named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Provides adoptable dogs and cats with medical care including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and 4DX testing; promotes adoptions through outreach and reduced fees for cats.
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Offers subsidized spay/neuter services with rabies and distemper vaccines; pricing tiered based on government benefit status or low-income verification via HUD guidelines.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
Annual rabies vaccination clinics held at specified dates; provides low-cost preventive care for pets in the community.
Stray Holding and Reunification
Holds stray dogs for six days to allow owners time to reclaim them; facilitates reunification before making animals available for adoption.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 2 activities
- Lost pet reunification servicesOperates a lost pet reunification service in Fulton County by holding stray dogs for six days to allow owners to reclaim them and assisting in returning stray animals to their owners.
- Providing pet microchipping servicesOffers microchip identification services for animals at a fee of $25 per animal to support identification and reunification efforts.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocacy for animal protection lawsEngages in advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels to promote animal protection legislation.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Facilitating animal adoptionsProvides adoption services for cats and dogs in Fulton County, ensuring all adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested for diseases (FIV/FeLV for cats, 4DX for dogs) prior to adoption. Promotes adoption of senior and retired breeder animals.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Fundraising through recycling and online searchesGenerates funds for animal care through recycling programs (collecting bottles and cans) and receives donations based on qualified online searches through iSearchiGive.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Humane education and outreach programsProvides humane education programs in schools and community groups, covering kindness toward animals, safety around animals, the link between animal cruelty and human violence, and self-confidence building. Hosts Girl Scouts merit badge programs and offers work-study opportunities for students.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Operating a pet food bank for seniorsOperates a pet food bank in Fulton County to assist seniors facing financial challenges in feeding their companion animals.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Operating animal shelter and providing daily careOperates an animal shelter in Fulton County, NY, providing humane care, shelter, food, water, medical care, and safety for stray, homeless, and unwanted cats and dogs. Includes daily feeding, cleaning, socialization, and grooming to support health and adoptability.
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
- Operating pet cremation servicesOperates an on-site crematory to provide private and group pet cremation services for the Fulton and Montgomery County areas.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Providing spay/neuter and veterinary servicesOffers on-site spay/neuter services for cats and dogs, including tiered pricing and vaccinations. Operates a spay/neuter program targeting low-income families to reduce pet overpopulation in Fulton County.
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
- Responding to animal cruelty and neglect casesInvestigates and responds to cases of animal cruelty and neglect in collaboration with local authorities, including rescuing animals from cruelty situations and providing care for animals seized in neglect cases.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$188K
Contributions & grants$36K19%
Program service revenue$147K78%
Investment income$5K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$255K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$117K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$400K
Cash$165K
Investments$114K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$398K
Liquid reserves13.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Christie Rust — President
- Dr Joseph Bryan — Treasurer
- Kandy McDoald — Director
- Patricia Buell — Secretary
- Thomas Hall — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Argus Institute Partner — Provides referral resources for pet loss support
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Partner — Provides referral resources for pet loss support
- City of Johnstown ACO Partner — Collaborates with JABMHS on animal cruelty cases.
- City of Johnstown Police Department Partner — Collaborates with JABMHS on animal cruelty cases.
- ClearImage Partner — Collaborates to produce custom t-shirts promoting adoption, fostering, and volunteering for JABMHS.
- D. Dougherty Partner — Website contact and contributor for the James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society.
- Dr. Emily Frollo Partner — Provided veterinary services by beginning spay/neuter procedures for rescued cats.
- Fulton County Government — Receives contracts from local communities within Fulton County to support operations.
- Gracie Bella’s Hope Partner — Founded by longtime supporter Patty Wadsworth, which supports JABMHS and animal welfare in the community.
- Human/Animal Bond Trust Partner — Provides referral resources for pet loss support
- JABMHS Partner — Collaborates on dog adoptions and shares contact information for adoption applications.
- Johnstown Animal Control Partner — Collaborated with the organization to rescue cats and kittens from a cruelty situation in Johnstown.
- Johnstown Police Department Partner — Collaborated with the organization to rescue cats and kittens from a cruelty situation in Johnstown.
- New York State Agriculture & Markets Government — Cites provisions from New York State Agriculture & Markets Law in anti-cruelty advocacy and public education.
- Pet Loss Partner — Provides referral resources for pet loss support
- Rainbow Bridge Partner — Provides referral resources for pet loss support
- The Humane Society of the United States Partner — References and links to a report by The Humane Society of the United States on puppy mills.
- The Puppy Mill Project Partner — Partners with The Puppy Mill Project to raise awareness and advocate against puppy mills.
- Tracy Partner — Volunteer groomer who provides grooming services for retired breeder dogs to improve their health and adoptability.
- iGive.com Partner — Partnership enabling donations to the organization through online searches and purchases.
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.
- Adoption-Driven Capacity Modelmethodology: adoption-driven_capacityBy relying on adoptions to free up space, the organization creates a self-reinforcing cycle: each adoption directly enables the rescue of another animal, incentivizing strong adoption outreach and placement support as core to sustainable operations.
- Education and Prevention of Animal Crueltymethodology: education_and_preventionBy focusing on education and prevention, particularly around unintentional neglect and puppy mill awareness, the organization reduces systemic animal suffering and increases community capacity for humane treatment, leading to fewer animals entering the shelter system.
- No-Kill Shelter Commitmentmethodology: no-kill_shelterBy committing to not euthanize animals for space or time constraints, the organization increases trust and community support while creating ethical incentives to expand adoption and foster programs as primary capacity solutions.