Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA

What Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA does

The Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA is a private, independent 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization founded in 1891 and headquartered at 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY. It is one of the oldest continuously-operating animal welfare organizations in the United States and is not affiliated with any local, state, or national humane groups. The organization operates a single shelter facility staffed by 9 employees and a board of 11 directors, serving Chemung County and adjacent Southeastern Steuben County.

Its core programs span the full lifecycle of companion animal welfare: an adoption program for cats and dogs, affordable spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, a community Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for free-roaming cats, a pet food pantry for low-income residents, end-of-life euthanasia and cremation services, foster and volunteer networks, humane education delivered to schools, and behavior/pet-loss support resources. The organization supplements local intake with a transport pipeline bringing puppies from southern (Alabama) shelters and runs off-site adoption events at retail partners including Arnot Mall and Mattress By Appointment.

The technology stack is non-proprietary and consists of third-party SaaS tools — Clinic HQ for clinic appointment scheduling and payment processing, DonorPerfect for donation management, and Stripe/PayPal/Venmo for transactions. Revenue is a blend of transactional service fees (adoption fees, relinquishment fees of $50-$75, tiered cremation pricing from $50 to $300), charitable contributions via website, Amazon Wish List, planned giving vehicles (bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts), and grants from national welfare foundations including ASPCA, Bissell Pet Foundation, Petco Foundation, and PetSmart Charities. Strategic veterinary capability is augmented through a partnership with Cornell University's Shelter Outreach Services for complex surgical cases.

Name

Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA

Legal name

Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA

Website

https://chemungspca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA is a 135-year-old independent 501(c)(3) animal shelter in Elmira, NY, serving Chemung and Steuben Counties through pet adoption, affordable spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, TNR, food assistance, end-of-life services, and humane education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Shelter Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Animal adoption services
• Affordable veterinary clinics
• Community cat TNR
• Pet food assistance
• Humane education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmira, NY

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fee-based adoption of cats and dogs to qualified adopters. Adoption fees vary and some are sponsored/waived through partnership programs.
2. Relinquishment Fees: Owner surrender fees: $50 for first cat, $25 each additional cat; $75 for first dog, $50 each additional dog.
3. End-of-Life Services: Affordable euthanasia and cremation services. Pricing varies by animal type and size: small mammals $50-150, cats $60-175, dogs under 50 lbs $100-250, dogs over 50 lbs $130-300.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations through website, Amazon Wish List, and planned giving programs including bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts.
5. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Estate planning vehicles including general bequests, residuary gifts, specific gifts, contingent gifts, IRA beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization that delivers pet adoption services, affordable spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, a community pet food pantry, a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats, foster and volunteer programs, humane education, and end-of-life euthanasia and cremation services from its main shelter facility in Elmira, NY. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service activities, adoption fees, donations, planned giving, and grant funding from partner foundations.

