Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center

What Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center does

Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center (DOCPAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter (EIN 23-706-9110) headquartered at 135 Progress Drive in Victoria, Texas. Founded in 1963 as Six Flags Humane Society by Dorothy Hanna O'Connor and renamed in her memory in 2007, it is the longest-serving animal shelter in Victoria County. The shelter operates a single location with a 6-person staff supported by community volunteers and provides dog and cat adoption services, pet cremation coordination, microchipping, nail trims, Wash & Wag grooming, and biannual low-cost vaccination events. Adoption fees range from $0 to $250 for dogs and $120-$150 for cats and bundle spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and deworming.

DOCPAC monetizes through a mix of transaction-based fees (adoptions, microchipping at $25, nail trims at $10, Wash & Wag at $30, cremation services, and $20 t-shirt merchandise) and a diversified donation program covering one-time gifts, monthly recurring gifts, kennel sponsorships at $150/month, memorial and honorary gifts, and named-tier giving up to $5,000. In-kind donations flow through an Amazon wishlist and retail gift card programs (HEB, Target, Walmart, PetSmart, etc.). The shelter integrates 24PetWatch for microchip registration and uses Petango for online pet listings; it also operates a daily live Cat Cam and a YouTube channel.

The organization's strategic scope is anchored by an adjacent pet memorial park (Memory Meadows) and the Marsha Shanklin Education Building, which host end-of-life services, the Camp K9 youth summer program, volunteer orientations, and community fundraising events. Customer concentration is on individual pet adopters and pet-owning households across Victoria County, with marketing conducted primarily through the shelter's website, Facebook, community events (Clear the Shelters, Adoption Pawty!, Howler's Haunted House, Putt 4 Paws), and email newsletter.

Name

Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center

Legal name

Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center

Website

https://docpac.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center (DOCPAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter in Victoria, Texas that rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts out dogs and cats to community members, while also offering microchipping, grooming, cremation, low-cost vaccination events, and youth education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Pet Adoption Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Pet cremation services
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Pet care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees charged when individuals adopt dogs or cats from the shelter. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and deworming.
2. Donations and Contributions: Monetary donations from the public including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and annual donations. Also includes tribute donations (memorial and honorary), special needs sponsorship, and kennel sponsorship.
3. Pet Care Services: Microchipping services ($25), nail trims ($10), Wash & Wag dog grooming ($30), and low-cost vaccination/microchip events offered to the public.
4. Cremation Services: Pet cremation services coordinated through the shelter, with and without urns, for pets that have passed away. Pricing varies based on needs and budget.
5. Merchandise Sales: DOCPAC t-shirt sales ($20 each) with proceeds benefiting shelter animals.
6. In-Kind Donations via Amazon Wishlist: The shelter accepts physical supplies and items donated through their Amazon wishlist, including pet food, beds, toys, cleaning supplies, and other shelter necessities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DOCPAC operates a single-location animal shelter in Victoria, Texas, providing dog and cat adoption services with adoption fees covering spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and deworming. The center also offers pet cremation and memorial services through the adjacent Memory Meadows Pet Memorial Park, plus public pet care services including microchipping, nail trims, low-cost vaccination clinics, and the Wash & Wag dog grooming service. Community programs include Camp K9 youth education, a foster care network, volunteer opportunities, and donation programs including kennel sponsorships and an Amazon wish list.

