What they call their work
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Adoption and rehoming of catsRescues, socializes, and facilitates the adoption of adoptable cats into permanent homes through foster care, adoption events, meet-and-greets, and a small shelter. All cats are fully vetted prior to adoption, including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and FIV/FELV testing. In 2022, facilitated the adoption of 165 cats and reunited 23 cats with their owners.
- Rescue, medical care, and sheltering of homeless and feral catsProvides housing, medical treatment, food, and appropriate environments for homeless, abandoned, and feral cats, including those with limited socialization. Operates a foster care program and maintains a feral cat sanctuary; in 2022, rescued 242 cats and housed 97 feral cats in sanctuary.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Community education and outreach on responsible pet ownershipConducts community education initiatives to promote responsible pet ownership and supports public engagement through volunteer, fostering, and adoption applications.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Humane reduction of stray and feral cat populations through TNVRImplements Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs in Middletown, NY and surrounding areas to humanely reduce stray and feral cat populations. In 2022, performed TNVR for 40 stray cats, including trapping, transportation, surgery, post-operative care, and return to their original environment.
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Who they work with
- Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Counties Partner — Partner organization that sponsors the Hudson Valley Gives annual online fundraiser in which Dumped & Stray Animal Rescue Inc participates.
- Hudson Valley Gives Partner — Partnership participation in a regional giving campaign
- Petco Love Partner — Partnered with Petco Love, as indicated by the "Powered by Petco Love" website badge.
- T.A.R.A. Partner — Partner organization where trapped cats are transported for spaying/neutering and vaccinations.
- shelteranimalscount.org Network — Participates in the National Shelter Count through shelteranimalscount.org.
How they approach the work
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- Humane Education to Promote Responsible Pet Ownership 119 orgsmethodology: humane_educationBy educating communities on humane treatment and responsible pet ownership, we reduce animal abandonment and improve welfare, because informed caregivers are more likely to sterilize, retain, and properly care for their pets.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Humane Population Control via TNVR 54 orgsmethodology: humane TNVRBy using Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) methods, we humanely reduce stray and feral cat populations and prevent disease spread, because stopping reproduction while allowing cats to remain in familiar environments stabilizes colony dynamics and improves overall community cat health.shared approach: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) →
- Inclusive Care Model for Cats Regardless of Socialization 54 orgsmethodology: inclusive cat care regardless of socializationBy providing comprehensive care to all homeless cats irrespective of socialization level, we improve animal welfare outcomes because it ensures medically and behaviorally complex cats receive necessary treatment and appropriate living conditions, increasing long-term survival and quality of life.shared approach: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) →
- Foster-Based Care for Socialization and Recovery 50 orgsmethodology: foster-based careBy housing cats and kittens in foster homes rather than shelters, we enhance their emotional well-being and readiness for adoption, because foster environments provide critical socialization, individualized care, and reduced stress, leading to higher adoption success rates.shared approach: Foster-Based Care Model →
- Structured Adoption Screening for Successful Placements 50 orgsmethodology: adoption_screeningBy implementing a multi-step adoption screening process, we ensure appropriate and lasting pet placements, because reviewing applications and conducting interviews helps match animals with suitable homes, reducing return rates and promoting animal welfare.shared approach: Foster-Based Care Model →