named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Rescues and adopts out abandoned and abused cats and dogs; requires applicants to be at least 25 years old, reside in NYC or Long Island, and commit to indoor-only living and no declawing.
Fostering Program
Supports foster caregivers who bottle-feed, stimulate, medicate, and socialize very young or vulnerable kittens in home environments.
Kitty Cove Shelter
Shelter operations including feeding, cleaning, socialization, and medical monitoring of rescued kittens and cats.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers 18+ (or mature teens 14+ with parent) in shelter cleaning, feeding, and socializing animals at Kitty Cove.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
- Post-adoption guidance and integration supportProvides adopters with guidance on introducing adopted kittens or cats to existing pets to support successful bonding and long-term integration.
- Rescue and adoption placement for cats and dogsRescues abandoned and abused cats and dogs, including felines from kill shelters, and places them into permanent adoptive homes through a structured adoption process.
- Shelter-based care and fostering for kittens and catsProvides daily care for kittens and cats at the shelter and through fostering, including feeding, medication administration, stimulation for very young kittens, and socialization through play and interaction.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Structured adoption process with animal welfare safeguardsManages a comprehensive adoption process requiring application review, adopter eligibility criteria (minimum age 25, financial stability), indoor-only housing, no declawing, proof of pet-friendly housing, and inclusion of children in interviews; promotes adoption of pairs for companionship when appropriate.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$186K
Contributions & grants$178K96%
Program service revenue$8K4%
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expenses
Total expenses$142K
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balance sheet
Total assets$100K
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Net assets$50K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +85.4%
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Chewy Partner — Partner in a referral program where Chewy donates $20 to Long Beach Humane Society for each qualifying order placed through a special link.
- Kitty Cove Partner — Location where adoption applications can be completed in person.
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.
- Behavioral Socialization for Adoptabilitymethodology: behavioral-socializationBy using play and structured socialization to improve the behavior of shy or timid kittens and cats, the organization increases their adoptability because improved social skills make animals more appealing and compatible with potential adopters.
- Companion Adoption for Improved Outcomesmethodology: companion adoptionBy encouraging the adoption of two kittens or cats together, the organization improves health, longevity, and socialization outcomes because cohabitation reduces stress and provides emotional support, leading to better adjustment and wellbeing.
- Indoor-Only Policy for Feline Wellbeingmethodology: indoor-only policyBy keeping cats indoors at all times, the organization ensures longer, healthier, and safer lives compared to outdoor access because indoor environments reduce exposure to trauma, disease, and predation.
- Rescue and Adopt with Spay/Neuter Educationmethodology: rescue-and-adopt-with-spay-neuter-educationBy rescuing abandoned and abused cats and dogs and placing them into permanent homes, the organization reduces animal suffering and overpopulation; it reinforces this impact by providing spay and neuter education during the adoption process because informed adopters are more likely to prevent unintended breeding and promote long-term animal welfare.