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NORTHEAST BOSTON TERRIER RESCUE INC
Utica, NY · EIN 134267597 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · nebostonrescue.com
revenue
$173K
expenses
$170K
net assets
$76K
employees
—
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The rescue of abused and neglected Boston Terrier dogs. To treat them medically and emotionally so they may be placed in an adoptive hone.

profile · synthesized from sources

Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue Inc rescues abused and neglected Boston Terriers, with a focus on dogs from puppy mills. The organization provides medical and emotional rehabilitation to prepare them for adoption into permanent homes. They specialize in addressing the unique behavioral and physical challenges faced by dogs rescued from commercial breeding facilities.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Support Program
Guides adopters through the unique challenges of integrating a rescued puppy mill dog, including housebreaking, trust-building, and behavioral quirks.
Puppy Mill Rescue & Rehabilitation
Rescues Boston Terriers from puppy mills and provides medical treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, and socialization to prepare them for adoption.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
    • Foster care and behavioral training for rescued dogs
      Provides temporary foster care for rescued Boston Terriers, including at least two weeks of behavioral evaluation, house/crate training, and basic manners instruction, to support their transition to permanent homes.
    • Provision of welcome packages for newly arrived foster dogs
      Prepares and provides individualized packages of toys and treats for rescued Boston Terriers who arrive in foster care with no belongings.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
    • Management of donated funds for direct animal care
      Directs 100% of donated funds exclusively to the care of rescued Boston Terriers, with no administrative fees deducted, covering veterinary expenses and other needs of the dogs in foster care.
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of Boston Terriers
      Rescues abused and neglected Boston Terriers, including those from puppy mills, and provides medical treatment, behavioral evaluation, and emotional care to prepare them for adoption. This includes treatment for conditions such as skin infections, ear mites, dental issues, and mange, as well as leash acclimation and scheduled feeding routines to build trust.
  • Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
    • Adoption services for Boston Terriers
      Places rehabilitated Boston Terriers into permanent homes, charges adoption fees ranging from $150 to $600 to offset veterinary costs, and provides adopters with veterinary records and documentation of services rendered.
  • Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Donor recognition and tribute programs
      Sends tribute cards to individuals designated by donors who contribute in honor of or in memory of a person or canine companion and recognizes exceptional donor support through the "A Paws to You Award."
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$173K
Contributions & grants$102K59%
Program service revenue$32K18%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$76K
Cash$139K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$76K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.8%
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • A New Start on Life Partner — Reprints educational content with permission from Michelle Bender's site dedicated to puppy mill dog rehabilitation.
  • Allentown Animal Clinic Partner — Provided veterinary services in Allentown, PA.
  • Boston Terrier Lehigh Valley Partner — Collaborates with NEBTR in supporting Boston Terriers.
  • Boston Terrier Lehigh Valley Partner — Donated over $1,000 worth of dog supplies for NEBTR foster dogs.
  • Chase Bank Partner — Company that participated in a matching gift program with employee Rhea Henderson to support NEBTR
  • Deutsche Bank Partner — Company that participated in a matching gift program with employee Irene Siegel to support NEBTR
  • Dr. Diane Ford Partner — Provided veterinary services through Dr. Diane’s Mobile Veterinary Service, PA.
  • Dr. John Fedina Partner — Provided veterinary services through Veterinary Medical Center, Caldwell, NJ.
  • Facebook Network — Lists available dogs and accepts adoption applications through its Facebook page.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to accept applications for specific dogs available for adoption.
  • Flower’s Friends Partner — Collaborates with NEBTR in honor of Flower Anne Smith.
  • Leo’s Helping Paws Partner — Collaborates with NEBTR in supporting Boston Terriers.
  • Linda Antonelli Partner — Assisted in finding a forever home for Bentley after the Vasquez family was unable to adopt him
  • Mona Pants Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Debbi Cochran to support NEBTR.
  • MultiPet International Partner — Supplied three large boxes of toys, beds, and chews for NEBTR's foster dogs.
  • NEBTR Network — Volunteer network operating across multiple states focused on Boston Terrier rescue.
  • National Grid Partner — Company that participated in a matching gift program with employee Debbie Philpott to support NEBTR
  • Natura Pet Products Partner — Partnered with Angel Carlson to support NEBTR.
  • PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a payment processing partner for donations.
  • Pet Finder Network — Lists available dogs and provides instructions for obtaining adoption applications.
  • Petco Partner — Partnered with Erin Sullivan to support NEBTR.
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.

  • Donor Engagement Through Personal Connection
    methodology: donor-engagement-through-personal-connection
    By offering tribute donations in honor of or in memory of people or pets, the organization deepens donor investment and sustains funding, because personalized giving creates emotional resonance and strengthens long-term donor relationships.
  • Individualized Rehabilitation for Adoption Success
    methodology: individualized_rehabilitation
    By providing tailored medical, emotional, and behavioral rehabilitation based on each dog's unique needs and pace, the organization increases successful adoption and long-term placement stability, because trust-based, consent-driven care rebuilds confidence and reduces trauma-related barriers to bonding.
  • Needs-Based Placement Matching
    methodology: needs-based placement
    By aligning the specific behavioral, medical, and temperamental needs of rescued dogs with compatible adoptive homes, the organization prevents future relinquishment and promotes long-term adoption success, because thoughtful matching reduces mismatch-related returns and increases family-dog compatibility.