named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Matches adopters with cats and dogs through a structured application process, home visits, reference checks, and meet-and-greet sessions; requires an adoption donation and contract
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued cats and dogs, offering medical and behavioral support while preparing them for adoption
Owner Surrender Assistance
Accepts owner-surrendered dogs and cats through an application process, though placement is not guaranteed
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in remote and in-person roles including application processing, marketing, transport, veterinary support, and adoption events
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 2 activities
- Facilitating dog and cat adoptionsMatches adoptable dogs and cats with individuals and families based on lifestyle compatibility, facilitates adoptions through online applications and volunteer coordination, and conducts in-person or virtual home visits, reference checks, and meet-and-greet sessions as part of a comprehensive screening process. Requires an adoption contract and donation before finalizing placements.
- Providing post-adoption follow-up and oversightConducts lifelong follow-up checks on animals placed in foster or adoptive homes and retains approval authority over any future ownership transfer to ensure animal welfare.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Operating a foster care program for rescued animalsProvides temporary, loving homes for rescued animals through a foster program that includes medical care and training resources. Offers guidance through veterinary and behavior training professionals and requires pre-approval for expenses incurred by fosters, with reimbursement for approved services.
- Rescuing and sheltering stray cats and dogsEmploys in-person trappers to safely capture stray cats and dogs and operates a cat rescue program with in-person volunteer shifts at the shelter seven days a week. Provides care for each animal in its rescue program prior to adoption.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Conducting animal transport and adoption eventsHosts in-person weekend adoption events, including transporting animals and setting up event spaces, and conducts animal transport to veterinary offices and potential adoptive homes.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Funding animal care through corporate partnershipReceives funds from Smalls for each adopter who redeems a free order of cat food, which supports feeding and care for additional cats in the rescue program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$103K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$103K
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$7K
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -44.6%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Dr. Elsey's Partner — Donated cat litter to support operations at Lend-A-Paw Inc.'s new facility.
- FaceTime Partner — Used as a platform for conducting virtual home visits during the adoption process.
- Smalls Partner — Partnership providing free first orders of fresh cat food to adopters and returning funds to Lend-A-Paw Inc. when orders are redeemed.
- Zoom Partner — Used as a platform for conducting virtual home visits during the adoption process.
- adopters Partner — Individuals adopting rescued animals into permanent homes
- donors Partner — Financial supporters enabling animal rescue operations
- fosters Partner — Individuals providing temporary care for rescued animals
- volunteers Partner — Individuals supporting rescue and care operations
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.
- Comprehensive Screening with Final Placement Controlmethodology: comprehensive_adoption_screeningBy conducting thorough applicant verification and retaining final decision authority, we ensure optimal pet placement because it allows for holistic assessment beyond forms, prioritizing animal welfare over speed of adoption.
- Foster-Based Care with Individualized Attentionmethodology: foster-based_careBy housing animals in foster homes rather than shelters, we improve their well-being and readiness for adoption because fosters provide personalized care, behavioral insights, and home environment acclimation.
- Lifelong Post-Adoption Oversightmethodology: lifelong_post-adoption_oversightBy maintaining responsibility for the pet’s welfare throughout its life and monitoring post-adoption outcomes, we ensure long-term animal well-being because ongoing oversight enables intervention if placements fail or circumstances change.
- Lifestyle-Based Matching for Adoption Successmethodology: lifestyle-based_matchingBy aligning adoptable pets with potential adopters based on lifestyle compatibility, we increase the likelihood of successful and lasting adoptions because the match accounts for daily routines, household dynamics, and activity levels.
- Needs-Based Intake Without Guaranteed Placementmethodology: needs-based_intakeBy assessing owner-surrendered pets based on need without guaranteeing acceptance, we prioritize the most vulnerable animals because it enables strategic intake aligned with capacity and urgency, avoiding indiscriminate rescue.