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PAWZ AND PURRZ ANIMAL RESCUE INC

PAINTED POST, NY · EIN 824447955 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · pawzandpurrz.org
revenue
$82K
expenses
$80K
net assets
$21K
employees
mission · from form 990

Rescue, care for and rehome unwanted animals. Bring awareness to the plight of abandoned and unwanted animals in our community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Animal rescue organization based in New York that rescues, cares for, and rehomes unwanted dogs and cats. Operates as a foster-based network and serves the Southern Tier region of the state. Provides medical care, spay/neuter services, and adoption support while promoting awareness about animal abandonment.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates adoptions of rescued dogs and cats through an application process, home checks, and adoption events; includes medical care, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchipping
Foster Program
Relies on volunteer foster families to house and care for rescued animals until adoption; provides all medical care, food, and supplies
Seniors for Seniors
Offers 20% to 50% off adoption fees for people aged 65+ adopting pets aged 10+ to encourage mutually beneficial companionships
Transport Assistance
Volunteer-driven transport of animals to foster homes, vet appointments, and adoption events
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
    • Collaborative animal welfare partnerships
      Collaborates with other animal welfare organizations to increase the number of animals rescued and supported, expanding the reach and impact of its rescue mission.
    • In-kind donation program for animal supplies
      Accepts donations of tangible supplies to support the care of rescued animals, allowing monetary funds to be redirected toward spaying, neutering, and routine veterinary care.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 2 activities
    • Community awareness campaigns on animal abandonment
      Conducts awareness campaigns about abandoned and unwanted animals in the local community to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce surrender rates.
    • Public education on pet care and safety
      Shares educational content on safe and unsafe human foods for dogs and cats, risks associated with teacup dog breeds, grooming tips for cats, and general pet care guidance, sourcing information from organizations such as the ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Community outreach and adoption events
      Organizes community events to showcase adoptable animals, involving volunteers in setup, public engagement, and animal handling, with volunteer transport used to move animals between events, foster homes, and veterinary appointments.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Comprehensive veterinary care for adoptable animals
      Provides health examinations, vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick prevention, disease screening, spay/neuter surgery, microchipping with registration, and heartworm/Lyme testing and treatment for dogs and cats prior to adoption. Also provides over $400 in PetSmart coupons to support new adopters.
  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
    • Foster-based animal rescue and rehoming
      Operates a foster-based rescue model in the Southern Tier region of New York State, providing medical care, food, and essential supplies for unwanted animals while relying on foster families to provide daily care and socialization. The organization rescues, cares for, and rehomes animals through an all-volunteer team.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
    • Resource sharing and referral for pet owners
      Provides a resource list for low-cost or affordable spay and neuter services and offers guidance for preparing to bring a new dog home, in collaboration with Best Friends Animal Society, to support responsible pet ownership.
  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Structured pet adoption process
      Operates a formal adoption process that includes application review, applicant consultation, and in-person meet-and-greet scheduling to ensure successful pet adoptions and appropriate matches between animals and adopters.
  • Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Support for senior adopters and older pets
      Offers reduced adoption fees of 20% to 50% for individuals aged 65 and older adopting pets aged 10 years or older, promoting adoptions of senior animals.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Pet surrender assistance
      Provides a pet surrender form for individuals seeking to rehome dogs or cats, facilitating the intake process for animals in need of rescue.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$82K
Contributions & grants$52K64%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$21K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -0.9%
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Alley Cat Allies Partner — Shares feral cat shelter strategies from Alley Cat Allies for winter care.
  • American Animal Hospital Association Partner — Uses AAHA guidelines to provide kitten care advice on home safety, food selection, and socialization.
  • American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Partner — Collaborates by sharing ASPCA resources on cat diet and grooming care.
  • Best Friends Animal Society Partner — Collaborates with Best Friends Animal Society by sharing their resources and blog content on dog adoption and breed awareness.
  • Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA Partner — Partner organization listed as a provider of low-cost spay and neuter services in Chemung County.
  • Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, Inc. Partner — Partner organization in animal rescue efforts.
  • Elmira Animal Control and Shelter Partner — Partner organization in animal rescue efforts.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement.
  • Finger Lakes SPCA Partner — Partner organization listed as a provider of low-cost spay and neuter services for cats in Steuben County.
  • Finger Lakes SPCA, Inc. Partner — Partner organization in animal rescue efforts.
  • Hornell Area Animal Society Partner — Partner organization listed as a provider of low-cost spay and neuter services in Hornell.
  • Hornell Area Humane Society Partner — Partner organization in animal rescue efforts.
  • Humane Society of Schuyler County Partner — Partner organization listed as a provider of low-cost spay and neuter services in Schuyler County.
  • Paradise Garden Animal Haven Partner — Partner organization listed as providing spay and neuter services through the Chemung County SPCA in Big Flats.
  • PetSmart Partner — Provides over $400 in coupons to pet adopters through a partnership with PetSmart.
  • Pets.WebMD Partner — References Pets.WebMD as a source for educational content about dog-safe nutrition.
  • Schuyler County Humane Society Partner — Partner organization in animal rescue efforts.
  • Stray Haven Humane Society and SPCA Partner — Partner organization listed as a provider of low-cost spay and neuter services in Tioga County, NY.
  • Zeffy Partner — Uses Zeffy as a free donation platform to process contributions.
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.

  • Community Visibility and Engagement for Adoptions
    methodology: community_visibility_for_adoptions
    By increasing community visibility of adoptable animals through public events and outreach, the organization boosts adoption rates because broader awareness leads to more connections between animals and potential adopters.
  • Family-Centered Adoption Matching
    methodology: adoption_matching
    By aligning adoptable animals with households based on compatibility factors, the organization increases long-term adoption success because thoughtful matching reduces returns and promotes stable, lasting placements.
  • Foster-Based Rescue and Rehabilitation Model
    methodology: foster-based_rescue_model
    By utilizing a foster-based, all-volunteer network, the organization provides individualized care and rehabilitation for rescued animals, increasing their chances of successful adoption because this model supports both medical and behavioral recovery in a low-stress home environment.
  • Leveraging In-Kind Donations to Expand Medical Care Capacity
    methodology: in-kind_support_leveraged_for_medical_care
    By redirecting monetary resources to critical veterinary services through the use of in-kind supply donations, the organization increases its capacity to provide comprehensive medical care because operational cost savings are reinvested directly into animal health.