Humane Society for Greater Nashua

What Humane Society for Greater Nashua does

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua (HSFN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization operating from a single facility at 24 Ferry Road in Nashua, New Hampshire, and serving the Greater Nashua region. The organization is described as the second-busiest shelter in New Hampshire and has operated continuously for over 100 years. Its core service portfolio spans animal sheltering and adoption (dogs, cats, and small animals), animal surrender intake, a community veterinary services program with online scheduling, spay/neuter clinics, dog training, lost and found pet reunification, and cremation and burial services. In parallel, HSFN operates a diversified fundraising and earned-revenue program including general and recurring monthly donations (Pawsitive Monthly Giving at $30-$40/month), the Abby Fund (a 1996-established donor-designated fund for life-saving surgeries), Rescued Treasures (volunteer-managed resale via eBay and seasonal markets), a vehicle donation partnership with CARS, a commemorative brick walkway ($125 and $500 tiers), retail merchandise sales, a planned giving program with a Legacy Society, and multi-tiered corporate sponsorships anchored by Subaru, Amazon, IDEXX, and Tito's Vodka.

The organization's underlying technology stack is conventional and operational rather than proprietary: a WordPress-based web presence, Clinic HQ for veterinary scheduling, Facebook Fundraising for peer-to-peer campaigns, eBay for resale, and standard social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) for outreach. A 10,000 sq. ft. building expansion is underway, featuring a fully-operating Veterinary Center with additional training rooms and kennels, targeted for Summer 2026 completion. There are no AI, machine learning, or data flywheel capabilities disclosed.

HSFN is governed by a 16-member Board of Trustees led by Chair Leslie Mennella, with Douglas A. Barry, CAE, serving as President and CEO. The organization employs between 11 and 50 staff and serves over 2,500 pets annually, with 12,000+ shelter visitors and 17,000+ newsletter subscribers providing the audience base for its fundraising and adoption programs. The customer-facing segments are individual pet owners and animal lovers (adoptions, surrender, veterinary services) and corporate partners and sponsors (CSR, cause marketing, event sponsorship). No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Humane Society for Greater Nashua

Legal name

Humane Society for Greater Nashua

Website

https://hsfn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter and second-busiest in New Hampshire, serving over 2,500 pets annually through adoption, community veterinary services, spay/neuter clinics, and dog training for the Greater Nashua region from its Nashua, NH facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC), Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs (BPAGAIAL), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Community veterinary care
• Spay and neuter clinics
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashua

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: General donations, monthly recurring gifts (Pawsitive Monthly Giving), memorial and honorary donations, and general fund contributions from individuals and organizations supporting animal welfare.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from animal adoptions, including cats, dogs, and small animals.
3. Community Veterinary Services: Revenue from spay/neuter clinics, community veterinary services, and dog training programs.
4. Retail Merchandise: Sale of Humane Society branded merchandise, including apparel and accessories available at shelter and online.
5. Rescued Treasures Program: Volunteer-managed resale program selling donated items through eBay and seasonal in-person marketplaces, with proceeds supporting shelter animals.
6. Commemorative Brick Sales: Sale of engraved brick pavers for commemorative walkway, priced at $125 (4x8 inch) and $500 (8x8 inch).
7. Vehicle Donations: Partnership with CARS for vehicle donations, where proceeds from vehicle sales benefit the nonprofit.
8. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship programs including corporate partner benefits, event sponsorships, and gala sponsorships at various tiers.
9. Planned Giving and Bequests: Charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, lead trusts, and bequest programs for legacy giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter providing pet adoption, community veterinary services, spay/neuter clinics, dog training, lost and found pet assistance, and cremation/burial services. The organization also operates multiple fundraising programs including the Rescued Treasures resale program, vehicle donation partnership, commemorative brick walkway, and recurring monthly giving.

Product overview

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter offering a comprehensive range of animal care services and community programs. Core services include pet adoption, community veterinary services, spay/neuter clinics, dog training, and lost & found pet assistance. The organization operates several fundraising programs including the Rescued Treasures resale program, vehicle donation partnership with CARS™, commemorative brick walkway sales, and the Abby Fund for life-saving surgeries. Major programs include Planned Giving for estate planning, Pawsitive Monthly Giving for recurring donations, and a capital campaign for building expansion featuring a new Veterinary Center. The shelter also manages The HSFN Legacy Society for planned giving donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Abby Fund: A donor-designated fund established in 1996 that provides life-saving surgeries for shelter pets who would otherwise face euthanasia.
• Rescued Treasures
• HSFN Legacy Society

