Oshkosh Area Humane Society

What Oshkosh Area Humane Society does

Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1990 and headquartered at 1925 Shelter Court, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It operates a single physical shelter (with public visiting hours Tuesday-Friday 1-6pm and Saturday 11am-3pm) and serves as the contracted stray-animal control provider for the City of Oshkosh under a five-year exclusive municipal contract running January 2025 through December 2028, covering 16 or more municipalities across the Fox Valley region. The organization reports serving more than 3,200 animals annually through its shelter operations and an additional 3,500+ animals through community services such as low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics, the TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) feral cat program, and a pet food pantry.

OAHS's core products and services fall into five buckets: (1) pet adoption for dogs, cats and small animals, with dog adoptions by appointment only and varying fees (cats and small animals generally free, dogs $50-$250 depending on age); (2) lost and found pet services, including a dedicated Found Strays Facebook page, microchip scanning, and integration with the third-party Petco Love Lost image-recognition platform; (3) community veterinary services such as low-cost rabies ($20), Bordetella ($20) and microchip ($25) clinics, with free Distemper vaccines supplied by Petco Love; (4) surrender, rehoming, foster, and working-cat placement programs; and (5) education and outreach to schools and community groups. The technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS (Shelterluv for adoption and foster applications, DonorView for donations, Givebutter for events and appointments, Nextdoor for community alerts, and Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/TikTok for organic social), with no proprietary technology assets disclosed.

The business model is a hybrid of (a) contracted municipal revenue from animal control agreements, (b) one-time adoption and clinic transaction fees, (c) recurring annual memberships ($25 Individual / $50 Family) and monthly Humane Heroes pledges ($25/month), (d) unrestricted and designated donations (Cuddles Fund, Silver Paws Fund, memorial and tribute plaques at $250 each), and (e) event-based fundraising anchored by the annual Walk for the Animals at the Sunnyview Expo Center, which carries a $70,000 goal for 2026 and is sponsored by Generac, Bank First, Prospera and multiple local Shelter-level sponsors. Customer concentration leans on the City of Oshkosh contract for contracted revenue and on a broad base of individual donors and adopters for contributed revenue.

Name

Oshkosh Area Humane Society

Legal name

Oshkosh Area Humane Society

Website

https://oahs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oshkosh Area Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter founded in 1990 that provides adoption, lost-and-found, low-cost veterinary clinic, TNVR and surrender-prevention services to 3,200+ animals annually across 16+ Fox Valley municipalities in Wisconsin, anchored by an exclusive City of Oshkosh contract through 2028.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs (BPAGAIAL), Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Low-cost veterinary clinics
• Humane society programs
• Lost pet reunification

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshkosh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue source through general donations, memorial and tribute donations, designated funds (Cuddles Fund, Silver Paws Fund), and event fundraising including Walk for the Animals. Tax-deductible 501(c)(3) donations.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership program with Individual ($25/year) and Family ($50/year) tiers. Members receive 20% off merchandise and voting privileges at Annual Meeting.
3. Adoption Fees: Dog adoption fees start at $50 for special needs, $50-$100 for senior dogs (8+ years), and $150-$250 for young adults. No adoption fee for cats and small animals, but medical reimbursement fees may apply.
4. Community Clinic Services: Low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics for community members. Distemper vaccines free (Petco Love), rabies $20, Bordetella $20, microchips $25.
5. Pet Care Services: Cat nail trim services ($10 donation suggested), nail caps ($5/set plus $5 application), scratching posts ($50), rabbit/guinea pig nail trims (free/donation).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter that provides life-saving care, safe shelter, and adoption services for homeless dogs, cats, and small animals. It delivers a broad portfolio of animal welfare services including TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) for feral cats, low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics, lost and found pet reunification, a pet food pantry, surrender and rehoming support, foster placement, and educational programs. The organization is funded through donations, memberships, adoption and clinic fees, and municipal animal control contracts serving 16+ communities in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin region.

