Scotland County Humane Society

What Scotland County Humane Society does

Scotland County Humane Society (SCHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter headquartered at 1401 West Blvd., Laurinburg, North Carolina, serving Scotland County. The organization operates as an open-admission, no-kill striving shelter that takes in nearly 2,000 animals per year, accepting strays (which carry a 72-hour hold before becoming SCHS property), surrenders, lost pets, and abused or neglected animals. Core services include dog and cat adoptions ($125 dogs, $75 cats, covering spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, and flea/heartworm prevention), a foster program (placements lasting 2 weeks to 6 months), a volunteer program (18+ only), a Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return (TNVR) program for community cats, and a $40 spay/neuter voucher program for low-income Scotland County residents through the North Carolina Spay & Neuter program.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform, no mobile app, and no developer APIs; it relies on standard shelter management, volunteer coordination, and community outreach, with Petco Love Lost recommended as a third-party facial recognition tool for lost pet reunification. Distribution is through a single physical shelter location plus off-site adoption events at partner venues such as PetSense by Tractor Supply, John Blue House, and community festivals, with online applications processed via [email protected] and a 72-hour review window.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time adoption fees, individual donations via PayPal and GiveButter (Constant Companions program), corporate sponsorships (Bissell Pet Foundation, United Way, Academy Animal Hospital, X-Way Road Animal Hospital), restricted grants (e.g., a $2,000 PennyFix grant for spay/neuter), and community fundraising events (Paint & Sip at $25/person, Pawliday Portraits at $35, bake sale auctions, Wine & Ales for Waggin' Tails). Governance is provided by a Board of Directors led by President Ellen Harling, Vice President Sydney Howell, Treasurer Jackie Covington, and Secretary Lynette Bisbee, with 1-10 employees and no parent company or external equity ownership. The organization operates within a defined single-county service area with explicit geographic restrictions on its voucher and TNVR programs.

Name

Scotland County Humane Society

Legal name

Scotland County Humane Society

Website

https://scotlandhumane.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scotland County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) animal shelter in Laurinburg, NC, serving Scotland County. It provides dog and cat adoptions, foster care, TNVR for community cats, spay/neuter vouchers, and lost-and-found services, funded through donations, adoption fees, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Animal welfare programs
• Spay and neuter services
• Feral cat management

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurinburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: One-time fees charged upon adoption of shelter animals. Dog adoption fee is $125; cat adoption fee is $75. Fees are described as helping cover expenses per animal and include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, and flea/heartworm prevention.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies heavily on charitable donations from individuals and businesses. Donations are accepted year-round via PayPal, Constant Companions (GiveButter), and in-person. Sponsorships for specific animals cover food, vaccines, and medical care. The shelter also organizes fundraising events including bake sales, bingo nights, Paint & Sip events, wine & ale tastings, and photo portrait sessions.
3. Spay/Neuter Voucher Co-Pay: Low-income Scotland County residents pay a $40 non-refundable co-pay to receive a spay/neuter voucher through the North Carolina Spay & Neuter program. This is a small-scale revenue stream that supports the overpopulation reduction mission.
4. TNVR Program Donations: Donations specifically designated for the Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return program supporting community cats. Donors can contribute via PayPal with a note for TNVR.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Scotland County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter providing dog and cat adoptions, foster care placement, volunteer coordination, Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return (TNVR) services for community cats, low-cost spay/neuter vouchers for income-qualified residents, lost and found pet reunification, and animal control referral services. The shelter takes in nearly 2,000 animals per year from Scotland County and the City of Laurinburg, with every adopted animal receiving spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, deworming, flea/heartworm prevention, and microchipping before placement.

Product overview

Scotland County Humane Society operates as a non-profit animal shelter providing a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services. The organization functions as an open-admission shelter striving for no-kill outcomes, offering core programs including animal adoptions (dog and cat), foster care, volunteer opportunities, and community education. Supporting services include a TNVR (Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return) program for community cats, a low-cost spay/neuter assistance voucher program for income-qualified residents, lost and found pet reunification services, and animal control referrals. The organization generates operational support through donations, corporate sponsorships, and community fundraising events. All adoptable animals receive spay/neuter surgery, core vaccinations, deworming, flea/heartworm prevention, and microchip identification before placement. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cat & Dog Adoptions Core adoption service matching homeless dogs and cats with permanent homes. Includes online adoptable dogs and cats listings, adoption application, 72-hour review, meet-and-greet sessions, and adoption fees of $125 for dogs and $75 for cats that cover spay/neuter surgery, core vaccinations, rabies, deworming, flea/heartworm prevention, and microchipping. Open to individual adopters in Scotland County, NC and surrounding areas.
• Foster Program Temporary housing program in which volunteers care for shelter dogs and cats in their own homes. Suited to animals needing recovery, socialization, or those too young for the shelter environment, with foster care typically lasting 2 weeks to 6 months. Open to community members in Scotland County, NC who apply through a foster coordinator.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities including dog walking, cat socialization, adoption event assistance, administrative support, yard work, and supply organization. Open to adults aged 18 or older in the Scotland County area who apply through the shelter.
• Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return (TNVR) Program Humane community cat management program in which outdoor cats are trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their territory. Designed to control feral cat populations and reduce overpopulation in Scotland County, NC. Supported by designated TNVR donations via PayPal.
• Spay & Neuter Assistance Program Financial assistance program providing $40 non-refundable spay/neuter vouchers through the North Carolina Spay & Neuter program to low-income Scotland County residents receiving government assistance (Food Stamps, Medicaid) or earning below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level. Limited to 2 pets per year; pets must be 6 months or older; vouchers redeemable for up to 30 days from printed date.
• Lost & Found Pet Services Lost and found pet reporting service with a 72-hour stray hold policy, microchip scanning, ID tag identification, and referral to the Petco Love Lost facial recognition database to help reunite lost pets with owners in Scotland County, NC.
• Kitten Resources Educational resources and guidance for community members caring for stray kittens, including Mother Kitten Care, Community Cat Care, and foster placement for unweaned kittens in Scotland County, NC.
• Donation & Sponsorship Program Monetary donation and pet sponsorship program accepting contributions year-round via PayPal, GiveButter (Constant Companions program), and in-person. Sponsorships cover food, vaccines, and medical care for specific animals. Corporate sponsors include Bissell Pet Foundation, United Way, PennyFix, and local veterinary hospitals. Donations are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status, EIN 56-1118065.

