named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoption of stray and wounded animals through a structured application and approval process, including home and reference checks
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
- Operating a no-kill animal shelterProvides temporary shelter for homeless, at-risk animals and those removed from situations of neglect or cruelty. The shelter is no-kill and funded entirely by community donations.
- Providing animal medical careProvides basic, preventive, and emergency medical care, including health screenings and critical treatment, for animals in need.
- Rescuing and rehoming animalsRescues hundreds of animals annually from kill shelters in southern states, local strays, and surrendered pets, providing care and rehoming services. Operates a comprehensive adoption program with screening of potential adopters to place animals in permanent homes.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Conducting off-site outreach and adoption eventsParticipates in off-site events to promote animal adoptions and support outreach efforts for animal care and rehoming.
- Supporting animal care through volunteer programsEngages volunteers in animal care activities including dog walking, cat socialization, cleaning of kennels and cages, and laundry services to support shelter operations.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Conducting fundraising activitiesConducts fundraising activities to support animal care and shelter operations.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Managing feral cat populations via trap/neuter/releaseOperates a trap/neuter/release (TNR) program to humanely manage a large feral cat colony.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Reuniting lost pets with ownersProvides services to reunite lost pets with their owners, leveraging identification and outreach efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Sharing adoptable animal information via private Facebook pageShares photos and information about adoptable animals with approved adopters through a private Facebook group to facilitate adoptions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$421K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$407K97%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$506K
Program expenses51%
Admin / overhead49%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$248K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$21K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -30.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AMANDA KISELAK-nEBZYDOSKI — MEMBER
- Adrian Dollard — mEMBER
- Barbara Ferrente — MEMBER
- CHERYL STICKLE — TREASURER
- MARGARET RUSSO — MEMBER
- NICOLE IRWIN — SECRETARY
- Nicole German — MEMBER
- SUZIE GOLD — MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Chewy Partner — Partners with Chewy to maintain a wish list of needed supplies for the shelter.
- Facebook Partner — Uses a private Facebook page to share photos of adoptable animals with approved adopters.
- National ASPCA Partner — Explicitly not affiliated with the National ASPCA; operates independently.
- Petfinder Network — Lists adoptable pets through the Petfinder platform
strategies · 4
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.
- No-Kill Shelter Model to Promote Animal Preservationmethodology: no-kill_shelter_modelBy operating as a no-kill shelter, we prioritize animal preservation and increase public trust in adoption processes because animals are rehomed rather than euthanized, reinforcing a culture of life and responsibility.
- Personality-Based Matching for Adoption Successmethodology: personality-based_matchingBy matching adopters with animals based on personality, behavior, and lifestyle compatibility rather than appearance, we improve long-term adoption success because compatible pairings reduce returns and increase animal retention in homes.
- Public Education for Long-Term Animal Welfaremethodology: public_educationBy educating the public on responsible pet ownership and respect for animal life, we improve long-term animal welfare because informed communities are more likely to adopt, retain, and care for pets humanely.
- Spay/Neuter Promotion to Prevent Overpopulationmethodology: spay-neuter_promotionBy promoting spaying and neutering through public education, we reduce animal overpopulation because fewer unintended litters lead to fewer animals entering shelters, reducing strain on rescue resources.