named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Services
Facilitates the placement of rescued animals into permanent, screened homes
Foster Care Network
Provides temporary, in-home care for rescued animals while they await permanent adoption
Shelter Rescue Program
Rescues dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and transports them to foster care or adoption partners
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Animal rescue operations in New York CityRescues over 100 cats and dogs annually from streets and shelters in New York City, with a focus on sick, injured, and senior animals at risk of euthanasia.
- Rescuing and rehoming shelter dogs and catsRescues dogs and cats from animal shelters and provides care until they are placed in permanent homes.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Animal transport coordinationOrganizes volunteer-supported transport of animals from shelters to foster homes, veterinary appointments, and adoption events, including destinations outside of New York City.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Foster care and medical support for rescued animalsProvides foster housing and covers all medical and training expenses for rescued cats and dogs, including veterinary care, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and microchipping, while arranging adoptions to permanent homes.
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Comprehensive Adoption Services 1 activity
- Post-adoption follow-up and supportConducts follow-up with adopters after placement to support successful long-term adoptions and improve adoption outcomes.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Remote volunteer administrative supportUtilizes remote volunteers to perform administrative tasks that support core rescue and foster operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$231K
Contributions & grants$231K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$159K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$57K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$57K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- DOUG HALSEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Amazon Smile Government — Participates in the Amazon Smile program, which directs charitable contributions to Ready for Rescue from eligible shopper purchases.
- Doug Halsey Partner — Founder of Ready for Rescue
- George Eliot Partner — Quote attributed to George Eliot used to highlight the value of animal companionship.
- Grady Health System Partner — Collaborates with Grady Health System on community wellness initiatives involving animal care.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Jonas Partner — Foster animal who was successfully adopted after being cared for in a foster home.
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.
- Comprehensive Pre-Adoption Medical Preparation 294 orgsmethodology: comprehensive_pre-adoption_careBy ensuring all animals are medically cleared, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped before adoption, we promote long-term health and responsible ownership, because this reduces future medical barriers, prevents overpopulation, and increases adopter confidence and retention.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Foster-Based Assessment and Stabilization Model 294 orgsmethodology: foster-based_rehabilitationBy placing animals in foster homes rather than shelter facilities, we improve behavioral and medical outcomes and gather critical data for successful adoption matching, because foster environments reduce stress, allow for individualized care, and enable real-world observation of animal behavior.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- High-Risk Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation 294 orgsmethodology: high-risk_animal_rescueBy focusing rescue efforts on sick, injured, senior, and stigmatized animals—particularly pit bulls and others at high risk of euthanasia—we increase survival rates and adoption success, because these animals are systematically deprioritized in shelters and require targeted intervention.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Network-Based Adoption Outreach 294 orgsmethodology: network-based_outreachBy mobilizing volunteer networks to share animal profiles through social media and personal connections, we accelerate adoption timelines and expand reach, because community-driven visibility increases exposure to potential adopters beyond traditional shelter channels.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →