named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Critical Care Fund
Addresses emergency medical needs for critically injured or ill stray domestic pets including dogs, cats, and rabbits
For The Ferals Fund
Contributes to spay/neuter costs for feral community cats through TNR (trap-neuter-return) efforts
Foster Care Program
Provides temporary care for homeless animals in volunteer homes to support shelter capacity and animal well-being
MaiaFate’s Light: A Legacy of Care
Memorial fund supporting sick, homeless, and forgotten animals in honor of MaiaFate, a beloved dog
Senior for Seniors
Program supporting adoption of senior pets by senior citizens, promoting companionship and reducing shelter stays
Spaying and Neutering
Initiative to reduce pet overpopulation through education and programs promoting spay/neuter, including TNR for feral cats
The Princess Fund
Supports victims of animal abuse and neglect with medical and daily expenses during recovery, created in memory of a St. Bernard mix named Princess
The Riley Fund
Special fund for medical care of ill and injured older, homeless pets, established in honor of a senior terrier named Riley
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 5 activities
- Deliver medical care for sick, injured, and abused animalsProvides emergency medical treatment for critically injured or ill stray dogs, cats, and rabbits. Offers long-term medical and daily care for animals recovering from abuse and neglect. Supports senior and disabled animals through specialized medical care funded by The Riley Fund.
- Manage donation and supply drives for shelter operationsAccepts monetary donations and ongoing in-kind contributions of specific supplies including pate-style canned cat food, dry and canned dog food, paper products, cleaning supplies, and printer cartridges to support daily shelter operations.
- Operate animal shelter and impound facilityOperates the Warwick Animal Shelter, providing housing and care for homeless animals, and runs an impound facility under contract for the Towns of Warwick, Chester, and Tuxedo. The shelter has been in continuous operation since 1968.
- Provide animal control and stray animal servicesProvides animal control services under contract with the Towns of Warwick and Chester, and operates an impound facility for stray and lost animals on behalf of the Town of Tuxedo.
- Support foster care and animal sponsorship programsOffers foster care programs for shelter animals and allows individuals to sponsor specific homeless pets to support their medical and daily care while awaiting adoption.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Facilitate lost pet recoveryProvides customizable, downloadable lost pet flyers for dogs and cats to support community-based efforts in locating and reuniting lost animals with their owners.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Facilitate pet adoptionsManages a pet adoption program for dogs, cats, farm animals, and small animals, including online listing of adoptable animals via Petfinder and providing printable adoption applications. Also offers adoption support programs for seniors.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Implement feral cat population management through TNRImplements and promotes trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs to humanely reduce feral cat populations and mitigate neighborhood impacts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$711K
Contributions & grants$667K94%
Program service revenue$6K1%
Investment income$38K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$660K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$335K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$827K
Cash$240K
Investments$587K
Liabilities$98K
Net assets$729K
Liquid reserves15.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +30.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Aida Guzman — Director
- Celia Ross — VP and Secretary
- Kelly Yeoman — Director
- Matt Markowitz — Director
- Michelle Little — Treasurer
- Mitchell Barron — Director
- Richard Carbone — Director
- Sarah Colley — Director
- Suzyn Barron — President
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- A&E Advertising and Web Design Partner — Designed the organization's website.
- A&E Advertising and Web Design Partner — Website design and advertising services provider.
- Amazon Partner — Partner platform for public wish list to support in-kind donations.
- Chewy Partner — Partner platform for public wish list to support in-kind donations of pet food and supplies.
- Petfinder Partner — Partners with Petfinder to list adoptable animals and expand reach to potential adopters.
- The Cyrus Sunflower Foundation Partner — Seasonally supports The Riley Fund in memory of an elderly beagle named Cyrus.
- Town of Chester Partner — Contracts with WVHS for animal control services.
- Town of Tuxedo Partner — Contracts with WVHS as an impound facility.
- Town of Warwick Partner — Contracts with WVHS for animal control services.
strategies · 2
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.
- Compassion-Centered Animal Care Frameworkmethodology: animal-care-frameworkBy structuring care around compassion, advocacy, respect for animal freedoms, and excellence, we improve animal well-being and outcomes, because a values-driven framework ensures holistic and ethical treatment throughout shelter operations.
- Humane Education and Population Controlmethodology: humane-education-and-spay-neuter-promotionBy promoting spaying and neutering through education and targeted programs, we reduce pet overpopulation and improve animal welfare, because informed communities make more responsible care decisions.