Humane Society of Greater Miami

What Humane Society of Greater Miami does

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization founded in 1936 and headquartered at 16101 West Dixie Highway in North Miami Beach, Florida. It operates as a limited-admit, adoption-guarantee shelter, meaning every animal admitted is guaranteed care and placement with no euthanasia due to time, space, or treatable medical issues. The organization currently cares for over 400 dogs and cats daily through its shelter and foster care program, with 73 animals (32 dogs, 41 cats) listed for adoption at the time of data capture.

The organization's core service portfolio spans four domains: (1) Animal Adoption Services with tiered fees ($114-$274 for cats, $164-$474 for dogs) that bundle spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and preventatives valued at over $1,000; (2) a low-cost Preventative Clinic offering vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, preventative medication, and an online pharmacy; (3) Humane Education programming including Kids Camp ($75-$299), Kitty Tails reading program, Birthday Pawties, and the Helping Paws Squad youth membership; and (4) signature fundraising events such as Walk for the Animals, Brunch for the Animals, Holiday Lights for the Animals, Kitten Yoga, and the 90th anniversary gala scheduled for January 2026 at the Fontainebleau Hotel.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of adoption fees, clinic services, individual and corporate donations (including planned giving, vehicle donations, and workplace giving via United Way and Combined Federal Campaign), event revenue, memorial and tribute product sales (custom bricks, tiles, tree dedications, tribute cards), and program fees for training and camps. The organization is supported by a dense partner ecosystem including Purina, VCA Animal Hospitals, Aventura Mall, Subaru of America, Boehringer Ingelheim, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Applause Your Paws, which collectively enhance adopter value through bundled perks. It serves Miami-Dade County exclusively through its single physical shelter and outreach programs, with no geographic expansion beyond the immediate market.

Name

Humane Society of Greater Miami

Legal name

Humane Society of Greater Miami

Website

https://humanesocietymiami.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is a 501(c)(3) animal welfare nonprofit founded in 1936 that operates a limited-admit, adoption-guarantee shelter in North Miami Beach, providing pet adoption, low-cost spay/neuter and preventive veterinary care, humane education programs, and memorial products to residents of Miami-Dade County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

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), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal adoption services
• Low-cost spay neuter
• Humane education programs
• Pet welfare nonprofit
• Veterinary preventative care

Headquarters

HQ city

North Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pet Adoption Fees: Fees collected from adopters for dogs and cats, with tiered pricing based on age and demand level. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and preventatives valued at over $1000.
2. Clinic Services: Low-cost preventive healthcare clinic providing vaccinations, preventative tests, prevention medication, and spay/neuter surgery. Also offers clinic financing options for pet owners.
3. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individual donors, corporate sponsors, monthly giving program (Dedicated Companions), memorial and tribute gifts, planned giving, vehicle donations, and in-kind donations of goods and services.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events including Walk for the Animals, Brunch for the Animals, Kitten Yoga classes, Kids Camp registrations, and third-party event fundraising.
5. Memorial Products: Sale of tribute items including custom memorial bricks ($175-$300), custom tribute tiles ($350-$450), living legacy tree dedications, handwritten tribute cards ($30), and PawStreet Journal tributes ($95).
6. Program Services: Revenue from community programs including dog training classes ($145 for 4-session package), youth camps ($75-$299), and outreach participation donations ($500).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is a limited-admit, adoption-guarantee animal welfare organization that shelters, rehomes, and provides veterinary care for homeless dogs and cats in Miami-Dade County. It operates a low-cost preventative and spay/neuter clinic open to the public, runs humane education and youth programs, and funds operations through donations, sponsorships, and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

