Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zwierzętami w Polsce. Oddział

What Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zwierzętami w Polsce. Oddział does

Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zwierzętami w Polsce. Oddział w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim (TOZ Gorzów Wlkp) is a regional branch of Poland's oldest animal welfare organization, founded in 1864 and registered under KRS 0000154454. The branch operates from ul. Borowskiego 31, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski with a small core team of 7 employees, supported by a network of volunteer Social Inspectors (Społeczni Inspektorzy). The organization is a registered nonprofit and does not operate proprietary technology; its activities are documented through a basic website (gorzow.toz.pl) and a Facebook page.

The branch delivers a portfolio of animal welfare services: shelter and adoption services for stray and abandoned animals, inspector-led field interventions in response to animal cruelty and neglect reports, humane education programs (including coloring books and presentations developed with Pedigree), a 1.5% Polish income tax donation program, and a "virtual adoption" scheme for remote supporters. It is part of a national TOZ network that includes 81 branches and 10 shelters and conducted approximately 40,000 cruelty interventions and 14,000+ field inspections in 2024, rescuing 14,935 animals and rehoming 6,957.

Revenue is entirely donation-based, drawn from (i) the Polish 1.5% personal income tax designation (KRS 0000154454 with branch-specific designation), (ii) direct monetary contributions from individuals and businesses, and (iii) in-kind and operational sponsorship from corporate partners including zooplus (pet food deliveries ≥7x/month), Elektra S.A. (solar micro-installation at the Celestynów shelter), Eko-System (toner-for-food campaign), Pedigree (education materials), and Biedronka (in-store food collection drives). The branch also offers free PIT tax return preparation in exchange for donation designation. No pricing or revenue figures are publicly disclosed for either the branch or the parent organization.

Name

Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zwierzętami w Polsce. Oddział

Legal name

Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zwierzętami w Polsce

Website

https://gorzow.toz.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zwierzętami w Polsce Oddział w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim is a Polish nonprofit animal welfare branch providing shelter, adoption, cruelty inspector interventions, and humane education for abandoned animals and the Lubuskie community, part of a national network founded in 1864.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAG

Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAE

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAD

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAK

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAJ

Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAF

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Animal adoption services
• Animal cruelty intervention
• Humane education programs
• Animal welfare charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorzów Wielkopolski

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 1.5% Tax Donations: Public donations through the Polish tax system where taxpayers can direct 1.5% of their income tax to the organization. KRS number: 0000154454, with specific designation for the Gorzów Wielkopolski branch.
2. Direct Donations and Contributions: Voluntary monetary donations from individuals and businesses supporting animal welfare causes. Funds can be transferred to dedicated bank accounts.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Support from corporate sponsors including food donations and operational assistance. Sponsors include zooplus (pet food deliveries), Elektra S.A. (solar installations), and Eko-System.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The organization operates as a non-profit animal welfare branch providing animal shelter services, animal adoption matching, and inspector interventions for animal cruelty and neglect cases across the Lubuskie region. It also runs humane education programs for children and adults, manages a 1.5% tax donation fundraising program, and offers virtual adoption for remote supporters. The branch is part of a nationwide network of 81 branches and 10 shelters in Poland.

