irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $176KVETERINARY CARE PROGRAMWE PROVIDE TIMELY, EXPERT VETERINARY CARE ON SITE WITH MINIMAL STRESS TO OUR FELINE PATIENTS. OUR SHELTER INCLUDES A SURGICAL SUITE; EXAM, TESTING, AND TREATMENT AREAS; AND AN ISOLATION ROOM. WITH A LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN ON STAFF AND EXPERIENCED VETERINARIANS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME ON A REGULAR BASIS, OUR CATS AND KITTENS HAVE THE MAJORITY OF THEIR MEDICAL, SURGICAL, AND DENTAL NEEDS MET IN HOUSE. CATS AND KITTENS RECEIVE EXAMS, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, PREVENTIVE CARE, MEDICATION AND TREATMENT, DENTAL CARE AND DENTAL SURGERY, AND OTHER SURGICAL PROCEDURES AT PET PRIDE. ALL UNALTERED CATS AND KITTENS ARE SPAYED OR NEUTERED PRIOR TO ADOPTION, AND OUR VETERINARY TEAM PERFORMS NEARLY 90% OF THOSE SURGERIES ON PREMISES. DELIVERING CARE ON SITE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES CATS' STRESS AND DECREASES TIME IN SHELTER, WHICH PRODUCES A CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CATS WE CAN HELP.
- #2 $51KADOPTION PROGRAMPET PRIDE HAS BEEN MATCHING HOMELESS CATS WITH LOVING ADOPTERS SINCE 1977. THE PET PRIDE CAT SANCTUARY AND ADOPTION CENTER IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND WE HAVE DESIGNATED SPACES FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS TO OBSERVE AND INTERACT WITH ADOPTABLE CATS. TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS SCREEN AND INTERVIEW PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS, MAKE SUITABLE MATCHES WITH ADOPTABLE CATS, AND FOLLOW UP AFTER PLACEMENT TO HELP ENSURE SUCCESS. THEY PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO KEEP CATS IN THEIR HOMES WHEN APPROPRIATE AND WELCOME ANY PET PRIDE CAT BACK INTO OUR SHELTER AT ANY TIME IF THAT IS THE BETTER OPTION. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT NO PET PRIDE CAT IS EVER HOMELESS AGAIN.FOSTER PROGRAM PET PRIDE MAINTAINS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER FOSTER PROVIDERS WHO ENABLE US TO EXTEND OUR LIFESAVING REACH BEYOND THE WALLS OF OUR SHELTER AND INCREASE OUR CAPACITY FOR CARE. ORPHANED AND NEWBORN KITTENS WITH THEIR FRAGILE IMMUNE SYSTEMS, PREGNANT AND NURSING MOM CATS WHO NEED A QUIET SPACE, AND CATS WHO ARE NOT THRIVING IN THE SHELTER OR WHO NEED ADDITIONAL SOCIALIZATION ARE CARED FOR IN PRIVATE HOMES. A PET PRIDE STAFF MEMBER SCREENS AND SUPERVISES ALL FOSTER PROVIDERS, AND PET PRIDE PROVIDES ALL VETERINARY CARE, FOOD, SUPPLIES, AND ONGOING SUPPORT.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Matches homeless cats with adopters through the Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Center; includes screening, matching, post-adoption follow-up, and special adoption events with fee waivers or discounts
Foster Program
Engages volunteer foster providers to care for kittens, pregnant/nursing cats, and cats needing socialization or recovery in home environments; Pet Pride supplies all medical care, food, and support
Pets for Patriots Partnership
Collaborates with Pets for Patriots to offer discounted adoptions to U.S. military personnel and Gold Star spouses, including reduced fees, gift cards, and veterinary savings for eligible cats
SuperCats Photo & Calendar Contest
Annual online fundraising contest where participants submit cat photos for $10 each and solicit votes ($1 per vote) to appear in a calendar, with proceeds supporting shelter operations
Veterinary Care Program
Provides on-site veterinary services including exams, diagnostics, preventive care, surgery, dental care, and spay/neuter procedures; nearly 90% of surgeries performed at the sanctuary to reduce stress and shelter time
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
- Accepts cat surrenders and assists with stray and abandoned catsAccepts cats from owners who are surrendering their pets and provides assistance to individuals who have found lost, abandoned, or stray cats. Refers individuals to local organizations for trapping and care of feral cats.
