HUMANE SOCIETY OF PUERTO RICO INC

What HUMANE SOCIETY OF PUERTO RICO INC does

The Humane Society of Puerto Rico, Inc. (HSPR) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization incorporated in 1958 and headquartered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, where it has operated an animal shelter in the Barrio Los Frailes neighborhood since 1976. Originally established as the Sociedad Protectora de Animales, the organization is the only no-kill shelter of its category in the San Juan metropolitan area. Its core operations revolve around animal adoption, prevention of euthanasia through managed surrenders by appointment, and a low-cost preventive veterinary clinic offering sterilization, vaccination, microchipping, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for cats, and basic clinical services, alongside a foster-home network and volunteer program. All service pricing is published and ranges from $18 for individual vaccines to $90 for combined packages, with sterilization priced between $45 and $70 depending on species and sex.

The organization is funded primarily through community donations, fundraising events (raffles, cooking classes), and modest service fees, with a significant share of clinic throughput delivered free of charge through an ongoing partnership with The Humane Society of the United States that has sterilized and vaccinated over 53,000 animals since 2018, including a 500-voucher program issued in June 2021. Customer segments are predominantly individual pet guardians — both adopters and low-income households seeking affordable care — supplemented by independent animal rescuers, rescue groups, and schools/community organizations receiving animal welfare education. Distribution is centered on the Guaynabo shelter with extensions to off-site adoption fairs and mobile vaccination/sterilization clinics held at venues such as San Patricio Plaza and Bello Monte.

HSPR is led by Executive Director Maritza Rodríguez and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by President Leisha Swayne with Vice President Erick Krueckel, Secretary Cristina Maldonado, and additional directors including a DVM (Rafael Ramos). With 13 employees and no external investors, ownership or recapitalization events, the organization operates as a community-driven entity under a bilingual (Spanish/English) service model spanning cats, dogs, and horses, with all digital outreach concentrated on its Wix-based website (hspr.org) and Facebook/Instagram accounts.

Name

HUMANE SOCIETY OF PUERTO RICO INC

Legal name

The Humane Society of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Website

https://hspr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Humane Society of Puerto Rico, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter and low-cost veterinary clinic founded in 1958 and based in Guaynabo, serving pet adopters, low-income pet guardians, rescue groups, and schools across Puerto Rico through adoption, sterilization, vaccination, TNR, and educational programs funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Shelter Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Low-cost veterinary care
• Spay and neuter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Guaynabo

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization depends heavily on community support through donations to fund daily operations including animal medical care, adoption programs, and community education.
2. Service Fees: Low-cost veterinary services including sterilization, vaccination, and microchipping generate revenue. Adoption services include vaccines, deworming, and spay/neuter.
3. Fundraising Events: Organizes events such as raffles, cooking classes, and educational programs to raise funds for operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Humane Society of Puerto Rico is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that shelters adoptable animals (including dogs, cats, and horses) and operates a low-cost preventive veterinary clinic. Core clinical services include spay/neuter surgery, vaccination, microchipping, Trap-Neuter-Return for cats, and a basic walk-in clinic, supplemented by foster placement, volunteer programs, and educational outreach to schools and communities.

