Fredericksburg SPCA

What Fredericksburg SPCA does

Fredericksburg SPCA operates a regional animal welfare and adoption operation out of a single facility at 10819 Courthouse Rd, Fredericksburg, Virginia, established in 1998 and governed by a 16-member Board of Directors. Its core activity is animal intake, rehabilitation, and adoption, with 2,000+ animals depending on the organization annually and a 98% live release rate reported to VDACS for 2025. The organization supplements sheltering with the Fred SPCA Locke Community Medical Center, an on-site veterinary clinic offering wellness services (exams, vaccines, preventatives, bloodwork) at sub-market prices, and the People Empowered Through Support (PETS) program, which distributed support to 5,773 animals in 2025 across King George, Caroline, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania counties. Auxiliary programs include the Adventure Tails day-out initiative (launched 2024), foster care, a volunteer program, humane education for youth ages 6–15, Pets for Patriots fee waivers for veterans, and lost-and-found services via Petco Love Lost.

The technology stack is lightweight and third-party dependent. Donor management, volunteer coordination, and event registration run on SalsaLabs; adoption listings are surfaced through Shelterluv; volunteer registration runs on GivePulse; and behavioral support post-adoption is delivered through Petcademy. There is no proprietary technology, no API, and no AI/ML layer in the documented stack. Custom operational programs are limited to program design (Adventure Tails, PETS) rather than software differentiation.

The economic model is a non-profit donations-plus-fee hybrid. Revenue is generated from individual and recurring donations (including a $84/month Pet Patron tier), corporate sponsorship, adoption fees ($90–$365 depending on species and age), and clinic service fees ($10–$85 per service line). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on grassroots channels (The Scoop blog, social, email, volunteer recruitment) and recurring fundraising events (Rescue Run, Fur Ball Gala, Fore! The Animals, Animal Rescue Festival, March Muttness). Customer segments are diverse and horizontal — adopters, donors, clinic users, foster families, youth program participants, court-ordered volunteers, and PETS recipients — with no enterprise or anchor-customer concentration typical of B2B or SaaS models.

Name

Fredericksburg SPCA

Legal name

Fredericksburg SPCA

Website

https://fredspca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fredericksburg SPCA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization operating a regional shelter, adoption center, and community veterinary clinic in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving pet adopters, foster families, veterans, and financially vulnerable pet owners across five counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Welfare Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Veterinary care services
• Animal rescue programs
• Humane education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations via one-time and monthly recurring gifts; corporate sponsorships; event fundraising
2. Adoption Fees: Fee-based animal adoptions ranging from $90-$365 depending on species and age
3. Veterinary Clinic Services: Community clinic offering physical exams ($45), vaccinations ($10-$20), testing ($20-$40), preventatives ($8-$13), and bloodwork ($85)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fredericksburg SPCA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization that operates an animal shelter and adoption center, providing pet adoption, foster care, and volunteer programs. It also runs the Fred SPCA Locke Community Medical Center, an on-site veterinary clinic offering low-cost wellness services to the community, and delivers community support programs such as the People Empowered Through Support (PETS) program for families facing financial hardship.

Product overview

Fredericksburg SPCA operates as a nonprofit animal welfare organization offering a comprehensive suite of animal sheltering and community support services. The core offering centers on animal adoption, foster care, and volunteer programs, supplemented by the Fred SPCA Locke Community Medical Center providing veterinary services. Additional programs include the People Empowered Through Support (PETS) program for community assistance, Humane Education initiatives for youth, Adventure Tails day-out experiences, Pets for Patriots veteran partnerships, and lost/found services. The organization also facilitates donations through multiple channels including monthly membership, leadership circle, and in-kind giving programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• People Empowered Through Support (PETS) Program: A compassionate assistance program providing pet food, medical care, and supplies to families facing financial hardships in the Fredericksburg region.
• Adventure Tails
• Fred SPCA Locke Community Medical Center

