The Southampton Animal Shelter

What The Southampton Animal Shelter does

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is a 501(c)(3) open-admission, no-kill animal shelter founded in 2010 and headquartered at 102 Old Riverhead Rd WEST in Hampton Bays, New York, serving the 25 hamlets and villages of the Township of Southampton on Long Island. The organization operates a vertically integrated animal welfare platform spanning rescue intake, sheltering, low-cost in-house veterinary services (wellness clinic, pet dental, online pharmacy, and an ASPCA-granted mobile spay/neuter clinic currently paused), dog training and behavior, foster care, Trap-Neuter-Return (Advo-Cats), humane education for Pre-K through 5th grade schools, and a corporate wellness program (Pause for Paws). It also conducts rescue operations extending from New York City to Texas and the Caribbean.

SASF's technology stack is intentionally lean, relying on the third-party ShelterLuv platform for adoption applications and animal management rather than proprietary software. Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model combining adoption fees ($75-$500 for dogs, $75-$150 for cats, $25-$50 for small animals), low-cost clinic service fees, corporate sponsorships and grants (ASPCA, Maddie's Fund, Bissell Pet Foundation, Petco, Hills, BARK, Tito's, and others), individual donations and planned giving, and event-driven fundraising including the Unconditional Love Gala, Hamptons Concours d'Elegance (with RAND Luxury), golf outings, and seasonal adoptathons. Distribution combines a 7-days-a-week physical shelter, off-site adoption events at partner retail locations (Petco Bridgehampton, Little Lucy's Pet Boutique), a digital adoption pipeline, and the in-house clinic. The organization holds a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating (2024) and is governed by a Board of Directors, Honorary Board, and Founding Members.

Name

The Southampton Animal Shelter

Legal name

Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation

Website

https://southamptonanimalshelter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter in Hampton Bays, NY, serving 25 Long Island communities with adoption, low-cost veterinary care, training, foster, TNR, humane education, and corporate wellness programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services (Non-Profit No-Kill Shelter)

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Veterinary Services (54194), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Veterinary wellness clinic
• Low-cost spay neuter
• Animal welfare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton Bays

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants. Includes recurring gifts program, memorial gifts, in-kind donations, vehicle donations, and planned giving/bequests.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees range from $75-$500 for dogs based on breed/age, $75-$150 for cats, and $25-$50 for small animals. All animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption.
3. Veterinary Clinic Services: Low-cost wellness clinic offering spay/neuter, vaccinations, exams ($55), dental care (starting at $450), and online pharmacy. FREE spay/neuter for Pit Bulls within Southampton township.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships including The Kennel Klub giving opportunity. Sponsors include Southampton Inn, Propane Depot, Fisher, Vision Window Cleaning, 75 Main, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Bissell Pet Foundation, Hampton Coffee Company, Hills Pet Nutrition, BARK, Petco, and others.
5. Fundraising Events: Annual galas (Unconditional Love Gala), golf outings, beach bar bash, Summer of Tails events, Shampooch dog wash events, and other community fundraisers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation operates an open-admission, no-kill animal shelter that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs, cats, and small animals across Long Island and beyond. Its core services include pet adoption, an in-house low-cost wellness and dental veterinary clinic, a mobile spay/neuter unit, an online pharmacy, dog training and behavior programs, foster care, TNR feral cat control, humane education for schools, and a corporate wellness program. Operations are funded through donations, sponsorships, adoption fees, clinic fees, and fundraising events.

Product overview

The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, open-admission, no-kill animal shelter offering a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services. The core offering centers on animal adoption services, connecting dogs, cats, small animals, and special needs pets with loving homes through the ShelterLuv platform. Supporting the adoption mission is an in-house Wellness Clinic providing low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, and medical care, alongside pet dental services. SASF also operates a Mobile Spay & Neuter Clinic (currently paused) and an Online Pharmacy for convenient medication access. The organization provides dog training and behavioral services, foster care programs including Dog Day Out experiences, and structured volunteer opportunities for all age groups. Additional programs include corporate wellness experiences (Pause for Paws), the Pet Ambassador sponsorship program, Cat Pawsitive enrichment in partnership with Jackson Galaxy Project, Advo-Cats TNR program for feral cat population control, Humane Education curriculum for schools, live Cat Cams streaming, and the Rescue Right Here local rescue initiative. Comprehensive donation and fundraising options support all programs, including emergency medical funding, vehicle donations, planned giving, and engraved brick purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services
• Wellness Clinic
• Mobile Spay & Neuter Clinic
• Pet Dentals
• Online Pharmacy
• Dog Training & Behavior Services
• Foster Care Program
• Volunteer Program
• Pause for Paws (Corporate Wellness Program)
• Cat Pawsitive Program
• Advo-Cats TNR Program
• Humane Education (HUMANe HUMANs)

