What they call their work
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 5 activities
- In-person adoption eventsHosts in-person adoption events to connect adoptable dogs with potential families, facilitating direct interactions and increasing adoption rates.
- Relief Foster program for temporary dog careOperates a Relief Foster program that provides temporary care, walks, and daytime assistance to support primary foster parents and ensure continuity of care for foster dogs.
- Transportation and logistical support for rescue operationsUses volunteer drivers to transport dogs between shelters, foster homes, vet appointments, training sessions, and adoption events, enabling the organization’s rescue and adoption activities.
- Volunteer engagement in operational supportEngages volunteers in a range of direct support roles including event assistance, dog transportation, marketing, fundraising, and administrative tasks to sustain rescue and adoption operations.
- Volunteer training and onboardingConducts monthly onboarding sessions for new volunteers and provides in-house training for foster parents on dog behavior and successful adoption transitions to support program effectiveness.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Direct support for pet owners in crisisProvides direct assistance to pet owners in New York City facing hardship, including distribution of food, supplies, and essential items, and offers emergency medical and financial support to help prevent pet surrender.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Dog adoption program with comprehensive screening and matchingOperates a formal dog adoption program that includes application review, screening calls, virtual home visits, reference checks, and in-person or virtual meet-and-greet sessions. Maintains applications for one year and finalizes adoptions through signed agreements and collection of fees.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster-based care for rescued dogsOperates a foster-based rescue model without a physical shelter, placing rescued dogs in volunteer foster homes for temporary care. Requires a minimum 3-week foster commitment to support dog decompression and adjustment, and provides supplies and ongoing support to foster parents.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Monthly financial assistance grants for pet ownersProvides monthly grants to pet owners in need to help them retain ownership of their pets during difficult circumstances.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Post-adoption support and rehomingProvides post-adoption resources, training, and guidance to support successful integration of adopted dogs into homes. Accepts returned animals when adopters are unable to keep them and rehomes them through the adoption program.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provision of veterinary and daily care for foster dogsProvides veterinary care, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, food, treats, crates, leashes, toys, and other essential supplies for dogs in foster care, funded in part by adoption fees.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Rescue and rehabilitation of dogs from NYC sheltersRescues dogs exclusively from the Animal Care Centers of NYC (NYCACC) and other overcrowded shelters, prioritizing long-stay dogs, medical cases, and those needing extra care. The organization pulls dogs from shelters and provides immediate care to prepare them for foster placement and adoption.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| AMANDA LANEVE | CHAIR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $7K |
| NAKIA GREENE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $2K |
- JOHN FICARA — TREASURER
- JOYCE ANG — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Collaborates with ASPCA, including through adoptions and volunteer connections.
- Animal Care Centers of NYC Partner — Partner agency from which Every Last One Rescue pulls dogs for rescue and adoption.
- Animal Care Centers of NYC Partner — Partner agency from which the organization pulls dogs for rescue.
- Animal Care Centers of NYC (NYCACC) Partner — Refers to NYCACC for surrender prevention support and resources, including housing disputes.
- Associated Humane Society of Newark Partner — Collaborates to move dogs from the Associated Humane Society of Newark into loving homes.
- ELO Partner — Organization providing support, supplies, and training to foster caregivers for dogs.
- Every Last One Rescue Inc Partner — Organization coordinates corporate volunteer opportunities in exchange for minimum donations supporting dog care.
- NYC ACC Partner — Works with NYC ACC through volunteer programs and foster coordination.
- NYC Mayor’s Office For Animal Welfare Partner — Refers to the Mayor’s Office for advice and protections related to eviction involving pets.
- New York City shelters Partner — Source of dogs rescued from overcrowded shelters at risk of euthanasia
- PAWS NY Partner — Refers to PAWS NY for emergency temporary foster placement for pets.
- Petfinder Partner — Lists adoptable dogs on Petfinder platform.
- The Mayor’s Alliance For NYC’s Animals Partner — Directs individuals to the Alliance for legal help, temporary housing, and domestic violence support involving pets.
- shelter partners Partner — Collaborates with shelters to rescue dogs and transport them to foster homes and services.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Driven, Volunteer-Dependent Operationsmethodology: volunteer_dependent_operationsBy relying on a decentralized network of proactive volunteers for transport, fostering, and operations, we scale rescue impact without a physical facility, because community ownership increases responsiveness and operational flexibility.
- Foster-Based Rescue Modelmethodology: foster_based_rescueBy utilizing a network of foster homes instead of a physical shelter, we provide individualized care and improve behavioral outcomes for rescue dogs, because temporary home environments reduce stress and increase adaptability, leading to higher adoption success rates.
- Post-Adoption Support and Pet Retentionmethodology: post_adoption_supportBy offering pre- and post-adoption training, surrender prevention resources, and a safety net for struggling adopters, we sustain adoption outcomes, because ongoing support reduces relinquishment and strengthens human-animal bonds.
- Relationship- and Compatibility-Based Adoption Matchingmethodology: relationship_based_adoption_matchingBy prioritizing deep compatibility between adopters, their households, and rescue dogs through meet-and-greets and screening, we produce lasting adoptions, because strong mutual fit reduces return rates and increases long-term pet retention.
- Trauma-Informed Behavioral Supportmethodology: trauma_informed_fosteringBy addressing the psychological and behavioral impacts of neglect or abuse through structured decompression and positive reinforcement, we increase the likelihood of successful adoptions, because dogs with stabilized mental health are better equipped for permanent placement.