Companion Animal Alliance

What Companion Animal Alliance does

Companion Animal Alliance (CAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 27-1204719) operating East Baton Rouge Parish's only open-intake animal shelter from its facility at 2550 Gourrier Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The organization accepts all animals regardless of age, health, breed, or behavioral condition and processes more than 9,000 intakes annually, having saved over 35,000 pets in the past five years. Its service portfolio spans core shelter operations (intake, adoption, foster placement, lost and found reunification), an Access to Care Department (free spay/neuter, Pets for Life outreach, pet food pantry, TNR for community cats), community engagement programs (Date-A-Dog, summer camps, mouser adoptions, Alumni Association), and event-driven fundraising (Cap City Beer Fest, Fur Ball gala).

The underlying technology stack is conventional nonprofit SaaS: a Squarespace-hosted website (caabr.org), Classy.org for online donations, Better Impact for volunteer and foster management, Google Forms for applications, and Adopt-a-Pet.com as a third-party adoption marketplace. The only AI-adjacent capability is integration with Petco Love Lost's facial recognition service for lost pet matching. CAA relies on a partnership ecosystem — PetSmart Charities (multi-year Gardere grant), IHAC (research), HSUS (Pets for Life program model), Orphan Kitten Club (neonatal kitten resources), LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (emergency care), and New England rescue partners (transport) — to extend operational capacity.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across unit-priced adoption fees ($25–$200), $50 owner surrender fees, $500 annual kennel sponsorships, $75 Alumni Association memberships, $215–$230 summer camp tuition, $5 Date-A-Dog donations, retail store sales, corporate event sponsorships, and individual donations. Customer segments include general public adopters, foster caregivers, underserved pet owners in targeted zip codes (70802, 70805, 70807, 70815, 70791), community cat caregivers, volunteers, donors, and mouser adopters. The organization employs 11–50 staff and is governed by an independent Board of Directors with no parent company or institutional investment.

Name

Companion Animal Alliance

Legal name

Companion Animal Alliance

Website

https://caabr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Companion Animal Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating East Baton Rouge Parish's only open-intake animal shelter, accepting 9,000+ animals annually and offering adoption, foster, spay/neuter, and access-to-care services across the Baton Rouge community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Humane society services
• Lost and found pets

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: CAA relies heavily on individual and community donations to fund its operations. Donations support shelter programming, animal care operations, and specific funds such as the Sick & Injured Fund, Kennel Sponsorship, and general operations.
2. Adoption Fees: CAA charges adoption fees for pets placed in homes: Dogs over 25 lbs/6 months: $100; Dogs under 25 lbs/6 months: $200; Cats over 6 months: $25; Cats/Kittens under 6 months: $50. These fees help offset costs of medical treatment, behavioral intervention, and shelter care.
3. Surrender Fees: Owner surrender fees (generally $50) are charged when pet owners relinquish animals to the shelter. These fees offset the costs of care the animal will receive.
4. Kennel Sponsorships: Annual kennel sponsorship donations of $500 in honor or memory of a loved one, with an engraved plaque installed on adoption kennels.
5. Alumni Association Membership: CAA Alumni Association membership for adopted pet owners at an annual fee of $75, providing access to exclusive resources, merchandise, and events.
6. Retail Store Sales: CAA operates a retail store at the shelter selling pet supplies and items needed when adopting a new pet.
7. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for annual events including Cap City Beer Fest and Furball gala, as well as annual sponsorships. Events require $500 minimum donation to bring animals for pet-interaction fundraising events.
8. Summer Camp Registration: CAA runs summer camps for children (ages 7-11) with registration fees of $215-$230 per child per week, including Camp Luv-A-Pet and Camp Unleashed programs.
9. Date-a-Dog Program Donation: A $5 donation is collected from Date-a-Dog participants to support the shelter enrichment program and provide supplies for safe, enriching experiences.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Companion Animal Alliance operates as a nonprofit animal shelter and welfare organization providing pet adoption, animal rescue, lost-and-found pet reunification, low-cost spay/neuter services, and humane education. It serves residents of the greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana area by sheltering surrendered and stray animals, facilitating adoptions, and supporting responsible pet ownership.