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 years of continuous no-kill shelter operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• RAND LuxuryflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Produces the annual Hamptons Concours d'Elegance charity event benefiting SASF. Over $100 Million in collector cars showcased. Event features catered brunch, open bar, and hand rolled cigars. Uses Promo Code SASF26 for $50 off.
• Plesser's Charity FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 July 2026Selected SASF as beneficiary of their 9th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Cold Spring Country Club. Fundraising event for SASF.
• Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared mission to enrich physical and mental health of dogs through playgroups. DPFL provides training and methodology for shelter playgroups enabling proper socialization and behavioral development.
• Jackson Galaxy ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCat Pawsitive 360 initiative partnership. Jackson Galaxy Project has helped 245 animal welfare organizations and conducted 39,000+ training sessions. Focus on behavioral models and environmental enrichment for cats.
• Bissell Pet FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting SASF operations and animal welfare initiatives.
• Little Lucy's Pet BoutiquecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner location for summer Sunday adoptathon series. SASF brings adoptable dogs to Little Lucy's for community visibility and adoption opportunities.
• PetcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOff-site adoption events held at Petco Bridgehampton location. Petco Love partnership supporting adoption events.
• Corcoran GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor. Pat Garrity of Corcoran Group sponsors the Kitty Corner Cat Cam.
• Dylan's Candy Barn Animal FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor. Dylan's Candy Barn Animal Foundation sponsors Cat Room 1 at the shelter.
• Corporate Sponsors (Southampton Inn, Propane Depot, Fisher, Vision Window Cleaning, 75 Main, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hampton Coffee Company, Hills Pet Nutrition, BARK, The Brady Hunter Foundation, Max & Neo, Kong, East End Veterinary Center, The Hydrant, JP Mulvey)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple corporate sponsors supporting SASF through The Kennel Klub giving opportunity. Includes hospitality, retail, pet industry, and professional service companies.
• Jill RappaportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning animal advocate partnering with SASF for 'A Home for the Holidays' campaign series. Hosted Valentine's Day event at shelter and continues advocacy partnership.
• Dave Portnoy & Miss PeachescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHonorees at 2024 Unconditional Love Gala. Dave Portnoy and rescue pit bull Miss Peaches instrumental in pit bull advocacy and promoting 'Adopt Don't Shop'.
• Cathy BissellcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHonored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 UL Gala. Animal welfare champion with ongoing Bissell Pet Foundation partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization providing rescue, advocacy, and grant funding, including the mobile spay/neuter clinic granted to SASF. Comparable as an animal welfare incumbent that directly funds and partners with SASF rather than competing for local adoption services.
• Humane Society of the United States: The largest U.S. animal protection organization focused on advocacy, rescue, and welfare policy at national scale. Comparable as a peer organization in the broader animal welfare space, though its scope and advocacy focus differs from SASF's shelter-led adoption model.
• Petco Love: The nonprofit arm of Petco funding adoption and welfare initiatives nationwide, including adoption events at Petco stores used by SASF. Comparable as a partner and ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, operating at national scale.
• Best Friends Animal Society: The largest no-kill animal welfare organization in the U.S., operating sanctuaries and national adoption programs. Comparable as a no-kill advocacy leader and peer organization in the broader animal welfare ecosystem that SASF operates within, though at much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society): A no-kill shelter serving the Seattle/Puget Sound region with adoption, low-cost veterinary services, wildlife rehabilitation, and advocacy. Comparable as a regional no-kill organization with a similar integrated adoption + clinic + community education service model.
• Bideawee: Founded in 1903, Bideawee is a no-kill animal welfare organization serving the NYC metro and Long Island region with adoption, pet therapy, and veterinary services. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and integrated service model including training and clinic offerings.
• Animal Haven: A no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization serving NYC and the surrounding region with adoption, foster, and behavior programs. Directly comparable as a regional no-kill shelter with adoption-led operations and volunteer/foster infrastructure.
• Brandywine Valley SPCA: A no-kill shelter serving Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland with adoption, low-cost veterinary care, and community programs. Directly comparable as a regional no-kill shelter integrating adoption, veterinary clinic, training, and community education under one operational umbrella.
• North Shore Animal League America: The world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, headquartered on Long Island. Directly comparable to SASF in mission, no-kill philosophy, regional service area, and adoption-focused operations on Long Island.

Regional players

• SPCA of Texas: A large regional animal welfare organization serving North Texas with adoption, veterinary services, and rescue operations. Comparable in comprehensive service offering (adoption + clinic) though operating in a different geographic market than SASF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shelterhampton
• Facebookfacebook.com/southamptonanimalshelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southampton-animal-shelter-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/sasf_
• TikToktiktok.com/@southamptonanimalshelter

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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