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GOOD HOME PET ADOPTIONS INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 825099392 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE D01 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · goodhomepetadoptions.org
revenue
$93K
expenses
$96K
net assets
$2K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

CAT AND DOG RESCUE AND ADOPTION

profile · synthesized from sources

Good Home Pet Adoptions Inc is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit focused on cat and dog rescue and adoption. The organization prioritizes placing animals in loving homes by evaluating both adopter preparedness and animal compatibility. They provide educational resources on pet care and expect adopters to commit to humane treatment, including avoiding declawing and keeping cats indoors.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates cat and dog adoptions through a structured process including an online Q&A, phone or in-person conversation, and in-person meet-and-greet with foster caregivers or in the Cat Lounge.
Cat Care 101
Educational resource providing comprehensive guidance on cat care, including nutrition, litter box management, grooming, veterinary needs, and behavioral enrichment.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
    • Cat Lounge operations for adoption engagement
      Operates a Cat Lounge in a free-roaming, home-like environment where adoptable cats interact with visitors. The lounge provides enrichment, comfort, and safety, with volunteer staff maintaining cleanliness and enrichment during non-visiting hours.
    • Foster care program for traumatized or fearful cats
      Provides temporary shelter and individualized care for cats recovering from fear or trauma through a network of foster homes. Cats receive ongoing support including transportation to vet appointments and access to necessary supplies such as carriers.
    • Rescue and adoption facilitation for cats
      Rescues cats from empty lots, abandoned buildings, backyards, and through shelter partners or rare owner surrenders, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. The organization operates a foster-based shelter system and a cat lounge to support adoptable cats during the placement process.
  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Adoption processing and placement services
      Processes cat and kitten adoptions over the course of a full day to ensure responsible, well-matched placements. Offers a foster-to-adopt program to help prospective adopters assess compatibility and understand cat care responsibilities before finalizing adoption.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Community education and outreach on cat care
      Provides educational resources to pet owners to improve understanding of cat care needs and correct common misconceptions. Uses photography, written content, social media (Instagram), newsletters, and marketing materials to share cat stories and promote adoption awareness.
  • Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Post-adoption support and return policy
      Provides post-adoption coaching and guidance to adopters, including support for introducing cats to resident pets. Accepts returns of adopted cats within 30 days for any reason, offering a full refund of the adoption fee minus a $5 processing fee.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Pre-adoption medical care for cats
      Provides all adoptable cats with spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations (FVRCP and rabies), microchipping, FIV/FeLV testing, and at least one veterinary exam prior to adoption. The organization arranges and pays for all veterinary services, including specialist visits.
  • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
    • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) initiatives
      Conducts Trap-Neuter-Return projects in central Brooklyn, supports trapper training, and manages a trap bank to assist community cat caregivers and reduce feral cat populations humanely.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Digital and data management for animal care operations
      Maintains an organizational website and uses animal management software to upload and manage medical records, photos, and expense tracking for cats in care. Relies on volunteer support for data entry and digital content creation.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$93K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$96K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
7 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +53.1%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • ASPCA Partner — Cites ASPCA recommendations for daily playtime with cats.
  • Beastie Bestie Partner — Staff from Beastie Bestie provide attention to cats in the Cat Lounge.
  • Beastie Bestie Pet Provisions Partner — Hosts the Cat Lounge in the back of its retail location, providing space for adoptable cats to interact with visitors.
  • Cat Lounge Partner — Collaborates with the Cat Lounge as a physical space where adoptable cats are housed and potential adopters can meet them.
  • Cat Lounge Partner — Partner location where foster cats receive vaccinations or exams; located at 751 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
  • Development Director Partner — Hiring a paid Development Director to build and maintain individual and institutional giving programs.
  • Good Home Pet Adoptions Network — Foster homes operate as part of Good Home Pet Adoptions' network to support animal rescue and adoption.
  • Good Home Pet Adoptions Inc Partner — Operates foster homes and a Cat Lounge where adopters meet cats, indicating internal coordination between physical site and foster network.
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.

  • Cat-Centered Adoption Matching
    methodology: cat_centered_matching
    By prioritizing the cat's personality, emotional needs, and behavioral compatibility equally with adopter circumstances, we produce more successful long-term adoptions because placements are grounded in mutual suitability rather than human preference alone.
  • Emotional Resonance and Identity-Based Engagement
    methodology: emotional_resonance
    By framing adoption around shared values of acceptance, belonging, and emotional connection, we increase adopter motivation and commitment because individuals self-identify with the narrative and see themselves as part of a meaningful relationship rather than just acquiring a pet.
  • Organic Relationship-Building Environment
    methodology: organic_introduction_model
    By using free-roaming, home-like spaces such as public cat lounges and foster homes, we enable authentic, low-pressure interactions between cats and potential adopters, producing stronger bonds because connections form naturally through self-initiated engagement rather than forced or clinical settings.