Product overview

Companion Animal Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as East Baton Rouge Parish's only open-intake animal shelter. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of animal welfare programs organized around four pillars: shelter operations (animal intake, adoption, foster care, and lost/found services), access to care (Pets for Life, spay/neuter assistance, pet food pantry, TNR program), community engagement (volunteer programs, summer camps, Date-A-Dog, alumni association), and fundraising events (Fur Ball, Cap City Beer Fest, kennel sponsorship, sick/injured fund). The portfolio is structured as a platform model combining core shelter services with specialized community programs, all supported by donation-based funding mechanisms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Rehoming of rescued, surrendered, and stray dogs and cats housed at the shelter to individual adopters following screening and vaccination protocols.
• Animal Rescue and Shelter Care Intake, medical care, and daily boarding of stray and surrendered companion animals until permanent placement is secured.
• Spay/Neuter and Veterinary Services Low-cost sterilization, vaccinations, and basic veterinary care provided to owned pets in the community to reduce overpopulation.
• Lost and Found Pet Reunification Intake, identification, and return-to-owner services for lost pets brought into the shelter by community members and animal control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35,000 pets saved in 5 years (since moving to new facility)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHAC (Institute for Human-Animal Connection)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024IHAC (Institute for Human-Animal Connection) partners with CAA on the Gardere Access to Care program, providing research expertise to study outcomes and guide program efforts through surveys, focus groups, and interviews with community residents.
• Orphan Kitten Club (Mightycat Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAA is an official Mightycat Partner with the Orphan Kitten Club, enabling the provision of more supplies and resources to their neonatal kitten foster caregivers, critical for caring for kittens aged 0-8 weeks that are too vulnerable for the shelter environment.
• Humane Society of the United States (Pets for Life)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAA's Pets for Life program is based on the Humane Society of the United States's Pets for Life program model. CAA has become a mentorship leader, assisting the HSUS training team in training other animal welfare organizations to build their own access to care programs.
• Petco Love LostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCAA partners with Petco Love Lost, which provides a searchable database using facial recognition to match photos of missing animals with found pet photos. CAA promotes Petco Love Lost on its lost and found pet resources page.
• Charles R. Kelly Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAA partners with the Charles R. Kelly Community Center (3535 Riley Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805) for pet food giveaways open to all members of the public, converting from request-based distribution to in-person drive-thru giveaways.
• LSU Veterinary Teaching HospitalminorOthersLSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (225-578-9600) serves as the after-hours emergency veterinary care provider for CAA foster animals. CAA directors authorize visits based on information from LSU staff for non-emergency and emergency medical situations outside staffed hours.
• New England Rescue PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAA's transport program relocates adoptable pets to partner rescue organizations in the New England area, creating greater space to save more animals at the Baton Rouge shelter. Many partner shelters have shortages of cats and dogs that CAA can fill.
• Kuranda BedsminorOthersKuranda provides durable shelter beds for shelter pets. CAA promotes Kuranda bed donations through shelterbeds.org, with beds going directly to the shelter for animal comfort.
• PawBoostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCAA promotes PawBoost on its lost pet resources page as a free lost pet alert service akin to an AMBER Alert for lost pets, helping reunite pets with owners through localized alerts.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart Charities: PetSmart Charities is the largest funder of animal welfare in North America and currently funds CAA's Gardere Access to Care program via multi-year grant. Comparable as a national grant counterparty whose funding strategy and program priorities directly shape CAA's growth roadmap.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): ASPCA is one of the oldest and largest national animal welfare organizations providing sheltering, adoption, mobile veterinary, and community outreach services. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose access-to-care and shelter grantmaking directly overlap CAA's program portfolio.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends Animal Society operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary and runs a national shelter support network with access-to-care and community cat programs. Comparable as a national leader whose programming (especially community cats and no-kill initiatives) overlaps CAA's TNR and access-to-care work.
• Maddie's Fund: Maddie's Fund is a major national family foundation focused on achieving a no-kill nation through grants to shelters and rescues. Comparable as a major funder whose grant cycles and programmatic priorities influence how shelters like CAA scale community programs and capacity.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): HSUS is the largest national animal welfare organization and is the originator of the Pets for Life program that CAA adopted and now mentors other organizations on. Comparable as the source of CAA's core programmatic model and a strategic partnership counterparty.

Emerging players

• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): Petco Love is a national nonprofit operating the Petco Love Lost lost-and-found database and providing grant funding to shelters, including CAA. Comparable as a strategic platform partner whose technology (facial-recognition lost-pet matching) directly supports CAA's reunification efforts.

Direct peers

• Houston SPCA: Houston SPCA operates a full-service animal shelter serving a major Gulf South metro area, providing adoption, veterinary, cruelty investigation, and rescue services. Highly comparable as a Gulf South municipal-shelter contractor with similar scale, mission, and donor-supported model.
• Austin Pets Alive!: Austin Pets Alive! is a nonprofit shelter operating programs designed to save animals from euthanasia, including access-to-care and community cat programs. Directly comparable in its outcomes-focused shelter model, TNR work, and focus on underserved community access to veterinary services.
• Charleston Animal Society: Charleston Animal Society is a comprehensive animal shelter in the Lowcountry region offering adoption, spay/neuter, a low-cost community veterinary clinic, and humane education. Comparable as a regional open-admission-equivalent shelter combining clinical care, education, and adoption services funded by donations and grants.

Regional players

• Louisiana SPCA: Louisiana SPCA is the largest animal welfare organization in the New Orleans metro area, operating a shelter with adoption, spay/neuter, and outreach programs. Comparable as another Louisiana open-intake or limited-intake shelter with a comprehensive welfare portfolio and reliance on community donations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/companion-animal-alliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/caapets
• Xx.com/caabatonrouge

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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