named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoptions of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, small mammals, and occasionally farm animals through a structured application and meet-and-greet process using the Adopets platform
Artist of the Month
Showcases local artists with 25% of proceeds from art sales supporting the organization's mission
Fill the Van
Monthly donation and adoption drive that collects pet food and supplies at local partner locations such as Petco in Kingston
Low-Cost Wellness Clinic
Provides affordable veterinary services including exams, vaccinations, heartworm tests, flea prevention, microchipping, and nail trims by appointment
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Foster care program for animalsOperates a foster program that places adult and juvenile animals—including those with medical or behavioral needs—into home environments to reduce shelter overcrowding and promote well-being. Provides veterinary care, food, crates, and supplies for animals in foster care.
- Volunteer and youth engagement programsRelies on volunteers to support shelter operations and animal care. Offers a Youth Volunteer Program established in 2014 to engage younger individuals in shelter activities.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocacy for animal protection lawsWorks to improve local and state laws to prevent animal cruelty and advocates for legal reforms to strengthen animal welfare protections.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal shelter and adoption servicesProvides temporary shelter, medical care, and adoption opportunities for homeless, abused, and neglected animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, and occasionally farm animals. Operates as a no-kill shelter and facilitates adoptions through an online listing on the Adopets platform.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Community pet food and supply assistanceDistributes pet food and supplies to community members in need, including through monthly Fill the Van events and partnerships like Lucas Pet Supply. Distributed over 23,000 pounds of pet food and supplies in Ulster County in 2023.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Dog training servicesOffers dog training classes for adopted dogs and the general public, including group and individual sessions for puppies, adult dogs, and behaviorally challenging dogs.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Fundraising events and retail operationsHosts annual fundraising events including the Fur Ball gala, Putt Fore Paws golf tournament, and Deck the Paws holiday event. Operates the Happy Paws Thrift Store in Saugerties and runs an artist-in-residence program where 25% of monthly art sales support shelter operations.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Humane education programsOffers free, year-round humane education programs for schools, youth groups, civic organizations, and community groups to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
- Humane law enforcement and cruelty investigationsConducts animal cruelty investigations through a dedicated Humane Law Chief Investigator and Humane Investigator, saving hundreds of animals annually from abuse and neglect. The division responds to cases involving dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, and other animals.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary wellness servicesProvides low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs, including a trap-neuter-return program (Project Feral) that sterilized over 2,100 feral cats in 2013. Also offers veterinary wellness clinics with exams, rabies vaccines, microchipping, and flea treatment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.78M
Contributions & grants$923K52%
Program service revenue$423K24%
Investment income$123K7%
Other revenue$316K
expenses
Total expenses$1.82M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.02M
Cash$620K
Investments$1.05M
Liabilities$101K
Net assets$2.92M
Liquid reserves11.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| REGINA CARBONARI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $77K |
board members · 11
- ALICIA HALLAM — PRESIDENT
- BETTY ZEEB — SECRETARY
- BILL TUBBY — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA FISHER — VICE PRESIDENT
- JACK CREVESTORE — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET SULLIVAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JEANNE RAKOWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- JILL SCHINTONE — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA LIABACH — TREASURER
- MARISA PEREZ-ROGERS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTHA GOLAR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Adopets Partner — Uses Adopets as a third-party platform for pet profiles and adoption applications.
- Corporate Sponsorships Partner — Companies and organizations can become Pet Pal sponsors through a dedicated corporate sponsorship program.
- Happy Paws Thrift Store Partner — Thrift store operated by UCSPCA in Saugerties to raise funds for animal care.
- Kelli Sillik Partner — Featured local artist whose work is displayed and sold through the Artists for Animals program, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the UCSPCA.
- Lucas Pet Supply Partner — Local pet supply business that donates food and litter and matches customer purchases for the Ulster County SPCA pet food pantry.
- Lucas Pet Supply Partner — Pet Pantry Partner that facilitates purchases of food and supplies for shelter animals.
- Lucas Pet Supply Partner — Pet Pantry Partner that facilitates the purchase of food and supplies for shelter animals.
- Marketing Coordinator Partner — Contact point for sponsorship inquiries
- Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Partner — Local business supporter providing funding or in-kind support to the Ulster County SPCA.
- Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau Government — Regulatory body from which annual reports are available upon request.
- Oscilloscope Laboratories Partner — Partners with Ulster County SPCA for CatVideoFest 2026, directing a portion of ticket proceeds to support local cats in need.
- PestMaster of the Hudson Valley Partner — Sponsors weekly adoption posts and hosts a “Protect and Give Back” campaign where a portion of proceeds from tick prevention plans supports the Ulster County SPCA.
- Petco Partner — Hosts Ulster County SPCA's Fill the Van donation and adoption events at its Kingston location.
- RMV Cellars Partner — Hosts fundraising events such as Tatts-for-Cats, which support Ulster County SPCA animals.
- Twin Star Orchards Partner — Hosts Ulster County SPCA events featuring adoptions, vendors, and community engagement.
- Volunteer Coordinator Partner — Staff member responsible for managing volunteer orientation and pairing new volunteers with experienced ones.
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-Centered Care to Avoid Shelter Stressmethodology: shelter_avoidance_through_foster_careBy using foster homes as primary housing and shelter-avoidance strategy, the organization improves animal well-being and adoption outcomes because home-based environments reduce stress, support behavioral health, and provide real-world assessment of animal temperament and needs.
- Humane Law Enforcement as Deterrent and Interventionmethodology: humane_law_enforcementBy conducting on-the-ground investigations of animal cruelty, the organization prevents ongoing abuse and deters future neglect because proactive enforcement holds individuals accountable and enables early intervention in cases of animal suffering.
- Integrated Animal Welfare Modelmethodology: integrated_animal_welfareBy combining sheltering, humane law enforcement, medical care, education, and advocacy into a single system, the organization improves animal welfare outcomes because coordinated intervention addresses root causes of cruelty and overpopulation more effectively than siloed services.
- Personalized Matching and Controlled Access to Improve Outcomesmethodology: personalized_adoption_matchingBy using appointment-only adoptions and individualized matching conversations, the organization increases adoption success and reduces returns because structured, low-stress interactions allow for accurate alignment of animal needs with adopter lifestyles and household dynamics.
- Prevention Through Spay/Neuter and Educationmethodology: spay_neuter_to_reduce_overpopulationBy providing low-cost spay/neuter services and requiring sterilization for adoption, the organization reduces pet overpopulation because preventing unintended litters addresses the supply side of shelter intake; paired with humane education, this reduces surrenders by improving pet care knowledge and strengthening human-animal bonds.