named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Foster Program
Places rescued animals in temporary foster homes in Puerto Rico and the U.S., primarily New York, while awaiting adoption
Rescue & Rehabilitation
Rescues stray dogs and cats from Puerto Rico, provides medical treatment, vaccinations, and care for injured or sick animals
Transport & Rehoming
Arranges transport of rescued animals from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland for adoption into permanent homes
Volunteer Network
Engages volunteers in animal transportation, event support, fundraising, content creation, and administrative tasks
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 3 activities
- Engaging volunteers in rescue and support operationsOperates volunteer programs that involve individuals in animal fostering, transportation, event support, administrative tasks, fundraising, content creation, social media, and photography/video to support the organization’s mission.
- Operating foster care programs for rescued animalsProvides temporary, loving home environments for rescued stray animals through a structured foster program, operating both in Puerto Rico and in the New York area, with application processes and volunteer support.
- Transporting and rehoming rescued animals to the U.S. mainlandArranges the transport of rescued animals from Puerto Rico to adoptive families on the U.S. mainland and facilitates their placement into permanent homes through coordinated adoption processes.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Providing financial and resource support to animal rescuersUses donations to provide financial assistance, veterinary care, supplies, and travel support to individuals or groups engaged in rescuing animals in Puerto Rico.
- Rescuing and providing care for stray animals in Puerto RicoRescues homeless dogs and cats from the streets of Puerto Rico and provides veterinary care, treatment for injuries, vaccinations, and essential supplies. The organization supports the health and rehabilitation of stray animals prior to transport or fostering.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Facilitating animal adoptionsManages the adoption process for rescued animals by arranging in-person meetings between prospective adopters and animals, processing adoption paperwork, collecting fees, and placing animals into permanent homes.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Organizing outreach events and awareness campaignsConducts events and public awareness campaigns to support the rescue and welfare of stray animals in Puerto Rico, engaging the community and promoting adoption and support efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$114K88%
Program service revenue$10K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$14K
Cash$14K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$14K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +38.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ALTHEA RUOPPO — DIRECTOR
- EMILY LEGUIZAMO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Katharine Partner — Volunteer and Adoption Coordinator involved in animal rescue and adoption efforts.
- New York Government — Organization is based in and operates volunteer and foster programs in New York.
- Support team Partner — Provides assistance to adopters and prospective adopters.
- dedicated rescuers Partner — Grassroots individuals rescuing stray animals in Puerto Rico who are supported with resources and care coordination
- rescuers on the island Partner — Network of local rescuers in Puerto Rico supported with resources to carry out animal rescue operations.
strategies · 5
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.
- Foster Care as a Pathway to Adoptionmethodology: foster-care-modelBy placing rescued animals in foster care, the organization improves their physical and emotional well-being, which increases their chances of successful adoption, because nurturing home environments aid recovery and socialization better than shelter settings.
- Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome Modelmethodology: rescue-rehabilitate-rehomeBy rescuing stray animals, providing rehabilitation, and rehoming them into adoptive families, the organization improves animal welfare and gives animals a second chance at life, because structured intervention at each stage increases survival, well-being, and long-term placement success.
- Structured Matching for Optimal Placementmethodology: matching_systemBy using a matching system to pair animals with foster caregivers and adoptive homes based on applicant information, the organization increases placement success and reduces returns, because compatibility between animal needs and caregiver capacity improves long-term outcomes.
- Supporting Grassroots Rescuers as Force Multipliersmethodology: rescuer_support_networkBy providing financial, logistical, and coordination support to local rescuers in Puerto Rico, the organization amplifies its impact, because empowering on-the-ground partners enables more effective and sustainable animal rescue operations in underserved regions.
- Volunteer-Driven Capacity Buildingmethodology: volunteer-driven_operationsBy relying on trained volunteers across operational functions, the organization scales its rescue and care activities without expanding overhead, because volunteer engagement fosters ownership, reduces costs, and expands operational reach.