named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoption of dogs and cats who are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and medically cleared; includes meet-and-greet sessions and counseling to match pets with families
Barn Cat Program
Places unsocialized cats into outdoor working cat roles on rural properties; cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before placement
Community Kibble
Free pet food and supply pantry available to the public seven days a week on an honor system to support pet owners in financial need
Education Program
Focuses on community outreach and youth education to promote animal welfare and inspire future generations of rescuers
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for animals with medical conditions, young animals not yet ready for spay/neuter, pregnant or nursing animals, or those struggling in the shelter environment
Junior Volunteer Program
Offers educational and interactive opportunities for children to learn about animal rescue and care through structured volunteer days
Puppies on the Block
Collaborative program with Pace University and the Westchester County Department of Correction that provides rehabilitation training for rescue dogs by incarcerated individuals
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers of all ages (with supervision for minors) in shelter operations; includes training and safety protocols
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Adoption Center operationsOperates a physical Adoption Center opened on May 7, 2023, providing space for adoption events and counseling services to help families find suitable pets.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal rescue and shelter operationsProvides animal rescue services including medical care, nourishment, and shelter for abandoned, abused, and disabled animals. Operates a facility with approximately 105 functional kennels and maintains a 100% live release rate for animals in its care, calculated using the Asilomar Live Release Rate formula.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Community Kibble pet food and supply programRuns Community Kibble, a free pet food and supply program available to the public 7 days a week via an honor-system storage container.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Foster care program for special-needs animalsOperates a foster program for animals with medical conditions, young animals not yet eligible for spaying or neutering, pregnant or nursing animals, and animals struggling to adjust to the shelter environment. Requires weaned puppies to be fostered in groups of at least two.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Pre-adoption medical care for animalsProvides spay/neuter services, vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, flea treatment, and disease testing (including FeLV and heartworm) for all dogs, cats, and barn cats prior to adoption as part of standard care.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Puppies on the Block rehabilitation and training programRuns the Puppies on the Block program in partnership with Pace University and the Westchester County Department of Correction, providing rehabilitation and training opportunities for rescue dogs and incarcerated individuals.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Volunteer program managementOperates a re-vamped volunteer program designed to ensure proper training and safety for both pets and people.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.47M
Contributions & grants$1.06M72%
Program service revenue$286K19%
Investment income$82K6%
Other revenue$37K
expenses
Total expenses$1.53M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$754K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.78M
Cash$814K
Investments$4.28M
Liabilities$97K
Net assets$10.69M
Liquid reserves39.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -71.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER ANGELUCCI | PRESIDENT | 40 | $88K |
board members · 2
- MICHAEL ARMS — DIRECTOR
- REBECCA SOLOMON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Adoptions@pawscrossedny.org Partner — Primary contact for adoption inquiries and counseling
- Amazon Partner — Partnered for referral or fundraising through an affiliate link to support dog adoptions.
- Chewy Partner — Partner platform for pet supply purchases, with referral commissions supporting the organization.
- Greenburgh Town Board Government — Collaborated with Paws Crossed to transfer the shelter property at 100 Warehouse Lane South in Elmsford to the organization.
- Michael Arms Partner — Joined Paws Crossed’s Board of Directors, contributing expertise from his role as President/CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center.
- Pace University Partner — Partners with Paws Crossed Animal Rescue in the Puppies on the Block program to provide rehabilitation and training opportunities for rescue dogs and incarcerated individuals.
- Paws Crossed Family Partner — Community of supporters integral to the organization's lifesaving work and milestones.
- Pets for Patriots Partner — Partner organization through which Paws Crossed Animal Rescue participates in a program supporting pet adoption by military veterans.
- These businesses and organizations Partner — Support PAWS CROSSED ANIMAL RESCUE INC through donations and fundraising events.
- Westchester County Department of Correction Partner — Partners with Paws Crossed Animal Rescue in the Puppies on the Block program to provide rehabilitation and training opportunities for rescue dogs and incarcerated individuals.
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.
- Adoption-Driven Rescue Cyclemethodology: adoption-driven_rescue_cycleBy completing each adoption, the organization creates space and frees up resources to rescue another animal in need, forming a self-sustaining cycle of life-saving rescue and rehoming.
- Comprehensive Animal Welfare Model Integrating Rescue, Advocacy, and Educationmethodology: comprehensive_animal_rescue_modelBy combining direct rescue and rehabilitation with advocacy, collaboration, and education, the organization amplifies long-term impact because systemic change and cultural shifts in animal welfare are achieved through multi-pronged intervention.
- No-Kill Rescue with Permanent Care Commitmentmethodology: no-kill_rescueBy operating as a true no-kill rescue, the organization provides permanent shelter and care for animals that cannot be adopted, ensuring well-being and reducing euthanasia because lifelong sanctuary enables sustained animal welfare without time limits.
- Personalized Adoption Matching Through Counselor-Guided Engagementmethodology: personalized_adoption_matchingBy using experienced adoption counselors and species-appropriate meet-and-greet environments, the organization improves long-term adoption success because compatible matches between pets and families reduce returns and increase stability.
- Rural Working Cat Placement for Natural Rodent Controlmethodology: rural_rodent_control_placementBy placing unsocialized cats in rural working environments, the organization supports animal welfare and reduces shelter burden because these placements provide care and shelter while fulfilling a functional ecological role in rodent control.