Product overview

The Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization founded in 1891, offering a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services centered around animal adoption, affordable veterinary care, and community support programs. The organization's core offerings include an Adoption Program for matching adoptable animals with homes, Affordable Spay/Neuter and Vaccination Clinics providing low-cost veterinary services, the Community Pet Food Pantry for residents in need, the Community Cats Program (TNR) for feral cat population management, Foster and Volunteer Programs for community involvement, Humane Education Programs for schools, and End-of-Life Services for pet owners. Supporting infrastructure includes Behavior Problems Support resources, Lost/Found Pet Services, Temporary Boarding Resources referrals, and Relinquishing Your Pet Services. The organization also manages several donation funds including the Tooth Fairy Fund (dental care), Animal Rescue Fund, and Community Cat Fund, as well as a Planned Giving (Leaving a Legacy) program for planned charitable contributions. The organization serves Chemung County and surrounding areas from its facility at 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adoption Program Matches adoptable cats and dogs with loving homes through an application and meet-and-greet process, including both in-shelter and off-site adoption events at partner locations.
• Affordable Spay/Neuter Clinics Low-cost sterilization services for cats and dogs, including small and large breed appointments, offered on a scheduled basis throughout the year.
• Affordable Vaccination Clinics Low-cost vaccination services and microchipping offered on scheduled clinic dates for pet owners in the community.
• Community Pet Food Pantry Provides dry cat and dog food assistance to Chemung County and Southeast Steuben County residents experiencing temporary financial hardship or receiving government assistance, limited to two bags per household per month.
• Community Cats Program (TNR) Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for free-roaming and feral cats, providing free sterilization surgery, rabies vaccination, and ear tipping from April through October annually.
• Foster a Shelter Animal Program Temporary home placement for young, injured, sick, abused, or under-socialized cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies who may otherwise face euthanasia, with foster periods ranging from weeks to months.
• Volunteer Program Opportunities for community members aged 16+ to assist with shelter operations including dog walking, cat cuddling, facility maintenance, and clinic volunteering, with separate programs for shelter helpers and clinic volunteers.
• Humane Education Programs Educational programming for schools and organizations designed with NYS Learning Standards, covering animal advocacy, compassion, responsibility, and respect for animals and people across age groups from preschoolers to adults.
• End-of-Life Services Compassionate euthanasia and cremation services for pets, offering options for owners to take remains home, group cremation, or private cremation with ashes returned, with pricing based on animal species and size.
• Relinquishing Your Pet Services Support for owners who must surrender their pets, including fees ($50 first cat/$25 additional, $75 first dog/$50 additional) and evaluation of animals for adoptability based on medical and behavioral criteria.
• Leaving a Legacy Planned Giving Planned giving program offering multiple options including bequests in wills, beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, IRA qualified charitable distributions, and gifts of real estate or stock.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,627 cats and dogs spayed or neutered through clinics (YTD)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASPCAcoreOthersNational animal welfare organization partnership. ASPCA logo appears on website as proud partner. ASPCA resources referenced for finding kittens guidance.
• Bissell Pet FoundationcoreOthersPet foundation partnership providing support for adoption programs and shelter operations.
• Community FundminorOthersLocal community foundation partnership supporting shelter programs.
• Petco FoundationcoreOthersNational pet retailer foundation providing grants and support for animal welfare initiatives.
• PetSmart CharitiescoreOthersNational pet retailer charitable arm supporting adoption programs and shelter operations.
• Mattress By Appointment (Arnot Mall)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal retail partner hosting off-site adoption events. Provides 5% discount for adopters. Community partnership bringing adoptable cats into high-traffic retail environment.
• Corning Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal financial institution ran employee and customer donation drive collecting pet food and supplies for shelter animals.
• Shelter Outreach ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cornell University's veterinary school through Shelter Outreach Services. Provides surgical care for shelter animals including complex procedures. Mentioned specifically for kitten hernia repair surgery keeping animals on track for adoption.
• Williams Kia of ElmiraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealer hosting adoption event with dog available for meet-and-greets. Provided pupcups for visiting adopters.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization that is a listed partner of Chemung SPCA. ASPCA operates adoption, spay/neuter, and cruelty prevention programs nationally and sets many of the standards and grant frameworks that smaller regional SPCAs follow.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization running adoption centers, transport programs, and grant funding for regional shelters. Operates a network model similar in spirit to Chemung's local approach.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): The largest national animal welfare advocacy organization. While not directly affiliated with Chemung SPCA (which is intentionally independent), HSUS sets policy and provides frameworks that affect every regional shelter's operations and funding environment.

Others

• PetSmart Charities: Charitable arm of PetSmart and a listed core partner of Chemung SPCA. Provides grants and operational support to adoption programs and shelters across the country.
• Bissell Pet Foundation: National pet welfare foundation that is a listed core partner of Chemung SPCA. Funds adoption events, shelter operations, and transport programs at regional shelters nationwide.

Regional players

• Susquehanna SPCA: Regional SPCA serving Broome County in New York's Southern Tier. Comparable service portfolio including adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, and community education in a neighboring geography.
• Steuben County Humane Society: Regional animal welfare organization in adjacent Steuben County, NY. Directly comparable in scope (adoption, low-cost clinic, surrender services) and serves a population overlapping with Chemung SPCA's pet food pantry coverage area.
• Tompkins County SPCA: Regional SPCA serving Tompkins County, NY (adjacent to Chemung County). Operates a similar mix of adoption, low-cost veterinary clinic, and surrender prevention services in the Southern Tier region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/chemungspca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chemung-county-humane-society-&-spca

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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