Name

Williamson County Animal Center

Legal name

Williamson County Animal Center, TN

Website

https://adoptwcac.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Spay and neuter services
• Animal control enforcement
• Rabies vaccination clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Williamson County government budget allocations to operate the public animal shelter and provide animal control services.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from pet adoptions including cats, dogs, puppies, rabbits, and small animals. Standard adoption fees range from $10-$85 per animal.
3. Vaccination and Microchip Services: Revenue from rabies vaccinations at $10 each and microchips at $15 each during monthly clinics.
4. Memorial Paver Program: Donations of $100 per paver for memorial tributes displayed at the shelter entrance.
5. Facility Rentals: Rental fees for the Emily Magid Community Education Room at $100 for full room or $75 for half room.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Williamson County Animal Center operates an open-admission county animal shelter providing pet adoption, spay/neuter services, animal control enforcement, rabies vaccination clinics, microchipping, lost-and-found animal reunification, and pet surrender services. The shelter also runs community education programs, youth and scout programs, and behavior training resources for Williamson County residents. All animals adopted through WCAC are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations prior to placement.

Product overview

Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) is an open-admission public animal shelter providing comprehensive animal welfare services. The core portfolio consists of Pet Adoption, Spay/Neuter Services, Animal Control, Lost/Found Animal Services, Rabies Vaccination Clinics, and Pet Surrender Services. These are supported by educational programs including Animal Ed-Venture Camps, School & Youth Group Programs, Scout Programs, and Book Buddies reading program. Volunteer programs include Pawsabilities (special needs inclusion), general cat and dog volunteering, and group volunteer opportunities. Community support offerings encompass Crisis Sheltering Foster Program, Paw Pantry food distribution, humane trap rentals, microchipping services, and a free dog behavior training program. Additional revenue-generating services include Education Room Rental and Memorial Paver Program. WCAC partners with Adopt-a-Pet.com for adoption listings, ShelterLuv for online forms, Petco Love for vaccination initiatives, and Friends of WCAC (501c3 nonprofit) for fundraising and donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption
• Spay/Neuter Services
• Animal Control
• Lost or Found Animal Services
• Rabies Vaccination Clinics
• Pet Surrender Services
• Barn/Working Cat Adoption
• Education Room Rental
• Memorial Paver Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% live release rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

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

• Friends of WCACcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit organization that promotes and supports quality of life for animals at the shelter through fundraising events (An Evening with Friends gala), donations, Paw Pantry program, volunteer coordination, and community advocacy. EIN 27-4744755.
• MuttNation FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with country artist Zach John King to spotlight shelter pets and raise awareness for adoptable animals. MuttNation Foundation supports shelter initiatives and adoption events.
• Petco LovecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPetco Love's 'Vaccinated & Loved' initiative provides free Feline HCP and Canine DAPPv vaccinations during WCAC's rabies clinics. Petco Love also supports other animal welfare initiatives.
• Mars PetcareflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the annual 'An Evening with Friends' fundraising gala. Long-time supporter with ongoing investment in animal welfare programs and shelter operations.
• Tennessee Language CentercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides telephone interpretation services for in-person shelter visits when needed, enabling services for Spanish-speaking residents.
• Best Friends NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork partner providing access to resources, best practices, and support from Best Friends Animal Society for lifesaving initiatives.
• Human Animal Support Services (HASS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting the shelter's transformation to community-focused animal services model with modern sheltering practices.
• Tito's Handmade VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Nashville Sounds Tail Waggin' Tuesday baseball events, supporting Friends of WCAC fundraising efforts.
• Guardian Angels for Soldier's PetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization helping find temporary foster homes for pets of deploying active duty service members and veterans, with referral coordination through WCAC.
• Tennessee Wildlife Resources AgencyminorOthersReferral partner for wildlife-related calls; WCAC redirects wildlife concerns to the agency for proper handling.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Rutherford County Animal Services: Tennessee county animal services agency offering comparable open-admission shelter, animal control, and rabies clinic services in a neighboring mid-Tennessee county.
• Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control: Municipal open-admission shelter and animal control authority in the Nashville metro area that serves the same regional pet population and offers identical core service lines.
• Wilson County Animal Control: Adjacent Tennessee county animal control/shelter operating in the same state regulatory framework and serving a similar mid-size county population — closest operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: The largest U.S. animal welfare organization providing national programs in shelter support, spay/neuter, and animal control — directly comparable in mission scope to a county shelter, though at national scale.
• The Humane Society of the United States: National animal welfare advocacy and shelter-support organization with overlapping scope in adoption, animal control policy, and community pet support programs.
• Petco Love (Petco Foundation): Active WCAC partner providing free Feline HCP and Canine DAPPv vaccinations; funds shelter and adoption initiatives nationally — comparable as a grantor/shelter-support entity.
• PetSmart Charities: Major funder of shelter adoptions and spay/neuter programs nationally; a peer in the shelter-funding ecosystem even though it does not operate shelters directly.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization and WCAC's network partner. Operates lifesaving initiatives and resource sharing that directly support WCAC's 95% live release mission.

Emerging players

• MuttNation Foundation: Active WCAC marketing/fundraising partner focused on shelter pet advocacy; directly comparable as a shelter-support nonprofit using celebrity partnerships to drive adoptions.

Others

• Greater Good Charities: National nonprofit that supplies shelter goods and grant funding to WCAC; comparable as a shelter-enabling organization in the animal welfare ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wcanimalcenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/WCanimalcenter
• Instagramsecure.instagram.com/wcanimalcenter

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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