named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoption of cats and dogs through in-person and online applications, including home environment assessments and reference checks
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for animals needing special care, including bottle-feeding kittens, nursing mothers, and undersocialized animals
Surrender Program
Accepts owner-surrendered cats and dogs by appointment, with intake based on space and medical/behavioral assessments
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in animal care, cleaning, dog walking, and public assistance during shelter open hours
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Animal adoption servicesOperates comprehensive pet adoption programs for dogs and cats, including in-person and online application processes, adoption approvals, and post-approval pickups; maintains records of successful adoptions and provides information on available animals.
- Foster care programProvides foster care for dogs and cats of all ages and needs—including puppies, kittens, nursing mothers, and undersocialized animals—with full support including supplies, medical care, and ongoing guidance to foster caregivers.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 2 activities
- Fundraising and community eventsOrganizes and participates in fundraising events such as the 38th Annual Basket Raffle and Give 716 to support animal care and adoption programs; relies on contributions and event revenue for operations.
- Spay and neuter programConducts direct spay/neuter efforts and promotes population control through community campaigns and funding of low-cost services in cooperation with local veterinarians.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal sheltering and careProvides shelter and humane care for lost, abandoned, and relinquished dogs and cats in Wyoming County, NY, ensuring animals remain in care until adopted; does not euthanize adoptable animals for space or time in shelter.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Humane education and community outreachOffers public education programs on pet overpopulation, responsible pet ownership, and proper animal care for children and community members in Wyoming County, NY.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Newsletter and public communicationsProduces and publishes periodic newsletters, such as the Summer 2026 edition, to communicate organizational updates and activities to the public.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Pre-adoption veterinary careProvides all adopted animals with spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, age-appropriate vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming, and species-specific medical testing (FIV/FeLV for cats, heartworm for dogs) prior to adoption.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer-supported animal careRelies on volunteers aged 18 and older to support daily animal care and lifesaving operations at the shelter.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$686K
Contributions & grants$566K82%
Program service revenue$96K14%
Investment income$25K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$247K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$118K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.22M
Cash$1.02M
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$1.21M
Liquid reserves49.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BARBARA HIGGINS — DIRECTOR
- JULIE CALVERT — DIRECTOR
- LINDSAY MCDONALD — DIRECTOR
- PAT STANDISH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Partner for online wish list donations.
- Amazon Partner — Partner platform for receiving donated supplies via the shelter's published wish list.
- Chewy Partner — Partner for online wish list donations.
- Google Maps Partner — Used for location mapping and directions
- Shelterluv Partner — Uses Shelterluv's platform for online pet adoption applications and matching.
- St. Vincent’s Auditorium Partner — Host venue for the 38th Annual Basket Raffle event.
- Walmart Partner — Partner for online wish list donations.
- Wyoming County Government — Operates within and serves the community of Wyoming County, NY.
- local veterinarians Partner — Collaborates with local veterinarians to operate a low-cost spay/neuter program.
strategies · 2
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.
- Home-Based Care and No-Kill Philosophymethodology: no_kill_foster_careBy placing animals in foster homes and limiting euthanasia to only medically or behaviorally necessary cases, the organization improves animal well-being and adoptability because home environments reduce stress and reinforce socialization, aligning with a commitment to lifesaving as a core operational value.
- Prevention and Adoption-Based Lifesaving Modelmethodology: spay_neuter_preventionBy focusing on spay/neuter programs, adoption promotion, and humane education, the organization reduces pet overpopulation and saves lives through prevention and placement, because addressing root causes and increasing home placements reduces reliance on euthanasia and shelter overcrowding.