named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoptions of elderly and special needs cats with an adoption fee of $75–$100, which helps cover preparation costs; profiles are listed on Facebook and Petfinder.
Senior to Senior Foster Program
Provides temporary foster homes for senior cats while they await adoption; fosters are supported with medical care covered by the organization.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
- Facilitates adoptions of senior and special needs catsArranges adoptions for senior and special needs cats with an adoption fee of $75–$100, which supports preparation and care costs. Has successfully rehomed cats to permanent homes.
- Operates foster program for elderly and special needs catsProvides temporary care for abandoned elderly and special needs cats through a foster program while they await permanent adoption. Includes coverage of medical costs during foster care.
- Provides post-adoption guidance for cat care and enrichmentOffers adopters guidance on grooming, environmental enrichment (toys, hiding places), and indoor acclimation practices to support the physical and emotional well-being of adopted cats during transition to new homes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$215K
Contributions & grants$215K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$228K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$405K
Net assets$-399K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +4.0%
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Animal Care & Control Network — Partner organization through the New Hope Partner program, collaborating on cat rescue and placement.
- Dr. Peter Soboroff Partner — Provides veterinary expertise and compassionate care for rescued cats.
- Instagram Network — Uses Instagram to share updates about rehomed cats
- Maddie’s Fund Funder — Provided a grant in 2015 to support life-saving cat rescue operations.
- Mayor’s Alliance for New York City’s Animals Network — Alliance Participating Organization, working collaboratively to support animal welfare in New York City.
- New York Cat Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary expertise and medical care for rescued cats, including those in critical condition.
- Petfinder Partner — Lists available cats for adoption on Petfinder.
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.
- Education to Support Adoption Success and Long-Term Caremethodology: adoption_support_through_educationBy providing adopters with education on environmental safety, veterinary care, and pet insurance, the organization increases the likelihood of successful, long-term cat adoptions and reduces return rates due to preventable issues.
- Environmental Design to Promote Feline Behavioral and Physical Healthmethodology: environmental_enrichment_for_behavioral_healthBy designing cat environments with elevated spaces, hiding spots, and strategically placed resources, the organization reduces stress and encourages natural behaviors, improving both mental well-being and physical health outcomes in rescued cats.
- Foster-Based Care Model for Rescue and Rehabilitationmethodology: foster_based_care_modelBy utilizing a network of volunteer foster homes to provide temporary care for rescued cats while covering medical expenses, the organization increases capacity for rescue, reduces shelter stress, and supports individualized rehabilitation, leading to higher-quality outcomes and successful adoptions.