Product overview

The Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center (DOCPAC) operates as a single-location animal shelter providing a comprehensive suite of pet adoption and animal welfare services. The core offering is animal adoption, featuring dogs and cats with adoption fees that include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, and deworming. Supporting services include cremation, microchipping/nail trims, low-cost vaccination events, and the Wash & Wag grooming service. Community engagement programs encompass Camp K9 (summer camp for kids), foster care, volunteer opportunities, and donation/wish list programs. Additional offerings include pet intake services, success story submissions, and merchandise. The shelter is affiliated with Memory Meadows Pet Memorial Park for pet cremation and memorial services. DOCPAC functions as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 23-706-9110.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services Dog and cat adoption services featuring lifestyle compatibility matching, adoption applications, and adoption fees that include spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm test (dogs) or feline testing (cats), microchip, and deworming. Intended for adult prospective pet owners in Victoria County and surrounding South Texas communities.
• Pet Cremation Services Cremation services for deceased pets, available with or without urns, coordinated through DOCPAC in partnership with local veterinarians or directly with pet owners. Pricing varies based on individual needs and budget.
• Microchipping and Nail Trims Public microchipping service ($25, including 24PetWatch registration) and nail trims ($10) for dogs and cats, available at the shelter.
• Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Week Biannual public low-cost canine and feline vaccination and microchipping services offered at the shelter every other month, no appointment needed; rabies vaccinations are not available at these events.
• Wash & Wag Dog Grooming Monthly dog grooming service including bath, ear rub, blow dry, brush out, and finishing spray for $30, with $5 add-on nail trims; current rabies vaccination required.
• Camp K9 Educational summer camp for children ages 10–15 covering canine body language, basic dog training, agility, and pet responsibility. Sessions run Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at $150 per child per session (non-refundable), including a hands-free leash, camp t-shirt, camp dog photo, water, and dog treats.
• Foster Care Program Temporary in-home foster care program for shelter dogs and cats. DOCPAC supplies pet food, medical care, and crates; foster families provide time, housing, and socialization until permanent adoption.
• Memory Meadows Pet Memorial Park Adjacent nonprofit facility providing final resting place for cremated pets with columbarium niches featuring personalized engraving, ceremonial services, and free entombment for military and law enforcement service animals. Located at 135 Progress Drive next to DOCPAC.
• DOCPAC Branded T-Shirts DOCPAC branded merchandise t-shirts available in adult sizes S–3XL at $20 each, with proceeds benefiting shelter animals.
• Donation and Sponsorship Program Monetary donation program accepting one-time, monthly recurring, and annual gifts. Designated funds include general operations, memorial and honorary tribute donations, kennel sponsorship ($150/month for personalized certificate on chosen kennel), and special needs sponsorship. Tiered impact levels from $25 (one week of milk for kittens) to $5,000 (cat habitat for 170 cats per year).
• Amazon Wishlist Donations Wish list program enabling donors to purchase and ship pet supplies, shelter supplies, and office items directly to the shelter through the Amazon registry. Accepted gift cards from Pet Supplies Plus, Lowe's, HEB, Target, TSC, Wal-Mart, Sam's, and PetSmart are also redeemable for shelter supplies.
• Pet Intake Request Surrender/intake request service for pet owners who need to rehome a dog or cat, providing the pathway for animals to enter DOCPAC's shelter and adoption pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides shelter for 13 dogs per year per kennel sponsorship ($1,800)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

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 minor and core.

• AmazonminorOthersAmazon wishlist partnership allowing donors to purchase and ship supplies directly to the shelter. Wishlist includes pet supplies, shelter materials, and office supplies. All proceeds from purchased items benefit shelter animals.
• 24PetWatchcoreTechnology or Integration24PetWatch is used as the microchip registration service for all microchips implanted at DOCPAC. When animals are scanned, the microchip connects to 24PetWatch database for owner identification and reunification.
• Memory Meadows Pet Memorial ParkcoreOthersAdjacent nonprofit organization providing final resting place for cremated animals. Offers columbarium niches with personalized engraving for pet cremains. Military/law enforcement service animal entombment available at no charge. Located at 135 Progress Drive next to DOCPAC.
• Pet Supplies Plus, Lowe's, HEB, Target, TSC, Wal-Mart, Sam's, PetSmartminorOthersGift cards from these retailers accepted as donations and used to purchase shelter supplies. Included in Amazon wishlist and direct donation options.
• Local Veterinary ClinicsminorOthersDOCPAC coordinates cremation services with local veterinarians and offers to work directly with pet owners. Also uses local vets for referrals and community outreach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National animal welfare nonprofit running sanctuary and adoption programs, plus foster/volunteer networks. Closely comparable nonprofit animal-welfare mission with community adoption, foster care, and education programming analogous to DOCPAC's offerings.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National nonprofit operating animal shelters, adoption services, spay/neuter programs, and veterinary care. Broader geographic scope than DOCPAC but operates the same nonprofit shelter and adoption model with comprehensive bundled adoption fees.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Large national animal welfare organization supporting shelter and adoption programs nationwide. Comparable nonprofit mission and reliance on donations, but operates at advocacy/policy scale rather than single-site shelter operations.

Others

• PetSmart Charities: Funder of animal welfare and adoption programs with nationwide adoption event partnerships. Comparable nonprofit donation/sponsorship ecosystem; not a direct shelter operator but a key funder peer for DOCPAC's adoption event programs.
• Maddie's Fund: Family foundation providing grant funding to animal welfare organizations and shelters for adoption, spay/neuter, and pet care programs. Comparable nonprofit funding relationship and community education focus analogous to DOCPAC's Marsha J. Shanklin Foundation grant.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National nonprofit funding animal welfare organizations and adoption events nationwide, including partnerships with local shelters. Comparable adoption-fee subsidization model and 'Clear the Shelters' campaign style events DOCPAC runs.

Regional players

• Victoria County Humane Society: Hypothetical/other local shelter serving Victoria County area. Local/regional nonprofit shelter peer if exists in the same geography as DOCPAC, competing for the same adopter and donor pool.
• San Antonio Humane Society: Regional nonprofit animal shelter in South/Central Texas operating adoption, low-cost veterinary, cremation, and community education programs. Directly comparable regional nonprofit shelter with similar service portfolio to DOCPAC but larger Texas-region footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/docpacnet
• Facebookfacebook.com/DorothyOConnorPAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/docpac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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