What Dog House Adoptions does

Dog House Adoptions is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue organization founded in 2012 and based in East Schodack, New York. It serves New York's Capital Region by acquiring dogs through shelter transfers, stray holds, and puppy mill rescues, then placing them through foster-based adoption. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs — the Dog Adoption Program, Foster Dog Program, Volunteer Program, and Donation Processing — supplemented by community services including Education Programs for youth and Therapy Dog Services for trauma and emotional support clients.

The organization runs no proprietary technology; its technical footprint consists of a WordPress website (doghouseadoptions.org), an email newsletter via eepurl.com, and PayPal-based donation processing. Operational capacity is delivered entirely through volunteers, with a Board (Audra Bentley as Treasurer, Brittany De John, Marianne Hoeppner, Cassie Costantino Hayden) providing governance and a network of regional partners (Healthy Pet Center, CAPP, Pack Ethic, Homeward Bound, Peppertree Rescue, Out of the Pits, Pet Connection/Steve Caporizzo) supporting intake, fostering, and placement.

Revenue derives from individual donations (cash, stock, estate planning, and corporate matching via Verizon Foundation, Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson), adoption fees of roughly $156-$196 per dog, fundraising events (e.g., birthday BBQs, Thirty-One catalog sales), and occasional small grants. As of 2015, the organization announced it is transitioning to a new team and rebranding as 'Pawsome Pups Persevere' while maintaining its Gold Star GuideStar nonprofit transparency status.

Name

Dog House Adoptions

Legal name

Dog House Adoptions

Website

https://doghouseadoptions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dog House Adoptions is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue founded in 2012 that rescues and rehomes dogs through foster-based adoption in New York's Capital Region. It funds operations via donations, adoption fees, and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Dog rescue services
• Animal adoption services
• Nonprofit pet rescue
• Foster dog programs
• Veterinary care services

Headquarters

HQ city

East Schodack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: General donations from individuals supporting the rescue mission. Tax-deductible contributions to the 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees charged to adopters to offset veterinary care and rescue operations.
3. Fundraising Events: Events such as birthday BBQs, Thirty-One catalog sales, and community fundraisers.
4. Small Grants: Occasional grant funding to support rescue operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dog House Adoptions is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues dogs through shelter transfers, stray holds, and puppy mill rescues, then places them into permanent or foster homes. Each dog receives veterinary care, behavioral assessment, foster placement, and training support before being matched with an adopter. The organization also delivers community education and therapy dog services in New York's Capital Region.

Product overview

Dog House Adoptions is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization serving New York's Capital Region. The organization operates as a unified service operation rather than a technology platform, offering a portfolio of interconnected programs: the core Dog Adoption Program and Foster Dog Program work together to place rescue dogs in permanent or temporary homes, supported by the Volunteer Program for operational capacity. Funding is generated through Donation Processing services. The organization extends its community impact through Education Programs for children and Therapy Dog Services for those in need. A planned Dog House Rescue Center represents future infrastructure expansion. These programs collectively enable the organization to fulfill its mission of rescuing dogs, facilitating adoptions, and educating the public about animal welfare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Program
• Foster Dog Program
• Volunteer Program
• Donation Processing
• Education Programs
• Therapy Dog Services

