Haven Humane Society

What Haven Humane Society does

Haven Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 94-1634752) animal shelter and community-supported animal resource center headquartered on an 8.5-acre campus at 7449 Eastside Road in Anderson, California, serving the Greater Shasta County region. Founded on January 3, 1952 as The Shasta County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals, the organization took its current name in 1974 and since 1982 has held the municipal contract to provide animal regulation and licensing services for the City of Redding. It is the only open-admission shelter in its service area.

The organization's core offerings fall into four buckets: (1) animal sheltering and adoption through the 10,300 sq ft Morgan Adoption Center (72 dog kennels, 66 cat condos) and an off-site PetSmart adoption booth on Hilltop Drive; (2) veterinary services through an on-site hospital opened in 2002 and a dedicated low-cost spay/neuter hospital that performed 4,798 free or low-cost procedures in 2025; (3) animal regulation, lost-pet reunification, and dog licensing; and (4) community support programs including a Kitten Nursery (built 2018, one of roughly 1% of U.S. shelters with this capability), a low-cost Pet Food Pantry, foster care, and Camp Love A Pet youth programming. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard nonprofit tooling (Wix website, QGIV donation portal, CognitoForms registration, Printify merchandise store).

The business model combines transactional revenue (adoption fees, low-cost veterinary services priced below market, spay/neuter procedures at $3 food pantry pricing with a senior discount), donation-driven revenue (one-time and monthly giving processed via QGIV, vehicle donations, estate planning), event fundraising (Doggie Dash 5K, Putt 4 Paws golf tournament entering its 11th year in 2027, Bark Wine & Brew auction, Zumba Bash), and merchandise sales via Printify on-demand printing. In 2025, the organization reported 2,134 adoptions, 1,145 lost pets reunited with owners, and 39,996 volunteer foster care hours, reaching a combined donor/adopter audience of 100K+ across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

Name

Haven Humane Society

Legal name

Haven Humane Society

Website

https://havenhumane.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haven Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) animal shelter and animal regulation authority serving the Greater Shasta County area from its Anderson, California campus, providing pet adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, veterinary services, lost-pet reunification, and community food assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Shelter Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Temporary Shelters (624221)

