named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Fund
Provides financial assistance to low-income individuals needing veterinary care for their pets.
Dog Adoption Program
Volunteer-led program supporting the Town of Huntington Animal Shelter by walking, temperament testing, socializing, and matching dogs with adopters.
Food Pantry
Distributes cat and dog food to caretakers of feral cat colonies and local food pantries serving families with pets.
Foster Program
Provides temporary care for kittens under 12 weeks and dogs needing long-term support; includes over 200 kittens cared for annually.
Grateful Paw Cat Shelter
Cage-free shelter operated by LAP volunteers where cats are vet-checked, tested for FELV/FIV, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and adopted into permanent homes.
Trap Neuter Return (TNR)
Issues vouchers for free spay/neuter services for feral cats residing in the Town of Huntington to control colony populations humanely.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 4 activities
- Accept donated supplies and memorial giftsAccepts donated supplies at the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter and receives memorial gifts in honor of deceased individuals or pets to support animal care.
- Provide financial assistance for veterinary careOffers financial aid to individuals who cannot afford veterinary care for their pets and operates a help line for families seeking pet-related support due to financial hardship.
- Rescue and rehabilitate stray, abandoned, and abused animalsRescues, provides medical and behavioral care for, and rehabilitates stray, abandoned, and abused animals within Huntington Township.
- Run animal sponsorship programOperates a sponsorship program where donors contribute $30 annually to cover medical costs for shelter animals and receive a photo and sponsorship packet in return.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
- Facilitate adoptions for dogs and catsProvides adoption services for both dogs and cats, including screening adopters, conducting follow-up visits, and maintaining lifelong support for adopted animals to ensure successful placements.
- Operate Grateful Paw Cat ShelterOperates a cage-free cat shelter at 104 Deposit Rd., East Northport, NY, providing temporary housing, daily feeding and cleaning, veterinary care, and adoption services for cats and kittens. The shelter has been in operation since 1982.
- Provide foster care for kittens and vulnerable catsOperates a foster care program for kittens under 12 weeks (including bottle-fed and nursing mother cats), caring for over 200 kittens annually by providing food, supplies, and medical care.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Engage volunteers in shelter operationsOffers volunteer opportunities including petting, grooming, and socializing cats (especially shy ones), staffing adoption shifts, and assisting with daily shelter operations.
- Support Town of Huntington dog adoption programSupports the Town of Huntington’s dog placement and adoption program through volunteer-led activities including walking, temperament testing, socialization, grooming, training, and matching dogs with potential adopters.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Administer trap-neuter-return (TNR) program supportProvides trap rental services, issues vouchers redeemable at local veterinary clinics for spay/neuter services, and offers information and support for community-based trap-neuter-return programs.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Deliver educational school presentations on animal careConducts school visits using volunteer-led presentations with dogs and/or cats to educate students about responsible animal care.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Distribute pet food to feral cat caregivers and families in needDistributes cat and dog food to individuals caring for feral cat colonies and to local food pantries serving families with pets.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Organize fundraising eventsOrganizes fundraising events to generate financial support for animal protection and care programs.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Provide long-term foster care for dogs with behavioral challengesOffers long-term foster care for dogs that struggle in shelter environments, supporting their well-being and readiness for permanent adoption.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provide veterinary care for shelter cats prior to adoptionProvides comprehensive veterinary services for all cats in the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter, including FELV/FIV testing, spaying or neutering, vaccinations, and medical treatment prior to adoption.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$199K
Contributions & grants$74K37%
Program service revenue$10K5%
Investment income$112K56%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.88M
Cash$87K
Investments$1.21M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.88M
Liquid reserves125.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +189.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DEBORAH LARKIN — PRESIDENT
- DONNA FITZHUGH — SECRETARY
- JOYCE MARCHAND — FORMER TREASURER
- JUNE HERMER-FRIED — DIRECTOR
- VICKI AMATO — VP/ASSISTANT TREASURER
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Has a public presence on Facebook to engage supporters.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for public engagement and outreach
- Facebook Partner — Presence on Facebook to engage supporters and share information.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for public engagement and outreach.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence indicated through "Become a fan on Facebook"
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to engage supporters and share information.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to engage supporters and promote adoption services.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to engage supporters and promote its services.
- Grateful Paw Partner — Collaborates with Grateful Paw, where fostered kittens are transitioned once old enough.
- Grateful Paw Cat Shelter Partner — Receives and manages donated supplies for cat care and adoption services
- LinkedIn Partner — Maintains a LinkedIn presence for professional outreach and networking.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for professional engagement and outreach
- LinkedIn Partner — Presence on LinkedIn to engage supporters and share information.
- LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used for professional engagement and outreach.
- LinkedIn Partner — Social media presence indicated through "Join us on LinkedIn"
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn as a platform to engage supporters and share information.
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn to connect professionally and promote organizational activities.
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn to connect with professionals and promote volunteer and organizational opportunities.
- PayPal Partner — Processes online donations for the sponsorship program.
- PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a donation processing platform for contributions.
- Town of Huntington Partner — Collaborates with LAP in operating the dog adoption program at the Town of Huntington Animal Shelter.
- Town of Huntington Partner — Collaborates with the Town of Huntington Animal Shelter to provide dog walking, play, and socialization services.
- Town of Huntington Partner — Collaborates with the Town of Huntington on the dog adoption program.
- Town of Huntington Partner — Partners with the Town of Huntington to operate the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter and assist in the town's dog placement program.
- Twitter Partner — Platform used for public engagement and outreach
- Twitter Partner — Presence on Twitter to engage supporters and share information.
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for public engagement and outreach.
- Twitter Partner — Social media presence indicated through "Follow us on Twitter"
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter as a platform to engage supporters and share information.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter to communicate with followers and promote activities.
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strategies · 5
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-Based Adoption Matchingmethodology: behavior_based_adoption_matchingBy using temperament testing and personalized matching, we improve dog adoption outcomes, because aligning animal behavior with adopter lifestyle increases compatibility and reduces returns.
- Cage-Free and Clean Shelter Environmentmethodology: cage_free_shelter_modelBy housing cats in a cage-free, clean environment, we reduce stress and enhance wellness, because a home-like setting supports mental and physical health, which in turn increases adoption rates.
- Comprehensive Pre-Adoption Veterinary Caremethodology: comprehensive_pre_adoption_veterinary_careBy providing full medical evaluation, disease testing, sterilization, and vaccinations before adoption, we improve animal health and promote responsible pet ownership, because healthy, sterilized pets are more likely to remain in permanent homes.
- Foster-Based Care for Development and Rehabilitationmethodology: foster_based_careBy placing young, nursing, or behaviorally vulnerable animals into foster homes, we support early development and behavioral rehabilitation, because a home environment reduces stress and enables individualized care that improves long-term adoptability.
- Trap-Neuter-Return for Feral Cat Managementmethodology: trap_neuter_returnBy implementing TNR programs, we humanely control feral cat populations, because sterilization stabilizes colony sizes, improves health, reduces nuisance behaviors, and decreases shelter euthanasia rates.