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Matches homeless pets (dogs, cats, and small animals) with adoptive families through an adoption application process with associated fees, serving the Greater Nashua community.
• Community Veterinary Services Provides affordable veterinary care to community members, with online appointment scheduling available through Clinic HQ.
• Spay Neuter Clinics Surgical services to control pet populations in the Greater Nashua community.
• Dog Training Behavioral training services for dogs at the shelter.
• Lost and Found Pets Services helping reunite lost pets with owners and listing recent strays at the shelter.
• Cremation and Burial Services End-of-life services for pets including cremation and burial options.
• Animal Surrender Program allowing pet owners to surrender animals to the shelter's care.
• Vehicle Donation Program Partnership with CARS accepting vehicle donations (cars, trucks, boats, RVs, trailers) with free pickup and proceeds benefiting the non-profit.
• Rescued Treasures Volunteer-managed resale program selling donated items online via eBay and at seasonal in-person marketplaces to support shelter operations.
• Humane Society Merch Merchandise including apparel and accessories available for purchase at the shelter and online store.
• Commemorative Brick Walkway Engraved brick pavers available in 4" x 8" ($125) or 8" x 8" ($500) sizes for honoring or memorializing loved ones or pets.
• Pawsitive Monthly Giving Recurring monthly donation program at $30/month for basic care or $40/month for care plus medical and microchip.
• Planned Giving Estate planning opportunities including Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, and Deferred Gift Annuities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 2,500 pets each year with shelter, food, and veterinary care
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• CARS (Charity Accessibility for Recycle Donations)coreOthersVehicle donation partnership where CARS accepts all types of vehicles (running or not), arranges free pickup within 24-48 hours, and proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua.
• Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing pet food to 51 Nashua Meals on Wheels pets, supporting both pet owners and shelter animals in the community.
• Boston Billiards Club and CasinomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable gaming program beneficiary for several years through Boston Billiards' Charitable Gaming program.
• Subaru of America / Subaru of New England / Amherst SubarumajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors through Subaru Share the Love and SNE Loves Pets programs, contributing significantly to the organization.
• Good Mojo Dog ManorsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegularly hosts events and collects donations benefiting the shelter, participates in holiday Giving Tree supply drive.
• Pets ChoicesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Award recipient continuing to support mission through hosting rabies clinics, sponsoring Wags to Whiskers, and participating in fundraising events.
• Danielle Alto (Coldwell Banker / Adopt-A-Pet Realtor)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAdopt-A-Pet realtor program where Danielle sponsors a pet's adoption with every house sold.
• Wanderlust Therapeutic Services, PLLCsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers counseling services and participates in annual Giving Tree program, sponsors adoption fees and community events. Staff have adopted animals from the shelter.
• Junction 71supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMerrimack, NH venue hosting seasonal in-person Rescued Treasures marketplaces September through December, with 100% of proceeds going to HSFN.
• Grounds for Hounds CoffeesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee company partnership where code HSGreaterNashua at checkout donates 20% of proceeds back to the shelter.
• Elks Lodge, Rockland Trust Bank, Able Moving, Point and Shoot PhotographysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLeaders of the Pack and Faithful Friends tier sponsors supporting shelter operations and events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization providing shelter, adoption, veterinary, and advocacy services — directly comparable nonprofit animal welfare mission at much larger scale, serving as an umbrella industry incumbent.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Largest U.S. animal protection nonprofit; operates shelter, rescue, and veterinary programs nationally. Comparable in mission and nonprofit funding model, though its scope is national policy and rescue rather than a single community shelter.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare nonprofit operating sanctuary, adoption, and community programs — broader-scale incumbent with a comparable no-kill shelter philosophy and community partnership model.

Others

• Adopt-a-Pet: Online pet adoption platform connecting adopters with shelters and rescues nationwide — adjacent enabling platform that competes for online adoption-search attention but does not operate shelter services.
• Petfinder (Purina/ Nestlé): Online adoption aggregator where HSFN lists its adoptable animals; not a competitor but a critical distribution channel — comparable only as a thematic peer in the pet adoption ecosystem.

Direct peers

• MSPCA-Angell: New England-based 501(c)(3) operating adoption centers, full-service veterinary hospitals, and low-cost community clinics — a direct regional peer combining animal sheltering, community vet services, and humane law enforcement similar to HSFN's mix.
• Animal Rescue League of Boston: Regional animal welfare nonprofit operating adoption, veterinary, and humane law enforcement programs — comparable service portfolio and donor-driven nonprofit structure in the New England area.
• Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire (Bedford, NH): Adjacent New Hampshire shelter offering adoption, surrender, spay/neuter, and community education programs in the same regional market; directly comparable service mix and donor base.
• Monadnock Humane Society: Regional New Hampshire animal welfare nonprofit offering adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, and community education — same community shelter + community clinic model in a neighboring service area.
• Northeast Animal Shelter (Salisbury, MA): No-kill regional shelter providing adoption, surrender prevention, and community veterinary services in the broader New England market; directly comparable operating model and revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/58603244176
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humane-society-for-greater-nashua
• Instagraminstagram.com/humanesocietyforgreaternashua
• Xx.com/thehsfn

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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