Product overview

Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS) operates as a life-saving animal shelter providing a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services. The core offerings include pet adoption for dogs, cats, and small animals; lost and found pet services with microchip scanning; and the TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) program for feral cats. Supporting services include low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics, nail trim services for cats and small animals, a pet food pantry, educational programs, and foster care. OAHS also manages fundraising programs including the annual Walk for the Animals, Humane Heroes monthly giving, the Cuddles Fund for medical cases, and the Silver Paws Fund for senior animals. Special programs include the Working Cat Program for under-socialized cats and the Planet Purrrk Club partnership for cat adoptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Adoption of homeless dogs, cats, and small animals with varying processes and fees based on animal type and age, including spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, microchip, and senior bloodwork panel for dogs. For community members in the Oshkosh area seeking to adopt a pet.
• Lost and Found Pet Services Reunites lost pets with owners through microchip scanning, stray animal reports, online reporting forms, and the Petco Love Lost national image recognition database. For Oshkosh-area pet owners who have lost or found an animal.
• TNVR Program (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) Sterilization and vaccination program for feral cats that includes spay/neuter surgery, ear tipping, rabies and FVRCP vaccines, pain medication, and flea/ear mite treatment. For community members and feral cat caretakers in the Oshkosh area.
• Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinics Community vaccination and microchipping services for cats and dogs with distemper combo vaccines free via Petco Love, rabies at $20, Bordetella at $20, and microchips at $25. For community pet owners needing affordable preventive veterinary care.
• Pop-Up Pawdicures (Cat Nail Trims and Caps) Drive-up pop-up cat nail trim events held multiple times monthly at the shelter with a $10 suggested donation per cat, plus nail cap application ($5 per set plus $5 application fee) by appointment. For cat owners in the Oshkosh area.
• Rabbit and Guinea Pig Nail Trims Free nail trim services for rabbits and guinea pigs available by appointment with the Small Mammal Coordinator; donations appreciated. For small mammal owners in the Oshkosh area.
• Working Cat Program Places under-socialized cats from the shelter as natural rodent control in barns, outbuildings, and workshops, with comprehensive adoption and acclimation support. For property owners seeking working cats.
• Pet Rehoming Services Assists pet owners in rehoming animals through the Community Pet Listings page, surrender support, and responsible rehoming guidance and contracts. For pet owners who can no longer keep their animal.
• OAHS Annual Membership Annual membership program with Individual ($25/year) and Family ($50/year) tiers providing 20% off merchandise and voting privileges at the Annual Meeting. For community supporters of the humane society.
• Humane Heroes Monthly Giving Program Monthly recurring donation program where donors pledge $25/month to support daily animal care at the shelter, with recognition on adoption desk cards. For recurring donors supporting shelter operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,200+ animals served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• GeneracflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor of the 2026 Walk for the Animals fundraiser. Major flagship sponsor of OAHS's largest annual fundraising event.
• Bank FirstcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor of Walk for the Animals 2026.
• ProsperacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Sponsor of Walk for the Animals 2026.
• Alliance LaundrysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerShelter Sponsor for Walk for the Animals 2026.
• Computer CornersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerShelter Sponsor for Walk for the Animals 2026.
• Fox Valley IronsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerShelter Sponsor for Walk for the Animals 2026.
• Provident FCsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerShelter Sponsor for Walk for the Animals 2026.
• Sadoff Electronics RecyclingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerShelter Sponsor for Walk for the Animals 2026.
• Stay and Play Pet HousesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerShelter Sponsor for Walk for the Animals 2026.
• Animal Hospital of OshkoshsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupporting Partner for Walk for the Animals 2026. Veterinary care provider in the community.
• Great Lakes Vet ClinicsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupporting Partner for Walk for the Animals 2026.
• Petco LovecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides free Distemper combo vaccines at OAHS community clinics. Also provides lost pet reunification technology through Petco Love Lost platform using image recognition.
• Best Friends Animal SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork Partner supporting the No Kill 2025 initiative. OAHS is listed as a Supporting Network Partner.
• Bissell Pet FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational nonprofit supporting pet adoption initiatives; acknowledged as supporter on OAHS website.
• Banfield FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational nonprofit supporting veterinary care; acknowledged as supporter on OAHS website.
• Oshkosh Area Community FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community foundation; acknowledged as supporter on OAHS website.
• Grey Muzzle OrganizationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational nonprofit focused on helping senior dogs; acknowledged as supporter on OAHS website.
• Athletes for AnimalssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSports-related animal welfare supporters; acknowledged as supporter on OAHS website.
• Fest FoodssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal grocery store; acknowledged as supporter on OAHS website.
• Planet Purrrk Club (Planet Perk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCat lounge partnership at Planet Perk City Center, Oshkosh where adoptable cats are housed. Visitors can meet and interact with cats during cafe hours. OAHS cats are featured at the lounge Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm.
• Fifth Ward Brewing CompanysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Top Dog Beer Release Party event featuring OAHS contest winner dog. Provides venue for fundraising events.
• Sunnyview Expo CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for annual Walk for the Animals event. Major fundraising venue.
• Pizza RanchsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant hosting supply drives for OAHS. Customers bringing wish list items receive $2 off coupon.
• Oshkosh Tent & AwningsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business collecting OAHS wish list items at their 2840 Bradley St location for donation drop-off.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wisconsin Humane Society: Wisconsin's largest animal welfare organization operating multiple shelter locations statewide. Directly comparable to OAHS in mission and service mix (adoption, clinics, lost/found, humane education), but with significantly greater scale and geographic footprint, making it a direct peer in the Wisconsin regional animal welfare landscape.

