cash$22K
Investments$1.21M
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$1.56M
Liquid reserves68.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- INGRID BALTRADIS — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN CUNNINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- SUE WATSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center Partner — Provided as a contact resource for animal poison control assistance
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Government — ASPCA approved the incorporation of the St. Lawrence County SPCA in 1910.
- Animal control Partner — Partners with animal control agencies to facilitate reporting and reunification of lost animals.
- Brasher Falls Veterinary Services Partner — Local veterinary clinic listed for animal care services in Brasher Falls
- Bridgeport Veterinary Clinic Partner — Local veterinary clinic listed for animal care services in Ogdensburg
- Canton Animal Clinic Partner — Local veterinary clinic listed for animal care services in Canton
- City/Town Clerk Offices Partner — Collaborates with local municipal offices to support dog licensing and owner identification through engraved tags.
- Dasher Bottle Redemption Center Partner — Redemption center where proceeds from returned bottles are directed to the shelter.
- Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities Partner — Organization that trains and places service dogs with people with disabilities, including veterans through its Project HEAL program
- HomeAgain Partner — Partners with HomeAgain by directing pet owners to its resources for finding lost pets, including training and tips.
- Java's Veterinary Center Partner — Local veterinary clinic listed for animal care services in Massena
- Jefferson County SPCA Partner — Collaborates with Jefferson County SPCA for animal shelter services
- Local police Partner — Works with local police to report and reunite lost animals with owners.
- Local veterinarians Partner — Collaborates with local veterinarians to report and reunite lost animals with owners.
- Massena Humane Society Partner — Collaborates with Massena Humane Society for animal shelter services
- MissionFish Government — Nonprofit certification partner through which the shelter is verified for participation in eBay's Giving Works program.
- Monroe, Timothy J. Dr. Partner — Veterinary service provider listed for Gouverneur
- NYS Environmental Conservation Police Government — Referenced as a contact for emergencies involving wild animals
- NYSARC Bottle Redemption Center Partner — Redemption center where proceeds from returned bottles are directed to the shelter.
- North Country Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with North Country Animal Shelter for animal shelter services
- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Partner — Animal rights organization highlighting ethical concerns in sheltering practices and advocating for spay/neuter laws, closure of puppy mills, and adoption over purchase
- Perry's Place Redemption Center Partner — Redemption center where proceeds from returned bottles are directed to the shelter.
- Potsdam Humane Society Partner — Collaborates with Potsdam Humane Society for animal shelter services
- Ranch Veterinarians Partner — Local veterinary clinic listed for animal care services in Heuvelton
- Spay/Neuter/Now, Ltd. Partner — Non-profit organization providing spay/neuter assistance vouchers and operating a low-cost mobile feline spay/neuter clinic in St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and surrounding counties
- St. Lawrence County Public Health Department Government — Listed as a contact for public health services in St. Lawrence County
- St. Lawrence County Public Health Department Partner — Co-hosts free rabies vaccination clinics at the Human Services Building in Canton, NY.
- St. Lawrence Valley Dog Club Partner — Local all-breed dog club offering obedience classes and hosting AKC agility trials and Photos with Santa Paws events in collaboration with the region's animal community
- St. Lawrence Valley SPCA-Animal Shelter Network — Official Facebook page used to communicate with the public.
- Town & Country Veterinary Clinic Partner — Multi-location veterinary clinic listed for Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Massena
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strategies · 3
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.
- Behavior-Informed Lost Pet Reunificationmethodology: behavior_informed_searchBy applying knowledge of animal behavior in distress—particularly survival-mode responses in cats—we improve lost pet search effectiveness, because understanding species-specific trauma responses leads to more accurate prediction of animal location and movement.
- Comprehensive Animal Welfare Modelmethodology: comprehensive_animal_welfareBy providing medical care, shelter, adoption services, spay/neuter advocacy, and public education, we increase animal well-being and reduce overpopulation, because holistic intervention addresses both immediate needs and root causes of animal homelessness.
- Low-Barrier Intake with Sustainable Funding Strategymethodology: low_barrier_intakeBy accepting all animals regardless of an owner’s ability to pay, while encouraging voluntary donations and building financial reserves, we ensure universal access to services and long-term mission continuity, because removing financial barriers increases intake equity without compromising organizational sustainability.