Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc
Helping People By Helping Pets
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We are improving quality of life by providing programs aimed at helping vulnerable New Yorkers remain together with their animal companions.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Housecall Program
Our network of 4,000+ trained volunteers provides dog walking, cat care, and other on-going assistance.
Foster and Emergency Care Program
Provides temporary care to pets when owners are hospitalized or facing a medical crisis and cannot be there to take care of their companions.
Veterinary Care Program
Through partnership with local vets and funding opportunities, we help our clients access discounted veterinary care for their pets, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and emergency care.
Pet Pantry
We provide pet food and supplies for our clients' pets, free of charge.
Where we work
External reviews

Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Seniors, Economically disadvantaged people, People with disabilities
Related Program
Housecall Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Number of trained volunteers
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Older adults, Seniors, Health, Low-income people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our organization is aiming to provide assistance that keeps pets at home and out of the shelter system. Our clients are vulnerable and at-risk of giving up their pets due to advancing age, disability, or illness, and we do everything we can to make sure their beloved animal companions can remain at home with them despite the obstacles they face.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We provide on-going assistance through our Housecall Program. Volunteers are matched with clients and help with dog walking, cat care, administration of medication, and other on-going pet care assistance that our clients struggle to provide on their own. We also provide assistance with veterinary care, pet food, and foster care when a client is facing a medical emergency.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our network of more than 4,000 volunteers help to ensure that our clients and their pets can remain together for as long as possible.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
While we have been very successful, there are still so many others who need our help. With increased funding and human resources, we will be able to expand our impact significantly within the community. We hope that 2021 will be the year where we see a jump in our outer borough impact. We look forward to broadening our footprint to serve as many people and pets in need as possible.
Financials
Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Try our monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights?
Learn more
about GuideStar Pro.
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
SubscribeBuild relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
SubscribeBuild relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.
- Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
- Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
- Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations
Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.
Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc
Board of directorsas of 03/09/2023
Garry Buff
J.R. Hernandez
Bevilacqua Helfant Ventures
Julie Stahl
Blonde + Co
Danielle Mazandi
New York Public Radio
Karin Magnuson
Garry Buff
Shane Artis
Minji Kim
Janey Place
Shari Gold
Board leadership practices
GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.
-
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
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
No data