Angels of Assisi

What Angels of Assisi does

Angels of Assisi (legally Assisi Animal Clinics of VA, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 and headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, that operates a Community Pet Clinic, an Adoption Center, and a portfolio of animal welfare programs serving the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia. The organization's clinical operation includes four veterinarians, three Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and twelve veterinary assistants, supported by ezyVet practice management software, IDEXX lab station, digital radiographs, ultrasound, c-arm, dental radiography, and a CT machine. Adoption fees range from $20 for small animals to $225 for puppies under six months, while clinic pricing is quote-based and positioned as low-cost relative to market.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining service fees (veterinary care, adoption fees), donations (Assisi Advocate monthly giving, Biscuit Fund, Network for Good online giving, vehicle donations via vehiclesforcharity.org), and legacy/planned giving instruments. Beyond core clinic and adoption operations, Angels of Assisi runs a mobile veterinary clinic for Southeast Roanoke underserved communities in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital and Saleeba's Store of Hope, a Guardian Angel emergency boarding program for crisis situations, a pet food pantry, a foster network anchored by the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, the Downtown Dogs walking program, and Harmony Farm Sanctuary housing 200+ rescued farm animals.

In 2023 the organization relocated to a substantially larger, purpose-built facility a few blocks from its prior downtown Roanoke site, funded in part by a land donation from Robin and Gary Kohn. The organization is supported by a broad ecosystem of national animal welfare partners (Petco Love, PetSmart Charities, Maddie's Fund, Banfield Foundation, ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Society, BISSELL Pet Foundation, Humane World for Animals, The Grey Muzzle Organization) and local commercial partners, and coordinates with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection for municipal stray handling.

Name

Angels of Assisi

Legal name

Assisi Animal Clinics of VA, Inc D/B/A Angels of Assisi

Website

https://angelsofassisi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angels of Assisi is a Roanoke, Virginia-based nonprofit animal welfare organization operating a low-cost Community Pet Clinic and Adoption Center, plus mobile veterinary services, foster programs, emergency boarding, a pet food pantry, and a 200+ animal farm sanctuary serving pet owners across the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Low-cost veterinary care
• Pet adoption services
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Spay and neuter
• Mobile veterinary clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Roanoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pet Adoption Fees: Fees for adopting shelter animals including dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and small animals. Fees vary by animal type and age.
2. Veterinary Services: Low-cost community veterinary clinic providing wellness exams, vaccinations, surgeries, spay/neuter, and other medical services.
3. Vehicle Donations: Accepts vehicle donations through vehiclesforcharity.org, providing tax-deductible receipts to donors.
4. Legacy/Planned Giving: Bequests, beneficiary designations, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable lead trusts as legacy gifts.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Direct donations through Network for Good, Assisi Advocate monthly giving program, Biscuit Fund, and general fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Angels of Assisi operates a Community Pet Clinic and Adoption Center in Roanoke, Virginia, delivering low-cost veterinary services (wellness exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter, surgeries, dental care) and pet adoption for dogs, cats, and small animals. The organization supplements these core offerings with foster care, mobile veterinary clinics, a Guardian Angel temporary boarding program, a pet food pantry, and a farm animal sanctuary, all aimed at keeping pets in homes and reducing shelter populations.

Product overview

Angels of Assisi is a Community Pet Clinic & Adoption Center that functions as a single unified organization offering multiple interconnected animal welfare services. The core offerings include a Community Pet Clinic providing low-cost veterinary care and an Adoption Center for homeless pets. Supporting programs include foster care, mobile clinics, Downtown Dogs walking program, Guardian Angel emergency boarding, Saleeba's Store of Hope food pantry, pet rehoming assistance, and a farm animal sanctuary. The organization uses ezyVet clinic management software and offers an online pharmacy, all aimed at keeping pets in their homes while finding homes for those in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: A kitten-focused foster program dedicated to caring for orphaned, sick, injured, or young kittens requiring round-the-clock care, specialized feeding, and medical support. Presenting sponsor: Magic City Sprinkler.
• Harmony Farm Sanctuary
• Downtown Dogs
• Guardian Angel Program

