Siouxland Humane Society

What Siouxland Humane Society does

Siouxland Humane Society is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization headquartered at 1015 Tri-View Avenue in Sioux City, Iowa, serving the Siouxland region. Founded in 1889, the organization operates a 10,000+ square foot shelter facility (expanded in 2013) that houses cats, dogs, and small animals, and offers a comprehensive suite of services including pet adoption, foster care, spay/neuter and veterinary assistance, a pet food bank, emergency sheltering, rescue coordination, cruelty investigation, pet therapy, humane education, microchipping, lost and found, and end-of-life services. The organization is distinguished by a no-kill policy — it finds homes for 100% of adoptable pets and does not euthanize for space — and accepts no government, United Way, or national humane organization funding, relying instead on private donations, fundraising, and program income.

The business model is multi-stream: adoption fees ($5–$300 depending on animal type, age, and veterinary status), recurring monthly giving, memorial and tribute donations, planned giving and estate bequests, on-site retail sales of pet supplies, and volunteer-driven fundraising. Off-site adoption events at Petco (Hamilton Boulevard) and Southern Hills Mall extend reach beyond the physical shelter. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-engagement-focused, supported by social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), an email newsletter (Pawprints), and a volunteer referral network with monthly orientations. Customer segments are two primary personas: individual pet adopters seeking vetted, behavior-assessed companion animals, and community members needing affordable pet care services or surrender assistance.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: PayPal for online donations, Volgistics for volunteer management, and standard calendar integrations (Google Calendar, iCalendar, Outlook) for event distribution. There is no mobile application, no API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, operates exclusively in the Siouxland area, and has no parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

Siouxland Humane Society

Legal name

Siouxland Humane Society

Website

https://siouxlandhumanesociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Siouxland Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization in Sioux City, Iowa, operating a shelter that adopts, fosters, and rehabilitates cats, dogs, and small animals while providing veterinary assistance, cruelty investigation, and community education to the Siouxland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Shelter Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGAIAG

Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement

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

SECONDARYBPAGAIAE

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs

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

SECONDARYBPAGAIAK

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership)

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

SECONDARYAFAEALAC

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations

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

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Humane society
• Animal welfare services
• Rescue and foster care

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Private donations from individuals and businesses form the primary revenue stream. Monthly giving program provides steady income. The organization also accepts memorial and tribute donations.
2. Adoption Fees: One-time adoption fees for pets ranging from $5 for small animals to $300 for dogs/puppies. Fees vary based on breed, age, spay/neuter status and veterinary costs.
3. Retail Sales: On-site retail area sells pet supplies including collars, leashes, toys, and other pet care products at competitive prices.
4. Planned Giving and Estates: The organization offers planned giving options allowing donors to include the shelter in their estate plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Siouxland Humane Society is a no-kill animal shelter that places adoptable pets into loving homes through an adoption program including behavior assessment, veterinary care, and counseling. It supports adopters and the community through owner-assistance programs (spay/neuter, vet assistance, pet food bank), rescue coordination, cruelty investigation, pet therapy, humane education, microchipping, and end-of-life services, and sells pet supplies through an on-site retail area.