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 shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Low-cost veterinary care
• Animal regulation control
• Humane society operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from individuals and families adopting shelter animals (dogs, cats, small animals). The adoption center and PetSmart booth facilitate these transactions. Adoption fees represent a core operating revenue stream for the nonprofit.
2. Veterinary Service Fees: Revenue from low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccine clinics, and end-of-life services at the on-site veterinary hospital. The 4,798 free or low-cost spay/neuters performed in 2025 indicate significant service volume. Pricing for pet food pantry products (2 gallons for $3; $2 for seniors 60+) also generates modest revenue.
3. Individual Donations and Grants: Haven Humane is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 94-1634752) funded substantially by community donations. The organization offers one-time donations, monthly giving programs, vehicle donations, estate planning and pet guardian services, tribute tags, and wish list fulfillment. Donations are processed through secure third-party platforms and the Development Department coordinates major donor outreach.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual signature events — Doggie Dash 5K, Putt 4 Paws Golf Tournament, Zumba Bash, and Bark Wine & Brew — generate sponsorship revenue, registration fees, and post-event donations. Sponsorship packets are offered to local businesses with brand recognition across print, electronic communications, social media, and public events.
5. Merchandise Sales: The Haven Humane Store sells branded merchandise including t-shirts, tote bags, and the annual North State Pet Calendar through Printify on-demand printing. Event-specific merchandise (Doggie Dash shirts, adoption-themed apparel) is sold online and at events, generating incremental revenue while also serving as a marketing channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Haven Humane Society is a community-supported animal shelter and resource center operating an open-admission animal shelter, low-cost veterinary hospital, spay/neuter clinic, vaccine clinic, animal regulation department, and lost-and-found services from its 8.5-acre campus in Anderson, California. The organization also runs a Pet Food Pantry, foster and volunteer programs, a Kitten Nursery, a youth summer camp, a PetSmart adoption partnership, an online merchandise store, and signature fundraising events. Revenue is generated through adoption fees, low-cost veterinary service fees, donations, grants, event sponsorships, registration fees, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Haven Humane Society is a community-supported animal shelter and resource center offering a comprehensive range of animal welfare services. The organization's core operations include pet adoption (via the Morgan Adoption Center and PetSmart kiosk), veterinary hospital services, spay/neuter programs (clinic and vouchers), vaccine clinics, and animal regulation/control. Supporting programs include foster care with a specialized Kitten Nursery, the Pet Food Pantry for community assistance, licensing services, and lost pet reunification. The organization also operates fundraising events including Doggie Dash 5K, Putt 4 Paws Golf Tournament, and Bark Wine & Brew, plus a merchandise store. This is a single-location nonprofit operation, not a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,134 animals adopted in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PetSmart / PetSmart CharitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaven Humane operates an adoption booth at PetSmart (1336 Hilltop Drive, Redding) every Wednesday through Sunday 11 AM–3:30 PM, with some cats housed at PetSmart full-time. PetSmart's retail environment increases adoption visibility and reaches pet-interested consumers who may not visit the shelter. PetSmart Charities branding appears on the website as a supporting partner. The partnership has been ongoing, with animals featured at the PetSmart kiosk on the main website and adoption previews shared on the Haven Humane Facebook page.
• Anderson Family FitnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnderson Family Fitness hosted the Zumba Bash fundraiser for Haven Humane. The fitness center organized the event, with proceeds benefiting Haven Humane Society animals. Though the 2026 Zumba Bash was canceled, Anderson Family Fitness has been a recurring partner in organizing this community fitness event.
• Gold Hills Golf ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Hills Golf Club hosts Haven Humane's annual Putt 4 Paws Golf Tournament, the Daniel Zanine Memorial Golf Tournament. The venue provides the 18-hole golf course for the event, which is a major annual fundraiser. The 11th annual event is scheduled for May 7, 2027 at Gold Hills Golf Club.
• Edward Jones (John Pohlmeyer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEdward Jones financial advisory firm is listed as a sponsor partner on Haven Humane's website and sponsorship page. John Pohlmeyer is the named advisor. Appears as a consistent sponsor across multiple events and organizational marketing materials.
• Wallner PlumbingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWallner Plumbing is listed as a sponsor partner on Haven Humane's website. Appears in the sponsor section alongside other local business sponsors for events and organizational support.
• KIXE Public TelevisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKIXE, a public television station in the region, is listed as a sponsor partner. As a media organization, KIXE likely provides promotional support and media coverage for Haven Humane events.
• Columbia BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerColumbia Bank is listed among Putt 4 Paws sponsors and has been a presenting sponsor. Daniel Lewandowski, who serves as Treasurer on Haven Humane's Board of Directors, works in commercial lending at Columbia Bank, creating a board-level connection.
• CrescominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCresco is listed as a Dash Sponsor for the Doggie Dash event. Cresco is a local business serving as an event sponsor for the 5K fun run and community fair.
• Grange Co-opminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrange Co-op is listed as a Pup Protector Sponsor for the Doggie Dash event. As an agricultural cooperative, they likely provide product donations or sponsorship for the pet-focused event.
• UPS Store ReddingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe UPS Store location in Redding (7959) is listed as a Dash Sponsor for the Doggie Dash event.
• ZufallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZufall is listed as a Dash Sponsor for the Doggie Dash event. Local business sponsor.
• Shasta Photo ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShasta Photo Club provides photography services for Haven Humane events. They captured and shared photos from the Doggie Dash event, with images available for download via Google Drive.
• 4th Amendment FencingminorGTM or Marketing Partner4th Amendment Fencing (license #) is listed as a sponsor for the Putt 4 Paws Golf Tournament. Local fencing contractor providing event sponsorship.
• Liquor BarnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLiquor Barn is listed as a sponsor for the Putt 4 Paws Golf Tournament, likely providing beverages or financial sponsorship for the event.
• Charity NavigatorcoreOthersCharity Navigator is a third-party charity evaluator that has verified Haven Humane Society's 501(c)(3) nonprofit status (EIN 94-1634752). The Charity Navigator logo is displayed on Haven Humane's website footer and About page, providing donors with transparency and accountability assurance. This partnership enhances donor trust and is a key trust signal for the organization.
• City of ReddingcoreOthersHaven Humane took over Animal Regulation Services from the City of Redding in 1982. The City and Haven Humane reached an agreement to jointly build the current shelter on city-owned property in 1985–1987, with Haven purchasing 8.5 acres. This municipal partnership grants Haven Humane official animal control authority for the city and county, making it the primary animal regulation agency in the region.
• Sleepy Hollow Pet Memorial ParkminorOthersIn 1988, Haven Humane sold its property on Placer Road and transferred more than 100 animals from its Placer Road Pet Cemetery to Sleepy Hollow Pet Memorial Park on Rhonda Road in Anderson, California. This is a historical partnership from the organization's relocation and pet cemetery transition.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Best Friends Animal Society: National nonprofit operating animal sanctuaries, adoption centers, and spay/neuter programs with a mission-driven sheltering model closely aligned with Haven Humane's open-admission, community-supported approach. Comparable in combining adoption, low-cost veterinary services, and foster networks.
• Sacramento SPCA: Regional nonprofit shelter in Northern California offering adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, vaccine clinics, animal control contracts, and pet food assistance. Closest functional peer in California given the overlapping mix of municipal animal-services contracts and community veterinary programs.
• San Francisco SPCA: Established California nonprofit shelter operating adoption, full-service veterinary hospitals, spay/neuter, and community outreach programs. Comparable operating model combining direct veterinary service delivery with sheltering and humane-education programs.
• Pasadena Humane Society: Mid-sized California nonprofit shelter offering adoption, low-cost veterinary care, animal control services, and community education. Highly comparable integrated service model and headcount range.
• Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA: California nonprofit operating sheltering, low-cost spay/neuter, wildlife rehabilitation, and municipal animal services contracts. Closely mirrors Haven Humane's combination of sheltering plus contracted animal regulation.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization offering sheltering, mobile spay/neuter, and legislative advocacy. Less directly comparable as it does not run Haven Humane's local municipal animal-regulation mandate, but operates in the same nonprofit sheltering category.
• Humane Society of the United States: Large national advocacy and animal-welfare organization supporting shelters and running direct rescue operations. Comparable mission and donor base but does not focus on direct shelter intake or municipal animal-control contracts at a regional level.
• PetSmart Charities: National animal-welfare foundation funding adoptions and supporting in-store adoption events like Haven Humane's PetSmart booth partnership. Functions as both a partner and a sector incumbent shaping adoption-funding standards.

Others

• Petfinder: Online adoption-listing platform aggregating adoptable animals from thousands of shelters including Haven Humane-listed pets. Functions as a distribution and discovery channel rather than a direct competitor.
• Adopt-a-Pet: Online pet adoption search platform used by shelters to publicize adoptable animals. Comparable ecosystem role to Petfinder as a discovery layer that drives adoption traffic to shelters like Haven Humane.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/havenhumanesoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haven-humane-society

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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