named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoption of homeless animals with screening processes including age verification, lease review, and potential home visits
Animal Surrender Program
Accepts surrendered dogs and cats from owners for a fee, with prior appointment required and space availability
Foster Program
Recruits foster caregivers to provide temporary home environments for animals awaiting adoption, improving socialization and adoptability
Lost Pet Assistance
Provides guidance and listing services for lost dogs, including coordination with local dog control officers and social media outreach
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in animal care tasks such as walking dogs, caring for kittens, laundry, and maintenance work
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Engaging volunteers in shelter operations and animal careUtilizes volunteers to support daily operations including kitten care, dog walking, laundry, grounds maintenance, and participation in adoption events.
- Providing animal control transportation and intake services for Fort DrumProvides animal control services for Fort Drum by picking up stray animals from Public Works Animal Control and transporting them to the shelter for care and potential adoption.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Operating no-kill animal shelters in Glenfield and Watson, NYOwns and operates two no-kill animal shelters: one in Glenfield, NY, and another in Watson, NY, which houses stray dogs and homeless cats from Lewis County under contract with local townships. The Watson shelter accepts stray dogs transported only by authorized dog control officers from 15 towns in Lewis County and the Town of Wilna.
- Using donations to care for displaced animalsUses donated funds to provide care for temporarily displaced animals housed in its shelters, covering food, medical needs, and general welfare.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Managing animal adoptions with age and fee requirementsImplements adoption policies requiring adopters to be at least 18 years old and enforces adoption fees, with updated fees effective June 1, 2025. Facilitates adoptions after animals are vetted and socialized.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Operating a foster program to support animal socialization and adoptionRuns a foster program that places shelter animals in temporary homes to improve socialization, health, and adoption outcomes.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Processing and preparing stray animals for adoptionPosts information about unclaimed stray animals on social media for five days; if unclaimed, provides veterinary care and prepares them for adoption. This includes animals collected by dog control officers and those from Fort Drum.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$879K
Contributions & grants$722K82%
Program service revenue$132K15%
Investment income$16K2%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$389K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$155K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.69M
Cash$623K
Investments$653K
Liabilities$193K
Net assets$1.50M
Liquid reserves39.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +108.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- BARBARA TURCK — BOARD MEMBER
- BREANNA STOREY — SECRETARY
- CHERYL STEINER — PRESIDENT
- EDGAR SK MERRELL III — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMIE ALOI — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET COOK — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY STEINER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOAN MIZZI — BOARD MEMBER
- KAELA STOREY — BOARD MEMBER
- KELSEY BLACKWELL — TREASURER
- MIRANDA RYS — VICE PRESIDENT
- ROBIN WAITE — BOARD MEMBER
- RON MIZZI — BOARD MEMBER
- SUE MATUSZCZAK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Facebook Network — Has a Facebook page used for outreach and updates.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement with supporters.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement.
- Fort Drum Directorate of Emergency Services Partner — Coordinates stray animal pickups through Public Works Animal Control, with LCHS transporting animals from there to the shelter.
- Lewis County Government — Contracts with Lewis County townships to house stray dogs collected by dog control officers.
- PayPal Partner — Accepts donations through PayPal via Venmo and direct links.
- Public Works Animal Control (Fort Drum) Partner — Collects stray animals on Fort Drum and transfers them to LCHS for sheltering and rehoming.
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.
- Adoption Stability through Comprehensive Screeningmethodology: housing_compatibility_screeningBy verifying rental agreements, conducting home visits, and reviewing veterinary history, the organization reduces post-adoption disruptions and increases successful long-term placements, because pre-adoption assessments identify and mitigate risks related to housing, environment, and prior pet care behavior.
- Enhanced Adoption Readiness via Foster Caremethodology: foster_based_careBy placing animals in temporary foster homes, the organization improves socialization, health, and behavioral readiness for adoption, because home environments provide individualized care and exposure to household settings that institutional shelters cannot replicate.
- No-Kill Sheltering Modelmethodology: no_kill_shelteringBy housing animals indefinitely without euthanasia due to space or time constraints, the organization increases the likelihood of adoption and promotes animal welfare, because permanent placement is prioritized over population management through lethal means.
- Prevention through Spay/Neuter and Educationmethodology: spay_neuter_and_educationBy promoting spay/neuter services and humane education, the organization reduces the number of unwanted and abandoned animals, because addressing overpopulation at the source decreases intake pressure and increases community-wide responsible pet ownership.