Yolo County SPCA

What Yolo County SPCA does

Yolo County SPCA (YCSPCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1974 that serves Yolo County, California. The organization operates a foster-based rescue model without a physical shelter, placing microchipped, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered animals through volunteer foster homes and community events. Core programmatic offerings include an Adoption Program, a Volunteer/Foster Program, low-cost Spay/Neuter services (monthly cat clinics and Trap-Neuter-Return support, with dog services referred to Sacramento SPCA), and a Thrift Store retail operation at 920 Third Street, Davis, CA. Earmarked donation funds include the Angel Fund (medical care for sick or injured animals) and the Community Cat Kindness Fund (TNR support).

Revenue is generated through multiple channels: tax-deductible monetary donations processed via Square, thrift store retail sales, annual membership dues priced at $20-$25 per year, vehicle donations brokered through Donate Local, and in-kind wishlist donations via Amazon and Chewy. Customer segments comprise individual animal adopters, foster care providers, donors and members, thrift store shoppers, and cat owners seeking low-cost spay/neuter services. The organization runs semi-annual "Paws in the Park" community events and distributes communications via email newsletter and a LinkTree social hub.

The underlying technology stack is minimal, consisting of commodity SaaS tools: JotForm for foster/adoption applications, Square for donation and retail payment processing, and LinkTree for centralized social/donation links. No proprietary platform, mobile app, data infrastructure, or AI/ML systems are disclosed. Operational scale is small and regional, with referrals routed to partner organizations (Sacramento SPCA, Community Spay Neuter Clinic, Yolo County Animal Services) for services outside its capacity. No paid executive team, headcount figures, or audited financials are publicly disclosed.

Name

Yolo County SPCA

Legal name

Yolo County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website

https://yolospca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yolo County SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foster-based animal rescue founded in 1974 serving Yolo County, California through adoption programs, low-cost spay/neuter services, a volunteer foster network, and a community thrift store, funded by individual donations and membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Rescue Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Animal adoption programs
• Low-cost spay neuter
• Nonprofit animal welfare
• Charity thrift store

Headquarters

HQ city

Davis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Tax-deductible donations collected via Square online payment links, mailed checks, and cash at events. Donations support general operations and specific funds (Angel Fund, Community Cat Kindness Fund).
2. Thrift Store Sales: Retail sales of donated clothing, household items, and other goods at 920 Third Street, Davis, CA. Proceeds fund animal rescue programs and services.
3. Membership Dues: Annual membership program offering newsletter access, membership card, and 30% Monday discounts at the thrift store. Dues are $20/year for Senior/Student and $25/year for Individual/Family.
4. Vehicle Donations: Partnership with Donate Local allowing donors to contribute vehicles (running or not), with proceeds helping animals in need. Tax-deductible donation handled by Donate Local.
5. In-Kind Donations via Wishlists: Donations of animal supplies and items via Amazon and Chewy wishlists, with items shipped directly to the organization's gift registry address for foster animals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yolo County SPCA is a foster-based animal rescue organization that places rescued cats and dogs into permanent homes through a network of volunteer foster homes, since it does not operate a physical shelter. It also runs a low-cost spay/neuter transport program for Yolo County residents (with TNR support for community cats) and sustains operations through a retail thrift store, an annual membership program, and multiple donation channels.

Product overview

Yolo County SPCA is a foster-based animal rescue organization founded in 1974 that operates without a physical shelter. Its service portfolio centers on four core programs: an Adoption Program that matches microchipped, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered animals with forever homes; a Volunteer/Foster Program providing temporary homes for rescued animals; low-cost Spay/Neuter Services for Yolo County residents including monthly cat clinics and TNR programs for community cats; and a Thrift Store generating revenue for animal rescue operations. The organization also operates multiple donation vehicles including the Angel Fund for veterinary expenses, Community Cat Kindness Fund for TNR support, Membership Program with thrift store discounts, Wishlist Donations via Amazon/Chewy, Vehicle Donation, Honorary Gift Program, and the annual Paws in the Park community event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Angel Fund: Provides funding for veterinary treatments of animals in need who require expensive medical care
• Community Cat Kindness Fund
• Thrift Store

Products and services

• Adoption Program Foster-based adoption service that places rescued cats and dogs into permanent, loving homes. All adoptable animals are microchipped, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered before placement, and adopters complete an online JotForm application.
• Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Donate LocalminorOthersVehicle donation partner. Donate Local handles all paperwork and pickup for vehicle donations (running or not), with proceeds directed to Yolo County SPCA's animal rescue programs. Tax-deductible donation program for donors wishing to contribute vehicles.
• Sacramento SPCAminorOthersReferral resource for spay/neuter services. YCSPCA refers community members to Sacramento SPCA when YCSPCA services are unavailable, particularly for dog spay/neuter services and overflow cat services.
• Community Spay Neuter ClinicminorOthersReferral resource for low-cost spay/neuter services for both cats and dogs at their Bradshaw shelter location. YCSPCA directs community members when YCSPCA programs cannot accommodate needs.
• Yolo County Animal ServicesminorOthersReferral resource for dog spay/neuter services. YCSPCA recommends contacting Yolo County Animal Services when low-cost dog spay/neuter services are unavailable through YCSPCA.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National nonprofit animal welfare organization with broad advocacy, rescue, and grantmaking activities. Comparable as the umbrella SPCA brand that confers local chapter credibility to Yolo County SPCA.
• Humane Society of the United States: Large national animal welfare organization with policy, advocacy, and direct services. Comparable as a major national nonprofit competing for the same donor dollars in the U.S. animal welfare space.

Regional players

• San Francisco SPCA: Established Bay Area SPCA offering adoption, veterinary care, and behavior programs. Comparable as a California-based SPCA chapter with a more extensive service portfolio and physical shelter infrastructure, illustrating a scaled-up version of the Yolo County SPCA model.
• Front Street Animal Shelter: Sacramento city municipal shelter offering adoption, lost and found, and licensing services. Comparable as a Northern California shelter-and-rescue organization focused on companion animal welfare with similar adopter and donor segments.
• Placer SPCA: SPCA serving Placer County, California with adoption, spay/neuter, and clinic services. Comparable as a neighboring Northern California county-level SPCA with similar mission scope and fundraising approach.

Direct peers

• Community Spay Neuter Clinic: Low-cost spay/neuter provider in the Sacramento region serving cats and dogs. Direct operational peer in the spay/neuter and population control domain, and named referral partner of Yolo County SPCA.
• Sacramento SPCA: Regional SPCA serving the greater Sacramento area with adoption, veterinary, and surrender services. Directly comparable as a fellow SPCA chapter operating in the same California geography and explicitly named as a referral partner for spay/neuter overflow.
• Yolo County Animal Services: Government animal services agency serving Yolo County with sheltering, licensing, and dog spay/neuter referrals. Direct operational peer for animal welfare services within Yolo County and a referral partner of Yolo County SPCA.
• Rocket Dog Rescue: San Francisco Bay Area foster-based dog rescue relying entirely on volunteer foster homes. Directly comparable in operational model and volunteer-driven adoption program.
• Pets In Need: Bay Area nonprofit animal rescue operating without a traditional shelter, relying on a foster network for adoption placements. Closely comparable operational model to Yolo County SPCA's foster-based approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yolo_spca
• Facebookfacebook.com/YoloCountySPCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yolo-county-society-for-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals

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