named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Foster Program
Network of volunteer foster homes that provide temporary care, socialization, and love for rescued cats and kittens until adoption
Kitten Socialization and Adoption
Specialized care for kittens under 5 months, requiring adoption with another cat or into homes with existing pet companions
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
Rescues and provides medical care for feral cats, including neutering and recovery, before returning them to their community or finding them homes
Weekly Adoption Events
Held every Sunday at Bushwick Bark, 181 Irving Ave, where adoptable cats and kittens are available to meet in person
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
- Host weekly cat adoption eventsOrganizes in-person cat adoption events every Sunday at Bushwick Bark in Brooklyn, NY, to connect adoptable cats and kittens with permanent homes.
- Operate foster program for catsRescues cats from the streets and shelters and places them in foster homes pending adoption. Provides veterinary care and support during foster placement.
- Rescue at-risk cats from shelters and streetsRescues at-risk cats and abandoned kittens from shelters and streets in Brooklyn, providing immediate care and entry into foster or adoption pathways.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Charge adoption fees to cover medical and administrative costsImposes a $200 adoption fee per cat or kitten to offset the costs of medical care and administrative support associated with rescuing and rehoming animals.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Conduct Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programRescues feral cats from the streets through a Trap-Neuter-Return program, including sterilization and release back into their community. Focuses on community cats in Brooklyn.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provide medical care for adoptable catsDelivers comprehensive veterinary services including vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick treatment, FIV/FELV testing, microchipping, and sterilization for cats in the adoption pipeline.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$87K57%
Program service revenue$67K43%
Investment income$80%
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expenses
Total expenses$152K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$81K
Cash—
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Net assets$81K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +19.3%
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Alley Cat Allies Partner — Provides kitten socialization resources used by WaGG foster parents.
- Bushwick Bark Partner — Hosts weekly adoption events at its location on Irving Avenue.
- Bushwick Bark Partner — Hosts weekly adoption events at their location.
- Neighborhood Cats Partner — Collaborates with Neighborhood Cats to provide TNR workshops for volunteers.
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.
- Trap-Neuter-Return for Community Cat Management 54 orgsmethodology: trap_neuter_returnBy implementing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, we humanely reduce feral cat populations and improve community cat welfare, because sterilization controls overpopulation while allowing cats to live safely in managed colonies.shared approach: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) →
- Foster-Based Network Model 50 orgsmethodology: foster_based_careBy utilizing a network of foster homes instead of a physical shelter, we increase the number of cats we can rescue and care for, because this model reduces overhead costs and allows for more personalized, scalable care.shared approach: Foster-Based Care Model →
- Socialization Through Companion Adoption 50 orgsmethodology: socialization_through_companionshipBy requiring young kittens to be adopted with a companion animal, we promote healthy social development, because early-life interaction with other cats supports behavioral well-being and reduces stress in domestic environments.shared approach: Foster-Based Care Model →