ANIMAL NATION INC

What ANIMAL NATION INC does

Animal Nation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in South Salem, New York, operating exclusively on a volunteer-run basis with no paid staff. Its mission is the elimination of cruelty to animals across multiple species, delivered through three integrated programs: a Cat Rescue & Adoption program that places more than 200 cats and kittens annually via a network of rescuers, volunteers, foster caregivers, and adoption centers; a Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary that provides veterinary care and permanent homes to abused, neglected, or surrendered farm animals; and a Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation program that responds to roughly 8,000 wildlife assistance calls per year and rehabilitates 500+ orphaned, ill, and injured wild animals annually for release. Operations are concentrated across Westchester County, NY and Norwalk, CT, with reach into Rockland and Fairfield counties, and the organization is currently temporarily closed for wildlife intake.

The business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating in the commercial sense. Revenue streams consist of individual donations (one-time and recurring on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cadences at preset tiers of $10–$40 plus custom amounts, with an opt-in to cover the 3% transaction fee), corporate cause-related marketing partnerships, and in-kind contributions through Amazon wish lists, Chewy, and gift cards for PetSmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Walmart. Distribution is community-led, anchored by a 24/7 emergency wildlife hotline (914-400-6014) and a separate adoptions line (203-962-8684), supplemented by a foster care program with a formal in-home interview requirement, a volunteer program covering animal care, fundraising, and skilled services such as veterinary care and carpentry, and a Humane Education program that delivers seminars to schools, scout groups, nature centers, and first-responder agencies. The organization has no proprietary technology, no app, and no APIs.

Governance is by a three-member volunteer board (Patrick Moore as President, Kim Foley as Vice President, and Laurie Gandal as Secretary-Treasurer) following the December 2020 departure of founder Elle Jill Doornick. Strategic partnerships include Hudson Valley Animal Rescue (Sprout Creek Farm animal rescue, June 2020), NYC ACC (emergency intake of 130 chickens, September 2021), and outbound educational support to local police, fire, EMS, and animal control agencies. The organization received earned-media recognition through a New York Times feature in July 2021.

Name

ANIMAL NATION INC

Legal name

Animal Nation, Inc.

Website

https://animalnation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Animal Nation, Inc. is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2001 that operates cat rescue and adoption, a farm animal sanctuary, and wildlife rehabilitation services across Westchester County NY and Norwalk CT, supported by individual donations, corporate partnerships, and in-kind contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Animal rescue operations
• Cat adoption services
• Farm animal sanctuary
• Humane education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization relies on contributions from individuals. Donation options include one-time gifts and recurring donations (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) at preset amounts ($10, $20, $30, $40) or custom amounts. Donors can opt to cover transaction fees.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Cause-related marketing partnerships with corporations who wish to support social responsibility objectives while helping animals in need. Interested parties contact the organization directly.
3. In-Kind Donations: Accepts gift cards from PetSmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and other local stores, as well as Amazon wish list items for general equipment, farm/wildlife needs, and cat adoption needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Animal Nation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating a Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Facility, Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, and Domestic Animal (Cat) Rescue & Adoption Center in Westchester, NY and Norwalk, CT. The organization provides emergency wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and release services; permanent sanctuary care for abused, neglected, or surrendered farm animals; and cat adoption through a network of rescuers, volunteers, fosters, and adoption centers.

