named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
FIV+ Cat Adoption
Specialized adoption program for FIV-positive cats, providing education and support to ensure successful placements in appropriate homes.
Guardian Angel Sponsorship
Monthly sponsorship program allowing donors to support individual cats at Jake’s Place with $10/month, including updates from the sponsored cat.
Jake’s Place Shelter
Physical shelter and adoption center in South Buffalo providing housing, care, and adoption services for rescued cats.
Seniors for Seniors Program
Adoption initiative offering reduced-cost adoptions for senior citizens adopting senior cats.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
- Facilitate cat adoptions with specialized support and programsManages a full adoption program including behavioral assessments, matching cats to suitable homes, and offering reduced-cost adoptions for seniors. Provides a lifetime return policy, supports adoption of bonded pairs and cats with special needs, and runs adoption events at local pet stores. Offers post-adoption guidance on acclimation, introducing children, and integrating with resident pets.
- Maintain foster and permanent care programs for special-needs and non-adoptable catsProvides foster care for socialization of young or fearful cats and offers permanent foster or long-term shelter residency for cats with FIV, trauma, or other conditions that delay or prevent adoption. Includes dietary support (e.g., lysine for FIV+ cats) and prophylactic care to maintain health.
- Operate no-kill, cage-free cat shelter and adoption centerOperates Jake's Place, a limited-admission, no-kill, cage-free cat shelter and adoption center in New York, where cats remain in care until adopted. The shelter provides socialization, daily health monitoring, and comprehensive adoption services for cats including bonded pairs and those with special needs.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Administer donation and sponsorship programs to support cat careDirects 100% of donated funds toward food, supplies, and veterinary care for cats in shelter and foster care. Operates the Guardian Angel sponsorship program, which supports ongoing care through monthly $10 donations, and accepts one-time donations (e.g., $5,000 anonymous gift) to sustain operations.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engage volunteers and organize operational support activitiesRuns a weekly volunteer program at Jake’s Place involving cat care, transport to veterinary appointments and adoption events, and assistance with organizational events. Maintains an event calendar to coordinate public-facing activities.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive veterinary and medical care for shelter catsProvides spaying and neutering, vaccinations, parasite treatment, and testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV for all cats in care. Delivers emergency medical care, surgical interventions, ongoing treatment for chronic conditions (e.g., urinary issues, vision impairments), and end-of-life care as needed. All adoptable cats receive full medical preparation prior to adoption.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$62K93%
Program service revenue$3K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$566
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$51K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Ariel Clough — President and Director
- Brandy Harriger — Director
- Jaime Borow — Director
- Jean Yetto — Director
- Karen Waible — Vice President and Director
- Kathleen Davison — Director
- Krista Hickey — Director
- William Giroux — Treasurer and Director
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Adoring Pets Veterinary Healthy Center Partner — Recommended veterinary provider for feline care.
- Animal Eye Care of Western New York, P.C. Partner — Recommended veterinary provider for feline eye care.
- BISSELL Partner — Partner in the Partner for Pets program, where purchases of pet products on bissell.com with code ADOPT generate donations to Hope for Cats, Inc.
- BISSELL Pet Foundation Funder — Provides financial or in-kind support for pet-related programs.
- Buffalo Web Services Partner — Supports the organization through in-kind or financial contributions.
- Clydes Feed & Animal Center Partner — Supports the organization through in-kind or financial contributions.
- Combined Federal Campaign Government — Approved charity for federal employee payroll deductions, listed under “Niagara Frontier” charities.
- Facebook Partner — Maintains an organizational presence on Facebook for outreach and engagement.
- Guidestar Government — Profiled on Guidestar, indicating transparency and accountability in operations.
- Guidestar Network — Profile listed on Guidestar, indicating transparency and participation in the Guidestar nonprofit network.
- Guidestar Network — Profile listed on Guidestar, indicating transparency and public reporting.
- Harris Beach PLLC Partner — Supports the organization through in-kind or financial contributions.
- Jakes Place Partner — Provides long-term shelter residency for cats with special needs, such as Dolores and Nikki.
- Jake’s Place Partner — Jake’s Place is operated by Hope for Cats, Inc. as its shelter and adoption center.
- Jake’s Place Partner — Jake’s Place is the cat shelter and adoption center operated by Hope for Cats, Inc.
- Jake’s Place Partner — Jake’s Place serves as the shelter and adoption center for HFC, housing adoptable cats and facilitating the adoption process.
- Jake’s Place Shelter & Adoption Center Partner — Collaborates with Jake's Place as the primary shelter and adoption center for cats.
- LostPetUSA.net Partner — Partner in the Partner for Pets program, supporting fundraising through BISSELL product purchases.
- NY Institute of Massage Partner — Supports the organization through in-kind or financial contributions.
- Nestlé Purina Petcare Partner — Supports the organization through in-kind or financial contributions.
- Operation PETS Spay & Neuter Clinic Inc. Partner — Recommended clinic for spay and neuter services.
- Sheedy & Son’s Quick Lube & Repair Partner — Supports the organization through in-kind or financial contributions.
- State Employees Federated Appeal Government — Approved charity for New York state employee payroll deductions, listed under “Niagara Frontier” charities.
- Tabby Town Cat Adoption Center Partner — Adoption partner for cat placements.
- The Baird Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to the organization.
- The Helen Dent Lenahan Foundation, Inc Funder — Provides financial support to the organization.
- The Joseph R. Takats Foundaion Funder — Provides financial support to the organization.
- True Care Veterinary Hospital Partner — Recommended veterinary provider for feline care.
- Twitter Partner — Maintains an organizational presence on Twitter for outreach and engagement.
- United Way Government — Designated recipient for United Way donations, with 100% of designated contributions going to Hope for Cats, Inc.
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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.
- Behavioral and Emotional Well-Being Through Socialization and Paced Introductionmethodology: behavioral_rehabilitationBy using time, love, and patience to socialize fearful or shy cats and employing non-coercive, relationship-paced introductions between cats, the organization increases adoptability and promotes successful long-term placements because emotional safety and gradual trust-building reduce stress and behavioral rejection.
- Cage-Free and Foster-Based Nurturing Environmentsmethodology: cage_free_foster_modelBy housing cats in cage-free, home-like shelters and utilizing foster care for socialization and medical care, the organization improves well-being and adoptability because a low-stress, enriched environment mimics permanent home conditions and supports behavioral normalization.
- Individualized Adoption Matching for Successful Outcomesmethodology: needs_based_placementBy matching cats to adoptive homes based on individual behavioral, medical, and social needs — including bonded pairs and specialized profiles — the organization increases adoption success because placements are aligned with the cat’s temperament and long-term welfare requirements.
- Responsible Adoption Contracting for Long-Term Welfaremethodology: responsible_adoption_contractingBy requiring adopters to keep cats indoors, avoid declawing, and return cats to the organization if needed, the organization ensures long-term welfare because contractual obligations reduce abandonment and support lifelong care accountability.
- Self-Sustaining Medical Care via Adoption Fundingmethodology: self_sustaining_veterinary_fundingBy using adoption donations exclusively to fund veterinary care, the organization ensures all cats receive necessary medical treatment prior to adoption, because tying medical funding directly to adoption revenue creates a closed-loop system that prioritizes health as a precondition for placement.