named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoptions of cats and dogs after temperament assessment and matching with prospective owners
Animal Cruelty Response
Works with law enforcement to respond to cases of animal cruelty and provides refuge for abused animals
Stray Dog Holding Program
Contracts with towns in Essex County to hold stray dogs for the legally mandated 5-day redemption period
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in daily shelter operations and animal enrichment activities
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Assessing, socializing, and training shelter animals to improve adoptabilityConducts behavioral assessments and provides socialization, training, and enrichment activities—including dog walking and kennel cleaning through volunteer support—to prepare animals for adoption and improve their chances of successful placement.
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
- Collaborating with law enforcement on animal cruelty prevention and responsePartners with law enforcement agencies to prevent and respond to cases of animal cruelty, supporting investigations and interventions to protect animal welfare.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Contracting with towns to house and rehome stray dogsContracts with multiple towns in Essex County to house stray dogs, takes ownership of unredeemed strays, and makes them available for adoption after providing necessary medical and behavioral care.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Facilitating adoptions through applicant screening and personalized matchingMatches cats and dogs with adopters based on temperament, age, and background compatibility, screens all applicants to ensure responsible and caring homes, and provides staff-supported information about each dog’s history to support informed adoption decisions.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Operating a no-kill shelter for surrendered, abandoned, or abused cats and dogsProvides refuge and humane care for cats and dogs who have been surrendered, abandoned, or abused, operating a no-kill shelter that houses over 400 animals annually. The shelter is located on Route 9N, 1.5 miles west of Exit 31 off I-87 in Elizabethtown, NY.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Providing comprehensive medical care and preventative treatment for shelter animalsDelivers medical care including spaying/neutering, vaccinations (rabies, distemper, bordetella), flea and tick prevention, heartworm testing and prevention, FIV/FeLV testing, microchipping, and diagnostic services to all shelter animals prior to adoption.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Providing spay/neuter financial assistance to low-income residentsOffers vouchers to offset the cost of spay and neuter procedures for low-income residents of Essex County, promoting responsible pet ownership and population control.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$487K
Contributions & grants$331K68%
Program service revenue$24K5%
Investment income$133K27%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$530K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$295K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.51M
Cash$114K
Investments$932K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$2.50M
Liquid reserves23.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CAROLINE FINE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHASE TWICHELL — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID MCNALLY — BOARD MEMBER
- DENISE WILSON DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN ORBERG — VICE CHAIR
- KATHLEEN NADIRE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE MEACHEM — HR CONSULTANT
- NANCY MASTER — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM STRANSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- WENDY BEEMAN - TIBBITTS — Executive Dir.
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Elmore SPCA Partner — Lists Elmore SPCA as another local animal shelter.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication
- Pam Partner — Manager at North Country SPCA who facilitates cat adoption by guiding potential adopters to suitable matches.
- SPOT Animal Welfare Network Network — Member of the SPOT Animal Welfare Network, as indicated by logo and affiliation.
- The Sun Partner — Featured adoptable animals such as Panda, increasing visibility and adoption opportunities.
- Tri-Lakes Humane Society Partner — Lists Tri-Lakes Humane Society as a local shelter and includes it in the dog control officer table for St. Armand.
- Volgistics Partner — Uses Volgistics as a volunteer management platform.
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.
- Bonded Pair Preservation and Animal Enrichmentmethodology: bonded_pair_adoptionBy keeping bonded pairs of animals together during adoption and using volunteer-driven enrichment programs, the organization supports emotional stability and behavioral readiness for adoption, because animals experience reduced stress and maintain established social bonds critical to their well-being.
- Comprehensive Medical Inclusion in Adoptionmethodology: comprehensive-adoption-medical-inclusionBy including comprehensive medical care—such as spay/neuter, vaccinations, and health screenings—as a standard part of the adoption process, the organization ensures healthier outcomes for adopted animals and reduces post-adoption relinquishment, because pets are placed in homes already equipped with essential health interventions.
- Lifestyle-Compatible Pet Matching and Interaction-Based Assessmentmethodology: lifestyle-compatible-pet-matchingBy matching adopters with animals based on lifestyle compatibility and encouraging direct interaction before adoption, the organization improves long-term adoption success, because adopters are more likely to form lasting bonds when the pet’s needs align with their living situation and they have an established connection.
- No-Kill Shelter Model with Individualized Caremethodology: no-kill shelter modelBy operating as a no-kill shelter and providing individualized medical and behavioral care, the organization increases the likelihood of successful adoptions and long-term animal well-being, because animals are given time to heal and thrive without the pressure of time-limited stays.