Regional players

• Fox Valley Humane Association: Animal welfare organization serving the Appleton/Fox Valley region adjacent to OAHS's territory. Comparable in scope and service offerings (adoptions, surrender, lost/found) but operates in a different geographic catchment with overlapping donor and adopter markets.
• Door County Humane Society: Wisconsin-based animal shelter serving Door County with adoption, surrender, and lost/found services. Comparable in size and scope to OAHS but operating in a separate geographic market in northeastern Wisconsin with similar small-shelter operational model.
• Winnebago County Animal Services: County-level animal control facility operating in the same geographic region as OAHS. Provides overlapping services (stray intake, sheltering) under government auspices rather than nonprofit structure, representing a potential alternative service model for OAHS's municipal partners.

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society of the United States: The largest national animal protection organization with broad advocacy, policy, and shelter support programs. Comparable to OAHS in mission space but operates at national scale through grantmaking and legislative advocacy rather than direct shelter operations in the Fox Valley region.
• ASPCA: One of the oldest and largest national animal welfare organizations, providing direct shelter services in select cities plus nationwide anti-cruelty, disaster response, and grantmaking. Operates as a broad incumbent in the animal welfare space where OAHS competes for donor attention and mission alignment.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National animal welfare organization leading the No Kill 2025 initiative of which OAHS is a Supporting Network Partner. Operates the largest no-kill sanctuary in the U.S. and provides grants, transfers, and programming to local shelters like OAHS across the country.
• PetSmart Charities: The largest funder of animal welfare in North America, providing grants and adoption programs through PetSmart store partnerships. Comparable to OAHS as a shelter funder and adoption facilitator but operates at national scale through retail partnerships rather than direct shelter management.

Others

• Petco Love: National nonprofit arm of Petco that provides free vaccines, adoption support, and the Petco Love Lost reunification platform used by OAHS. Functions as both a grant funder and technology partner rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same donor and adopter ecosystem.
• Bissell Pet Foundation: National nonprofit that supports shelter adoptions through Empty the Shelters events, life-saving grants, and shelter partnerships. Acknowledged as a supporter on OAHS's website and operates as an enabling funder in the animal welfare ecosystem rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@oshkoshareahumanesociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oshkosh-area-humane-society

Compliance2 records

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