named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Dog Kennel Transformation Project
Capital project to build new kennel facilities funded in part by a $500,000 grant from the NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund.
Low-Cost Wellness Clinic
Partnership program offering reduced-cost wellness exams and rabies vaccines; served 830 companion animals in 2022.
Pet Chow Pantry
Community food pantry distributing donated dog and cat food to families struggling to afford pet food; distributed 8,409 pounds in 2022.
Pets for Patriots
Partnership program facilitating discounted adoptions of dogs and cats for military veterans.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Accepting and managing donation drop-offsAccepts in-person donation drop-offs at the main kennel office daily during business hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST) to support shelter operations and animal care.
- Providing reduced-cost veterinary servicesOffered reduced-cost wellness exams and rabies vaccines to 830 companion animals in 2022, increasing access to essential care for low-income pet owners.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in animal care and shelter operationsOffers volunteer opportunities including dog walking, cat socialization, playing music for barn animals, property maintenance, shelter projects, and support at offsite events and fundraising activities.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Facilitating animal adoptionsProvides adoption services for approximately 200 animals annually, including dogs, cats, and barn animals, through an online application system, scheduled appointments for dog meet-and-greets, and in-person drop-in visits for cats and kittens. Maintains up-to-date online listings of adoptable animals, refreshed every 4 hours.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Implementing a TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) program for community catsSpayed, neutered, and vaccinated 145 community cats in 2022; friendly cats were integrated into the adoption program, while feral cats were returned to their colonies to reduce population growth.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Operating a Pet Chow Pantry for food-insecure pet ownersDistributed 8,409 pounds of dog and cat food to families in need in 2022 through the Pet Chow Pantry program, supporting pet retention and reducing surrender due to financial hardship.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Operating a humane animal sanctuary for dogs, cats, farm animals, and small animalsProvides long-term shelter and care for approximately 300 animals, including elderly, incontinent, blind, physically impaired, and animals with medical or specialized care needs, including those rejected by other shelters. The sanctuary houses dogs, cats, birds, pot-bellied pigs, and barn animals at its Middletown, NY facility.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Planning and constructing facility improvementsConducted a needs assessment in 2018 and initiated construction of a new Community Resource and Adoption Center to replace a deteriorating dog kennel; received a $500,000 grant from the NYS Companion Animal Capital Fund to support the new kennel building.
- Reporting animal shelter data to national databasesReports monthly intake, adoption, and outcome data to the Shelter Animals Count National Database and publishes annual Asilomar Animal Statistics reports to promote transparency and support national sheltering trends analysis.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$707K
Contributions & grants$661K94%
Program service revenue$46K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$944K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$556K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.56M
Cash$223K
Investments$420K
Liabilities$2.71M
Net assets$2.84M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -52.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH WEIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $80K |
board members · 5
- DIANA MINDOT — DIRECTOR
- DR JOSEPH D'ABBRACCIO — PRESIDENT
- JOHN ENGELMANN — SECRETARY
- JONATHAN FAYDEN — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA JOHNSON — TREASURER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Animal Shelter Counts Partner — Partners with national Animal Shelter Counts to report shelter intake and adoption data
- Best Friends Network Network — Pets Alive is a member of the Best Friends Network, a coalition of animal welfare organizations working to save the lives of dogs and cats nationwide.
- Besties Animal Rescue Partner — Collaborates to bring essential veterinarian services to the community.
- Candid Partner — Pets Alive is listed in Candid (formerly GuideStar), a nonprofit data and transparency platform.
- Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC Partner — Collaborates to provide reduced-cost wellness exams and rabies vaccines to companion animals in the community.
- Combined Energy Services Partner — Provided a $10,000 donation of propane to Pets Alive in 2022 and has supported the organization since 2020.
- Community Outreach Coordinator Partner — Staff role responsible for community engagement, event planning, and partnership development.
- Development Director Partner — Staff role responsible for donor management, fundraising, and partnership cultivation.
- Doobert Partner — Pets Alive uses Doobert.com, a platform for animal rescuers to collaborate, share information, and coordinate animal transport.
- Equine Welfare Data Collective Partner — Pets Alive is affiliated with the Equine Welfare Data Collective, which collects national data on at-risk equines and services to improve equine welfare.
- Guidestar.org Network — Profile and organizational information available on Guidestar.org
- New York State Animal Protection Federation Government — Pets Alive received a $500,000 grant from the NYSAPF's Companion Animal Capital Fund for facility improvements.
- Orange County Chamber of Commerce Network — Pets Alive is a member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, which supports local business success in the Hudson Valley region.
- Pets for Patriots Partner — Partners with Pets for Patriots to help veterans more affordably adopt companion dogs and cats.
- Sara Whalen Partner — Founder of Pets Alive whose personal experience with a rescued golden retriever inspired the creation of the sanctuary.
- Shelter Animals Count Partner — Pets Alive reports monthly shelter data to Shelter Animals Count to contribute to a national database for animal welfare insights.
- Shelter Animals Count Partner — Reports animal intake and adoption data to Shelter Animals Count for national aggregation
- Shelterluv Partner — Technology partner providing the online adoption application platform.
- Town of Wallkill Government — Approved plans and permits for the construction of the new Community Resource and Adoption Center.
- Wallkill East Rotary Partner — Pets Alive is a corporate member of the Wallkill East Rotary, a service organization focused on community improvement and lasting change.
- not specified Partner — Supervised meet-and-greets for dog adoptions are conducted by a certified Behaviorist and Trainer, though the individual or organization is not named.
- other animal welfare organizations Partner — Collaborates with animal welfare organizations to save lives and promote humane treatment of animals.
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.
- Collaborative Animal Welfare Networksmethodology: networked animal welfareBy participating in national networks and forming alliances with other organizations, the organization increases lifesaving capacity through shared strategies, coordinated transport, and information exchange, because systemic collaboration amplifies local impact.
- Integrated Support for Human-Animal Bondsmethodology: integrated_support_servicesBy providing a continuum of services—including rescue, adoption, intervention, education, and outreach—the organization strengthens the human-animal bond, which in turn prevents surrenders, promotes humane treatment, and builds community-wide animal welfare capacity.
- Lifestyle-Compatible Adoption Matchingmethodology: lifestyle-matchingBy matching adoptable animals with adopters based on lifestyle compatibility and integrating behavioral support during integration, the organization increases adoption success rates because well-matched relationships are more stable and enduring.
- Pet Retention Through Community Supportmethodology: pet_retentionBy offering targeted assistance to low-income or struggling pet owners, the organization prevents unnecessary surrenders and euthanasia, because keeping pets with their families preserves emotional bonds and reduces shelter intake pressure.
- Sanctuary Model for Unadoptable Animalsmethodology: sanctuary-for-unwanted-animalsBy accepting elderly, disabled, or stigmatized animals deemed unadoptable by other shelters, the organization ensures life and dignity for all animals, based on the belief that intrinsic value justifies care regardless of adoptability.