Force-Free Animal Welfare
Ethical Rescue.
Evidence-Based Care.
Extraordinary Outcomes.
Where Compassion and Action Meet
Founded in 2013 by Elizabeth (Elli) Frank, Mr. Bones & Co. is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit turning urgent need into lasting impact. With your support, we step in for some of the most vulnerable dogs in the greater NYC and Hudson Valley regions, and throughout North Carolina and Abaco Island, Bahamas, where dogs often face extremely limited options.
Our reputation for meeting every case with purpose, compassion, and science-based practice is well-established. We believe every dog deserves comprehensive veterinary support, trauma-informed rehabilitation, and training rooted in positive reinforcement. As outspoken advocates for force-free, evidence-based training, we firmly oppose aversive tactics rooted in fear, pain, or coercion. The animals we rescue, and the communities we serve, deserve care rooted in kindness, not coercion.
One Lucky Pup: Hope in Motion
Photo: Sophie Gamand
One Lucky Pup is our signature rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption program. The heart of this nonprofit, OLP focuses on dogs facing extraordinary challenges, those with complex medical issues, traumatic injuries, behavioral struggles, or no other path to rescue. Every dog receives a comprehensive, individualized care plan:
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Emergency and specialty veterinary care for injuries, illness, or chronic conditions
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Behavioral evaluation and rehabilitation to help them feel safe, confident, and adoptable
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Foster placement to decompress, heal, and learn to be loved
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Thoughtful adoption matchmaking to ensure a safe, permanent home
We don’t rescue in bulk; we rescue with intention. Each dog’s recovery becomes our mission, and their future becomes our responsibility. One Lucky Pup is our most resource-intensive program. Your support powers this work, transforming lives one dog at a time.
Photo: Sophie Gamand
Pay It Forward: Small Grants, Big Impact
Our Pay It Forward micro-grants help low-income pet guardians, under supported shelters, and independent rescuers keep animals safe and out of the shelter system. With your help, these grants cover:
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Veterinary care that families cannot afford
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Food and essential supplies
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Enrichment items that reduce stress
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R+ training and behavioral support that keeps pets in homes
This program exists because of donors who understand that sometimes a small gesture prevents a crisis. Every contribution helps keep pets with the people who love them and reduces the strain on overwhelmed shelters.
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