The Humane Society of Greater Miami is a limited-admit, adoption-guarantee animal welfare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of animal care and community services. The core offerings include Animal Adoption Services (guaranteeing placement for every dog and cat in their care), a Preventative Clinic providing low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services, and a Foster Care Program with specialized tracks including Big Dogs Snuggle More for longtime shelter residents and medical fosters. The organization provides Humane Education programming through schools and community organizations, along with youth programs like Kids Camp, Kitty Tails, and the Helping Paws Squad membership. Event-based fundraising includes the Walk for the Animals, Brunch for the Animals, Holiday Lights celebration, and the 90th anniversary gala. Memorial and tribute products (Custom Memorial Bricks, Tribute Tiles, Living Legacy Trees, Tribute Cards, PawStreet Journal Tributes) support both fundraising and commemorative purposes. Additional services include Kitten Yoga classes, Bark Around Town one-day fostering, Community Dog Training, and a Volunteer Program with diverse opportunities. The organization also offers an online pharmacy and operates the Oaklawn Pet Cemetery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services Adoption guarantee program placing every dog and cat admitted to the shelter into a loving home, with adoption fees covering spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and preventatives valued at over $1,000. Available to walk-in adopters Tuesday-Sunday, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Low-Cost Preventative Clinic Public preventative veterinary clinic offering vaccinations, preventative tests, prevention medication, and county tags to local pet owners at low cost, with on-site hours and financing options.
• Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Surgery Subsidized spay and neuter surgery for community pets, designed to reduce overpopulation in Miami-Dade County, with financing options available.
• Foster Care Program Foster placement service for orphaned kittens, puppies, medical fosters, and other animals needing out-of-shelter care, coordinated through a dedicated volunteer services team.
• Big Dogs Snuggle More Foster Program Specialized 1- to 3-month foster placement for large, long-stay shelter dogs, with the shelter providing supplies and an Adopt Me harness to participating foster families.
• Kitten Yoga Classes One-hour yoga sessions paired with adoptable kittens held at the shelter; general public ($40/class), Girl Scouts ($15/ticket), and private bookings ($350) are offered.
• Bark Around Town Same-day foster outing program where participants take a long-term shelter dog on a day trip to reduce kennel stress, returning the dog to the shelter the same day.
• Community Dog Training Program Four-week group training course covering dog psychology, leash skills, and behavioral challenges, priced at $145 for a 4-session package with flexible Saturday attendance.
• Volunteer Program Structured volunteer opportunities including dog walking, cat socializing, administrative support, clinic assistance, and corporate group volunteering, scheduled through Volgistics.
• Kids Camp Humane education camps for children ages 6-12 featuring shelter tours, pet treat and toy making, arts and crafts, and lessons on animal treatment, priced at $75-$299 depending on camp and session.
• Kitty Tails Reading Program Reading program for children ages 5-12 in which kids read to resident shelter cats using a dedicated reading stool, treat bags, and a journal to record their experiences.
• Birthday Pawties Shelter-hosted birthday party experiences where children celebrate alongside shelter pets at the North Miami Beach facility.
• Helping Paws Squad Membership Monthly membership program for children ages 3-17 that funds shelter animal support, including welcome gifts, quarterly events, and a digital newsletter.
• Walk for the Animals Annual Halloween-themed community walk fundraising event at Margaret Pace Park featuring costume contests, raffle prizes, and team-based fundraising for homeless pets.
• Brunch for the Animals Annual fundraising brunch hosted at Aventura Mall with gourmet food, a silent auction, and adoptable dogs on display.
• Holiday Lights for the Animals Free family-friendly holiday event hosted at the shelter, featuring music, activities, crafts, hot cocoa, and meet-and-greets with shelter pets.
• 90 Years of Tails and Triumphs Gala 90th anniversary fundraising gala held at the Fontainebleau Hotel's Pearl Ballroom on January 31, 2026, with ticket and table sponsorship tiers from $500 up to a $90,000 legacy sponsorship.
• Custom Memorial Brick Engraved memorial bricks for the shelter's permanent walkway; 4x8 brick ($175, up to 3 lines, 21 characters per line) or 8x8 brick ($300, up to 6 lines).
• Custom Tribute Tile Personalized tile displayed on the Waggersville memorial wall, available with a stock photo ($350) or the pet's own image ($450), with inscription and a 1-year minimum display period.
• Living Legacy Tree Dedication