Quantifiable outcome

• The shelter takes in nearly 2,000 animals per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core, major and minor.

• John Blue HousemoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2025A historic venue in Laurinburg that provides scenic settings for SCHS events such as the Pawliday Portraits photo event. Located at 13040 X Way Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352-1954.
• Wild Shot Photography (Katie Strickland)moderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2025Katie Strickland of Wild Shot Photography donates her time and resources to photograph animals and supporters at SCHS events, including the Pawliday Portraits event.
• Academy Animal HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA trusted veterinary care provider in Laurinburg that supports the shelter with compassionate veterinary care. They partner with SCHS for rabies clinic events, providing vaccinations at reduced costs for Scotland County residents. The shelter refers adopters to them for ongoing veterinary care.
• X-Way Road Animal HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerX-Way Road Animal Hospital assists in ensuring shelter animals receive necessary medical attention. They have also volunteered at rabies clinic events organized by SCHS, providing support alongside Academy Animal Hospital.
• Bissell Pet FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBissell Pet Foundation is on a mission to end pet homelessness and provides generous support to help SCHS place more cats and dogs into forever homes. Their backing supports the shelter's adoption and placement efforts.
• United WaymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Way strengthens the Scotland County community by supporting causes that matter, including animal welfare. SCHS participates in United Way's Day of Caring, which brings volunteers to the shelter for maintenance, dog walking, and grounds care.
• Greater Good Animal RescuemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreater Good Animal Rescue goes above and beyond to give animals a second chance and partners with SCHS to find loving homes for pets in need.
• PetSense by Tractor SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetSense hosts SCHS adoption events at their Laurinburg location, enabling on-site adoptions and community visibility. They have also donated items and provided sponsorship support for shelter events.
• Petco Love LostmoderateTechnology or IntegrationA free national database using facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their families. SCHS recommends this resource to pet owners searching for lost animals.
• Scotland County and City of Laurinburg Animal ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHS depends on City of Laurinburg and Scotland County for animal control services. Stray animals are picked up by animal control and brought to the shelter. Animal control numbers provided: (910) 277-2440 for Scotland County and (910) 277-3231 for City of Laurinburg.
• Laurinburg Art CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Laurinburg Art Council provides art supplies for SCHS's Paint & Sip fundraiser events, supporting the organization's fundraising efforts.
• Best Friends Animal SocietymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBest Friends Animal Society provides valuable resources for SCHS to share with adopters, including information about dog and cat health, behavior, care, training, socialization, financial aid, and introduction guides.
• Five Points Pet ResortminorOthersRecommended boarding facility for adopters and community members. Contact: (910) 904-5787. Listed on the shelter's resources page.
• Adams Pet SpaminorOthersRecommended pet spa and boarding service in Laurinburg. Contact: (910) 276-2442. Listed on the shelter's resources page and donated raffle prizes for fundraisers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bissell Pet Foundation: National foundation funding shelter adoptions and pet homelessness programs — already a major partner of SCHS — and operates Empty the Shelters events at partner shelters including local ones.
• ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a national animal welfare organization providing sheltering, spay/neuter, and adoption services, with a far broader geographic footprint and budget than SCHS.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization that already partners with SCHS to provide adopter resources. Operates sanctuary and nationwide shelter support programs targeting the same no-kill outcome SCHS aspires to.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): The largest national animal protection organization in the US, providing policy advocacy, shelter grants, and disaster response — a broader-scale peer operating in the same animal welfare space as SCHS.

Emerging players

• Petco Love Lost: National lost-pet reunification platform using facial recognition — already used by SCHS. Provides a complementary technology layer to local shelters' lost & found services and competes for donor mindshare on tech-forward pet welfare.

Direct peers

• Cumberland County Animal Services: Government-run animal shelter in neighboring Fayetteville, NC, performing the same intake, adoption, and animal control functions as SCHS within driving distance of Laurinburg.
• Richmond County Humane Society: Adjacent-county North Carolina humane society serving Rockingham with similar shelter, adoption, and spay/neuter services — a direct peer in scope, scale, and mission for Scotland County.
• Greater Good Animal Rescue: Animal rescue organization that already partners with SCHS to find homes for pets in need; operates rescue and transport programs targeting the same adoptable pet population in similar geographies.
• Hoke County Animal Shelter: County animal shelter serving Raeford, NC — a small rural NC peer with comparable intake volume and resource constraints, operating with similar reliance on volunteers and donations.
• Moore County Animal Services: County animal shelter in Carthage, NC (also in the Sandhills region), offering the same open-admission shelter, adoption, and animal control services to a similar rural North Carolina population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@schs1401
• Facebookfacebook.com/ScotlandCountyHumaneSociety
• Instagraminstagram.com/scotlandcountyhumanesociety
• TikToktiktok.com/@scotlandcountyhumane

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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