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PACK ETHIC RESCUE INC

SPRAKERS, NY · EIN 270572682 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · packethic.net
revenue
$200K
expenses
$197K
net assets
$19K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO RESCUE AND REHABILITATE ABUSED AND NEGLECTED DOGS IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Pack Ethic Rescue Inc is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused and neglected dogs, with a focus on behavioral rehabilitation and responsible adoption. The organization emphasizes the deep psychological and physical trauma experienced by dogs from puppy mills and irresponsible breeding, advocating for structured, leader-guided rehabilitation to restore balance and trust. Their work centers on transforming the lives of dogs through immersive, 24/7 care and education for adopters about the challenges of shelter dog behavior.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Education Initiative
Educates prospective adopters on the realities of shelter dog behavior, emphasizing the need for leadership, structure, and long-term commitment in successful rehabilitation
Rescue & Rehabilitation Program
24/7 immersive care and behavioral rehabilitation for dogs rescued from puppy mills, backyard breeders, and neglectful environments, focused on rebuilding trust and correcting trauma-based behaviors
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 3 activities
    • Behavioral support and community integration for rescued dogs
      Conducts trauma-informed behavioral training to build self-restraint, socialization, and trust in rescued dogs. Supports ambassadorship and public engagement by preparing dogs for community interactions and modeling positive behavior for other rescue animals.
    • Facilitation of adoptions and long-term sanctuary for rescued animals
      Provides permanent homes or successfully facilitates adoptions for rehabilitated dogs. Offers lifelong sanctuary and end-of-life palliative care for animals with permanent disabilities, behavioral challenges, or terminal conditions, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity.
    • Provision of guidance for dog integration into homes
      Provides behavioral guidelines and educational support to help individuals integrate new rescue dogs into home environments successfully.
  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
    • Rescue and care of non-canine animals
      Rescues and provides rehabilitation, shelter, and long-term care for non-canine animals including goats, pigs, cats, and horses. Services include medical treatment, nutritional support, socialization, and sanctuary for traumatized or elderly animals.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected dogs
      Rescues dogs from abusive, neglectful, or life-threatening conditions—including shelters at risk of euthanasia—and provides comprehensive rehabilitation. Services include medical treatment (e.g., deworming, flea/tick therapy, surgery, infection management), nutritional support, and trauma-informed behavioral rehabilitation to restore physical and emotional health.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants$154K77%
Program service revenue$46K23%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$197K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$19K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +103.4%
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • local Amish farmer Partner — Collaborated with an Amish farmer to rescue Bullvye, an aging draft horse no longer able to work, preventing his euthanasia.
  • local pig farm Partner — Worked with a local pig farm to rescue Fiona, a runt pig, after convincing the farmer to release her into their care.
  • urban shelter Partner — Source from which the organization rescued a dog
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.

  • Energy and Leadership-Based Behavior Guidance
    methodology: energy-based leadership
    By using consistent human energy and establishing clear leadership roles, the organization helps dogs understand expectations and feel secure, because predictable, calm authority reduces confusion and supports behavioral balance in traumatized animals.
  • Pack-Based Rehabilitation Model
    methodology: pack-integration_model
    By integrating traumatized dogs into a structured, supportive pack environment, the organization facilitates behavioral rehabilitation through social modeling, companionship, and peer mentoring, because stable group dynamics provide security and reduce anxiety in animals with trauma.
  • Relationship-Centered Healing
    methodology: relationship-based rehabilitation
    By fostering deep human-animal bonds rooted in trust, respect, and love, the organization promotes rehabilitation, because consistent, compassionate relationships provide the emotional foundation necessary for healing trauma in neglected animals.
  • Trauma-Informed, Choice-Based Care
    methodology: trauma-informed care
    By allowing abused dogs to set their own boundaries and avoiding forced interactions, the organization builds trust and supports emotional recovery, because autonomy and low-pressure engagement reduce re-traumatization and promote behavioral regulation.