Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA

What Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA does

Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1914 and operated as the contracted municipal shelter for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. The organization runs a state-of-the-art facility at 3355 Berkmar Drive housing adoptable animals, an in-house veterinary clinic, administrative offices, and a pet food pantry, supported by a 65-person staff. CASPCA has achieved a 96% live release rate (no-kill status since 2006), facilitated 2,658 adoptions in 2023, and impacted more than 7,100 lives annually through adoption, foster care, lost-and-found reunification, behavioral resources, and cremation services.

The organization's revenue model is hybrid: program fees (adoption fees of $60-$350, spay/neuter at $75-$340, microchip and vaccine clinics, and pet cremation at $120-$350), retail income from the SPCA Rummage thrift store at 364 Hillsdale Drive, and donations/grant funding from individuals, corporate partners (Hill's Pet Nutrition, Boar's Head, Flow Automotive, Sentara Health, Petco Love), and national foundations (Maddie's Fund, BISSELL Pet Foundation, Grey Muzzle, Petco Love). Its service portfolio spans adoption, foster care, low-cost veterinary care, Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Return, pet food assistance, youth education, and end-of-life cremation through a 30-year partnership with Agape Pet Services. Technology infrastructure relies on third-party platforms including Shelterluv for animal management, Classy for donation processing, and Civic Champs for volunteer scheduling, with PCI-DSS compliant payment processing and an Amazon/Chewy wish-list integration for in-kind supply donations.

CASPCA targets seven distinct customer segments: general community adopters, veterans and first responders (25% adoption discount), seniors (free senior-pet adoption), public-assistance recipients (reduced clinic fees), community cat caretakers (free TNR), pet bereavement families, and pet owners in crisis (short-term foster/boarding). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through shelter walk-ins, online interest forms, the Rummage storefront, the mobile Compassionate Care-A-Van, and community events including the annual bow-WOW-walk fundraiser. The organization is geographically restricted to Charlottesville and Albemarle County for animal intake, although its fundraising and advocacy reach broader regional and national donor networks.

Name

Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA

Legal name

Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA

Website

https://caspca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal welfare organization founded in 1914 that operates the contracted municipal shelter for Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia, providing adoptions, low-cost veterinary care, foster and TNR programs, pet food assistance, and a thrift store funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Shelter Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal sheltering services
• Pet adoption programs
• Low-cost spay neuter
• Community veterinary clinics
• Humane animal welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from pet adoptions ranging from $60-$350 depending on animal type, age, and size tier. Includes core vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip, and vet records.
2. Rummage Store (Thrift Retail): Secondhand retail store selling donated clothing, furniture, home décor, books, pet supplies, vintage finds, toys, housewares. Vital funding source for shelter operations.
3. Veterinary Services: Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, Compassionate Care Clinics for wellness care, microchipping, and vaccine services. Revenue from both general public and public assistance clients.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations (one-time and recurring), tribute gifts, medical fund donations, sponsor-a-pet program, legacy giving, stock donations, vehicle donations. Employer giving programs with CVC and CFC codes.
5. Pet Cremation Services: Private cremation ($350) and communal cremation ($120) services for veterinary clinics and public, working with Agape Pet Services.
6. Supply Donations: Accepts donated pet supplies, animal care items, cleaning supplies, TNR traps. Goods support shelter operations and pet food pantry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA operates a no-kill animal shelter providing pet adoption, low-cost spay/neuter and wellness veterinary services, lost and found pet reunification, Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Return, foster care, pet cremation, and a Pet Food Pantry for the Charlottesville-Albemarle region. The organization also runs the SPCA Rummage thrift retail store whose proceeds fund shelter operations, and serves as the contracted municipal animal control shelter for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Product overview

Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA operates as a no-kill animal shelter offering a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services organized around shelter operations, veterinary care, community support, and retail programs. Core services include animal adoption, spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, compassionate care for public assistance clients, lost and found pet reunification, and community cat TNR programs. The shelter runs complementary programs including foster care, Fido Field Trips, and Fido Sleepovers for animal enrichment, alongside the SPCA Rummage thrift store for fundraising. Youth education programs, pet food pantry, behavior resources, and rehoming services support the community-facing mission of keeping pets with their families and reducing shelter intake.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adoption Services Adoption matching and placement services connecting shelter animals with prospective adoptive families for individual consumers in the Charlottesville-Albemarle region; includes interest forms, adoption counseling, and same-day adoption processing under an open-adoption policy.
• Spay and Neuter Services High-volume, low-cost spay/neuter surgical services for both public assistance clients and the general public; includes pre-anesthetic exam and pain medications for owned dogs and cats.
• Compassionate Care Clinics Affordable wellness clinics providing exams, vaccinations, heartworm testing, flea/tick prevention, and microchipping at reduced cost for pet owners receiving public assistance in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City.
• Microchip and Vaccine Clinics Monthly appointment-based clinics offering microchipping and core vaccines (rabies, DAPP/FVRCP) at reduced cost for pet owners in the service region.
• Lost and Found Pets Services Lost pet reporting, stray animal intake holding, owner reunification services, and community lost/found pet listings with hourly updates for residents in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
• Community Cat Program (TNR) Trap-Neuter-Return program for free-roaming community cats that includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies and FVRCP-C vaccinations, ear-tipping, and post-operative care; provided free to Charlottesville/Albemarle County residents and at reduced pricing to non-jurisdiction caretakers.
• Pet Food Pantry Free pet food distribution program providing cat, dog, kitten, and puppy food to community members in need without requiring proof of public assistance.
• Pet Cremation Services Pet cremation services offered in partnership with Agape Pet Services, including private cremation ($350) with returned remains in selected urn and certificate, and communal cremation ($120) options for veterinary clinics and the public.
• Foster Care Program Temporary foster placement program for kittens, puppies, nursing mothers, and animals recovering from surgery or illness, providing in-home care until adoption is finalized.
• SPCA Rummage Store Thrift retail store at 364 Hillsdale Drive selling donated clothing, furniture, home decor, books, pet supplies, vintage items, toys, and housewares to generate funding for shelter operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% live release rate maintained in 2023, exceeding no-kill threshold
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• BISSELL Pet FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNational partnership for Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption events held twice yearly (spring and fall). BISSELL covers adoption fees to encourage adoptions and reduce shelter populations.
• 29 NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media sponsor featured on website acknowledging news coverage and promotional support.
• Bama Works FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation sponsor supporting SPCA operations and programs, recognized on website sponsors section.
• Grey Muzzle OrganizationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant recipient supporting senior dog programs and care through dedicated funding.
• Maddie's FundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational animal welfare foundation sponsor supporting shelter operations and programs.
• Flow AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive company partnered with UVA Athletics and SPCA for community donation and adoption event at Disharoon Park during Virginia Baseball game.
• UVA AthleticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity athletics partnership for community events, collaborating on adoption drives at athletic events.
• Boar's Head ResortflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual host venue for bow-WOW-walk signature fundraiser event, providing location and sponsorship support.
• Mosquito JoecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMosquito control partnership for heartworm prevention awareness and education, providing barrier treatments to reduce heartworm transmission in the community.
• Green Dogs UnleashedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRescue organization that helped with seizure of hundreds of dogs from Oklahoma, working with SPCA on rescue and rehabilitation.
• Dogs Deserve BetterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational rescue organization that helped identify and rescue dogs from puppy mill operations, including caring for special needs animals like Junebug.
• Raising Cane'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant chain partnership for Golden Plush Campaign fundraising, selling plush puppies to benefit SPCA.
• Duck DonutsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant collaboration for fundraiser events supporting SPCA operations.
• Meals on WheelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership addressing pet hunger awareness, connecting pet food assistance with Meals on Wheels senior services.
• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonprofit vehicle donation processor handling car, truck, motorcycle, RV, and boat donations for SPCA.
• Agape Pet ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPet cremation service provider working with SPCA for over 30 years to provide quality cremation services.
• Dog Training By ValerieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified Behavior Consultant recommended for clients needing professional dog training and behavior support.
• Hill's Pet NutritioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPet food partner providing Hill's pet food included in adoption packages for transition to home, and State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report support.
• Rockfish Wildlife SanctuaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wildlife organization for wildlife concerns referrals in Charlottesville area.
• The Wildlife Center of VirginiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState wildlife hospital for after-hours wildlife emergencies and orphaned wildlife referrals.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• BISSELL Pet Foundation: National foundation funding reduced-fee Empty the Shelters adoption events; functions as a strategic funding partner and indirect capacity-builder for regional shelters like CASPCA.
• Maddie's Fund: National animal welfare foundation that issues grants to no-kill shelters and community veterinary programs; functions as a capital partner rather than a direct service competitor.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National foundation supporting adoption, vaccine clinics, and welfare grants; operates as a funding and partnership channel for shelters like CASPCA.

Direct peers

• Humane Society of Charlotte: Regional animal welfare organization providing adoption, veterinary, and community services; shares leadership-talent pipeline with CASPCA (Libby Jones prior role).
• Richmond SPCA: Regional no-kill SPCA in Virginia operating adoption, spay/neuter, and community veterinary programs — directly comparable in scope, mission, and contracted-municipality model.
• Seattle Humane: Multi-service regional humane society operating adoption, veterinary clinic, and pet support programs; directly comparable operating model and scale tier.
• Lynchburg Humane Society: Regional Virginia animal welfare organization offering adoption, veterinary, and surrender prevention services; same scale and program mix as CASPCA.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare organization with rescue, advocacy, and grant-making functions; operates as a broader incumbent rather than a regional shelter competitor.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill advocacy and shelter operator with broader geographic reach; comparable in no-kill leadership but materially larger and federally focused.

Others

• Petfinder Foundation: Adoption-listing platform and grantmaker supporting shelter and rescue operations; functions as ecosystem infrastructure rather than a service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/caspca
• Instagraminstagram.com/spcarummage
• Xx.com/caspca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charlottesville-albemarle-spca

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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