Pitbulls Are Family Inc.
CHAMPIONING ANIMAL RIGHTS, ONE PAW AT A TIME
Mission
At Pitbulls Are Family, we stand united in our mission to be the voice for the voiceless. Our unwavering commitment is to protect, rescue, and advocate for animals who cannot speak for themselves. We believe that every creature deserves respect, compassion, and a life free from harm. As an animal rights organization, we champion a no-kill philosophy, ensuring that every animal in our care receives the love and care they need until we find them their forever homes. Our vision is a world where every animal is treated with kindness and respect. We strive to build a compassionate community that embraces the value of all life, extending our circle of compassion to encompass animals of all species.
Notes from the nonprofit
At Pitbulls Are Family, we stand united in our dedication to making a positive impact on animal welfare. With the support of our community and compassionate individuals like you, we strive to create a kinder, more compassionate world for all living beings. Together, we can make a difference, one paw at a time.
Ruling year
2021
Executive Director
Aaron Dames
Co Principal Officer
Jafet Congrains
Main address
175 Pearl Street Floors 1-3
Brooklyn, NY 11201 USA
EIN
86-2963556
NTEE code
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Pet Emergency Aid
Pet accidents can happen at any moment. Pitbulls Are Family Inc ("PAFI") will provide up to $1500 to local pet parents that encounter unforeseen circumstances maintaining their cost-of-living in New York City, let alone a pet accident bill. We created this program as our top charitable program to support middle-class families that have a significant financial hardship and are unable to care for an ill pet. Like the Pet Rent Assistance program, pet parents would be required to submit proof of income and other necessary documents to verify direct need of this service.
Linkage To Qualifying Pet Insurance Coverage
Pet Advocates will assist pet parents with finding and applying for pet insurance. We have a partnership with a few pet insurance companies that offer affordable rates and reliable pet coverage for routine checkups/exams, medical emergencies, X-Rays, and pre-existing conditions. Have a Pit Bull? We have tailored breed-restricted pet insurance professionals that will help you inquire about/apply for qualifying pet insurance.
Spay & Neuter
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, nearly 12,500 puppies are born in the United States each hour. Spaying females or castrating males eliminates unwanted litters, which contribute to thousands of euthanasia procedures and millions of stray animals. Additionally, these procedures can minimize behavior problems and help your pet live a longer, healthier life by reducing the likelihood of certain cancers and tumors.
Aggressive Dog Control
Aggression is the most common and most serious behavior problem in dogs. It’s also the number-one reason why pet parents seek professional help from behaviorists, trainers and veterinarians.
The safest and most effective way to treat an aggression problem is to implement behavior modification under the guidance of a qualified professional. Modifying a dog’s behavior involves rewarding her for good behavior—so you’ll likely be more successful if your dog enjoys praise, treats and toys.
-ASPCA
Animal Surrender
One of the largest challenges facing animal welfare organizations today is the sheer number of animals in need of assistance. Every year, approximately 6.3 million companion animals arrive at one of the community animal shelters nationwide.
Although animals enter shelters for a variety of reasons, the majority of shelter populations are comprised of strays, rescues and surrenders:
Stray animals are often found on the streets and brought in by Good Samaritans or local law authorities. Unchecked stray populations tend to grow in areas without accessible and affordable spay/neuter services.
Animals rescued from cruelty can come from situations like hoarding cases, dog fighting rings and puppy mills. These animals often suffer from trauma and require specialized care and rehabilitation.
Surrendered animals are animals whose owners can no longer care for them due to financial, behavioral or other unforeseen barriers.
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Animal Adoptions
We provide compassionate care for your pet until a reliable new pet parent can be found. Our Shelter Can Help You Find a New Home For Dogs Cats & Small Animals! We Are A No Kill Shelter.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Petco Love Partner 2021
Best Friends Network Partner 2021
Pitbullinfo.org 2021
ASPCA 2022
Chewy.com 2023
Nextdoor 2023
CarEasy 2022
PetSmart Charities, Inc 2022
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of research studies that use methods that alleviate or minimize potential pain, suffering, or distress and enhance animal welfare for the animals used
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Family relationships, Work status and occupations, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of instances in which non-animal methods are used over animal methods to achieve the same scientific aims
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Family relationships, Work status and occupations
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of critically endangered species for which conservation measures have been launched or supported
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Work status and occupations, Social and economic status, Family relationships
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of critically endangered species in the region that have their conservation needs assessed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Social and economic status, Work status and occupations
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of research studies that obtain comparable levels of information from fewer animals or that obtain more information from the same number of animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Work status and occupations, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn 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?
We plan to end breed-discrimination in NYC (beyond) and allow pet parents and their pet companions to live happy and healthful lives without having to worry about the expenses of housing a breed-restricted animal. There have been many cases of families having to pay ridiculous amounts of money to have their pet housed in homes; as they should be allowed without question. Our main goal is to help families with pet deposits and any other fees that may occur while living in certain discriminatory housing establishments and dealing with landlord drama. No one should have to live with the burden of paying for self-housing and also outrageous pet deposits for a "vicious breed" or "threat" to the community. Everyone who is a legitimate animal advocate knows that dogs of any kind may become aggressive solely because of teachings and environmental stress. So ending breed-discrimination and helping families keep their pet companions is our top priority. Pitbulls Are Family does not believe in kill-shelters, neither should any true pet advocate. All animals deserve unconditional love!
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Pitbulls Are Family Inc will form a foundation for community pets in which we will create a charitable trust account for families that can prove by lease agreement or financial records (bank statements, credit card statements, etc.) that a pet-related fee was charged to them by a landlord or rental management company, real estate agency, or any housing facility within NYC limits, and provide immediate funding of up to $500 per lease-year to assist with pet deposit fees that are legally verified and accounted for. We will maintain a database of every community member that joins our organization, using their financial information and background checks to determine if they may qualify for our program. We will also write a "plan-of-action" for families that no longer want their pet and assist them with alternatives to re-home the pet before kill-shelters (that euthanize animals that don't get adopted) and find foster parents or "no-kill" shelters that may have space available for the pet. We do not discriminate against any animals because of behavior, health, or breed.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Pitbulls Are Family Inc is a state and federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We employ community pet parents as our board members because we know it takes compassion and wholeheartedness to truly love any animal. Everyone at Pitbulls Are Family is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to pets and their caretakers by showing respect, responsibility, and rationality on the highest of standards. Maintaining our relationship with donors, partners, and community members would ensure our success for years to come, and relieve pet parents the headache of housing their loving pets.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Pitbulls Are Family Inc was established in September 2021. Our team will have access to American technology and software, being provided with Apple iMacs, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro computers to help better organize our cause and provide quality programs to the residents of New York City. Members of the organization will receive a specialized dog collar with subscription (microchip, GPS, etc.) as a "Thank You" gift for being part of the family here at Pitbulls Are Family Inc. We are engaging in charitable events and marketing the organization on many social media platforms, mainstreaming our brand and solidifying our contribution to the best livelihood of all pit bulls; and all breed-restricted animals.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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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
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome
Financials
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Operations
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Pitbulls Are Family Inc.
Board of directorsas of 01/08/2024
Jyotish Robin
New York University
Term: 2023 - 2024
Jafet Congrains
Veterinary Emergency Group
Term: 2023 - 2024
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 ? Not applicable -
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? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
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:
The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Disability
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 08/26/2022GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- 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 disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- 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.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- 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 measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- 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.
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