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TOWN COUNTRY K-9 RESQ LTD

POUGHQUAG, NY · EIN 472125384 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · townandcountryk9resq.com

revenue

$25K

expenses

$45K

net assets

$24K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

TO CREATE, FORM AND ESTABLISH AN ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO DOG OWNERS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME CARING FOR THEIR DOGS: TO TRAIN AND REHABILITATE DOGS IN SHELTERS TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS; TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING ANIMAL RIGHTS AND THE PROPER CARE AND TREATMENT OF DOGS; TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS, FORUMS AND DISCUSSIONS REGARDING HUMAN /ANIMAL RIGHTS INTERACTION: TO STIMULATE INTEREST AND CONCERN IN THE PREVENTION OF ANIMAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT; TO ORGANIZE PUBIC RELATIONS PROGRAMS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND TO SAVE DOMESTIC ANIMALS FROM BEING DESTROYED; TO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND ADVANCE THE PROPER CARE AND TREATMENT OF DOGS; TO AID, ASSIST, COOPERATE, CO-SPONSOR AND OTHERWISE ENGAGE IN CONCERTED ACTION WITH VARIOUS RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN FIGHTING THE ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF DOGS; TO SOLICIT, COLLECT AND OTHERWISE RAISE FUNDS AND TO EXPAND,DISBURSE AND DISPOSE OF SAME TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Town & Country K9 ResQ Ltd. is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming adoptable dogs, particularly pit bulls, who are at risk of euthanasia due to breed discrimination. The organization removes dogs from shelters and places them into foster care, training, or medical treatment using donated funds. It also works to keep pets with their owners during difficult times to reduce shelter intake.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Owner Support Program

Provides assistance to dog owners facing hardship to help them keep their pets and avoid surrendering them to shelters

Shelter Rescue & Rehoming

Identifies adoptable dogs in shelters, particularly pit bulls, and removes them for placement in foster homes, training, or medical care to prepare for adoption

activities · 4 groups

What they do

Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
- Funding for dog care and placement services
  
  Provides funding for adoptable dogs to access training, boarding, foster care, and necessary medical care to support their successful placement into homes.
- Rescue and rehoming of adoptable dogs
  
  Removes adoptable dogs from the shelter system and places them into permanent homes. The organization focuses on rescuing dogs from shelters and facilitating their adoption.
- Support for dog owners and cruelty prevention
  
  Provides assistance to dog owners who are struggling to care for their pets, organizes public relations programs against animal cruelty, and collaborates with recognized organizations to prevent dog abuse and neglect.
Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Animal welfare education and outreach
  
  Disseminates information on animal rights, promotes proper dog care practices, and conducts public education as part of its animal welfare mission.
Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Training and rehabilitation of shelter dogs
  
  Provides training and rehabilitation services for shelter dogs to prepare them for adoption, including behavioral support and readiness assessments.
Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer coordination and missing pet support
  
  Engages volunteers in animal shelter operations and assists with efforts to locate and recover missing pets.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$25K

Contributions & grants$25K100%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$45K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

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balance sheet

Total assets$38K

Cash—

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Net assets$24K

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -60.9%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1

JENNIFER MIHOCKO — DIRECTOR

relationships · 1

Who they work with

VARIOUS RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS Partner — Cooperates and co-sponsors activities with recognized organizations to combat dog abuse and neglect.

strategies · 3

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.

Public Education for Abuse Prevention 119 orgs

methodology: public_education_abuse_prevention
By educating the public on animal rights and responsible care, the organization reduces instances of neglect and abuse, because increased awareness fosters empathy and equips communities with knowledge to prevent harm and support humane treatment.
shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
Breed-Specific Advocacy and Rescue 10 orgs

methodology: breed-specific_advocacy
By prioritizing pit bulls for rescue and advocacy, the organization increases adoption rates and reduces shelter stays for a highly stigmatized breed, because targeted intervention addresses systemic bias and leverages higher community engagement when misconceptions are actively countered.
shared approach: Breed-Specific Rehabilitation →
Rehabilitation-Driven Adoption Model

methodology: shelter_dog_rehabilitation
By implementing training and behavioral rehabilitation for shelter dogs, the organization increases successful adoption outcomes, because improved temperament and basic obedience make dogs more adoptable and reduce post-adoption returns.