named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoption of cats and dogs through a structured screening process including application, reference checks, counseling, and home visits for dogs. Animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and medically treated prior to adoption.
Pet Owner Aid and Retention
Offers advice and support to pet owners facing challenges such as financial hardship, behavioral issues, or health concerns to help keep pets in their homes and avoid shelter entry.
Pet Surrender Assistance
Provides guidance and support to individuals needing to rehome pets, encouraging alternatives to shelter surrender and accepting animals when necessary based on available information and capacity.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Facilitating animal adoptions with comprehensive screeningReviews all adoption applications and contacts applicants within 1–3 business days; conducts in-home visits for dog adopters, allows shelter visits to interact with animals, and completes the full adoption process within approximately one week.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Operating a cage-free animal shelter and foster care programProvides shelter and veterinary care to homeless animals in a cage-free, communal environment and through foster homes. Staff develop detailed knowledge of each animal’s personality, behavior, and medical needs to support well-matched adoptions.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Promoting responsible pet ownership and public awarenessProvides education and support to promote responsible pet ownership, reduce animal overpopulation, and raise public awareness about abandoned or unwanted animals.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Accepting and evaluating pet surrendersAccepts requests to surrender pets via email and evaluates each case based on the animal’s history, behavior, and medical condition before determining intake eligibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$52K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$88K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.25M
Cash$45K
Investments$2.73M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.25M
Liquid reserves381.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -69.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Andrea Catone — President
- Kathe Kramer — Secretary
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for creating policies and procedures, planning activities and events, and discussing growth opportunities for ASL.
- Humane Society of Greater Rochester Lollypop Farm Partner — Collaborates by directing animal cruelty reports to their dedicated cruelty hotline.
- Humane Society of Lollypop Farm Partner — Refers individuals seeking low-cost spay/neuter services to Humane Society of Lollypop Farm clinics.
- Not specified Partner — Veterinary and landlord references are contacted as part of the adoption screening process.
- Rochester Animal Services Partner — Refers City of Rochester residents seeking spay/neuter services to Rochester Animal Services.
- getyourpet.com Partner — Recommends use of getyourpet.com as a platform for pet owners to create profiles and rehome pets directly.
- rehome.adoptapet.com Partner — Recommends use of rehome.adoptapet.com as a platform for pet owners to create profiles and rehome pets directly.
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.
- Compassionate Rehoming as an Alternative to Surrender 294 orgsmethodology: compassionate_rehomingBy treating pet surrender as a compassionate act when care is no longer possible, we prioritize animal well-being because rehoming outside the shelter system preserves dignity and reduces trauma.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Personalized Matching for Lasting Adoptions 294 orgsmethodology: forever-bond matchingBy using a personalized matching process between pets and adopters, we produce lasting adoptions because compatibility in lifestyle and expectations increases long-term success and reduces return rates.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Shelter Avoidance to Reduce Animal Stress 294 orgsmethodology: shelter_avoidanceBy prioritizing alternatives to shelter intake, we reduce animal stress and improve well-being because shelter environments are inherently stressful, especially for senior or vulnerable pets.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Pet Retention Support to Prevent Unnecessary Surrender 32 orgsmethodology: pet retentionBy supporting pet owners through challenges, we prevent unnecessary shelter intake because temporary crises can often be resolved with targeted assistance, keeping pets in homes.shared approach: Human-Animal Bond Preservation →
- Education to Prevent Overpopulation and Promote Responsibility 8 orgsmethodology: education-based preventionBy using education to promote responsible pet ownership, we reduce animal overpopulation because informed owners are more likely to spay/neuter and retain their pets.shared approach: Prevention Through Education →