Quantifiable outcome

• Every animal in care receives placement in a loving home - no euthanasia due to time, space, or treatable medical issues
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tito's Handmade VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the organization's Get Involved page as a proudly partnered brand. Contributes to fundraising and community support programs.
• AudacyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio/media partner supporting the organization through promotional coverage and community outreach.
• Subaru of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSubaru Loves Pets program partner supporting animal welfare initiatives.
• Aventura MallcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Brunch for the Animals (Level Three Venue) and community outreach events. Primary retail partner for signature fundraising events.
• PurinacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing first bag of food to every adopter. Long-term partnership supporting adoption program and shelter operations.
• Papa John's PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing coupons to adopters as adoption perks.
• VCA Animal HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides Healthy Start Certificate to all adopters including free health exam (within 14 days of adoption) and free 14-day follow-up care ($250 maximum coverage).
• Applause Your PawsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDog training partner providing low-cost group training to adopters through their adoption perks package.
• Boehringer IngelheimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical partner providing free heartworm prevention and free flea/tick prevention to every adopted pet.
• Dolly's DreamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting the organization through community giving programs.
• Ayama YogaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoga studio located across the street offering $15 off first class to Kitten Yoga participants.
• ChewyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline pet retailer hosting wishlist for shelter supplies including food, beds, toys, and medical supplies.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile participant (EIN 59-0711176) and wishlist host for shelter supplies and Kuranda beds.
• KurandaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for discounted shelter bed donations. Beds ship directly to shelter with donor's name attached.
• North Miami Beach Public LibraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated children's books to the Kitty Tales reading program for shelter cats.
• Books & BooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated children's books to the Kitty Tales reading program.
• Better World BooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated children's books to the Kitty Tales reading program.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace giving program partner allowing employees to make tax-deductible donations through payroll deductions. Campaign code: Humane Society of Greater Miami.
• Combined Federal CampaignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal employee workplace giving program. Campaign code: 26141.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare organization providing shelter, spay/neuter, and adoption support with a similar mission profile. Operates the ASPCA Adoption Center in NYC and national grant-making programs, competing for the same national donor base.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National nonprofit supporting adoption, spay/neuter, and shelter medicine programs across the US. Comparable mission and direct grant relationships with community shelters including operations in Miami-Dade.
• Humane Society of the United States: Largest US animal protection organization with shared "Humane Society" branding and overlapping mission around shelter reform, spay/neuter, and adoption promotion. Competes for national donor attention and grant funding despite operating a different organizational structure.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries and supporting adoption-guarantee shelters. Comparable mission and adoption-guarantee philosophy, but operates at significantly larger scale and brand reach than the Greater Miami affiliate.
• PetSmart Charities: Major animal welfare funder that grants to shelters, runs national adoption events, and operates adoption centers inside PetSmart stores. A peer through its funding role and shared mission, but typically a grantor rather than direct operator.

Direct peers

• Miami-Dade Animal Services: Government-run open-admission animal shelter serving the same Miami-Dade County market as the Humane Society of Greater Miami. Competes for adopters, donors, and volunteers, and overlaps on spay/neuter and adoption services though operating under a different (open-admission) model.
• North Shore Animal League America: Large no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization operating shelter, adoption, and humane education programs. Directly comparable as a legacy no-kill adoption-guarantee shelter serving a defined regional market.

Regional players

• Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando: Florida-based animal welfare organization operating shelter, low-cost veterinary clinic, and humane education programs. Direct model analog with similar scale and service mix, but serving the Orlando market rather than Miami-Dade.
• Broward County Animal Care and Adoption: Government-run animal shelter and adoption center immediately north in Broward County. Regional peer serving the adjacent South Florida market with overlapping adoption, spay/neuter, and volunteer programs.

Others

• GreaterGood.org: National nonprofit that funds animal welfare, hunger, and health programs and operates shelter grants and supply donation programs (echoing Chewy/Amazon wishlist operations). Functions as an adjacent funder and ecosystem partner rather than a direct operating shelter competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/humanemiami
• Facebookfacebook.com/HumaneSociety305
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humane-society-of-greater-miami

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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