Products and services

• Community Pet Clinic Low-cost veterinary clinic open Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6pm, offering wellness exams, sick animal exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, dental care, and access to digital radiographs, ultrasound, c-arm, dental x-ray, and a CT machine for Roanoke-area pet owners.
• Adoption Center Walk-in adoption center open daily 12pm-6pm, placing dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and small animals with adoption fees ranging from $20 (other small animals) to $225 (puppies under 6 months), with tiered pricing by animal type and age.
• Foster Program Program placing animals not yet ready for adoption into volunteer foster homes, including the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee for orphaned, sick, injured, or young kittens requiring round-the-clock care and specialized feeding.
• Mobile Pet Health Clinics

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 farm animals cared for at Harmony Farm Sanctuary
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Banfield Pet HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver low-cost mobile veterinary clinic services in Southeast Roanoke. Banfield veterinary teams provide wellness exams, vaccinations, microchips, and monthly preventatives alongside Saleeba's Store of Hope distributions.
• Saleeba's Store of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet food pantry partner providing distribution site for mobile clinic services in Southeast Roanoke community. Saleeba's Store of Hope operates the pet food pantry open 2nd and 4th Friday from 2-4pm.
• Banfield FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner supporting pet welfare initiatives and veterinary access programs.
• ASPCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - national animal welfare organization partner.
• Best Friends Animal SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational animal welfare organization focused on ending shelter killing, partner in no-kill mission.
• Petco LoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet welfare foundation providing resources including Petco Love Lost platform for lost pets and cancer care assistance resources.
• PetSmart CharitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet retail charitable foundation supporting pet adoption and welfare programs.
• Maddie's FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilanthropy organization focused on helping dogs and cats have happier, healthier lives.
• Magic City SprinklercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, helping ensure foster families and kittens have supplies, support, and medical care needed to thrive.
• Dragon's Tooth Dog TrainingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended animal trainer/behaviorist for pet owners seeking help with behavioral problems before surrendering pets.
• Regional Center for Animal Care and ProtectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal animal shelter for Roanoke/Botetourt areas handling stray animals and lost pet reports. Angels of Assisi directs public to this agency for stray handling per state law.
• BISSELL Pet FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet foundation supporting adoption events and animal rescue initiatives.
• Humane World for AnimalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational animal welfare organization partner.
• The Grey Muzzle OrganizationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization focused on improving the lives of senior dogs, partner in senior pet welfare.
• 323 MillworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner supporting animal welfare.
• Big Lick Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery partner supporting animal welfare initiatives.
• Downtown RoanokeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDowntown business district organization partner.
• Q99minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner for community outreach and awareness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Large national animal welfare organization providing sheltering, veterinary, advocacy, and grant funding. Angels of Assisi lists ASPCA as a partner and shares the nonprofit shelter/clinic operating model.
• PetSmart Charities: Largest funder of pet adoptions in North America, supporting shelter and rescue partners through grants and national adoption events. A listed partner of Angels of Assisi with overlapping shelter/adoption/wellness programs.
• BISSELL Pet Foundation: Foundation supporting shelter adoption events, Empty the Shelters, and animal rescue initiatives. Listed as a partner of Angels of Assisi with directly comparable shelter/rescue operating model.
• Petco Love: Petco's foundation supporting adoption, veterinary access, and lost pet reunification. Operates Petco Love Lost platform used by Angels of Assisi and provides grant funding to community shelters and clinics with overlapping mission.
• Maddie's Fund: Philanthropy focused on keeping dogs and cats healthy and safe, with major grantmaking to community shelters and veterinary care programs. Angels of Assisi received a documented grant from Maddie's Fund.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization that runs sanctuaries, adoption programs, and partners with regional shelters. Directly comparable mission to Angels of Assisi, but at national scale and with broader program scope.
• Humane World for Animals: Major international animal welfare organization active in shelter support, advocacy, and direct care programs. Comparable to Angels of Assisi on the shelter/rescue and animal protection mission, but at national/international scale.

Direct peers

• Banfield Pet Hospital: National veterinary hospital chain partnered with Angels of Assisi to deliver mobile community clinic services in Southeast Roanoke. Provides the veterinary staffing infrastructure that directly powers Angels of Assisi's mobile model.
• Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection: Municipal animal control agency serving the same Roanoke / Botetourt catchment. Handles stray animal intake and lost pet services that Angels of Assisi directs the public to — the most direct geographic peer operating the same sheltering services.

Regional players

• SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County: Regional SPCA operating a shelter and low-cost clinic in a nearby Southwest Virginia / Southside Virginia catchment. Comparable regional peer with the same nonprofit shelter + community clinic + adoption combination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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