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AWESOME PAWS RESCUE
ALDEN, NY · EIN 821986161 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE D11 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · awesomepawsrescue.org
revenue
$139K
expenses
$115K
net assets
$82K
employees
0
volunteers
70
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO SAVE THE LIVES OF NEGLECTED, ABUSED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS UNTIL PERMANENT LOVING AND CARING HOMES CAN BE FOUND

profile · synthesized from sources

Animal rescue organization based in Alden, NY that saves neglected, abused, and unwanted dogs and places them in permanent homes. The organization operates primarily through a network of foster homes and runs a structured adoption process including pre-approval, home visits, and meet-and-greets. It serves the Western New York region and focuses on dogs from Southern U.S. shelters, local shelters, and surrenders.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Structured process including pre-approval application, reference and vet checks, home visit, and meet-and-greet with foster dogs; serves adopters within 45–100 miles of Buffalo Airport
Foster Program
Volunteer foster homes provide temporary care for rescued dogs; organization supplies food, crate, toys, and medical care; average foster duration 3–4 weeks
Foster-to-Adopt Program
Allows prospective adopters to foster a dog for up to seven days before finalizing adoption, reducing anxiety about compatibility
Pet Ambassador Program
Volunteers advocate for adoptable dogs by sharing photos, posting flyers, and promoting on social media to increase visibility and adoption chances
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 3 activities
    • Community enrichment initiatives
      Organizes creative volunteer projects such as blanket-making parties to produce enrichment items for foster dogs, strengthening community involvement and improving animal well-being.
    • Dog transportation and logistics
      Coordinates transportation of rescued dogs to New York as part of the foster-to-adopt process, enabling placement in foster homes and eventual adoption within the region.
    • Foster care program for homeless dogs
      Places homeless dogs into temporary foster homes to prevent euthanasia due to shelter overcrowding. The organization supplies food, crates, toys, and other necessities to foster families, with average placements lasting 3–4 weeks depending on adoptability factors.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Animal rescue and sheltering
      Rescues, shelters, and provides emergency care for neglected, abused, and unwanted dogs, including those at risk of euthanasia in overcrowded shelters. The organization has rescued over 2,300 dogs from shelters in the Southern United States, local facilities, and from strays and owner surrenders.
  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Dog adoption screening and placement
      Operates a structured adoption process that includes pre-approval applications, reference and veterinary history checks, landlord or homeowners association verification, and virtual or in-person home visits to ensure suitable placements.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Dog rehabilitation and medical care
      Provides comprehensive veterinary services for all adopted dogs, including spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick treatment, heartworm testing, and microchipping to ensure health and adoptability.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
    • Fundraising events and donor engagement
      Hosts annual and recurring fundraising events such as meat raffles, online merchandise sales, and community donation drives—including partnerships with four East Aurora shops and BigYellow Bag®—to generate operational support and provide meet-and-greet opportunities for dogs seeking homes.
  • Comprehensive Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Ongoing foster and adopter communication
      Provides continuous support to foster-to-adopt participants through direct communication, ensuring coordination and assistance throughout the fostering and adoption journey.
  • Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
    • Post-adoption support and incentives
      Offers a $50 refund to adopters who complete a puppy training course for dogs aged 0–8 years, promoting responsible pet ownership and behavioral development after adoption.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Raffle and prize-based fundraising
      Conducts raffles as a fundraising strategy, including a 2026 Buffalo Bills club seat season ticket raffle, to raise financial support for rescue operations.
  • Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Sponsored adoptions
      Facilitates and sponsors the adoption of individual dogs, covering adoption fees and promoting placements through publicized success stories such as the sponsored adoptions of Chrissy, Twix, Ned, Waffles, Morty, Dutchess, Dumpling, and Layla between September and June.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Owner dog surrender program
      Accepts surrenders of dogs not previously adopted through the organization via a dedicated form and charges a $200 fee for local surrenders to support ongoing animal care.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants$68K49%
Program service revenue$70K51%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$115K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$82K
Cash$82K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$82K
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.0%
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • Alden Pools and Play Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Amazon Partner — Partner for in-kind donations via organized wishlist fulfillment.
  • BP&M Buffalo Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Bella girl Partner — Dog adopted from Awesome Paws Rescue, symbolizing successful adoption outcomes.
  • BigYellow Bag® Partner — Partner in a fundraising initiative where a portion of product sales supports Awesome Paws Rescue.
  • Blasdell Pizza Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Chewy Partner — Partner for in-kind donations via organized wishlist fulfillment.
  • Claws and Effect Inc Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Clyde's Feed Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • D&T Graphics Partner — Partner organization supporting APR's online merchandise fundraisers.
  • DreamDaze Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Erlo Contemporary Partner — Partnered with Awesome Paws Rescue to collect cash donations and wish list items during the "Shop till you Adopt" event.
  • Ethyl Wine Shop Partner — Partnered with Awesome Paws Rescue to collect cash donations and wish list items during the "Shop till you Adopt" event.
  • FastBridge Fiber Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Flannel Man LLC Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Fromen Injury Law Partner — Corporate partner that sponsors monthly adoptable dogs, covering adoption fees and supporting placements.
  • Fromen Law Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Georgetown Wine & Spirits Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • JJ Truck Wash and Repair Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Mel's K9 Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Pet Ready Academy Partner — Partner organization that provides training resources for adopters and donates a portion of proceeds back to Awesome Paws Rescue.
  • Pups Styled by Jessy Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • RCR Auto Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Rapid Rays Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Shop Eight X Eight Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • Sister agency Partner — Refers potential adopters to Awesome Paws Rescue when a match isn't found.
  • The Dress Shop Partner — Partnered with Awesome Paws Rescue to collect cash donations and wish list items during the "Shop till you Adopt" event.
  • Wix Partner — Platform used to power and secure the organization's website
  • Z&R Home Services Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 annual meat raffle
  • eight x eight Partner — Partnered with Awesome Paws Rescue to collect cash donations and wish list items during the "Shop till you Adopt" event.
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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.

  • Foster-to-Adopt Model for Reduced Anxiety and Better Outcomes
    methodology: foster_to_adopt
    By allowing temporary foster placements before formal adoption, we reduce anxiety for both dogs and families, leading to more informed decisions and higher success rates in permanent placements because trial periods surface compatibility issues early.
  • Individualized Foster Care through Volunteer Empowerment
    methodology: individualized_foster_care
    By empowering foster parents to choose dogs based on personal capacity and interest, we enable tailored medical, behavioral, and training support because caregivers provide higher-quality, more sustainable care when aligned with their strengths and resources.
  • No-Kill Rescue with Compatibility Matching
    methodology: no_kill_rescue
    By operating as a no-kill rescue and using compatibility-focused adoption processes, we increase successful long-term placements because adopters are more likely to form lasting bonds when matched based on lifestyle and household fit.