Product overview

The Humane Society of Puerto Rico is a nonprofit animal welfare organization offering a coordinated portfolio of animal care services. The core offering consists of animal adoption (housing shelter animals, strays, and accepted unwanted animals by appointment), paired with a low-cost preventive veterinary clinic providing vaccination, sterilization/spay-neuter, TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) for cats, microchipping, basic clinical care, and educational talks. Supporting programs include a foster care program that extends the shelter's capacity by placing animals in temporary homes, and a volunteer program engaging community members in daily operations. The organization does not practice euthanasia and seeks alternatives by managing animal surrenders through appointments. All services are low-cost or free, funded primarily through donations and community support.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Animal Adoption (Adopción) Adoption service placing shelter dogs, cats, and horses in permanent homes. Adoption hours run Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and each adoption includes vaccines, deworming, and sterilization for the adopted animal. Unwanted animals are accepted by appointment as an alternative to euthanasia.
• Vaccination (Vacunación) Low-cost vaccination service for dogs and cats delivered walk-in Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Package pricing covers DHLPP, Rabies, Bordetella, FVRCP, and Feline Leukemia, with combo packages for canine and feline preventive coverage and add-on dewormer priced by weight.
• Sterilization (Esterilización) Low-cost spay and neuter service for dogs and cats, scheduled Monday through Saturday by prior appointment, including injectable antibiotic, pain management, and tattoo. Standard pricing begins at $45 for cats and $60 for male dogs or $70 for female dogs, with surcharges applicable for brachycephalic breeds, heat cycle, pregnancy, obesity, retained testicles, nursing, umbilical hernia, pyometra, and other in-process conditions. Pre-evaluation is required for dogs over 161 lbs.
• Trap-Neuter-Return for Cats (TNR Gatos) Trap-Neuter-Return program targeting community cat population control, priced at $50.00. The package includes a 3-year rabies vaccine and a small identifying cut on the left ear.
• Microchipping (Microficha) Microchip implantation for dogs and cats at a flat fee of $30.00, with registration completed at the time of service.
• Basic Veterinary Clinic (Clínica Básica) Low-cost walk-in veterinary clinic offering basic clinical care for companion animals, with limited spaces available. Service hours are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
• Educational Talks (Charlas Educativas) Animal welfare and responsible pet ownership educational talks delivered at schools and community organizations across Puerto Rico. Sessions are coordinated through [email protected] and support population control awareness.
• Foster Care Program (Hogar Temporero) Temporary foster placement program in which volunteers provide home-based care to animals awaiting adoption, expanding HSPR's capacity beyond its on-site shelter footprint.
• Volunteer Program (Voluntariado) Community volunteer program engaging individuals in shelter and clinic operations; minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Pet Owner Guidance (Orientación) Educational guidance service covering general dog and cat care, emergency preparation for pets, additional pet care tips, and social responsibility topics for current and prospective pet owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2018, The Humane Society of the United States has sterilized and vaccinated over 53,000 animals completely free of cost
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Humane Society of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Collaborative partnership providing free sterilization and vaccination services. Since 2018, The Humane Society of the United States has sterilized and vaccinated over 53,000 animals completely free of charge. During June 2021, they offered 500 vouchers for free surgeries at HSPR's clinic in Guaynabo, targeting independent rescuers, rescue groups, and low-income pet guardians affected by pandemic-related unemployment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PETA: International animal rights organization that has partnered with HSPR to deliver sterilization and vaccination clinics in Puerto Rico. Comparable as an animal welfare service provider, though PETA's primary focus is advocacy rather than shelter operations.
• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization providing sheltering, spay/neuter, and advocacy. Comparable in mission and service mix (adoption + low-cost clinic + cruelty prevention) but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple U.S. regions.
• The Humane Society of the United States: The largest U.S. animal welfare organization and HSPR's direct strategic partner. Highly comparable because it provides the grant funding, free-clinic model, and sterilization/vaccination infrastructure that HSPR delivers locally; however, HSUS operates nationally and is not a direct shelter competitor.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare network running adoption centers, spay/neuter programs, and sanctuary operations. Directly comparable in no-kill philosophy, low-cost clinic model, and community-based programming.

Regional players

• Save a Sato: Puerto Rico-based nonprofit focused on rescuing and rehoming Puerto Rican dogs (especially the Sato street dog). Directly comparable as a fellow Puerto Rico animal welfare nonprofit running adoptions and community education, though with a different geographic footprint and rescue-only model.
• The Sato Project: U.S.-based nonprofit focused on rescuing and rehoming Puerto Rican street dogs. Comparable mission (Puerto Rico companion-animal welfare, adoption, spay/neuter) but operates a transport-based model rather than a fixed shelter.

Others

• Maddie's Fund: Major animal welfare foundation funding no-kill sheltering and community cat programs (including TNR). Comparable because it represents the funder class that HSPR could access to scale clinic operations beyond the HSUS partnership.
• PetSmart Charities: Leading funder of animal welfare adoptions, spay/neuter, and disaster relief programs. Comparable as a potential grant counterparty whose funding priorities align with HSPR's adoption and affordable vet care model.

Direct peers

• Hearts Alive Village: Mid-sized no-kill animal shelter and low-cost veterinary clinic. Comparable as a community-driven nonprofit combining adoption services with affordable spay/neuter and vaccination programs at a similar operating scale.
• Animal Haven: No-kill animal shelter operating adoption and low-cost veterinary services. Directly comparable mission and service mix to HSPR at a similar community-shelter scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HumaneSocietyPR
• Instagraminstagram.com/humanesocietypr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanepr

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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