named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Cat Adoption Program
Offers shelter and adoption services for cats and kittens; all cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for feline diseases, microchipped, and medically treated before adoption
Dog Adoption Program
Provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for dogs and puppies; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites and medical conditions prior to adoption
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Adoption program for dogs and catsFacilitates adoptions of dogs and cats by processing applications, verifying landlord pet policies, providing medical records and starter supplies, and supporting adopters with rehoming assistance if needed. All adoptable animals receive species-specific medical treatments, vaccinations, microchipping, and preventive care prior to adoption.
- Foster care programOperates a foster program for young or recovering animals, covering all medical costs and food expenses while animals are in foster homes.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
- Free rabies vaccination clinicsHosts free rabies vaccination clinics approximately six times per year for dogs, cats, and ferrets, including two annual clinics at the Montour Falls facility and events at the Beaver Dams Fire Department. Rabies vaccines are also administered during spay/neuter procedures as required by New York State law.
- Low-cost spay/neuter programOperates a low-cost spay/neuter clinic twice monthly, sterilizing over 19,000 animals since 2000. Services are available for pets aged 3 months and older, with dog and cat check-in procedures requiring leashes or carriers, and loaner equipment provided when needed. Feral cats are accepted in covered traps.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Animal shelter operationsOperates a shelter with capacity for 24 dogs and 45 cats, providing care for stray and surrendered animals, including housing in the main facility and the Kitty Kaboose. The shelter completed a major consolidation and renovation project to centralize services and improve animal care.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Community resale boutiqueOperates a volunteer-staffed resale boutique in Watkins Glen selling lightly used clothing, accessories, books, movies, jewelry, housewares, leashes, harnesses, and Humane Society logo products, with all profits supporting the organization. Unsuitable donations are redirected to other local charities.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Dog walking and enrichment programWalks shelter dogs at least twice daily for approximately one mile per walk to provide exercise, companionship, and behavioral training.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Lost and found pet supportPosts information about lost and found dogs on its Facebook page upon submission by members of the public.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.12M
Contributions & grants$843K75%
Program service revenue$228K20%
Investment income$43K4%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$676K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$296K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.33M
Cash$214K
Investments$1.26M
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$2.32M
Liquid reserves26.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +122.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Aimee Dars Ellis — Board Member
- Chad Hendrickson — President
- Ellen Tremante DVM — Board Member
- Erin McMurrough — Board Member
- Kimberly Ward Manning — Board Member
- Lydia Wickham — Secretary
- Michael Lausell — Vice President
- Sarah Collier JD — Treasurer
- Verne Smith Esq — Board Member
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Canata Singers of Elmira, NY Partner — Lydia Wickham serves on the Board of Directors and sings with the Canata Singers of Elmira, NY.
- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Partner — Engages with experts from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, including leadership in shelter medicine, for consultation and validation of shelter practices.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook page to share recent acquisitions and reviews from the Wags To Riches boutique.
- Hector-area Lions Club Partner — Lydia Wickham is a member of the Hector-area Lions Club.
- Petfinder Partner — Listings of adoptable dogs are shared on Petfinder to increase visibility and adoption opportunities.
- Petfinder Partner — Lists adoptable cats on Petfinder to expand visibility and connect with potential adopters.
- Schuyler County Public Health Department Partner — Collaborates with the Humane Society of Schuyler County to offer free rabies vaccination clinics for residents.
- Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department Government — Coordinates with the organization for lost and found dog reporting and animal cruelty reporting in Schuyler County.
- Schuyler County government Partner — Collaborates with Schuyler County government on animal welfare initiatives and services.
- Shelter Outreach Services Partner — Mobile spay/neuter veterinary service partner that provides surgical services in collaboration with HSSC.
- Spay/Neuter Coordinator Partner — Local coordinator who assists with logistics such as loaning carriers and traps for clinic access.
- Wags To Riches Partner — Volunteers support retail operations at Wags To Riches, a shop associated with the organization.
- Wags to Riches Partner — Location where the Humane Society of Schuyler County conducts cat adoption activities and accepts donations.
- dog walking volunteers Partner — Dog walking volunteers participate in animal care and adoption processes.
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.
- Affordable and Targeted Spay/Neuter Access to Reduce Overpopulationmethodology: affordable_spay_neuterBy providing affordable, income-targeted spay/neuter services — including early-age sterilization and mobile veterinary access — the organization reduces pet overpopulation and improves community animal health, because accessible preventive care directly prevents unwanted litters and associated cruelty or abandonment.
- Individualized Adoption Matching Based on Behavior and Lifestylemethodology: individualized_adoption_matchingBy matching adopters with animals through in-person interactions, temperament assessments, and lifestyle conversations, the organization increases adoption success rates because personalized, behavior-informed matches lead to more compatible and lasting placements.
- Low-Stress, Enriched Shelter Environments Enhance Welfare and Adoptabilitymethodology: low_stress_shelter_designBy designing shelter spaces with natural light, outdoor access, music, climbing structures, and communal living, the organization reduces animal stress and improves psychological well-being, which increases comfort and adoptability because animals display more natural, stable behaviors to potential adopters.
- No-Kill, Limited-Admission Shelter Modelmethodology: no_kill_shelter_modelBy operating a no-kill, limited-admission shelter, the organization ensures that homeless animals receive safe, long-term care until permanent homes are found, reducing euthanasia and promoting animal well-being through stability and individualized attention.
- Trap-Neuter-Return as Humane Feral Cat Population Managementmethodology: trap_neuter_returnBy implementing Trap/Neuter/Return programs for feral and barn cats, the organization humanely controls outdoor cat populations and reduces shelter intake, because sterilization and return prevent reproduction while minimizing disruption to established colonies.