Product overview

Towarzystwo Opieki nad Zwierzętami w Polsce Oddział w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim is a nonprofit animal welfare organization (founded 1864) offering a suite of animal protection services. The core offering consists of animal shelter services providing care for homeless animals, animal adoption services facilitating matches between animals and families, and inspector intervention services responding to cruelty reports. Supporting services include humane education programs, a 1% tax donation program for fundraising, and virtual adoption for remote supporters. The organization operates as part of a national network of 81 branches and 10 shelters across Poland, with 587 community inspectors conducting approximately 40,000 interventions annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt (Animal Shelter Services) Provides shelter, care, and temporary housing for homeless animals including dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. Animals receive veterinary care, are vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed/neutered before adoption.
• Adopcja Zwierząt (Animal Adoption Services) Facilitates the adoption of homeless animals by matching them with suitable adoptive families. Includes adoption contract requirements and follow-up support.
• Interwencje Inspektorów (Inspector Intervention Services) Responds to reports of animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. Inspectors investigate cases, remove animals from dangerous situations, and coordinate with authorities.
• Edukacja Humanitarna (Humane Education Program) Educational programs for children and adults about proper animal care, animal welfare laws, and responsible pet ownership. Includes coloring books and presentations developed in collaboration with Pedigree.
• Program 1% Podatku (1% Tax Donation Program) Enables taxpayers to donate 1.5% of their income tax to support animal welfare activities. The organization also offers free PIT tax return preparation services in exchange for donations.
• Wirtualna Adopcja (Virtual Adoption) Allows supporters to become virtual guardians of shelter animals, providing financial support for their care without physical adoption.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,935 animals rescued and 6,957 animals adopted into new homes in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• zoopluscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternet pet store zooplus supports the organization by delivering pet food donations at least 7 times per month. Their support helps provide food for animals in TOZ shelters and those under the care of TOZ activists.
• Elektra S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElektra S.A. supports and oversees the construction of a micro-photovoltaic installation for the Animal Shelter in Celestynów.
• Eko-SystemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany running the 'Tusz do paki' (toner for food) campaign, supporting the organization by delivering pet food for animals under TOZ care.
• Dog&Cat AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOZ w Polsce is the only Polish organization that became a member of the international Dog&Cat Alliance group, which deals with EU legislation including mandatory identification and registration of dogs and cats.
• PedigreeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPedigree, in cooperation with TOZ w Polsce, prepared a coloring book for children to introduce proper dog care topics. Educational materials including coloring books and PowerPoint presentations are available for download.
• Biedronka (Jerónimo Martins)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBiedronka grocery store chain hosts food collection drives for homeless animals. TOZ organized food collection campaigns in Biedronka stores in Łagów, with customers donating pet food.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): US non-profit providing animal sheltering, adoption, cruelty investigation, and humane law enforcement; matches TOZ's mix of shelter operations, cruelty response, and legislative advocacy.
• Vier Pfoten (Four Paws International): International animal welfare organization running shelters and advocacy campaigns across Europe; comparable mission, comparable shelter-and-rescue operating model, and overlapping geographic footprint in Central Europe.
• IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare): International NGO focused on animal rescue, advocacy, and policy work including dog and cat welfare legislation; comparable to TOZ on international animal-welfare policy advocacy and EU-level engagement.
• RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): UK-based animal welfare charity operating shelters, inspector-led cruelty interventions, and adoption services with a 200+ year history; the closest direct functional analogue to TOZ's national network of branches, shelters, and Social Inspectors.
• Humane Society International / The Humane Society of the United States: Global animal welfare non-profit running shelters, rescue operations, advocacy, and humane education programs; directly comparable service mix to TOZ including rescue, adoption, and policy advocacy.

Regional players

• Fundacja Azyl: Polish animal welfare foundation running shelters and adoption services; serves the same Polish market as TOZ and offers directly substitutable shelter-and-rescue services.
• Schronisko dla Bezdomnych Zwierząt w Gorzowie Wlkp. (municipal shelter): Municipal animal shelter in the same Gorzów Wielkopolski locality; directly comparable service (sheltering and adoption) operating in the same geographic catchment as TOZ's Gorzów branch.
• Fundacja BOJAWA (and similar Polish pet charity foundations): Polish non-profit foundations running animal shelters, foster networks, and adoption programs; compete with TOZ branches for Polish 1.5% tax donations and local donors.

Others

• Dog & Cat Alliance: European coalition of animal welfare organizations of which TOZ is the Polish member; comparable peer through the policy-advocacy lens, focused on EU dog and cat identification and registration legislation.
• Pedigree Foundation: Corporate sponsor of TOZ's humane education programs; relevant ecosystem partner comparable via shared mission on responsible pet ownership education and shelter-animal support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tozpl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/towarzystwo-opieki-nad-zwierz%C4%99tami-w-polsce.-oddzia%C5%82

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Profiles3 records

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