Animal Resource Center

What Animal Resource Center does

Animal Resource Center (ARC) is a no-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal shelter founded in 1999 by Al Gregorowicz and headquartered in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, with its physical shelter located on a 20-acre donated property in Millville, Pennsylvania. The organization provides temporary shelter for homeless, abused, and neglected dogs and cats, running at near-full capacity (30 dogs, 60+ cats) with 11 paid employees supported by a volunteer base and a four-member Board of Directors. Core services include appointment-based pet adoption, structured surrender intake ($50 fee per dog or cat), a cat and kitten foster care program with multiple care tracks (pregnant/nursing moms, undersocialized cats, FELV/FIV-positive cats, hospice), and a lost pet reunification service delivered through the Petco Love Lost facial recognition platform.

ARC's revenue mechanics are donation-driven. Revenue streams comprise tax-deductible charitable contributions via an online Network for Good giving page, Walmart Round-Up checkout donations, annual fundraising events (Paws for Purses Bingo, Bling & Cash Bingo, yard sales), and transaction-based surrender fees of $50 per animal. Pricing for adoption fees is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and regional: prospective adopters submit pre-approval forms and arrange meet-and-greets by phone or email (extensions 1 for dogs, 2 for cats), and intake is similarly gated. Distribution is anchored at a single physical location with limited geographic reach into Columbia County and surrounding Pennsylvania communities, supported by referral partnerships with the PSPCA and a network of low-cost spay/neuter and TNR providers.

The technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: ARC operates a standard GoDaddy-hosted marketing site (nokillarc.org) and consumes Petco's facial recognition SaaS for the lost-pet feature. There is no mobile app, no public API, no disclosed data assets, and no AI/ML capability developed in-house. Operational expansion relies on facility buildout (a planned new Cat House) and volunteer-driven intake, with no public capital structure, funding rounds, or institutional investors disclosed.

Name

Animal Resource Center

Legal name

Animal Resource Center

Website

https://animalresourcecenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Animal Resource Center is a no-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal shelter in Bloomsburg/Millville, Pennsylvania, serving Columbia County pet adopters, owners surrendering dogs or cats, and cat foster volunteers. It shelters roughly 30 dogs and 60+ cats, funded primarily by charitable donations and modest surrender fees.

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

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Animal rescue care
• Pet surrender services
• Foster care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations to support shelter operations, animal care, and facility improvements. Multiple donation options including direct giving page and kitten season campaigns.
2. Surrender Fees: $50 surrender fee for each dog surrendered and $50 surrender fee for each cat surrendered to help offset the cost of care while at ARC.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Paws for Purses, Bling & Cash Bingo, and yard sales generate revenue through ticket sales and merchandise.
4. Walmart Round-Up Program: Donations collected at Walmart checkout when customers round up their purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Animal Resource Center is a no-kill, 501(c)(3) animal shelter that provides temporary shelter, care, and adoption services for homeless, abused, and neglected dogs and cats. The organization operates on 20 acres of donated land in Millville, Pennsylvania with capacity for 30+ dogs and 60+ cats, offering pet adoption, surrender intake, cat and kitten foster programs, and community resources including referrals to low-cost spay/neuter clinics.

Product overview

Animal Resource Center operates as a no-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal shelter offering a portfolio of animal welfare services centered on pet adoption, surrender intake, and foster care programs. The core service offerings include adoptable dog and cat placement through appointment-based interactions, surrender processing for owned pets and strays, and a structured cat and kitten foster program with multiple care-track options. The organization also integrates with Petco Love Lost for lost pet reunification using facial recognition technology, and maintains community resources including low-cost veterinary referrals. Supporting operations include fundraising events and a yard sale program. The shelter does not offer a technology product platform but provides animal care services through traditional shelter operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services
• Dog Surrender Services
• Cat Surrender Services Accepts owned cats or found strays through structured surrender forms with required veterinary records. A $50 surrender fee per cat helps offset the cost of care while at ARC. Intake handled via phone (570-784-3669 ext 2) or email ([email protected]).
• Cat & Kitten Foster Program Places cats and kittens in temporary volunteer foster homes for 4-12 week periods. Care tracks include pregnant/nursing mothers, kittens, undersocialized or medically dependent cats, FELV/FIV positive cats, and hospice care. Foster providers must meet quarantine, time, and transportation requirements.
• Lost Pet Reunification via Petco Love Lost
• Animal Welfare Resources & Referrals Provides links and referrals to low-cost spay/neuter clinics, TNR (trap-neuter-return) programs, vaccine clinics, and financial aid organizations for pet owners in the community. Partner organizations include PA Pets, PSPCA Danville, The Pet Care Clinic, No Nonsense Neutering, Eastern PA Animal Alliance, and The Nobody's Cat Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacity to shelter 30+ dogs and 60+ cats simultaneously

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Petco Love LostsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPetco's lost pet reunification platform using facial recognition technology. ARC participates in this service to help reunite lost pets with their owners. One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime.
• PSPCA (Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSPCA provides a humane officer hotline for reporting animal abuse and neglect. ARC directs community members to the PSPCA hotline (866-601-7722) for abuse/neglect reports in covered Pennsylvania counties including Bucks, Chester, Columbia, Delaware, Lancaster, and others.
• Network for GoodsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline donation platform used by ARC for collecting charitable donations. Hosts ARC's giving page for shelter operations, kitten season care, and capital projects.
• WalmartsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWalmart Round-Up program allows customers to donate their change at checkout. ARC also has an Amazon Wishlist and Walmart Registry for in-kind donations.
• Various Low-Cost Spay/Neuter ProviderssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with multiple organizations including PA Pets, PSPCA Danville, The Pet Care Clinic, No Nonsense Neutering, Eastern PA Animal Alliance, and The Nobody's Cat Foundation to provide TNR and low-cost spay/neuter services to the community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/animal-resource-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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