Almost Home Rescue

What Almost Home Rescue does

Almost Home Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer dog rescue organization headquartered (by mailing address) in South Portland, Maine, serving the New England region. The organization rescues stray, abandoned, and surrendered dogs—particularly those facing euthanasia in kill shelters or living in chains and pens—and places them with permanent adoptive families via a foster-based model. It maintains no paid employees; operations are run entirely by volunteer foster families, home-visit volunteers, fundraising volunteers, and transport helpers, with the official address (405 Western Avenue #377) used solely as a donation mailbox.

The core service portfolio comprises dog adoption placement, a foster program, volunteer coordination, donor-supported veterinary care, and an educational Training Tips offering covering decompression, reactivity, and behavioral support. Every adopted dog is transported to Maine, microchipped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and medically vetted prior to placement. Revenue is generated from one-time adoption fees ranging from $250 (seniors) to $450 (puppies), with bonded pairs priced at $300-$500; individual and corporate donations including a sponsor-a-heartworm-positive-dog program; and event-based fundraising, most notably the annual "Party for the Pups" gala hosted at Dunegrass Golf Club in Old Orchard Beach, ME.

Distribution is executed through scheduled adoption events at three partner retail locations—PetQuarters in Scarborough, ME (primary venue), PetSmart in Newington, NH, and The Animal House in Westbrook, ME—supplemented by direct foster-to-adopter transitions. The organization maintains a low-cost digital presence via a Squarespace-hosted website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, and PetFinder listings. There is no proprietary technology, mobile application, API, or integration infrastructure; all operations are coordinated manually by volunteers using generic contact email addresses ([email protected], [email protected]).

Name

Almost Home Rescue

Legal name

Almost Home Rescue

Website

https://almosthomerescue.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Almost Home Rescue is a 501(c)(3), all-volunteer dog rescue in Maine that rescues dogs facing euthanasia and places them with adopters via foster networks and adoption events at partner retail locations across New England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGAIAF

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs

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

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Dog adoption program
• Foster care network
• Nonprofit animal welfare
• Pet rehoming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees charged for dog adoptions, ranging from $250-$450 depending on age. Covers transport, microchipping, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and medical costs.
2. Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, including general donations, sponsor-a-heartworm-positive-dog programs, and corporate sponsorships. Organization is 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
3. Event Revenue: Tickets and merchandise sold at annual fundraiser events like Party for the Pups, Photos with Santa events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Almost Home Rescue is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues stray, abandoned, and surrendered dogs in danger of euthanasia and places them into permanent adoptive homes through a foster-based model. Dogs are transported to Maine, fully vetted (spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping), and matched with adopters via home visits and adoption events at partner retail locations.

Product overview

Almost Home Rescue operates as an all-breed dog rescue organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on animal welfare. The core offerings include dog adoption placement services and a foster program that work together to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs. Supporting services include volunteer coordination, training resources, and a donation program. The organization hosts regular adoption events and fundraising events including the annual Party for the Pups fundraiser and Santa photo events. These services are unified under the nonprofit mission of saving dogs from euthanasia and finding them forever homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Services
• Foster Program

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PetQuarterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetQuarters serves as the primary venue for Almost Home Rescue adoption events. Located at 486 Payne Road, Scarborough, ME. Hosts regular adoption events where rescue dogs meet potential adopters.
• PetSmart NewingtonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetSmart location in Newington, NH hosts adoption events for Almost Home Rescue, providing retail space for dog meet-and-greets with potential adopters.
• The Animal House WestbrookminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Animal House in Westbrook, Maine (Kohl's Plaza) serves as venue for adoption events. Located at 11 Main St, Westbrook.
• Dunegrass Golf ClubminorOthersAnnual Party for the Pups fundraising event venue. Located at 65 Wild Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach, ME. Hosts organization's largest annual fundraiser.
• Corporate Sponsors (TVWC, MVMC, Pawsitive Play, Cedar's, CF Pawsitive, RBC Wealth, Curry)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors providing financial and marketing support for the rescue organization. Logos displayed on website in appreciation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coastal Humane Society: Animal welfare nonprofit serving southern Maine with adoption, foster, and veterinary services. Overlaps with Almost Home Rescue on dog adoption and foster-based rehoming in the same Maine region.
• Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Foster-based dog and cat rescue with strong volunteer program and event-driven fundraising. Directly comparable nonprofit foster-network and adoption-event operating model.
• Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: All-volunteer, foster-based dog rescue transporting dogs to adoptive homes. Closely mirrors Almost Home Rescue's foster-led, transport-supported rehoming model.
• Austin Pets Alive!: Large no-kill rescue organization operating foster and adoption programs with corporate and community partnerships. Comparable mission and program mix at a larger scale.
• Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland: Community-based animal shelter and adoption organization based in Greater Portland, Maine. Directly comparable regional peer offering dog and cat adoption services in the same geography as Almost Home Rescue.
• Muddy Paws Rescue: Volunteer-driven foster-based dog rescue operating in a major U.S. metro. Comparable operational structure (foster network, adoption events, donations) to Almost Home Rescue.
• Save a Dog: Volunteer-run, foster-based dog rescue organization focused on rehoming dogs. Comparable all-breed nonprofit model reliant on foster families, adoption fees, and donations.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries, adoption programs, and national advocacy. Operates broadly in the same animal welfare and adoption space as Almost Home Rescue but at much greater scale and scope.
• Humane Society of the United States: Large national animal welfare organization funding shelters, rescues, and advocacy. Adjacent incumbent operating in the same animal rescue and adoption category as Almost Home Rescue at a national scale.

Others

• Petfinder: Online adoption marketplace where Almost Home Rescue already lists its dogs. Functions as a distribution channel and ecosystem platform for rescues rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/almosthomerescu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/almost-home-rescue

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Almost Home Rescue