Product overview

Animal Nation is a non-profit organization operating as three interconnected programs: Cat Rescue & Adoption (helping 200+ cats annually find homes), Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (providing permanent homes for abused/neglected farm animals), and Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (rehabilitating orphaned/injured wildlife with release intent). Supporting programs include Foster Care, Volunteer Services, Donations, and Humane Education outreach. The organization receives about 8,000 wildlife calls per year and operates facilities in Westchester, NY and Norwalk, CT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cat Rescue & Adoption Cat rescue and adoption program that helps more than 200 cats and kittens find forever homes annually through a network of dedicated rescuers, volunteers, fosters and adoption centers. Intended for community members seeking to adopt rescued domestic cats.
• Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Farm sanctuary that takes in abused, neglected, or surrendered farm animals to provide veterinary care and permanent homes. Includes adoption placement for some farm animals (birds, goats, horses, alpaca, pigs).
• Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation program providing veterinary care and rehabilitation to orphaned, ill, or injured wildlife with the intent to release them back into the wild. Serves Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield, and surrounding counties; receives approximately 8,000 wildlife assistance calls per year.
• Humane Education Humane Education Program that encourages community members to value the lives of all beings through workshops with schools, Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups, nature centers, and other organizations; also provides seminars to first responders (police, fire, EMS, animal control) on safely handling injured or distressed animals.
• Foster Care Program Foster program for animals in need; applicants must be at least 18 years old and complete an interview and in-home visit process before fostering animals.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities including animal caretakers at cat adoption centers and farm sanctuary, fundraising, special events, office work, and skilled services including veterinary care, photography, and carpentry. The organization is entirely volunteer-run.
• Donation Program Donation program accepting tax-deductible contributions in one-time, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual formats at preset amounts ($10, $20, $30, $40) or custom amounts, with an option for donors to cover the 3% transaction fee.
• Supply Donation Program In-kind donation program accepting gift cards from PetSmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and other local stores, plus Amazon wish list items for general equipment, farm/wildlife needs, and cat adoption needs; Chewy registry supports cat supply donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to 8,000+ wildlife assistance calls per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Hudson Valley Animal RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2020Collaborated on the Sprout Creek Farm animal rescue, taking in more than 200 animals when the farm closed. Animal Nation took the sickest animals including 15+ goats requiring intensive rehabilitation care.
• Local First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS, Animal Control)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides seminars to local police departments, fire departments, EMS agencies, and animal control facilities on safely approaching and providing basic care to injured or distressed animals.
• NYC ACC (Animal Care Centers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC ACC called and transported 130 chickens to Animal Nation after they fell off a transport truck en route to religious sacrifice ritual. Animal Nation provided examination, care, and permanent sanctuary placement.
• ChewyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChewy registry/gift option for cat adoption needs, allowing supporters to purchase supplies directly through Chewy for Animal Nation's cat adoption program.
• Sprout Creek FarmminorOthersWhen Sprout Creek Farm closed and planned slaughter of animals was announced, Animal Nation stepped in to rescue animals, particularly the sickest ones requiring medical care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Large national animal welfare non-profit running rescue, adoption, and humane law enforcement programs. Comparable mission and program structure to Animal Nation, particularly around shelter/adoption and cruelty response, with national reach and substantially larger operating budget.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): Major wildlife conservation organization operating zoos, aquariums, and field conservation programs. Comparable to Animal Nation on the wildlife rehabilitation mission, with significantly broader conservation mandate and global footprint.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization operating animal rescue, sanctuaries, and advocacy across the U.S. Directly comparable to Animal Nation as a multi-program non-profit focused on animal welfare, cruelty prevention, and rescue, but at far greater national scale.
• Farm Sanctuary: National farm animal protection organization operating sanctuaries and advocacy programs. Directly comparable to Animal Nation's farm animal rescue and sanctuary program, with national reach and significantly larger operating scale.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization running sanctuaries, adoption programs, and rescue operations. Closely comparable to Animal Nation's multi-species rescue and sanctuary model, with stronger focus on companion animals rather than wildlife.

Regional players

• North Shore Animal League America: Large regional no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization based on Long Island, NY. Direct geographic and programmatic peer to Animal Nation — both operate cat and dog adoption, community education, and rescue in the New York metropolitan area.
• Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: New York State-based farm animal rescue and sanctuary operating in the Hudson Valley, near Animal Nation's service area. Closely comparable on the farm sanctuary program line, with overlapping donor bases in the NY/CT region.
• Animal Haven: NYC-based non-profit animal rescue and adoption organization with a cat-focused shelter. Comparable to Animal Nation's cat rescue/adoption program in scale and donor profile, with overlapping NY metro service area.
• Green Chimneys: Non-profit in Brewster, NY operating animal-assisted therapy and wildlife/educational programs. Comparable regional non-profit with animal welfare, humane education, and wildlife components serving the same broader NY/CT geography.
• Center for Wildlife (Cape Neddick, ME): Regional wildlife rehabilitation hospital in New England treating injured and orphaned native wildlife. Closely comparable to Animal Nation's wildlife rescue and rehab program, with similar intake hotline and release-back-to-wild model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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