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• Companion Animal Placement Program (CAPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative rescue partner for puppy mill dog placements. CAPP spearheaded the 17-dog mill rescue operation with Healthy Pet Center, with Dog House Adoptions taking dogs into their rescue and providing foster care.
• Healthy Pet CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Delmar, NY, Healthy Pet Center housed mill rescue dogs upon arrival from Ohio. Staffed by Lisa and Steve Neal, they provided medical care and processing for rescued dogs.
• Pet Connection with Steve CaporizzocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSteve Caporizzo leads Ohio puppy mill rescue missions and provides media coverage for adoptable dogs. His Pet Connection segment helps raise awareness for rescue dogs.
• Pack EthicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner rescue organization that took dogs from the 17-dog mill rescue and helped with placements. Works collaboratively on puppy mill rescues.
• Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of NYmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that took dogs from the 17-dog mill rescue operation and assisted with placements.
• Out of the PitsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner rescue organization that received dogs from the Easter Egg litter rescue and works on pit bull rescue in the region.
• Animal Protective FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rescue organization listed as a partner in the Capital Region rescue network.
• Peppertree RescuemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner that helped with Brodie's rescue from abandonment and coordinated with trainer Cassie Hayden for his rehabilitation.
• Oakwood Veterinary ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTroy-based veterinary clinic that donated $425 to Dog House Adoptions through a dental month raffle, with funds matched by Boght Veterinary Clinic.
• Curves of West Sand LakeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness club that hosted fundraising events for Dog House Adoptions, including garage sales and Thirty-One product displays, with proceeds benefiting the rescue.
• Thirty-One (Karen Miller)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent Director Karen Miller hosted catalog sales events with 10% of orders donated to Dog House Adoptions.
• The Honest KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet food company that donated product samples for the birthday celebration event, providing freebies for attendees.
• HeartsHerdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rescue partner in the Capital Region rescue network.
• Eleventh HourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rescue partner in the Capital Region rescue network.
• Free to Be MeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional rescue partner in the Capital Region rescue network.
• Capital AgwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrooming partner that provided reduced-rate grooming for Beamer, a matted senior dog, helping him prepare for adoption.
• Stray Dogs MusicmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCapital Region band that created original rescue song 'Pick Me!' for Dog House Adoptions, which won Best Video Finalist 2013.
• Cassie Hayden (Dog Behaviorist/Trainer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional dog behaviorist and trainer who assesses rescue dogs, trains therapy dogs like Brodie, and later joined the Board as Cassie Costantino Hayden. Also runs Oliver's Way pet sitting business.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Animal Protective Foundation: Animal Protective Foundation is a nonprofit animal shelter and adoption organization in New York's Capital Region. It is directly comparable because it serves many of the same local adopters, volunteers, and animal-welfare needs through shelter intake and adoption services.
• Mohawk Hudson Humane Society: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is a regional nonprofit providing animal sheltering, adoption, and related community services near Dog House Adoptions' market. Its nonprofit rescue-and-placement model serves a similar beneficiary and supporter base.
• Peppertree Rescue: Peppertree Rescue is a regional dog-rescue organization that relies on foster care and adoption placements. Its local focus and volunteer-supported operating model are closely aligned with Dog House Adoptions.
• Out of the Pits: Out of the Pits is a Capital Region nonprofit focused on rescuing and placing pit-bull-type dogs. It is directly comparable through its regional dog-rescue mission, foster or partner placement activity, and dependence on community support.
• Companion Animal Placement Program: Companion Animal Placement Program participates in companion-animal rescue and placement work in the same regional network. It is a direct operating peer and a useful comparison for Dog House Adoptions' intake, fostering, and placement workflows.
• Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York: Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York is a nonprofit dog-rescue and adoption organization operating in the broader New York market. Its rescue and placement activities materially overlap with Dog House Adoptions' core mission.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: The ASPCA is a large national animal-welfare organization with rescue, adoption, and community-support programs. It overlaps with Dog House Adoptions' mission but has a much broader funding base, geographic reach, and service portfolio.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends Animal Society operates a nationwide no-kill animal-welfare network that includes rescue and adoption activity. It is a broad incumbent benchmark for mission impact, partnership development, and fundraising scale.

Regional players

• Dakin Humane Society: Dakin Humane Society is a regional nonprofit providing animal shelter, adoption, and community programs in Massachusetts. Although it serves a different immediate territory, its nonprofit shelter-and-adoption model is materially comparable.
• Austin Pets Alive!: Austin Pets Alive! is a nonprofit animal-rescue organization built around shelter, foster, and adoption programs. It operates in a different geography but offers a relevant scaled model for increasing live outcomes through community-driven rescue operations.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doghousedog
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dog-house-adoptions

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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