Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA

What Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA does

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA (IVHS & SPCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1949 and headquartered in Pomona, California, also operating under the name San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. The organization provides animal sheltering, adoption, low-cost veterinary care (spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchips, Trap-Neuter-Return), humane and animal control services under contract with 11 municipalities (Azusa, Baldwin Park, Chino Hills, Covina, Claremont, Diamond Bar, Glendora, La Verne, Pomona, San Dimas, plus La Habra sheltering only), pet licensing via DocuPet, lost-and-found reunification, foster care, and community education. IVHS runs remote cat adoption centers at five PetSmart locations across Chino, Chino Hills, West Covina, and City of Industry.

The organization's core technology is operational rather than software-defined: the Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Medical Center (opened January 2023) provides in-house emergency medical treatment for homeless pets, supplemented by a Shelter Partners program that coordinates with 40+ 501(c)(3) rescue organizations nationally to transfer overlooked animals. Digital infrastructure includes a daily-updated online animal gallery, the Waitwhile queue system for adoption appointments, DocuPet for licensing, Shopify for merchandise (Paws N' Shop), and standard web analytics, payment, and security tooling (Google Analytics, Stripe, Cloudflare, CookiePal).

Revenue mechanics are diversified across donation streams (individual giving, monthly giving, memorial/honor gifts, planned giving, vehicle donations, donor-advised funds, the Medical Miracle Fund, and the tiered President's Kennel Club from $1,000 to $50,000+ annually), pet adoption fees, low-cost veterinary service fees, animal licensing, and annual fundraising events (Paws 4 Pets Walk, Howl-O-Wine 'N Brew, Dog Leg Classic, Day of Giving). Since 2015 the organization reports 40,000+ pets adopted and 100,000+ animals spayed or neutered, with 7,000+ positive outcomes in 2025 and 145 animals currently in care.

Name

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA

Legal name

Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A.

Website

https://ivhsspca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization in Pomona, California, providing sheltering, adoption, low-cost veterinary care, and municipal animal control services to 11 San Gabriel Valley cities, plus pet licensing, foster care, and community education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & High-Volume Sterilization Clinics (HLAMAAAC), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs (BPAGAIAL)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Low-cost veterinary care
• Municipal animal control
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Pomona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: IVHS & SPCA is a local non-profit organization that is not funded by any other humane society or government agency. They rely on donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners through various giving programs including monthly giving, memorial/honor donations, planned giving, vehicle donations, and donor-advised funds.
2. Pet Adoption Fees: Revenue generated from pet adoptions. Adoption fees are displayed on-site with an adoption fee schedule image. Free adoption events like Clear Our Kennels waive fees.
3. Low-Cost Veterinary Services: Low-cost veterinary care services including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchips, and Trap-Neuter-Return program generate revenue from service fees.
4. Animal Licensing: Animal licensing services provided to cities served. Licensing services available online via DocuPet.
5. Fundraising Events: Revenue from annual fundraising events including Paws 4 Pets Walk, Howl-O-Wine 'N Brew, Dog Leg Classic, and Day of Giving campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA operates a community animal shelter providing pet adoption, low-cost veterinary services (spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchips, Trap-Neuter-Return), municipal animal control and cruelty investigation for 11 cities, lost-and-found pet reunification, and pet licensing via DocuPet. The Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Medical Center, opened January 2023, delivers in-house emergency medical treatment for shelter animals, while operations are funded through donations, adoption fees, event revenue, and tiered giving programs rather than government support.

