named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Breed No More
Spay and neuter program covering costs for shelter animals to prevent overpopulation
Pet Food Bank
Distributes pet food to low-income individuals, elderly pet owners, and those in devastated areas in Western New York
Pet Therapeutic Program
Brings shelter kittens and puppies to nursing homes for therapy visits with residents
S.A.M. (Save A Mom)
Maternity shelter program providing care for pregnant and nursing stray dogs and cats
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Conducting pet therapy visits to nursing homesRuns a pet therapy program that brings cats, dogs, and puppies to nursing homes for therapeutic interactions with residents, promoting emotional well-being through animal companionship.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Distributing pet food through a pet food bankOperates a pet food bank in Western New York that provides food to elderly, low-income individuals, and people in devastated areas, helping them retain their pets by reducing financial burden.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in shelter operations and animal socializationRelies on volunteers for weekly socialization of puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs, as well as support for fundraising events and ongoing shelter activities, enhancing animal welfare and organizational capacity.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Facilitating animal adoptions with structured adoption packages and feesManages an adoption program with tiered fees ($50 for cats/kittens, $100 for adult dogs, $250 for puppies) that includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, testing, microchipping, supplies, and a free initial health exam to ensure responsible placements.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Operating a maternity shelter for pregnant and nursing animalsProvides specialized care and shelter for pregnant or nursing dogs and cats through the S.A.M. (Save A Mom) program, including veterinary care, food, and safe housing during pregnancy and postpartum periods.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Providing comprehensive veterinary care for shelter animalsDelivers full medical care for shelter animals including vaccinations (distemper/parvo, rabies), deworming, flea prevention, microchipping, heartworm testing for dogs, feline leukemia testing for cats, and health exams prior to adoption.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Providing spay/neuter services and financial assistance for spaying and neuteringOffers spay/neuter services for all shelter animals prior to adoption and runs the "Breed No More" program, which provides financial assistance for spaying and neutering to reduce feral cat populations and homelessness among animals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$195K
Contributions & grants$195K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$192K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$13K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +65.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE GARVEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | $23K |
board members · 2
- GEORGE LUDWIG — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM WENTLAND — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- AMF Lancaster Lane Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Abbott Road Animal Hospital Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Absolut Care of Aurora Park Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Absolute Canine Experience Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Alden Pharmacy Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Alden Pools Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Alden State Bank Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Amazon.com Partner — Partner for wish list donations, allowing donors to ship items directly to the shelter
- Anderson Frozen Custard Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Anderson’s Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Aquarium of Niagara Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- BJ’s Wholesale Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Bark Box Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Bases Loaded Sports Collectibles Partner — Retail partner selling the organization's book in Cheektowaga, NY.
- Blue Buffalo Partner — Business sponsor supporting pet food or animal care.
- Bob-O-Link Golf Club Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Buffalo Bandits Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Buffalo Bisons Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Buffalo Museum Of Science Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Buffalo Sabres Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Chewy Partner — Partner for pet supply donations through a dedicated donation portal
- Country Inn & Suites Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Daisy Troop 1330 Partner — Girl Scout troop that collected supplies for shelter animals in 2010.
- Dash Dog Running Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Delta Sonic Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Dog Ears Bookstore Partner — Retail partner selling the organization's book in Buffalo, NY.
- Enjoy The Journey Art Gallery Partner — Retail partner selling the organization's book in West Seneca, NY.
- Erie County Agri. Society Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Evans Bank Partner — Business sponsor supporting events or shelter animals.
- Experimac – Orchard Park Partner — Retail partner selling the organization's book in Orchard Park, NY.
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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.
- Animal-Assisted Emotional Wellbeing Therapymethodology: animal-assisted_therapyBy facilitating animal therapy visits to nursing homes, the organization improves emotional and psychological well-being of isolated elderly residents, because contact with animals rekindles past attachments and provides nonverbal companionship that mitigates loneliness.
- Pet Retention Through Financial Supportmethodology: pet-retention_supportBy providing pet food and spay/neuter assistance, the organization prevents surrenders due to financial hardship, because supporting pet owners in crisis maintains human-animal bonds and reduces shelter intake pressures.
- Rescue-First Model with Specialized Medical Shelteringmethodology: rescue-firstBy rescuing animals with no other options and integrating maternity and medical care into the shelter model, the organization increases survival rates and adoption readiness for vulnerable populations, because addressing both immediate housing and health needs reduces euthanasia and improves long-term outcomes.
- Youth Engagement via Service Learning and Storytellingmethodology: youth-engagement-through-service-learningBy engaging youth in service projects and using real adoption stories to inspire public support, the organization builds community investment and develops future advocates, because experiential learning and emotional narratives increase retention, volunteerism, and donor engagement.