Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts

What Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts does

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter founded in 2009 and headquartered in Brockton, Massachusetts. It operates under a managed-admission model serving Plymouth, Norfolk, and Bristol counties, with the capability to intake animals via community surrender, transfer from partner organizations, and a Paws Toward Home transport program that relocates animals from overcrowded southern shelters. APCSM has served more than 12,000 animals over its operating history and runs core programs in adoption, foster care, surrender prevention, and community education, supported by a network of 150+ volunteers and 11–50 staff.

Operations are built on a small stack of third-party SaaS platforms: ShelterLuv for animal and adoption management, Petco Love Lost for facial recognition-driven lost-and-found services, and Donorbox for online donations. The organization sustains its revenue through a hybrid model combining adoption fees ($25–$655), individual donations, restricted funds (Toothfairy for dental care, Life is Precious for emergency medical), recurring giving, planned giving through the James O'Connor Legacy Alliance, event-based fundraising (Dogtoberfest, Paws in the Park), community-food assistance via Sprout's Pet Pantry, and corporate sponsorships such as Silko Volkswagen.

APCSM holds Massachusetts state shelter license 0057 and maintains clinical partnerships with MSPCA, Tufts Veterinary, and New England Animal Medical Center, with a $25 spay/neuter arrangement through MSPCA. Earned revenue is supplemented by a training partnership with Clear Skies Dog Training and by product partnerships supporting the pet pantry. The organization's strategic posture in 2025–2026 is one of program diversification (new restricted funds, transport program, planned giving) rather than facility expansion, leveraging existing infrastructure and volunteer capacity to broaden mission scope.

Name

Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts

Legal name

Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc.

Website

https://apcsm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APCSM is a 501(c)(3) animal shelter founded in 2009 in Brockton, MA, providing managed-admission adoption, foster, surrender, and community education services across Southeastern Massachusetts, supported by 150+ volunteers and a diversified mix of donations, adoption fees, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYAFAEALAB

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Welfare, Boarding & Production Support Services (non-veterinary)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Pet rehoming services
• Low-cost veterinary services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: One-time adoption fees ranging from $25 to $655 depending on species, age, and medical needs of the animal. Fees help offset veterinary costs including exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm testing, and medical treatments.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the shelter's mission. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit receiving no state or federal funding. Donations support animals from arrival through adoption and beyond.
3. Specialty Medical Fundraising: Designated funds for emergency medical care including Life is Precious Fund (over $15,000 spent in 2025 alone on medical care beyond routine treatments) and Toothfairy Fund (nearly $10,000 in 2025 for dental treatments).
4. Surrender Donations: $50 surrender donation requested at time of pet surrender to help offset cost of care during the animal's stay.
5. Dog Training Classes: Revenue from dog training classes including basic obedience, agility, scent work, reactivity, stranger danger, and Canine Good Citizen certification. Partnered with Clear Skies Dog Training.
6. Service Fees: $15 nail trims for cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. $15 rabies vaccines and $25 microchips at clinic events.
7. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including Dogtoberfest (tickets for beer tasting), virtual raffles, paint your pet parties, and other fundraising events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open-admission animal shelter located in Brockton, MA. It provides pet adoption, foster care, owner-surrender services, low-cost veterinary care (vaccines, nail trims, microchipping), dog training, and a pet food pantry (Sprout's Pet Pantry) for community members in need.

Product overview

APCSM is a nonprofit animal shelter offering a unified set of animal welfare services centered on animal adoption, foster care, and community support programs. The core offerings include adoptions, surrender services, foster care, and volunteer programs, supplemented by specialized funds for emergency medical care (Life is Precious), dental care (Toothfairy Fund), and planned giving (James O'Connor Legacy Alliance). Additional services include pet food assistance through Sprout's Pet Pantry, dog training classes via partnership with Clear Skies Dog Training, low-cost nail trims, lost & found services using Petco Love Lost technology, and community events like Dogtoberfest and Paws in the Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Toothfairy Fund: Dental care fund dedicated to addressing dental disease in shelter animals. Recurring donors receive quarterly impact reports on dental treatments.
• Life is Precious
• Paws Toward Home
• James O'Connor Legacy Alliance
• Dogtoberfest
• Sprout's Pet Pantry

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services
• Foster Care Program
• Pet Surrender Services
• Sprout's Pet Pantry
• Dog Training Classes
• Low-Cost Veterinary Services
• Lost and Found Pet Services
• Life is Precious Medical Fund
• Toothfairy Fund
• Kennel Sponsorship
• Paws Toward Home
• James O'Connor Legacy Alliance (Planned Giving)

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ animals adopted into forever homes since 2009
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered premier sponsor, core, community partner, event partner and minor.