Product overview

The Siouxland Humane Society operates as a comprehensive animal welfare organization offering a unified set of shelter, adoption, and support services. The core offering centers on pet adoption services, which include matching adoptable pets with families through counseling and meet-and-greet sessions. Supporting this are volunteer programs, foster care, and off-site adoption events at Petco and Southern Hills Mall that expand the organization's reach. The society provides a range of owner-assistance programs including spay/neuter assistance, veterinary assistance, and a pet food bank to prevent surrenders. Additional services encompass rescue coordination, cruelty investigation, lost and found, microchipping, pet therapy, and humane education. The organization also maintains a retail area for pet supplies and offers multiple fundraising mechanisms including donations, sponsorships, and planned giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Core adoption program that places adoptable pets (cats, dogs, small animals) into loving homes. Includes an Adoption Questionnaire, counseling, and meet-and-greet opportunities in visitation rooms or outdoor courtyards. All pets receive initial preventative vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, and a free veterinary health exam, and are behavior assessed before placement.
• Foster Care Program Volunteer-based temporary housing program that provides pets with care in foster homes, allowing them to receive personalized attention outside the shelter environment.
• Volunteer Program Program for volunteers aged 14 and older with animal care duties (walking dogs, socializing cats, bathing/grooming), event assistance, fundraising, and behind-the-scenes support. Includes monthly one-hour orientation sessions.
• Spay/Neuter Assistance Financial and program assistance helping pet owners afford spay/neuter procedures to address overpopulation at its source.
• Veterinary Assistance Veterinary care assistance program providing support for pet owners who need help with veterinary costs.
• Pet Food Bank Provides food assistance to pet owners in need, helping ensure pets remain in their homes rather than being surrendered due to financial hardship.
• Emergency Sheltering Temporary housing services for animals during emergency situations such as natural disasters or unsafe home conditions.
• Rescue Services Rescue coordination that brings pets from other shelters and rescue groups to the SHS facility when space is available, preventing euthanasia at overcrowded facilities.
• Pet Therapy Therapy animal program connecting trained therapy pets with individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, or other care facilities.
• Humane Education Educational programs for schools and the community promoting humane treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership.
• Cruelty Investigation Investigation services for reports of animal cruelty and neglect, working to enforce animal welfare laws.
• Pet Surrender Accepts voluntary surrenders of pets from owners who can no longer care for them, providing a dignified process for pet relinquishment.
• Lost & Found Reunites lost pets with their owners and helps find homes for stray animals brought to the shelter.
• Microchipping Microchip implantation service included with all adoptions to help identify and reunite pets with owners.
• End of Life Services Compassionate services for pets at the end of their lives, supporting owners through difficult decisions.
• Donations & Fundraising Multiple giving options including one-time donations, monthly giving programs, planned giving, memorials, sponsorships, and the Fetch List newsletter.
• Sponsor A Pet Program allowing donors to sponsor specific pets or general shelter needs, with donations helping offset veterinary and care costs.
• Off-Site Adoption Events Mobile adoption events held at Petco and Southern Hills Mall locations, expanding outreach to potential adopters beyond the shelter.
• Retail Area On-site retail area selling pet supplies including collars, leashes, toys, and other accessories at competitive prices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of adoptable pets find homes - the shelter does not euthanize to make space

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

One partnership is on record.

• PetcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetco hosts regular off-site adoption events at their Hamilton Boulevard store location, providing a retail venue for the shelter to showcase adoptable animals to their customer base. Cats are available at Petco daily for viewing and adoption, with scheduled adoption events on specific dates from 11am-2pm.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization providing sheltering, advocacy, and veterinary services at scale. Operates broadly across the same mission space with significantly larger resources.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill advocacy and shelter operator running sanctuary and adoption programs. Comparable mission of achieving no-kill outcomes nationwide.
• Maddie's Fund: Major philanthropic foundation funding community shelter and adoption programs toward no-kill outcomes. A peer in the funding/grant ecosystem supporting similar shelters.
• The Humane Society of the United States: Largest US animal welfare organization, providing rescue, advocacy, and direct shelter operations in select regions. Overlaps with SHS's mission at a national scale.

Direct peers

• Kansas Humane Society: Wichita-based community animal shelter offering adoption, surrender, vet care, and cruelty response. Directly comparable in mission and operating model.
• Nebraska Humane Society: A regional community animal shelter in Omaha offering adoption, cruelty investigation, spay/neuter, and pet support services. Closely comparable in scope, structure, and mid-size community service model.
• Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center: Regional shelter offering adoption, veterinary care, and surrender services in the Iowa/Illinois border region. Comparable in mission and service mix.
• Sioux Falls Area Humane Society: Nearby Upper Midwest community animal shelter serving a comparable metro area with adoption, surrender, and support services. A natural geographic peer.
• Animal Rescue League of Iowa: Iowa-based shelter providing adoption, spay/neuter, and community education. Comparable statewide peer serving similar rural and mid-size markets.

Others

• Petco Love: Petco's foundation that funds adoption and shelter programs and hosts off-site adoption events with partner shelters. Directly relevant as a counterparty in SHS's retail adoption channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/siouxlandhumane
• Facebookfacebook.com/SiouxlandHumaneSociety
• Instagraminstagram.com/siouxland_humane_society

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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