named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CHOW Podcast
Podcast series educating the public on animal welfare topics such as shelter operations, pet care, and adoption, released every other month.
P.U.P.P.I.E.S. Program
Community engagement initiative designed to involve residents in animal welfare and promote responsible pet ownership.
Pets For Vets
Program connecting veterans with shelter dogs, providing companionship and support through pet adoption.
Spay Our Stray
Program focused on reducing pet overpopulation through spay and neuter initiatives, supported by fundraising efforts including chocolate bar sales.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 2 activities
- Animal care education through multimediaProduces and distributes educational videos, podcasts released every other month, and children's coloring books on animal care and welfare via YouTube and Rumble to promote animal health awareness.
- CHOW educational initiativeRuns the Canine Health, Ownership & Wellness (CHOW) program to promote responsible pet ownership through educational materials, live presentations, newsletters, and community outreach.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Animal rescue and shelter support servicesProvides animal rescue services and supports the care of unwanted dogs at the Wyoming County Animal Shelter through direct interventions and operational assistance.
- Spay Our Stray program operationsOperates the Spay Our Stray program, which provides funding for spay and neuter surgeries for stray dogs, supported by fundraising initiatives including the sale of Oliver’s Chocolate Bar and the K9 Recycle Project.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Dog adoption facilitation and database managementOrganizes and maintains a dog adoption website and rescue database for the Wyoming County Animal Shelter, including managing AKC chip ID registrations for rescued dogs.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Fundraising and community engagement eventsOrganizes fundraising and community outreach events, including the annual calendar cover contest and sales of themed calendars, to support animal welfare programs.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Organizational communications and digital outreachProvides monthly updates on shelter happenings, adoptions, and fundraisers, and enhances organizational operations through website improvements and digital outreach.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Pets For Vets programOperates the Pets For Vets program that matches shelter dogs with veterans, provides adoption support and training, and reduces financial barriers through reimbursement of license fees, microchipping, and supplies.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$48K84%
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expenses
Total expenses$24K
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balance sheet
Total assets$104K
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Net assets$103K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Lisa Reynolds — Member Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Eagle Memorial Veteran Post 1720 Partner — Ed LeBlanc volunteers with this veteran post, and his involvement connects AFWC to veteran community services through the Pets-For-Vets program.
- Jamie Pankow Photography Partner — Collaborates as a guest on a podcast episode about pet photography.
- Lollypop Farm Partner — Guest on a podcast episode discussing animal-related legal issues.
- Now Worries Pet Resort & Spa Partner — Guest on a podcast episode discussing dog grooming and boarding practices.
- PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner used for online transactions.
- Perry Vet Partner — Lori Brown serves as liaison between AFWC and Perry Vet, indicating an operational partnership.
- Perry Vet Clinic Partner — Provides veterinary expertise as guest contributors on podcast episodes about pet obesity and Lyme disease.
- Rumble Partner — Hosts educational videos through an official Rumble account.
- Wyoming County Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with AFWC to provide adoptable dogs for the Pets For Vets program and hosts the Spay Our Stray program.
- Wyoming County Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with AFWC to support animal health awareness and care for abandoned dogs, despite being a separate entity.
- Wyoming County Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with staff and volunteers featured in podcast episodes on shelter operations and volunteerism.
- Wyoming County Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with the Wyoming County Animal Shelter, as indicated by adopted dogs from the shelter being featured in the calendar contest.
- Wyoming County Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with the shelter to promote dogs for adoption through a dedicated website.
- Wyoming County Animal Shelter Partner — Primary partner organization that Animal Friends of Wyoming County promotes and benefits through its advocacy and programs.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts educational videos through an official YouTube account.
strategies · 3
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.
- Education for Preventionmethodology: education_for_preventionBy providing accessible knowledge and practical tools to pet owners, we improve animal welfare and reduce abandonment because informed care prevents neglect and strengthens human-animal bonds.
- Public Awareness Through Storytelling and Mediamethodology: storytelling_for_awarenessBy sharing stories of adopted dogs and expert insights via podcast and social media, we increase engagement and support for animal welfare because narrative content fosters emotional connection and trust more effectively than factual messaging alone.
- Veteran-Led Adoption Matchingmethodology: veteran_led_adoptionBy pairing unadoptable shelter dogs with veterans through one-on-one training and mentorship led by a veteran program director, we improve adoption success because shared lived experience builds trust and addresses behavioral and emotional needs in both the dogs and veterans.