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ASLAN'S CATS INC.

At Aslan's Cats....Where EVERY cat has a bed.

aka Aslan's Cats   |   Verbank, NY   |  aslanscats.org

Mission

We are a 501c3 not for profit organisation dedicated to rescuing leukemia positive cats and FIV positive cats. Our mission is to provide these cats with lifelong homes where they live out their lives in peace and harmony. We want to help educate people about this disease so they will be less fearful of it, and consider adopting Feline Leukemia Positive cats and FIV positive cats and ferals too. We are a small independant grassroots 501c3 organisation where we give these cats the best life they deserve. We are fully transparent and seek to run our organisation in an ethical and moral way, as it is not about us. It is about the animals. They come here to live out their lives in dignity , with much love, attention, respect, and the proper medical care that these cats do require.

Notes from the nonprofit

We are now in our thirteenth year of operation. We currently house only senior cats. We have over 10,000 followers on our Instagram and Facebook pages. We have received the Great Non profits Top Rated badge for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021. We have now relocated to the magnificent Glen Oaks Farm in Millbrook, New York. We have received wonderful reviews from our supporters who have written testimonials of their visits to our relocated Sanctuary in 2022. More people are starting to now understand that Feline Leukemia as well as cats diagnosed with the FIV disease are happy cats that can live for many years provided they are well cared for. A cat diagnosed with FELV & the FIV+ disease is NOT a Death Sentence. They require diligent ongoing care that they most certainly deserve to have. We have received grants for our Special Needs cats and continue to be acknowledged for our work by many other foundations and organizations. We thank them so very much for acknowledging us.

Ruling year info

2010

President

Mrs. Sabrina Hansen

Secretary

Ms. Hilary Harris

Main address

Aslan's Cats Inc. P.O.Box 12

Verbank, NY 12585 USA

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EIN

27-1643835

NTEE code info

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

Housing Rehabilitation (L25)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We are working to address the problem of lack of grants for SPECIAL NEEDS cats like those with FELV. There needs to be more funding to help them.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Aslans Cats Spay and Neuter program

We have integrated a Happy Smiles program at Aslan's Cats.
All animals admitted to our organisation are sterilised and fully vetted prior to admittance.
We make sure all of our animals are spayed and/or neutured as well as up to date on their vaccinations yearly as well as when they are ready for adoption to the public.
Adoption is on a case to case basis.
All cats admitted are special needs, feral, and senior cats that are displaced and imperiled.

Population(s) Served
Men and boys
Women and girls

to provide comprehensive teeth cleaning and full mouth dental extractions for cats at the Sanctuary when needed.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Awards

'Shelter of the month' Award 2014

SPCA International

Top Rated 2019

Great Non profits

Top Rated 2020

Great Non profits

Top Rated 2021

Great Non profits

Affiliations & memberships

SPCAI shelter of the week award 2014

Great Non Profits 2019

Great Non Profits 2020

Great Non Profits 2021

Great Non Profits 2022

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Median grant amount

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Women and girls, Men and boys

Related Program

Happy Smiles program

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Our Happy Smiles program is given to all of our recipients at our organisation. Many times FELV, and FIV cats require ongoing dental operations such as dental cleanings and multiple teeth extractions.

Number of animals rehabilitated

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Women and girls, Men and boys

Related Program

Happy Smiles program

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Number of animals with freedom from pain

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Economically disadvantaged people

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Decreasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We hope to be able to make NYC a no-kill community. So that one day we may be able eradicate all kill shelters from the U.S.

We want to educate the public that special needs cats deserve loving homes and with some TLC they are adoptable as well.
The FELV+ cat is no longer a death sentence.
These cats can live asymptomatic for years.
The Fiv+ cat can live a normal live expectancy much like a non Fiv+ cat.
Shelters need to work harder to start finding good foster homes for these special cats that deserve a chance.
Rescue groups need to work together to find good homes for all special needs pets.
TOGETHER we can ALL make the changes to educate the public to help the animals find
happy homes.
We are their voice.



We want to educate as many people about Feline Leukemia to better understand the disease so that they may find loving homes.
We plan on getting as much press about our organisation through radio shows,tv shows,articles written on us,as well as talking in public venues about Feline Leukemia and the need for a more compassionate way of thinking.

'Special needs' animals are SPECIAL.

We have worked in tandem with many Animal Welfare organisations and 501c3 rescue groups throughout NYC.
We work closely with the Rhinebeck Animal Hospital where our cats receive the best medical care for their ongoing
health issues.
We have received many grants from venerable organisations who believe in the mission of Aslan's Cats, and have helped us to grow and achieve our goals.
We have been in existence for over 12 years and 2022 will now mark our 12th year anniversary since our inception and incorporation in 2010.
We thank all of our grantee's for believing in us.
We are honored to be working with them towards ending animal cruelty and advocating
for humane animal welfare.

We have created a HAPPY SMILES dental program for our special needs felines at the Sanctuary.
We have increased our grants consistently as more venerable organisations are choosing to help us further our mission at Aslan's Cats.
We have won the 2019, 2020, 2021, Great Non Profits badge for the work we have done for all the cats we have helped in the rescue community since 2010.
As of 2022, we currently have 37 senior and special needs cats at their wonderful new location in Millbrook, Ny.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    We have worked groups and individuals all over the United States since our inception, and with only selected 501c 3 organizations in the New York City area as well as the outer boroughs.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • What significant change resulted from feedback?

    We streamline our management by holding weekly meetings and daily communications to effectively run the organization in an efficient manner for the well being and proper care of the cats by our 501c3 not for profit.

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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ASLAN'S CATS INC.

Board of directors
as of 11/13/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Kenneth Hansen

Treasurer and board member.

Term: 2022 - 2021

Hilary Harris

Aslan's Cats Inc.

Dr. Julianne Porter, DVM

Rhinebeck Animal Hospital (Advisory Board Member)

Kenneth Hansen

Aslan's Cats Inc.

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/12/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person with a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

We do not display disability information for organizations with fewer than 15 staff.

Equity strategies

Last updated: 11/12/2022

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Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.