Humane Society for Southwest Washington

Name

Humane Society for Southwest Washington

Legal name

Vancouver Humane Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website

https://southwesthumane.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Veterinary Services (54194), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

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), Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Veterinary care services
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Thrift store retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: HSSW operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 91-0759124) primarily funded through individual donations, monthly giving programs, estate gifts, vehicle donations, and stock gifts. The organization does not receive government funding or national organization donations.
2. Adoption Fees: Revenue from pet adoptions with fees ranging from $0 (Barn Cats/Working Cats, senior promotions) to $600 (Puppies), offsetting costs of spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccinations, and shelter care.
3. ReTails Thrift Store: Owned and operated thrift store selling donated clothing, books, electronics, housewares, and other items. All proceeds support the animals at HSSW. The store has over 30,000 square feet of space.
4. Shopping Programs and Affiliate Revenue: Partnership with retailers including Chewy, BarkBox, and Fred Meyer Community Rewards where purchases generate donations to HSSW.
5. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies sold through Bonfire platform. Collections include Signature Series, I Heart Dogs/Cats, and limited edition Doin' it for the Animals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Humane Society for Southwest Washington is an animal welfare nonprofit that shelters, adopts, and provides veterinary care to animals across Clark and Cowlitz counties. Core offerings include pet adoption, low-cost community veterinary medicine (spay/neuter, vaccines, preventative care), dog training classes, lost-and-found pet services, and a 30,000+ square foot ReTails Thrift Store that funds animal care.

Product overview

Humane Society for Southwest Washington operates as a unified animal welfare platform combining shelter/adoption services with community support programs. The core offering is animal adoption services connecting families with adoptable pets through PetBridge-powered search tools and ShelterBuddy pet management. Integrated community programs include Community Medicine (low-cost veterinary clinic with spay/neuter and preventative care), Dog Training Classes, the ReTails Thrift Store (30,000 sq ft retail operation), Volunteer and Foster Programs, and Lost/Found Pet Services. The organization supports pet owners through CHOW pet food assistance and emergency boarding. Fundraising mechanisms include DIY Fundraising Platform, Monthly Giving Program, Vehicle Donations, Estate/Planned Giving, and special events (Walk/Run, Gala). Petco Love Lost integration enables lost pet database matching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReTails: Thrift store operated by HSSW selling donated clothing, books, electronics, housewares, and appliances to benefit the animals
• ReTails Thrift Store
• Community Veterinary Clinic
• Best Friends Monthly Giving Program
• St. Francis Circle
• Home Again Pet Guardian Program

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Animal adoption services facilitating matches between families and adoptable pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, small animals) at Vancouver and Longview campuses, including adoption counseling, meet-and-greet coordination, and adoption fee structure with age-based pricing tiers. Each adoption includes spay/neuter, microchipping, and vaccinations.
• Community Medicine (Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic) Affordable veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, preventative care, sick pet visits, and dental consultations at clinic locations in Vancouver (Hazel Dell) and Longview, with a mobile veterinary clinic expanding accessibility for income-qualified families.
• Dog Training Classes Training classes from puppies to adult dogs designed to help pets be their best through behavioral support and skill development.
• ReTails Thrift Store Over 30,000 square foot thrift store in Vancouver selling donated clothing, housewares, books, electronics, and specialty seasonal items, with all proceeds benefiting HSSW animal care programs.
• Lost and Found Pet Services Sheltering, identification, and reunion services for lost and stray animals, including microchip scanning, 3-5 day stray holds, and redemption process coordination with applicable fees.
• Walk/Run for the Animals Annual 3-mile walk and 5K run fundraiser bringing together community members to raise funds for HSSW animal care programs.
• Gala and Auction Annual black-tie fundraising gala and silent auction held at ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, WA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,700+ animals served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PetSmart CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor supporting adoption events and programs. Logo displayed on HSSW website as supporting partner.
• Dick Hannah DealershipscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealership group sponsor. Logo displayed on HSSW website as supporting partner. Includes Dick Hannah Subaru as separate partner.
• MedVetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-hours emergency medical care provider for HSSW foster pets. Foster Program Sponsor providing expert care when foster pets need it most.
• Hill's Pet NutritioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides Hill's Science Diet pet food through Food, Shelter & Love Program. All animals at HSSW are fed high-quality Hill's pet food during their stay.
• Fetch Pet InsurancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing discounted rates for pet insurance to adopters. HSSW adopters receive special rates on Fetch pet insurance coverage.
• Petco LovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered partner with Petco Love Lost database - free platform to search 200,000+ lost and found pets to help reunite pets with families.
• ilani Casino ResortsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor for Gala and Auction 2026 event. Located in Ridgefield, WA.
• VCA Animal HospitalssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner veterinary hospital network. Logo displayed on HSSW website as supporting partner.
• Columbia River Veterinary ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal veterinary partner. Logo displayed on HSSW website as supporting partner.
• Cowlitz Indian TribesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tribal partner. Logo displayed on HSSW website as supporting partner.
• FreeWillsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOnline estate planning tool partner enabling donors to include HSSW in their estate plans. Free online tool for IRA gifts and bequests.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oregon Humane Society: Portland-based regional animal shelter and adoption organization serving the Portland metro area with adoption, low-cost veterinary care, and community programs. Closely mirrors HSSW's integrated shelter-plus-vet-plus-retail model across the Columbia River.
• Seattle Humane: Large regional shelter in the Puget Sound area offering adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, pet food assistance, and surrender prevention services. Direct comparable in scale and integrated service mix to HSSW.
• PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society): Washington-state nonprofit operating shelters, adoption, and low-cost vet clinics in Lynnwood and Seattle. Comparable to HSSW in mission, geographic region, and integrated shelter-plus-clinic service model.
• Humane Society of Boulder Valley: Mid-sized regional shelter offering adoption, low-cost vet care, training, and thrift-store-adjacent operations. Comparable in scope and scale to HSSW, useful as a non-regional benchmark for similar integrated shelter models.

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National animal welfare advocacy organization that runs fundraising and policy campaigns overlapping with HSSW's donor base; HSSW explicitly operates independently of HSUS. Comparable as a top-of-funnel brand for the same donor pool.
• ASPCA: Large national animal welfare organization running adoption, mobile vet clinics, and national fundraising. Overlaps with HSSW on donor wallet share and on mobile vet clinic service delivery.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill network running adoption, sanctuary, and community programs; shares the Best Friends monthly giving brand usage with HSSW and competes for the same regional and national donor pool.

Others

• PetSmart Charities: Adoption grant-making arm of PetSmart; directly funds HSSW adoption events and programs. Functions as a funder/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: National chain of full-service veterinary hospitals and a current HSSW partner. Represents the broader for-profit veterinary services market against which HSSW's low-cost Community Medicine clinic competes on price for income-qualified pet owners.

Regional players

• Multnomah County Animal Services: Government-run county shelter serving the Portland metro across the Columbia River from HSSW. Comparable municipal animal-control and shelter model operating in the same Pacific Northwest regional welfare ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HumaneSWWA
• Xx.com/peopledogscats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humane-society-for-southwest-washington

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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