Animal Welfare Association

What Animal Welfare Association does

Animal Welfare Association (AWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1957 and headquartered at 509 Centennial Blvd in Voorhees, New Jersey. It operates as the oldest and largest no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey, combining three integrated service lines under a single roof: a no-kill adoption center (dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals), a low-cost veterinary clinic, and a comprehensive community education program. In 2025 the organization recorded 2,504 adoptions plus 1,748 additional lives saved through transport from out-of-state shelter partners, alongside 3,188 wellness exams, 18,159 vaccinations, and 2,886 spay/neuter surgeries delivered through the on-site clinic and the MASH (Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital) program.

AWA's business model is donation- and grant-led, with no public funding. The organization is governed by an unpaid Board of Directors and supplements contributions with service revenue from adoption fees (ranging from $20 for small animals to $80 for intact dogs), tiered clinic pricing ($140-$450 for spay/neuter by weight), and program fees for educational offerings including Camp Tails & Whiskers ($330/week), Corporate Cuddles ($200/hour), birthday parties ($340), and field trips ($125-$230). Core technology infrastructure is built on standard nonprofit and veterinary SaaS — Volgistics for volunteer management, GiveSmart for event registration and donations, IDEXX for the clinic client portal, and Covetrus for the online pharmacy — with no proprietary technology platform. AWA serves multiple customer segments including individual adopters, low-income pet owners (subsidized through the Malibu and Gus Family Foundation program), families with children, corporate partners (Amazon, CDM Smith), schools and organizations serving developmentally disabled individuals via the P.A.W.S. program, and feral cat caretakers through trap-neuter-return services. Operational footprint was expanded in August 2025 with the purchase of five acres of adjacent undeveloped land for future community use.

Name

Animal Welfare Association

Legal name

Animal Welfare Association, Inc.

Website

https://awanj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Animal Welfare Association is a Voorhees, NJ-based 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter operating the oldest and largest such facility in South Jersey, delivering integrated adoption, low-cost veterinary care, and community education programs to South Jersey pet owners, families, and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Veterinary Services (54194), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Low-cost veterinary care
• Pet adoption programs
• Community spay neuter
• Animal welfare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Voorhees

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: AWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no public funding and is solely supported by contributions, grants, bequests, and some income from services. Donations come from individual donors, corporate sponsors, planned giving, and third-party fundraisers.
2. Adoption Fees: Revenue from pet adoptions including dogs, cats, and small animals. Fees range from $65-$80 for dogs and $25-$50 for cats depending on spay/neuter status.
3. Clinic Services Revenue: Low-cost veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries, wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and microchipping. Pricing is subsidized to maintain accessibility.
4. Education Programs: Revenue from summer camp ($330/week), birthday parties ($340), Kids Night Out ($30-$65), field trips, and educational classes.
5. Corporate Cuddles: Corporate events bringing puppies and kittens to workplaces for team engagement. Priced at $200/hour with additional half-hours available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Animal Welfare Association (AWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the oldest and largest no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey combined with a low-cost veterinary clinic and community education center in Voorhees, NJ. The organization delivers pet adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals, subsidized spay/neuter and wellness veterinary care, trap-neuter-return programs for community cats, and a broad portfolio of youth education programs including summer camps, toddler classes, and field trips.

Product overview

The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) operates as a unified nonprofit service organization combining animal sheltering, veterinary healthcare, and community education. The core offering is its no-kill animal adoption center in Voorhees, NJ, which serves as the oldest and largest in South Jersey. Supporting this is the AWA Pet Clinic, offering low-cost veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries, dental care, and wellness exams. The organization extends its reach through educational programs spanning summer camp, toddler classes, school field trips, and specialized youth initiatives like the PAWS life-skills program and Tales with Tails reading program. Community support services include foster care, pet retention counseling, food pantries, and bereavement support. The organization generates revenue through its clinic services, adoption fees, educational programs, corporate partnerships, and third-party fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Tails & Whiskers: Summer camp program for children ages 6-13 focused on animal rescue education and S.T.E.A.M. activities.
• Wags & Wiggles
• Pawsitive Kids Club
• P.A.W.S. Program
• Pet Loss Support Group
• Corporate Cuddles
• Vets on Wheels
• Malibu and Gus Family Foundation Program

Products and services

• No-Kill Animal Shelter & Adoption Center
• AWA Pet Clinic
• Vets on Wheels
• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program
• MASH Spay and Neuter Clinics
• Corporate Cuddles
• Camp Tails & Whiskers
• Wags & Wiggles
• Pawsitive Kids Club
• Kids Night Out
• Field Trips
• Tales with Tails
• Birthday Parties
• Behavior and Training Classes
• Spay and Neuter Surgery

Quantifiable outcome

• 2504 adoptions in 2025, up from previous year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Voorhees TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong ongoing partnership. Township supports AWA and AWA serves as a community resource. Land purchase next to shelter protects open space.
• Yale SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.A.W.S. program partnership providing life and job skills to students with developmental disabilities.
• Bancroft of Burlington CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.A.W.S. program partnership providing volunteer opportunities for developmentally disabled individuals.
• Kingsway Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.A.W.S. program partnership for students with developmental disabilities earning service hours.
• Y.A.L.E. SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.A.W.S. program partnership providing life skills education for students.
• Division of Children and Families SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.A.W.S. program partnership for students with developmental disabilities.
• Out-of-State Transport PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour consistent out-of-state shelter partners for animal transport. Improves predictability and reduces high-risk cases without medical/behavioral history.
• Independent Animal Control Services (IACS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides animal control services for 21 municipalities in Camden County and 2 in Burlington County. Available 24/7 for animal-related emergencies.
• National Association of Women Business OwnersminorOthersRecognized AWA as an outstanding nonprofit at regional event.
• WBEC EastminorOthersNamed AWA the 2026 'passion project' recognizing women-led organizations.
• Brett DiNoviminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.A.W.S. program partner contributing to Art for Animals digital gallery.
• Connect Plus TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP.A.W.S. program partner contributing to Art for Animals digital gallery.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society:
• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization with broad shelter, advocacy, and veterinary programs. Operates as an industry incumbent setting national standards for no-kill operations and donor fundraising.

Direct peers

• St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center: New Jersey-based no-kill shelter with low-cost veterinary services and community programs. Closest in-state peer to AWA with similar integrated service model and shared regional donor base.
• Delaware Humane Association: No-kill shelter offering adoption, low-cost veterinary services, and community education in nearby Delaware. Direct peer in integrated service delivery and regional positioning.
• Brandywine Valley SPCA: Regional no-kill shelter and low-cost veterinary clinic serving the greater Delaware Valley. Closest comparable to AWA in scope, services (shelter + clinic), and target market in adjacent Pennsylvania geography.
• Main Line Animal Rescue: Pennsylvania-based no-kill rescue offering adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, and education programs. Comparable mid-sized shelter with similar community education programming and clinic services.
• Providence Animal Center: No-kill shelter and low-cost veterinary clinic in Media, PA. Direct peer combining adoption services, affordable vet care, and community education programs in the same mid-Atlantic regional footprint.

Regional players

• Burlington County Animal Shelter: Municipal animal shelter serving neighboring Burlington County, NJ. Operates in overlapping South Jersey geography, though as a county-government entity with different funding model.
• Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center: No-kill shelter serving southern New Jersey including Camden County area. Overlapping territory with similar community-driven operations and adoption focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/awanj
• Facebookfacebook.com/animalwelfareassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/animal-welfare-association

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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