named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of rescued animals by processing applications, collecting non-refundable fees, and ensuring adopters meet requirements such as age and pet ownership conditions
Foster Care Program
Engages foster volunteers to provide temporary homes for rescued animals, offering them care and socialization while preparing them for permanent adoption
Rescue and Veterinary Care
Provides medical treatment, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and rehabilitation for rescued animals, particularly those that are sick, traumatized, or previously neglected
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Operating a volunteer-driven animal rescue and adoption programRuns a volunteer-based rescue organization focused on preserving animal lives, preventing abandonment and neglect, and facilitating adoptions. Adopters are required to pick up dogs from foster homes on Long Island, ensuring placement in permanent homes.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Providing foster care and rehabilitation for abandoned, neglected, and abused animalsProvides sanctuary, medical treatment, socialization, and nurturing support for over 250 animals annually, including sick kittens, shy dogs, and traumatized animals, through a volunteer-driven foster care network. Services include vaccinations, spaying/neutering, food, shelter, and veterinary care to prepare animals for adoption.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$190K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$190K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash—
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Net assets$42K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- FRANCESA SANTORA — DIRECTOR
- IAIN INNES — DIRECTOR
- KRISTIE INNES — DIRECTOR
- MARIO ASENCIO — DIRECTOR
- SAMANTHA CHIERCHIO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Info@hearforadoption.com Partner — Designated contact email for communication preferences, feedback, and inquiries regarding website use and data handling.
- Kristie Partner — Founder of H.E.A.R. and long-term volunteer partner in rescue operations.
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.
- Foster-Based Rescue Model 294 orgsmethodology: foster_based_rescueBy placing animals in temporary foster homes rather than shelters, we improve their physical and emotional well-being, increase their readiness for adoption, and reduce systemic strain on centralized facilities, because nurturing home environments mitigate trauma and allow for individualized care.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Humane Education and Community Advocacy 119 orgsmethodology: humane_education_and_advocacyBy promoting compassion and respect for animals through education and community engagement, we strengthen the human-animal bond and cultivate a more humane society, because early and sustained exposure to ethical care shapes long-term social values and behaviors.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Commerce-for-Cause Funding Model 17 orgsmethodology: commerce_for_causeBy linking consumer purchases of branded merchandise directly to funding for animal care, we create a sustainable revenue stream that supports food, shelter, medical treatment, and spay/neuter services, because cause-aligned consumption motivates donors to contribute through everyday buying behavior.shared approach: Commerce-for-Cause Funding →