named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Disaster Relief Response
Provides emergency pet food, supplies, and shelter during natural disasters such as Superstorm Sandy.
Humane Education Program
Classroom and community outreach initiatives teaching children and adults about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
K-9 Search, Rescue & Recovery Unit
Deployed during major incidents including 9/11 and Flight 587 crash; provides animal rescue and mobile command capabilities during disasters.
Rabies and Adoption Clinics
Free clinics offering rabies vaccinations and pet adoptions, serving communities across Suffolk County.
Reptile & Mammal Amnesty Program
Annual event allowing pet owners to surrender exotic animals such as reptiles and primates without penalty, in partnership with the DEC and other agencies.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 2 activities
- Enforcement of animal cruelty lawsInvestigates, arrests, and prosecutes individuals who violate animal cruelty laws in Suffolk County, NY, under authority of NYS Criminal Procedure Law and Agriculture and Market Law. The organization employs active and retired law enforcement personnel as peace officers to carry out these duties.
- Response to animal cruelty and neglect casesResponds to incidents of animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, abandonment, animal fighting, hoarding, and dangerous/exotic animal situations across all ten towns of Suffolk County. Includes rescue operations and sheltering for seized animals.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocacy against illegal animal fightingRaises awareness about dogfighting and cockfighting practices, documents associated criminal activities (e.g., gambling, drug trafficking), and advocates for stronger legal enforcement including felony charges and conspiracy prosecutions.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Animal shelter and adoption servicesOperates animal shelters and adoption programs in multiple townships across Suffolk County, including facilitating adoptions of seized animals, managing adoption applications, and hosting pet adoption events and expos to promote responsible pet ownership.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Distribution of essential animal care suppliesDistributes free pet food, dog houses, and disaster preparedness resources to support animal welfare, particularly in times of crisis or for vulnerable populations.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Emergency and disaster response for animalsDeploys mobile command centers and surgical units for K-9 search, rescue, and recovery operations during disasters such as 9/11 and Superstorm Sandy; operates pet-friendly emergency shelters and provides feeding, rescue, and immunization services for displaced companion animals.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Humane education and public outreachProvides educational programs on responsible pet ownership, dogfighting risks, and disaster preparedness for pets to schools, the public, and senior citizens. Also trains police recruits on animal protection matters.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Spay/neuter and rabies vaccination programsConducts free spay/neuter clinics and rabies vaccination clinics for companion and feral animals through mobile units (including a MASH unit) and fixed operations, serving tens of thousands of animals annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants$157K88%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K12%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$135K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$44K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.51M
Cash$916K
Investments$570K
Liabilities$413
Net assets$1.51M
Liquid reserves131.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Herb Kellner — Board Member
- John Charos — Board Member
- Lois Gross — Treasurer
- Patricia Theodorou — Board Member
- Roy Gross — President
- William Wexler — Board Member
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Explicitly states no affiliation with the Manhattan-based ASPCA.
- Animal Welfare Act Government — References federal law to support enforcement against interstate transport of birds for cockfighting.
- Babylon Township Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal shelter services.
- Babylon Township Public Safety Office Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Babylon Township.
- Brookhaven Township Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal shelter services.
- Brookhaven Township Public Safety Office Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Brookhaven Township.
- CBS News Partner — Featured Suffolk County SPCA's 9/11 response in a 60 Minutes segment
- East Hampton Township Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal shelter services.
- East Hampton Township Public Safety Office Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in East Hampton Township.
- FOX News Partner — Reported on Suffolk County SPCA's response to Superstorm Sandy
- Federal, State and Municipal K-9 rescue services Partner — Directly supports K-9 rescue services across a five-state area.
- Ground Zero Government — Site of deployment for Suffolk County SPCA's mobile animal hospital command center during 9/11 response.
- Huntington Township Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal shelter services.
- Huntington Township Public Safety Office Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Huntington Township.
- Islip Township Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal shelter services.
- Islip Township Public Safety Office Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Islip Township.
- New York State Government — Enforces animal cruelty laws under NYS Agriculture and Markets Law (AML) §§ 353, 353-a, and 351.
- New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services Government — Required to re-qualify officers annually in use of force and firearms per standards set by this agency.
- News 12 Suffolk County Partner — Covered Suffolk County SPCA's amnesty day and cold weather pet tips
- Police Department Partner — Collaborates with police department to train new recruits on animal protection.
- Riverhead Township Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal shelter services.
- Riverhead Township Public Safety/Police Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Riverhead Township.
- Shelter Island Township Animal Control Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal control services.
- Shelter Island Township Public Safety/Police Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Shelter Island Township.
- Smithtown Township Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal shelter services.
- Smithtown Township Public Safety Office Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Smithtown Township.
- Southampton Township Animal Control Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal control services.
- Southampton Township Public Safety Office Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Southampton Township.
- Southold Township Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Suffolk County SPCA in providing animal shelter services.
- Southold Township Public Safety Office Partner — Local agency responsible for handling non-cruelty-related animal control issues in Southold Township.
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strategies · 3
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-Integrated Cruelty Preventionmethodology: law_enforcement_partnershipBy collaborating with local law enforcement and directing non-cruelty animal control issues to municipal partners, the organization strengthens community-wide capacity to protect animals, because aligning responsibilities across agencies prevents duplication and ensures appropriate responses based on the nature of the incident.
- Proactive Disaster Response System for Animalsmethodology: incident_command_systemBy deploying mobile command centers and K-9 units under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) framework, the organization enables rapid, coordinated animal rescue during disasters, because integrating veterinary response into emergency management structures improves evacuation outcomes and continuity of care for pets in crisis situations.
- Specialized Animal Law Enforcement Modelmethodology: specialized_law_enforcement_trainingBy training officers to state-certified law enforcement standards with specialized expertise in animal cruelty cases, the organization increases effectiveness in investigating and intervening in animal abuse, because such cases require unique knowledge of species handling, forensic indicators of neglect, and legal frameworks specific to animal welfare.