2024 Program Development Grant Recipients

These grants support shelter and rescue activities that expand the operational capacity of the organization to increase dog adoption with a focus on transport, foster, behavior and matching initiatives.

Organization City State Amount
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals: to support the ASPCA’s Animal Relocation Program, which addresses the imbalance of homeless pets across regions by transporting dogs from high-population areas to shelters with greater adoption demand, using both ground and air transport to collaborate with a network of 125 shelters nationwide. New York NY $15,000
Anti-Cruelty Society: to enhance adoption efforts among Spanish-speaking communities in Chicago by translating all adoption materials into Spanish, providing in-person translation services, and launching a targeted campaign across the Chicago area to improve adoption awareness among the Spanish-speaking demographic. Chicago IL $12,250
Humane Society of Utah: to expand behavior support programs aimed at enhancing pet retention and preventing surrenders among dog owners. This program will specifically target adolescent and young-adult dogs and medium- to large-sized breeds. Murray UT $15,000
Friends Of Homeless Animals: to enhance dog behavior and training programs through the development of a mobile app and certification system. Aldie VA $15,000
Forever Homes Animal Rescue: to support the purchase of more secure and durable crate banks used in transport vans, which will improve both safety and efficiency for dogs and volunteers. Alamogordo NM $14,955
High Forest Humane Society: to support the expansion of a puppy fostering program and enhance behavior training for adult dogs residing in the shelter. Hohenwald TN $15,000
Humane Society of Taos, Inc.: to support public awareness campaigns that will increase the foster volunteer population, as well as fund additional supplies for foster parents. Taos NM $14,934
The Animal Foundation: to enhance the Foster Field Trip Program, which will reduce shelter stays and increase adoption rates. Las Vegas NV $15,000
Nebraska Humane Society: to implement programs that address behavioral and enrichment needs with the ultimate goal of reducing length of stay. Omaha NE $15,000
Spokane Humane Society: to support the Board and Train initiative, which addresses behavioral challenges while expanding shelter capacity by providing off-site training opportunities. Spokane WA $15,000
Renegade Paws Rescue: to support the Mental Paws program, which provides dogs with temporary foster care to improve their wellbeing, and the Advocate program, which engages volunteers to provide enrichment and socialization for long-term resident dogs, both of which will enhance adoptability. Savannah GA $12,530
Southern Pines Animal Shelter: to support the EmBark transport program, which has relocated over 27,000 animals to northern homes since 2016. Hattiesburg MS $15,000
Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter: to support the “Developing Unleashed Joy” program, which provides proactive behavior enrichment to shelter dogs, reducing stress-related behaviors and increasing adoptability. Dearborn MI $15,000
Caring Hearts For Canines: to support ongoing rescue programming, including partnerships with local shelters, providing medical care when needed, and facilitating adoptions or transfers to local partners. Southern Pines NC $14,996
Riverside Humane Society: to support the expansion of foster home programming. Riverside CA $15,000
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: to support Project Paws in Homes, which provides adoptive families with tailored support packages that include training resources and community connections to ensure successful adoptions. Arlington VA $15,000
Guardian Angel Basset Rescue, Inc.: to support expansion of transport programming. Dwight IL $15,000
Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue, Inc.: to support foster family supply kits and enhanced transportation infrastructure. Cincinnati OH $15,000
Animal Protective Association: to support the Behavior and Enrichment Support Program, which provides comprehensive behavioral interventions and enrichment activities. Saint Louis MO $15,000
Barktown Animal Rescue: to support implementation of a 10-week novice training course for all adopted rescue dogs to foster stronger bonds and reduce return rates. Boston KY $11,700
Muddy Paws Rescue: to enhance the foster program through development of a new foster matching tool to streamline placements. New York NY $15,000
Harbor Humane Society: to support a purchase of stackable dog crates to enhance transport efficiency and ensure the safety of animals in transit to regions with higher adoption demand. West Olive MI $10,000
Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: to support a dog enrichment program, including a dedicated Behavior and Enrichment Program Facilitator, short-term foster excursions, sensory engagement activities, and playgroups. Cooperstown NY $15,000
Humane Society Of The New Braunfels Area: to support enriched playgroup sessions, expanded foster opportunities, and personalized behavior modification plans facilitated by a dedicated Behavior Coordinator. New Braunfels TX $15,000
Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: to support the spcaLA Staycation Program, which aims to enhance the well-being and adoption prospects of shelter dogs by providing temporary foster experiences outside the shelter environment. Los Angeles CA $15,000
Animal Refugee Response: to support the Positive Dog Training Program, which teaches essential commands that prepare dogs for successful adoptions. Vacaville CA $14.030
Siskiyou Humane Society, Inc.: to establish a Transfer Coordinator position to enhance the existing transport program through expanded partnerships with local and out-of-state shelters. Mount Shasta CA $14,579
East Bay SPCA: to support expansion of the Behavior and Training Program. Oakland CA $15,000
Humane Society Of Harrisburg Area Inc.: to expand the foster program, including hospice fostering and short-term fostering to relieve shelter stress. Harrisburg PA $15,000
Give A Dog A Home Rescue: to create an agility course that will reduce kennel stress and improve physical and mental health. Sebec ME $15,000
Clarksdale Animal Rescue Effort & Shelter, Inc.: to support the behavioral modification training program. Clarksdale MS $15,000
Cantu Foundation, Inc.: to support targeted adoption promotion campaigns and community partnerships that will increase visibility and engagement. San Diego CA $15,000
Seattle Humane: to support the Lifesaver Rescue Program, which rescues pets from shelters facing capacity challenges, ensures they receive necessary care, and places them into loving homes for adoption. Bellevue WA $15,000
Joybound People and Pets: to support the expansion of the organization’s foster volunteer base through streamlined onboarding and training, which will reduce onboarding time from 60 days to 14 days. Walnut Creek CA $14,500
Animal Shelter Of Sullivan County: to support the implementation of comprehensive training programs as well as purchase of enrichment and agility tools. Blountville TN $15,000

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