named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Animal Shelter and Rehoming
Provides temporary shelter, food, and medical care for stray or unwanted cats and dogs while working to reunite them with owners or place them in responsible, loving adoptive homes
Community Outreach and Education
Offers resources and information to the public on responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and managing stray animal populations
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
- Operating temporary shelter for stray and unwanted cats and dogsProvides temporary shelter and care for stray or unwanted cats and dogs, facilitating owner reunification or adoption into responsible homes.
- Rescue and adoption of abused, abandoned, and unwanted petsRescues puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs from high-kill shelters in the southern and eastern U.S., as well as from neglectful or surrendering situations, and places them into permanent adoptive homes. The organization has saved over 60,000 animals over 30–35 years.
- Supporting community outreach programs on stray and abused animalsSupports community outreach programs by providing information and resources to address the population of stray, neglected, or abused cats and dogs.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Community pet support servicesOperates the Max Bordis Pet Food Pantry, providing cat and dog food and limited supplies to individuals in need, including one-time emergency donations. Offers emergency financial assistance for veterinary care, temporary housing for pets during crises, and access to low-cost veterinary services.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Comprehensive veterinary care for rescued animalsProvides medical screening, vaccinations, deworming, parasite testing, fecal and parvovirus testing, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and ongoing treatments for rescued animals. Ensures animals are healthy prior to adoption through initial and follow-up treatments, including a second fecal test and deworming with each adoption.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Operation of a no-kill shelter and foster care networkOperates a no-kill shelter providing lifelong care for unadopted cats and kittens, supported by a volunteer-driven foster care system. Animals in foster care receive veterinary checks, vaccinations, and preventive care prior to transport or adoption.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Post-adoption medical and behavioral supportProvides adopters with detailed medical history sheets and ensures 24/7 emergency veterinary availability through Dr. Julie Cornell. Offers post-adoption guidance and clinic visits during the first six months of a pet’s life to support successful transitions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$70K83%
Program service revenue$13K16%
Investment income$2700%
Other revenue$351
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$71K
Cash$65K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$46K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +34.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Fiel | President | 40 | $3K |
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Cats Pride Partner — Vendor partner that supports Adirondack Save-A-Stray through its shelter donation program.
- Dr. Julie Cornell Partner — On-call veterinarian providing emergency care for adopted animals.
- Dr. Julie Cornell’s Wellness Clinic Partner — Provides low-cost veterinary services including feline neuters, vaccinations, microchipping, and diagnostic testing at the shelter location.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook as a platform to share information about pets available for adoption.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share information about cats and kittens available for adoption.
- FidaPet Partner — Vendor partner that supports Adirondack Save-A-Stray with pet products.
- KONG Partner — Recommends KONG Extreme Dog Toy as a preferred durable chew toy for dogs in care.
- Max and Neo Partner — Vendor partner that supports Adirondack Save-A-Stray with top-quality, American-made products.
- Paypal Government — Platform used for processing monetary donations to support the organization's efforts.
- Two Veterinarians Partner — Partnering with two veterinarians to participate in the organization's community outreach program.
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.
- Cage-Free, Enriched Shelter Environmentmethodology: behavioral_enrichment_modelBy using a cage-free, open-concept shelter model and providing chew toys for mental and dental stimulation, the organization supports animals’ psychological and physical well-being during shelter stays, because a home-like environment reduces stress and promotes adoptability.
- Foster-First Model with Behavioral and Medical Stabilizationmethodology: foster_first_modelBy placing rescued animals in foster homes before shelter intake, the organization provides critical medical care, behavioral enrichment, and emotional support that improve readiness for adoption, because early stabilization in a home environment increases long-term success and reduces shelter stress.
- No-Kill Commitment with Lifelong Caremethodology: no_kill_shelterBy maintaining a no-kill policy and providing lifelong shelter care when necessary, the organization ensures that cats and kittens are never euthanized for space or time constraints, because every animal deserves a chance at adoption regardless of length of stay.
- Pet Retention Through Material and Financial Supportmethodology: pet_retention_supportBy providing emergency veterinary assistance and pet food support during financial hardship, the organization prevents unnecessary surrender and euthanasia, because economic barriers should not determine an animal’s right to life or family bond.
- Spay/Neuter as Population Controlmethodology: spay_neuter_commitmentBy requiring spaying and neutering of all adopted animals—either prior to adoption or by six months of age—the organization reduces pet overpopulation, because preventing unintended litters is essential to breaking the cycle of strays and shelter overcrowding.