named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Manages a multi-step adoption process including application review, reference checks, home visits, and meet-and-greets to ensure appropriate placements for rescued dogs.
Foster Program
Places rescued dogs in temporary foster homes where they receive care, socialization, and medical attention while awaiting adoption.
Transport Program
Transports dogs from high-kill shelters in other states to Western New York for foster placement and adoption.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in application processing, home visits, event support, and fundraising to sustain rescue operations.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Adoption and fundraising event participationOrganizes and participates in adoption fairs and fundraising events to promote dog adoptions and raise financial support for rescue operations.
- Animal advocacy and public awareness campaignsParticipates in public advocacy initiatives such as the Animal Planet Puppy Bowl annually from 2022 to 2025 to promote adoptable dogs and raise visibility for the organization.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Adoption processing and placementProcesses pet adoption applications through reference checks, application reviews, and home visits; charges adoption fees of $250 for dogs aged 7+ and $450 for dogs under 7, which cover vaccinations and spaying/neutering.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal rescue and rehabilitationRescues neglected, abused, and unwanted dogs from high-kill shelters in Buffalo, the southern United States, other countries, and local surrenders; provides immediate care, transportation to safety, and a 5-day decompression period before adoption screening.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster care program managementOperates a foster program for rescued dogs, placing them in foster homes until adoption; provides foster families with supplies, meals, and veterinary care, and relies on foster availability to accept new rescues.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Fundraising and financial operationsEngages in fundraising activities including donation collection, event planning, and operates a dog daycare program whose proceeds fund rescue operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$861K
Contributions & grants$299K35%
Program service revenue$346K40%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$213K
expenses
Total expenses$741K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$234K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.19M
Cash$357K
Investments$0
Liabilities$535K
Net assets$655K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE STARR | PRESIDENT | 45 | $75K |
board members · 4
- CONNIE WHITESELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFERY LOGAL — BOARD MEMBER
- KIMBERLY A PARKHILL-BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- TROY SCHNEIDER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Animal Planet Partner — Platform for outreach through participation in the Puppy Bowl from 2022 to 2025.
- Cellino Plumbing Partner — Partner in the Local Truck Wrap Contest won by Buddy's Second Chance Rescue in 2022.
- Earthwise Pet Center Partner — Sponsors Buddy's Second Chance Rescue's media appearances on WIVB Channel 4.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share adoptable dog profiles and updates.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share adoptable dog profiles and updates.
- PayPal Government — Processes donations made through the organization's website.
- WIVB Channel 4 Partner — Media partner featuring Buddy's Second Chance Rescue on "Daytime Buffalo" and "Wake Up Wags".
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.
- Adoption Screening with Home Visits 294 orgsmethodology: adoption_screening_with_home_visitsBy conducting home visits and comprehensive applicant reviews, we ensure safe and suitable placements for rescued dogs, because direct assessment of living environments and references reduces return rates and supports long-term adoption success.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Foster-Based Rescue Model 294 orgsmethodology: foster_based_rescueBy placing rescued dogs in temporary foster homes, we provide individualized care and behavioral assessment, because this improves readiness for adoption and enables better matching with permanent families.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Community-Supported Rescue and Rehabilitation 89 orgsmethodology: community_supported_rescueBy rescuing and rehabilitating animals one at a time using community donations, we ensure focused care and resource alignment, because incremental, donor-supported rescues enable sustainable and high-quality outcomes without overextension.shared approach: Adoption-Centered Rescue Cycle →
- Flexible Volunteer Engagement 89 orgsmethodology: flexible_volunteer_engagementBy engaging volunteers based on availability and passion for animal welfare, we expand operational capacity, because flexible roles increase retention and community ownership of rescue outcomes.shared approach: Adoption-Centered Rescue Cycle →
- Social Enterprise Funding Model 17 orgsmethodology: social_enterprise_fundingBy operating a dog daycare service, we generate sustainable revenue to fund dog rescue and adoption efforts, because linking community pet services to mission outcomes creates a self-reinforcing cycle of support and lifesaving impact.shared approach: Commerce-for-Cause Funding →