- Operates a foster care program for cats and kittensRuns a foster program for orphaned kittens, nursing cats, pregnant cats, cats needing medical recovery, socialization, or stress reduction, supported by volunteer foster providers who receive training, supplies, ongoing support, and veterinary care from the organization. This expands capacity beyond the physical sanctuary.
- Operates a no-kill cat sanctuary and adoption centerOperates the Pet Pride Cat Sanctuary & Adoption Center with regular public hours, providing shelter, daily care, socialization, and adoption services for homeless cats and kittens. As a no-kill shelter, it does not euthanize cats to create space, which can result in capacity limitations and turning cats away.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 2 activities
- Facilitates cat adoptions with screening and post-adoption supportTrained staff and volunteers screen adopters, facilitate cat-adoption matches, provide post-adoption support, and accept returns of adopted cats if needed. Offers a regularly updated list of adoptable cats and support to help applicants find suitable pets.
- Partners with military support programs for cat adoptionsPartners with Pets for Patriots to place cats into homes of U.S. Military personnel and Gold Star spouses, offering discounted adoption fees, gift cards, veterinary savings, and post-adoption support for military adopters.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Hosts adoption promotion events with fee waivers and discountsHosts fee-waived adoption events and offers promotional discounts, such as 50% off adoption fees for adult and senior cats during summer months, with planned events in August, September, and October 2026.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Manages volunteer programs for sanctuary operationsOperates a volunteer program at the sanctuary involving care for cats, facility maintenance, visitor engagement, guided tours, and seasonal groundskeeping to support a clean and welcoming environment.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provides comprehensive on-site veterinary careOperates an on-site veterinary medical center offering exams, diagnostics, preventive care, medical treatment, dental care, and spay/neuter surgeries for shelter cats and kittens, with nearly 90% of spay/neuter procedures performed at the facility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$811K
Contributions & grants$560K69%
Program service revenue$158K20%
Investment income$64K8%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$583K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$248K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.84M
Cash$100K
Investments$2.29M
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$4.81M
Liquid reserves49.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -65.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- DAWN HAMPSEY CPA MST — TREASURER
- DR STUART GLUCKMAN DVM — PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN
- ELIZABETH HOLLINGER — DIRECTOR
- GAIL BOOTH — DIRECTOR
- LORI CONNOLLY — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN MULLEY — DIRECTOR
- POLLY GRUNFELD SACK ESQ — VICE PRESIDENT
- REBECCA LOHNES CDBC CCBC — DIRECTOR
- SANDY WHEELER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- ASPCA Funder — Provided grant funding through the 2026 ASPCA Rescue Effect campaign to support fee-waived adoption events.
- Dr. Stuart Gluckman Partner — Co-founder and beloved local veterinarian involved in founding the organization.
- Jacqueline Russel Partner — Founder and dedicated cat rescuer who co-founded the organization.
- Not specified Partner — Foster volunteers who provide temporary care for cats in their homes
- Pets for Patriots Partner — Collaborates to facilitate cat adoptions by U.S. Military personnel and Gold Star spouses.
- Volunteer Program Manager Partner — Staff member responsible for managing volunteer applications and inquiries.
- local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to support trapping and care of feral cats.
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 Accessibility and Financial Incentive Modelmethodology: adoption_accessibilityBy removing financial and logistical barriers—through fee-waived events, discounted senior cat adoptions, and military adoption subsidies—the organization increases adoption volume because cost and eligibility concerns are key obstacles to pet adoption.
- Foster Network as Capacity and Care Extensionmethodology: foster_based_extensionBy utilizing a volunteer foster network, the organization expands its lifesaving capacity beyond physical shelter limits and improves cat wellness because foster environments reduce stress and allow for individualized care, increasing both survival rates and adoptability.
- Medical and Behavioral Wellness to Increase Adoptabilitymethodology: behavioral_rehabilitationBy delivering on-site veterinary care and behavioral enrichment—including spay/neuter, medical treatment, and stress reduction through foster care—the organization reduces length of stay and increases adoption rates because healthier, better-adjusted cats are more likely to be successfully placed in homes.
- No-Kill Shelter Model with Indefinite Caremethodology: no_kill_shelterBy providing indefinite shelter care and avoiding euthanasia for space or treatable medical conditions, the organization increases lifesaving outcomes for cats because it prioritizes long-term welfare over throughput, allowing more time for adoptions to occur.