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Pet adoption services connecting homeless animals with adoptive families. The shelter takes in animals, provides medical care, and facilitates adoptions with adoption fees that vary by animal age and species.
• Foster Care Program Temporary housing program for animals who benefit from home environments, including neonatal care, puppies/kittens, shelter breaks, medical/hospice care, and adoption ambassadors. The shelter provides food, supplies, and medical care while foster caregivers provide love and socialization.
• Volunteer Program Structured program offering individual, group, and court-ordered volunteering opportunities that support shelter operations, including dog walking, basic duties, and specialized roles. Volunteers complete 10 hours of basic duties before advancing to dog walking and training.
• Fred SPCA Locke Community Medical Center On-site veterinary clinic offering wellness services for shelter animals and community pets, including physical exams, vaccinations, heartworm testing, preventatives, and bloodwork. Open Wednesdays by appointment.
• People Empowered Through Support (PETS) Program Community assistance program providing pet food pantry, supplies, and subsidized medical care to families facing financial hardships in King George, Caroline, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania.
• Humane Education Programs Youth education initiatives for ages 6-15 including Compassionate Care Camp, Animal Allies Academy, Pawsitive Pathways, Barkday Bashes, Compassion in the Classroom, and Hearts & Paws Homeschool Program.
• Adventure Tails Day-out program allowing community members to take shelter dogs on adventures, providing mental and physical stimulation while showcasing true dog personalities and driving adoption interest.
• Pets for Patriots Program Partnership program with Pets for Patriots offering eligible veterans from WWII to active duty and Gold Star spouses a 100% adoption fee waiver for companion animals.
• Lost and Found Service Lost pet reunification service utilizing the Petco Love Lost tool to help pet owners locate missing animals in the Fredericksburg region.
• Re-Home Your Pet Service Owner surrender and rehoming assistance program helping families who need to part with their pets, including 30 days of Petcademy behavior support included with each adoption.
• Kitten Resources Program Education and support program for community members dealing with stray kittens, including guidance on kit-napping prevention and fostering opportunities, accepting 500-600 kittens annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% live release rate in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AuravetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Local veterinary practice founded by Dr. Lindsey Aebli. Dr. Aebli serving as interim Veterinarian-in-Charge while the organization recruits permanent veterinary staff. Partnership enables resumed operations and expanded community care through low-cost sick and wellness appointments.
• Lakewood Animal HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 March 2026Stepped up without hesitation to help administer life-saving heartworm treatment injections for four dogs in Fredericksburg SPCA care when the shelter was without a Veterinarian-in-Charge.
• Compassion Veterinary CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 March 2026Provided rapid diagnostics and ongoing support for shelter dog Mr. Rogers with complex medical case including IMHA (Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia). Dr. Proietti personally discussed treatment options.
• Confederate Ridge Animal HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 March 2026Provided additional consultation for Mr. Rogers' complex IMHA case during the shelter's veterinary transition period.
• Macaroni Kid FredericksburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local family-friendly events resource serving as 2026 Compassionate Care Camp Sponsor.
• The Joint ChiropracticminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsored Silent Night at the Shelter holiday foster program, providing stockings filled with goodies for foster pets.
• Shore United BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsored Silent Night at the Shelter holiday foster program, providing stockings filled with goodies for foster pets.
• Sheehy Subaru of FredericksburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsored Adventure Tails program supplies in 2024, supporting the day-out program for shelter dogs.
• Pets for PatriotscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit helping shelters place overlooked dogs and cats into loving military homes. Program open to veterans from WWII to active duty and Gold Star Families. Fredericksburg SPCA offers 100% adoption fee waiver for eligible participants.
• SalsaLabscoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform provider for donor management, volunteer coordination, event registration, and communication tools including email and text messaging.
• Rappahannock RotaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity service organization partner supporting the shelter's life-saving mission.
• Community Foundation of the Rappahannock AreaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity foundation partner supporting the shelter's community support initiatives.
• Utility ProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner supporting the Fredericksburg SPCA.
• ASPCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational animal welfare organization partnership providing resources and support.
• B101coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for events including Winter Wag-a-Thon and Not So Professional Pet Portraits fundraiser.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National nonprofit affiliate of Petco providing grants, adoption programs, and lost-pet tools (including Petco Love Lost used by Fredericksburg SPCA). A key funding partner and platform provider in the same welfare ecosystem.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare organization operating shelters, advocacy, and grants. Listed as a direct partner of Fredericksburg SPCA and serves as a broad incumbent in the same mission space.
• PetSmart Charities: Leading funder of animal welfare adoptions and a major national grantmaker to SPCAs. Operates as a broad incumbent peer in the same fundraising and adoption ecosystem.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill advocacy organization that runs the Best Friends Network of partner shelters. Operates at national scale and provides resources and benchmarks relevant to live-release-rate leaders like Fredericksburg SPCA.
• Maddie's Fund: National family foundation investing in no-kill shelter progress. Already a documented investor/grantor to Fredericksburg SPCA, providing funding for community shelter medicine initiatives.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): The largest U.S. animal welfare advocacy organization, providing grants, resources, and policy support to local SPCAs. Operates as an umbrella and funding body relevant to Fredericksburg SPCA's operations and donor ecosystem.

Regional players

• Virginia Beach SPCA: Regional SPCA serving the Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads area offering adoption, veterinary, and education services. Comparable nonprofit shelter with similar mission, scope, and Virginia footprint.
• Richmond SPCA: Regional SPCA serving the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area with adoption, foster, veterinary, and humane education programs. Direct operational peer with the same nonprofit shelter model in the same state.
• Humane Rescue Alliance: Washington D.C.-area animal welfare organization providing adoption, veterinary care, and community programs. Comparable mid-Atlantic regional nonprofit shelter peer with similar mixed-revenue model.
• Loudoun County Animal Services: Virginia-based county animal shelter providing adoption and animal control services. Comparable in mission to Fredericksburg SPCA but government-operated, representing a transfer-partner relationship dynamic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FredSPCA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fredspca
• Facebookfacebook.com/FredSPCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/fredspca

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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