named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Acupuncture for Pets
Veterinary acupuncture service offered by Dr. Kristin Brockway to manage pain, improve mobility, and support wellness in dogs and cats, especially geriatric patients
Comprehensive Veterinary Care
Offers diagnostics, radiology, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, laser treatment, and dietary counseling for pets and sanctuary animals
Emergency Animal Transport and Treatment
Historically operated an animal ambulance service for injured animals; continues to provide emergency referrals and treatment coordination
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program
Provides affordable spaying and neutering services for pets and sanctuary animals to control overpopulation; historically organized transport to partner veterinarians and now offered in-house
S.P.E.A.K. Feline Sanctuary
Cage-free shelter for stray, abused, abandoned, and injured cats; provides medical care, vaccinations, microchipping, and adoption services in a natural setting
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 2 activities
- Provides comprehensive medical care for shelter cats prior to adoptionDelivers full medical treatment for all cats and kittens in the shelter, including disease testing (Feline Leukemia, FIV, heartworm), vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, spaying/neutering, microchipping, physical exams, and additional needed treatments before adoption.
- Provides low-cost veterinary care for sick and injured animalsOffers professional veterinary services including diagnostics, radiology, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, laser treatment, dietary counseling, and acupuncture for dogs and cats. Services are provided at low cost to the public and include emergency response and transport for injured animals.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Accepts donations of supplies and operates Amazon Wish List for in-kind supportRequests and receives in-kind donations of essential items such as non-clumping kitty litter, paper towels, cleaning supplies, wet kitten food, and laundry detergent. Maintains an Amazon Wish List to facilitate direct shipment of needed supplies from donors.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Conducts fundraising through merchandise sales and bottle/can redemption partnershipsSells branded merchandise including apparel and pet-related products, and partners with "The Can Man" to collect proceeds from redeemable bottles and cans donated by supporters.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Offers low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogsOperates an on-site spay and neuter clinic offering affordable sterilization services to reduce pet overpopulation. Also transports animals weekly to out-of-area providers for low-cost procedures, resulting in hundreds of surgeries annually.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Operates a cat adoption center with public application processFacilitates cat and kitten adoptions through a structured application process and maintains designated hours for the public to meet adoptable cats at the on-site adoption center.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Operates a cat sanctuary and shelter for stray, abandoned, and abused animalsProvides shelter for up to 50 cats at a time in a natural environment designed to support mental and physical well-being. The facility houses stray, abandoned, abused, and injured cats, including kittens and geriatric cats, with specialized medical oversight due to on-site hospital integration.
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Diagnostic Testing and Imaging Services 1 activity
- Performs diagnostic testing including Lyme disease screening for dogsConducts rapid diagnostic tests such as 10-minute Lyme disease blood testing for dogs, with confirmed cases identified regularly; supports diagnosis through on-site lab and external sample submission with results typically returned within 24–48 hours.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Provides pet owner education to prevent relinquishment and promote animal welfareOffers training education using positive, behavior-based methods to help pet owners manage behavioral issues and reduce surrender rates. Also delivers community outreach lectures to schools and groups on kindness and responsibility toward animals.
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Patient Portal and Digital Health Access 1 activity
- Provides prescription refills and new patient intake servicesOffers online prescription refill requests processed within 1–2 business days upon veterinarian approval, and provides new patient forms to streamline first visits.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Provides veterinary care for exotic animalsOffers medical services for exotic animal patients, extending clinical care beyond cats and dogs to other species.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Reunites lost pets with owners through lost and found servicesOperates a lost and found service to assist in identifying and reuniting lost pets with their families.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Offers veterinary acupuncture for pain management and wellnessProvides acupuncture treatments for dogs and cats to relieve pain, improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and support overall wellness as part of integrative care.
- Offers virtual and in-person facility toursProvides virtual tours of its animal hospital and sanctuary facilities for public access, and offers in-person tours during business hours upon request.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.62M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.62M100%
Investment income$9850%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$2.73M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.62M
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$716K
Cash$449K
Investments$0
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$666K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Maresca Leahey | President | 38 | $200K |
| Elise French | Practice Manager | 36 | $82K |
board members · 1
- Sandra Vizvary — Corporate Manager
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Bob Barker Foundation Funder — Provided a $35,000 matching grant to support the equipping of SPEAK's animal hospital.
- Broome County Health Department Government — Collaborates with the Broome County Health Department for Lyme disease information and public health guidance.
- CDC Government — Uses data and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Lyme disease and zoonotic infections.
- Chi University Partner — Training institution where Dr. Kristin Brockway completed certification in veterinary Chinese Veterinary Acupuncture.
- Companion Animal Parasite Council Partner — Cites statistics from the Companion Animal Parasite Council on canine Lyme disease prevalence.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for sharing adoptable animals and engaging with the community.
- ILADS Partner — References information from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society on Lyme disease in humans and pets.
- Not specified Partner — Partnership not explicitly named in text; focus is on direct services provided by SPEAK Animal Hospital PC.
- Pro Plan Vet Direct Partner — Partner for veterinary nutrition products and client account services.
- SPEAK Animal Hospital PC Government — Shares location and resources with SPEAK Animal Hospital PC, enabling advanced medical care for sanctuary cats.
- The Can Man Partner — Partner organization that collects proceeds from donated bottles and cans on behalf of SPEAK Animal Hospital PC.
- Vets First Choice Partner — Partner for online pharmacy and pet care product distribution.
- board-certified radiologists Partner — Sends radiographs to board-certified radiologists for expert interpretation.
strategies · 5
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.
- Cage-Free, Species-Appropriate Sheltering for Mental and Physical Well-Beingmethodology: cageless_sanctuary_modelBy housing cats in a cageless, natural environment designed to support mental and physical health, the organization reduces stress and promotes recovery and adoption readiness because animals thrive in settings that respect their behavioral and physiological needs.
- Comprehensive Pre-Adoption Medical Care to Ensure Long-Term Well-Beingmethodology: comprehensive_pre-adoption_medical_careBy ensuring all cats and kittens are medically stabilized and fully treated before adoption, the organization reduces post-adoption health complications and increases long-term well-being because adopters receive healthier pets and are less likely to return them due to illness.
- Integrated Veterinary and Sanctuary Care Modelmethodology: integrated_veterinary_and_sanctuary_careBy co-locating veterinary medical services with a cat sanctuary, the organization enables specialized care for seriously ill or injured cats, increasing adoption capacity and improving outcomes because the sanctuary can accept animals that other shelters may turn away due to medical complexity.
- Low-Cost Access Model to Increase Veterinary Care Utilizationmethodology: low-cost_access_modelBy offering veterinary services at reduced cost and through collaborative low-cost events, the organization increases access to essential care for underserved populations because affordability removes a key barrier to preventive and life-saving treatment.
- Positive, Education-Based Engagement to Prevent Abandonmentmethodology: positive_reinforcement_educationBy using non-punitive, educational approaches with pet owners to address behavioral issues, the organization reduces pet abandonment because owners are more likely to retain pets when equipped with supportive, humane training strategies.