Animal Aid Inc

What Animal Aid Inc does

Animal Aid, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit animal rescue and adoption shelter founded in 1999 and headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida. The organization operates as a no-kill shelter, taking in emergency, abuse, and neglect cases as well as dogs and cats from high-kill animal control facilities across Palm Beach, Dade, and Broward Counties in South Florida. It runs a core set of programs including pet adoption services (open six days a week by appointment with approved application), a Special Needs Pet Program, a Foster Care Program, a Courtesy Listings service, and a Humane Trap/Spay/Return Program targeting feral cat overpopulation. On average, the organization rescues and adopts approximately 100 animals per month.

The technical footprint is modest: a public website (animal-aid.com), an online pet pharmacy at animalaidinc.ourvet.com for medication refills, and a mobile spay/neuter unit that travels across the South Florida service area offering low-cost veterinary services — spay/neuter with a focus on feral cats, vaccinations, dentals, heartworm treatments, and other minor procedures. Pricing for veterinary services is pay-as-you-go and not publicly disclosed. Adoption distribution is supplemented through volunteer-staffed off-site centers at PetSmart and Petco retail locations, and the organization holds a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and is a member of ASPCA, American Heartworm Society, and the Society for Non-Profits.

The business model is donation-dependent: the organization states it "survives completely on donations" and accepts contributions through PayPal plus a diversified set of online giving platforms (Amazon Smile, iGive, eBay for Charity, GoodSearch, Cuddly). Program services for low-cost veterinary care provide a secondary revenue stream, and the Animal Aid Wings membership program offers recurring annual giving. With approximately 8 employees and no parent company, institutional investors, or PE/VC backing, Animal Aid operates as an independent community-led non-profit supported entirely by public donations and modest service fees.

Name

Animal Aid Inc

Legal name

Animal Aid, Inc.

Website

https://animal-aid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Animal Aid, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit no-kill animal rescue and adoption shelter in Oakland Park, Florida, serving South Florida. It adopts roughly 100 animals per month and offers low-cost mobile spay/neuter and veterinary services funded entirely by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Adoption Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption services
• Low-cost spay neuter
• Veterinary clinic services
• Feral cat management

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland Park, FL

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Organization survives completely on donations from the public. Accepts one-time and recurring donations through PayPal and various online platforms.
2. Program Services: Low-cost spay/neuter services, vaccines, dentals, heartworm treatments and other minor veterinary procedures for the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Animal Aid, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill animal rescue and adoption shelter in South Florida that takes in injured, neglected, and unwanted dogs and cats from county shelters and high-kill animal control facilities. The organization provides pet adoption services, low-cost veterinary care including spay/neuter (via a mobile clinic with focus on feral cats), vaccinations, dental procedures, and heartworm treatment. Operations are funded entirely by public donations.

Product overview

Animal Aid Inc is a non-profit pet adoption shelter offering a unified portfolio of animal rescue, adoption, and veterinary services. The core offering includes pet adoption services (dogs and cats available 6 days per week), spay/neuter clinic services with a mobile unit, vaccination and dental services, heartworm treatment, and an online pharmacy. The organization also operates specialized programs including a Special Needs Pet Program for animals requiring special care, a Humane Trap/Spay/Return Program addressing feral cat overpopulation, and a Foster Care Program. Additional offerings include Animal Aid Wings membership for recurring supporters and Courtesy Listings for animals available through the network. The organization rescues and adopts approximately 100 animals per month, operating as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity supported entirely by donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Adoption center offering dogs and cats for adoption 6 days a week, taking in emergency, abuse, and neglect cases as well as animals from county animal control facilities in Palm Beach, Dade, and Broward Counties in South Florida.
• Spay/Neuter Clinic Services Mobile spay/neuter unit providing low-cost procedures with a focus on feral cats, operating with surgery check-in between 8am-10am and non-surgical clients served between 11am-2pm.
• Vaccination Services Provides vaccinations for rescued animals as part of the trap/spay/return service program and for community pets at low cost.
• Dental Services Low-cost dental procedures offered as part of the shelter's medical care services for rescued and community animals.
• Heartworm Treatment Heartworm treatments and other minor medical procedures offered at low cost to pet owners in South Florida.
• Online Pet Pharmacy Online store for refilling and requesting pet medications, accessible through animalaidinc.ourvet.com.
• Special Needs Pet Program Program caring for and finding homes for special needs animals, including those with visual impairments, medical conditions, or recovery needs.
• Humane Trap/Spay/Return Program Addresses overpopulation of stray and feral cats through humane trapping, spaying, vaccination, AIDS/Leukemia testing, recovery, release, foster homes, medical care, and adoption program.
• Animal Aid Wings Membership Year-round membership program supporting the organization with recurring donations and benefits.
• Foster Care Program Foster parent program for kittens, puppies, or recovering animals requiring temporary home care.
• Courtesy Listings Listing service for other cats and animals available for adoption through the shelter's network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rescues and adopts approximately 100 animals per month

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ASPCAminorOthersAnimal Aid is a member of the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), providing credibility and connection to national animal welfare resources.
• American Heartworm SocietyminorOthersMember of the American Heartworm Society, providing access to latest guidelines and best practices for heartworm prevention and treatment.
• Society for Non-ProfitsminorOthersProfessional membership organization providing resources and best practices for nonprofit management and governance.
• GuideStarminorOthersProvides platinum transparency seal for nonprofit accountability and reporting standards.
• PetSmartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteers operate off-site adoption centers at PetSmart locations, expanding reach for animal adoptions.
• PetcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteers operate off-site adoption centers at Petco locations, providing additional adoption opportunities.
• Hills Science DietminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing pet food support for rescued animals at the shelter.
• NBC 6 South FloridaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal television station featured Animal Aid's no-kill shelter and rescue operations on the NBC 6 South Florida Today Show.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Florida Animal Friend: Statewide spay/neuter grant program funded by Florida pet registration revenues. Directly relevant funding source for Animal Aid's mobile spay/neuter clinic operations across the same Florida geography.
• South Florida Wildlife Center: Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization in the same South Florida market. Comparable nonprofit operational model and donor ecosystem, though focused on wildlife rather than companion animals.
• Miami-Dade Animal Services: Government-run animal care and control agency operating in Dade County, the same geography Animal Aid serves. While a public agency, it is a key source of transferred animals and competes for adoption placement in the region.

Direct peers

• Alley Cat Allies: National advocacy and resource organization dedicated to Trap-Neuter-Return programs for feral cats. Closely aligned with Animal Aid's Humane Trap/Spay/Return Program and a likely grantmaker and thought leader.
• Humane Society of Broward County: Direct regional peer operating a no-kill shelter and low-cost veterinary clinic in Fort Lauderdale, serving the same South Florida geography with a comparable adoption and spay/neuter service mix.
• Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: No-kill shelter and adoption center in West Palm Beach providing pet adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, and veterinary services in the same South Florida market. Highly comparable mission, funding model, and service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart Charities: Leading national funder of pet adoptions and welfare programs, and operator of in-store adoption events. Active PetSmart channel partner for Animal Aid and a primary grant source for shelter medical and adoption programs.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries, regional programs, and adoption initiatives nationwide. Sets operational benchmarks for no-kill shelters and is a major grantmaker to smaller rescues like Animal Aid.
• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization providing grants, advocacy, and resources to local shelters. Animal Aid is an ASPCA member; ASPCA sets the macro funding and policy environment for the sector.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National pet welfare grantmaking arm of Petco that funds adoption and veterinary programs at local shelters nationwide. Currently a channel partner for Animal Aid via Petco adoption centers and a major potential funder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/animal-aid-inc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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