named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Pet Emergency Fund
Provides partial financial assistance to pet owners for urgent veterinary care at partner clinics, covering a portion of treatment costs for life-threatening conditions such as intestinal blockages, infections, trauma, and chronic illnesses
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
- Accepting planned gifts to support animal careAccepts planned and future-directed gifts to sustain long-term funding for emergency veterinary care services for animals in need.
- Funding emergency veterinary care through specific case supportProvides direct financial assistance for individual emergency veterinary cases, including surgeries and treatments for pets with conditions such as stomatitis, intestinal obstructions, traumatic injuries, and infections. Examples include partial or substantial coverage of procedures costing up to $3,000.
- Providing financial assistance for emergency veterinary careProvides financial support to pet owners in Erie and Niagara Counties, NY who cannot afford emergency or life-altering veterinary treatment, covering the gap between total costs and what clients can pay. Funds are distributed quarterly to member veterinary hospitals to support care for companion animals in need.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$162K
Contributions & grants$154K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K5%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out$131K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$59K
Investments$263K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$326K
Liquid reserves22.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Smith | Administrator | 40 | $27K |
board members · 6
- Charles Abramo — Director
- Emily Schuchman — Director
- Jean Johansson — Director
- Linda Michalovic — Director
- Melissa Aronica — Director
- Nicole Speranza — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Abbott Road Animal Hospital Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Akron Animal Hospital, P.C. Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Alden Small Animal Hospital Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- All Creatures Animal Hospital Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Alliance Animal Hospital Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Alliance Animal Hospital on Main Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Amclare Veterinary Hospital Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Amherst Small Animal Hospital Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Animal Hospitable Vet Clinic Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Animal Kingdom Vet Hospital Partner — Participating veterinary hospital providing services through the Pet Emergency Fund
- Delaware North Partner — Board member Charles Abramo is affiliated with Delaware North.
- Delta Sonic Partner — Board member Nicole Speranza is affiliated with Delta Sonic.
- Doris Day Animal Foundation Partner — Partner organization supporting Pet Emergency Fund.
- Georgetown Animal Clinic Partner — Partner veterinary clinic that processes Pet Emergency Fund payments for clients.
- Ken-Ton Animal Clinic Partner — Vice President of the organization is affiliated with Ken-Ton Animal Clinic.
- N. Buffalo Animal Hospital Partner — Board member Celeste Riegle, LVT, is affiliated with N. Buffalo Animal Hospital.
- Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society Partner — Organized Pet Emergency Fund in 1999.
- Pet Emergency Fund Participating Hospitals Network — Network of veterinary hospitals in Erie and Niagara Counties, NY that receive and administer PEF funds.
- Pinewoods Animal Hospital Partner — Board member Melissa Aronica is affiliated with Pinewoods Animal Hospital.
- Specialized Care for Avian & Exotic Pets Partner — Partner veterinary practice in Clarence that refers clients to the Pet Emergency Fund.
- Summer Street Cat Clinic Partner — President of the organization is affiliated with Summer Street Cat Clinic.
- veternary hospital members in Erie and Niagara counties Partner — Collaborates with veterinary hospitals to provide emergency financial support for pets.
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.
- Decentralized Decision-Making with Clinical Stewardship 33 orgsmethodology: decentralized decision-makingBy delegating fund allocation decisions to partner veterinary hospitals, the organization ensures timely and clinically informed use of resources because frontline veterinarians are best positioned to assess medical urgency and steward care decisions.shared approach: Financial Barrier Removal →
- Donation-Funded Emergency Assistance 33 orgsmethodology: donation-funded assistanceBy relying on private donations to fund emergency veterinary care, the organization sustains a pool of rapidly deployable resources for low-income pet owners because community-supported giving enables responsive intervention in acute crises.shared approach: Financial Barrier Removal →
- Emergency Financial Assistance via Veterinary Partnerships 33 orgsmethodology: emergency financial assistance via veterinary partnershipsBy partnering with veterinary hospitals to deliver emergency financial assistance, the organization enables access to life-saving pet care for low-income owners who would otherwise be unable to afford it, because trusted clinical partners identify urgent cases and facilitate immediate treatment.shared approach: Financial Barrier Removal →
- Needs-and-Outcome-Based Allocation 33 orgsmethodology: needs-and-outcome-based allocationBy prioritizing financial assistance for pets with the highest likelihood of recovery and for owners unable to pay, the organization maximizes the impact of limited funds because targeting resources to viable medical cases and greatest financial need increases survival rates and prevents unnecessary euthanasia.shared approach: Financial Barrier Removal →
- Shared Financial Responsibility Modelmethodology: shared_financial_responsibility_with_third-party_financingBy combining client contributions, no-interest financing, and PEF funding, the organization reduces barriers to emergency care because requiring shared investment maintains client engagement while making high-cost treatment accessible.