• Silko Volkswagen of Eastonpremier sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier sponsor for Paws in the Park 2026 event. Hosts walk-in microchip clinic at their Easton dealership location. Provides ongoing support for shelter events and community outreach programs.
• ChewycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner wishlist platform for pet supply donations. Donors can shop directly through Chewy to have supplies shipped to the shelter.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wishlist partner for shelter supply donations. Shoppers can purchase needed items directly through the wishlist for direct shipment to APCSM.
• LulaRoo Bakerycommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLGBTQ+ owned local bakery providing vegan baked goods and treats for Baking for Paws monthly sales. Comprises Ashley and Rachel Rotman and their two rescue chihuahuas, Cholula and Roo.
• White's Pastry Shopcommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily-owned bakery in Massachusetts established in 1987, providing baked goods for Baking for Paws sales. David White works closely with his two sons in the business.
• Shovel Town Breweryevent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating brewery at 8th Annual Dogtoberfest 2025, providing beer sampling and sales during the 21+ fundraising event.
• Crue Brew Breweryevent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating brewery at 8th Annual Dogtoberfest 2025.
• Vitamin Sea Brewingevent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating brewery at 8th Annual Dogtoberfest 2025.
• 10th District Brewing Companyevent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating brewery at 8th Annual Dogtoberfest 2025.
• Black Hat Brew Worksevent partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating brewery at 8th Annual Dogtoberfest 2025.
• Clear Skies Dog Training and Evaluation LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDog training partner providing classes at APCSM facility. Classes include basic obedience, agility, scent work, reactivity, stranger danger, and Canine Good Citizen certification. A portion of class fees are donated to APCSM.
• Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & SpecialtiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEmergency veterinary hospital that provided intensive care and blood transfusion for Sprout, the severely emaciated dog case. APCSM partners with Tufts for advanced medical cases beyond shelter capabilities.
• New England Animal Medical CentercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEmergency surgical center that performed emergency eye removal surgery for Button the cat, among other emergency cases referred by APCSM.
• MSPCA at Nevins FarmcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartners with APCSM for Brockton cat spay/neuter program. Brockton residents can access $25 spay/neuter surgeries through the program.
• Animal Rescue League (ARL)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerARL provides rescue services (617-426-9170) and law enforcement (617-226-5610) for injured/sick animals. Their Spay Waggin provides affordable spay/neuter services.
• Charles River Alley CatsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) services for feral cats in the community.
• JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Cliniccommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal pet resort accepting pet food donations for Sprout's Pet Pantry. Also hosts adoption events and provides boarding services.
• Pet Supplies Plus - Brockton, MAcommunity partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal retailer accepting pet food donations for Sprout's Pet Pantry program.
• West Bridgewater Police DepartmentminorOthersOfficer Alexandra Maloney rescued Sprout during a routine traffic stop. Police department handles animal cruelty cases in West Bridgewater area.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL): Regional shelter and rescue organization operating the Spay Waggin' mobile clinic that APCSM refers clients to. Comparable in mission (shelter, adoption, low-cost vet) but with significantly larger institutional footprint and law enforcement arm.
• MSPCA-Angell: Massachusetts' largest and longest-established animal welfare organization, operating multiple shelters including Nevins Farm, which directly partners with APCSM for spay/neuter. It is a broad incumbent offering adoption, veterinary, and law enforcement services statewide.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National umbrella animal welfare organization providing advocacy, grants, and program support to local shelters like APCSM. Adjacent enabling organization that shapes funding and policy environment.

Others

• Petco Love: National nonprofit foundation that funds animal welfare organizations, including supporting APCSM's Life is Precious fund. Not a direct peer but a key ecosystem enabler/funding partner.

Direct peers

• Second Chance Animal Services: Massachusetts-based nonprofit shelter and veterinary provider offering adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter, and community veterinary services. Closely comparable in service mix and regional mission, with mobile veterinary units extending reach.
• Northeast Animal Shelter: Nonprofit no-kill shelter in Salem, MA focused on adoptions and animal transport from overcrowded regions. Directly comparable in adoption-driven model and transport partnerships similar to APCSM's Paws Toward Home.
• Save A Dog: Massachusetts-based nonprofit dog rescue focused on adoptions and behavioral training. Comparable in offering dog training, adoption services, and foster-based operations within the same regional market.
• Dakin Humane Society: Western Massachusetts-based nonprofit animal shelter providing adoptions, surrender services, low-cost veterinary care, and community programs. Directly comparable in operating model (community-supported nonprofit shelter with veterinary services and pet food assistance).
• Buddy Dog Humane Society: Small Massachusetts-based dog shelter and adoption organization. Comparable in scale, mission, and community-supported operating model, though more narrowly focused on dogs.

Regional players

• Worcester Animal Rescue League: Central Massachusetts animal shelter providing adoption, surrender, and low-cost veterinary services. Operates in a different region from APCSM but offers a highly comparable service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/APCSM

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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