Product overview

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA operates as a nonprofit animal welfare organization offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around three pillars: animal sheltering and adoption (Pet Adoption Services, Clear Our Kennels events, Foster Care, and Shelter Partner Program), low-cost veterinary care (Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations, Microchips, Trap-Neuter-Return), and community support (Humane & Animal Control, Lost/Found Services, Licensing). The organization funds operations through diverse donation programs including Medical Miracle Fund, Planned Giving, Take Comfort Program, President's Kennel Club membership tiers, Vehicle Donation, and Donor Advised Funds, supplemented by annual fundraising events (Day of Giving, Howl-O-Wine 'N Brew, Paws 4 Pets Walk, Dog Leg Classic) and an e-commerce Paws N' Shop. The Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Medical Center (opened 2023) provides in-house emergency medical treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services
• Low-Cost Veterinary Care Services
• Humane & Animal Control Services
• Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Medical Center
• Lost and Found Pet Services
• Pet Licensing
• Foster Care Program
• Shelter Partner Program
• Take Comfort Program
• President's Kennel Club
• Paws N' Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ positive outcomes in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Fetch!flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Clear Our Kennels free adoption event on June 27, 2026. Fetch! (pet.com) supports the event to help clear shelter kennels and find loving homes for animals.
• PetSmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetSmart hosts remote cat adoption centers for IVHS & SPCA at multiple locations (Chino, Chino Hills, West Covina x2, City of Industry). The organization is a PetSmart Partner Bronze level supporter.
• PetcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetco partnership for pet adoption services and community outreach.
• GoodPupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering IVHS & SPCA dog adopters one week of FREE training and 10% off for life through video chat training sessions.
• Home To HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIVHS & SPCA animal re-homing partner platform enabling direct rehoming between pet owners.
• Syntech GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Howl-O-Wine 'N Brew event. Major financial supporter of IVHS & SPCA.
• PetSmart CharitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGuardian-level sponsor in President's Kennel Club. Major corporate supporter of the organization.
• Royal CaninminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor partner providing pet food products. Supporter of Clear Our Kennels event.
• Grand Animal HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterinary partner and sponsor for Howl-O-Wine 'N Brew and Clear Our Kennels events.
• VCA Animal HospitalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealer-level sponsor in President's Kennel Club. Veterinary hospital chain partner.
• Merck Animal HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteward-level sponsor. Provider of animal health products and medications.
• Hub InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance services partner and sponsor. Healer-level corporate sponsor.
• Itzen Bishop FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial advisory firm and Healer-level sponsor of events.
• RKD GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealer-level sponsor. Financial and business services partner.
• All-Pro PlumbersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService sponsor for events. Steward-level business sponsor.
• EnterpriseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting shelter operations.
• Mission Linen SuppliesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService sponsor providing linen supplies for shelter operations.
• Pomona FeedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor at Steward level. Feed and pet supplies provider.
• La Verne BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay of Giving 2026 Business Circle Partner. $1 from every pour during July 23 - August 20, 2026 helps animals.
• Two Bitch SpiritsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay of Giving 2026 Business Circle Partner. 20% of bourbon sales during August support second chances for animals.
• ZippyPawsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay of Giving 2026 Business Circle Partner. Portion of pet product sales during August 10-16, 2026 supports shelter animals.
• Lazy Dog RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay of Giving 2026 Business Circle Partner. 15% of food sales at West Covina, Montclair, and Brea locations during August 13-20, 2026.
• Big Queen Bingo (Hamburger Mary's)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay of Giving 2026 partner. 100% of event sales on August 20, 2026 help provide medical care for animals.
• KurandaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Kuranda bed donations. Kuranda ships chew-proof beds directly to IVHS & SPCA at discounted prices.
• Riteway Car DonationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation partner. Riteway handles car donation process and proceeds benefit IVHS & SPCA.
• 501(c)(3) Rescue OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShelter Partners program works with numerous 501(c)(3) rescue organizations across the United States including A Passion for Paws Akita Rescue, Ace of Hearts, Barks of Love, Dachshund Paws & Pals, Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles, and 40+ others to place adoptable animals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• PetSmart Charities: National non-profit funding entity of PetSmart that grants funds to shelters, operates adoption centers in PetSmart stores, and supports spay/neuter programs. Functions as both a partner (Bronze-level supporter of IVHS & SPCA) and a funder to the broader shelter ecosystem.

Direct peers

• spcaLA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles): Los Angeles-based non-profit animal welfare organization offering adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, animal control contracts, and cruelty investigations. Direct competitor in the Southern California shelter ecosystem with comparable municipal service contracts.
• Pasadena Humane Society: Regional non-profit humane society serving the greater Pasadena / San Gabriel Valley area with adoptions, low-cost veterinary services, and animal control contracts. Highly comparable in scope, geographic region, and operating model to IVHS & SPCA.
• San Diego Humane Society: One of California's largest regional humane societies providing adoptions, veterinary services, animal control contracts, and community programs across San Diego County. Comparable scale, service breadth, and municipal contract model.
• LA County Animal Care and Control: Municipal animal care and control agency serving unincorporated LA County areas and contract cities. Competes for municipal service contracts and adopter mindshare across the same Southern California region.
• Orange County Animal Care: Regional animal shelter serving Orange County with adoption, licensing, animal control, and low-cost veterinary services. Direct peer as a Southern California regional shelter with municipal service contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries, adoption programs, and shelter partnerships. National incumbent with overlapping mission; operates a Shelter Partner program analogous to IVHS & SPCA's rescue transfer network.
• Humane Society of the United States: Largest national animal protection organization focused on advocacy, legislation, and shelter support grants. Comparable mission space but at national advocacy scale rather than direct shelter operations.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National non-profit animal welfare organization providing rescue, adoption, veterinary, and advocacy services. Comparable mission and programs but at national scale; provides potential grant funding and partnership opportunities to regional shelters like IVHS & SPCA.

Regional players

• Long Beach Animal Care Services: Municipal animal shelter serving Long Beach and surrounding LA County area with adoption, licensing, and animal control services. Regional peer operating in adjacent Southern California territory with similar service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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