Rohnert Park Animal Shelter

What Rohnert Park Animal Shelter does

The Rohnert Park Animal Shelter is a municipal animal shelter and animal control agency operated by the City of Rohnert Park's Department of Public Safety in Sonoma County, California. Established in 1999, it serves as the open-admission shelter for Rohnert Park and the neighboring City of Cotati under an intergovernmental sheltering agreement. The facility handles approximately 1,200 animals annually, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small mammals, with intake down from roughly 2,100 animals in 1999 and a 93% live release rate.

The shelter operates a low-cost pet licensing program (altered cat $12, unaltered dog $36), adoption services, lost-and-found support, and rabies/quarantine enforcement. Core revenue is generated through adoption fees, pet licensing revenue, and donations routed through the Animal Shelter League (ASL), an affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Community programs include a paid Kidz 'n Critter Summer Camp ($125), low-cost wellness clinics held at mobile home parks, a humane school program at Monte Vista Elementary, an annual Bunny Day event, and a Pet Adoption Wagon (P.A.W.) mobile adoption van launched in 2016. The 2014 creation of a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator position and a 2016 renovation of the kitten room into colony-style rooms reflect ongoing operational investment.

The organization is staffed by approximately 10 municipal employees and supplemented by 165+ active volunteers who contribute across animal care, fostering, and outreach. As a public-sector entity, the shelter does not pursue venture capital, private equity, or acquisition-driven growth; expansion is bounded by municipal budget cycles, contract scope, and community-program demand rather than commercial revenue mechanics.

Name

Rohnert Park Animal Shelter

Legal name

Rohnert Park Animal Services

Website

https://rpanimalshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Municipal animal shelter operated by the City of Rohnert Park's Department of Public Safety, serving Rohnert Park and Cotati, California. Handles approximately 1,200 animals annually with a 93% live release rate, funded by adoption fees, pet licensing, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Spay and neuter
• Animal welfare services
• Pet licensing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rohnert Park, California

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from animal adoptions
2. Animal Licensing: Pet licensing fees for dogs and cats in Rohnert Park jurisdiction
3. Donations via Animal Shelter League: Non-profit funding through Animal Shelter League (ASL) donations and fundraising events like the Mutt Strut

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rohnert Park Animal Shelter is a municipal open-admissions animal shelter that provides animal adoption services for dogs, cats, rabbits, small animals, and birds, along with low-cost spay/neuter programs, free microchipping and ID tags, pet licensing, wellness clinics, and youth/community education programs. It serves residents of Rohnert Park and contracted stray-holding services for the City of Cotati, with an annual intake of approximately 1,200 animals and a 93% live release rate.

Product overview

Rohnert Park Animal Shelter is a municipal open-admissions animal shelter operated by the City of Rohnert Park under the Department of Public Safety. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services including animal adoption (dogs, cats, rabbits, small animals), spay/neuter programs, microchipping, wellness clinics, and community education programs. Core programs include the Kidz 'n Critter Summer Camp for youth education, volunteer and foster programs, the Pet Food Pantry for community support, and annual events like the Mutt Strut and Bunny Day. The shelter partners with the Animal Shelter League (ASL) for funding support and maintains a 93% live release rate with an annual intake of approximately 1,200 animals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services Adoption services for dogs, cats, rabbits, small animals, and birds, including standard adoptions, Adoptions by Owner (private adoptions), and off-site adoption events for Rohnert Park and Cotati residents.
• Spay & Neuter Program Low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs, with free cat surgeries offered to Rohnert Park and Cotati residents since 2008 alongside monthly Fix-it Clinics.
• Microchipping & ID Tags Free microchipping and ID tags for pets through the 'No More Lost Pets' / 'Get Them Back Home' campaign, funded by the Animal Shelter League.
• Wellness Clinics Free wellness clinics providing health exams, vaccinations, deworming, flea control, microchips, ID tags, and nail trims for low-income residents and seniors, including mobile clinics at mobile home parks.
• Kidz 'n Critter Summer Camp Weeklong summer camp sessions for students grades 2-7 teaching responsible pet care, animal welfare, and empathy through guest speakers, crafts, videos, and field trips to Safari West, Bergin University of Canine Studies, Animal Care Center, and Full House Farm.
• Pet Food Pantry Provides pet food assistance to community members in need to ensure pets receive proper nutrition.
• Foster Program Volunteer-based program allowing community members to foster shelter animals in their homes, particularly during high-intake periods.
• Volunteer Program Over 165 active volunteers support shelter operations through animal care, adoption assistance, events, and community outreach.
• Pet Rehoming Assistance Resources and support for pet owners who need to rehome their animals, including behavior counseling and surrender services.
• School Programs Humane education programs for schools including classroom presentations and the KIND News newspaper subscription program, with the first Humane School adoption program at Monte Vista Elementary.
• Bunny Day Monthly event showcasing adoptable rabbits with free nail trims and Bunny Boutique offering hay, treats, and toys.
• Shelter Tours Guided tours of the shelter facility to educate the public about animal care and shelter operations.
• Pet Licensing Annual pet licensing for dogs and cats in the Rohnert Park jurisdiction, with fees of $18 for altered pets and $36 for unaltered pets (as of 2017).

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% live release rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• City of CotaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted shelter services agreement where shelter provides stray animal sheltering for Cotati residents.
• Unleashed by PetCosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonthly adoption outreach program at their Yulupa Avenue location.
• Forgotten FelinessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Forgotten Felines for the first wellness clinic at Rancho Verde Mobile Home Park.
• Dr. Roger KleinsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinarian who donated services for the first wellness clinic event.
• Monte Vista Elementary SchoolsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Humane School adoption program with KIND News subscriptions and classroom presentations by shelter educator.
• Sonoma County Animal Care and ControlsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty animal control agency; shelter supervisor Mickey Zeldes referenced working with county on wildlife and rabies cases.
• Sonoma County Wildlife RescuesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildlife rescue organization that helped with rabid/distemper raccoon incident.
• Safari WestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for Kidz 'n Critter Summer Camp.
• Bergin University of Canine StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for Kidz 'n Critter Summer Camp.
• Animal Care Center (Emergency and Specialty Hospital)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for Kidz 'n Critter Summer Camp.
• Full House FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerField trip destination for Kidz 'n Critter Summer Camp.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Santa Rosa Animal Services: Santa Rosa Animal Services is a local government animal-services operation offering shelter, adoption, licensing, and animal-control support in nearby Sonoma County. It is comparable through local-government delivery of resident animal-welfare services.
• Oakland Animal Services: Oakland Animal Services is a city-run, open-admission animal shelter with adoption, stray intake, licensing, and public animal-control functions. It is comparable through the same municipal shelter model and community-facing service mix.
• Marin Humane: Marin Humane is a nonprofit animal shelter and humane-education organization providing adoption, foster, volunteer, and community support services. Its service portfolio and community-led operating model closely overlap with the subject.
• Sonoma County Animal Care and Control: Sonoma County Animal Care and Control is a county-operated animal-services organization in the same Sonoma County geography, providing sheltering, adoption, field services, rabies control, and community programs. Its public-sector operating model and regional mandate make it a close operational comparator.
• Contra Costa County Animal Services: Contra Costa County Animal Services provides county-run sheltering, adoption, licensing, and animal-control functions. Its public regional shelter model is materially comparable despite serving a different county.
• San Francisco Animal Care & Control: San Francisco Animal Care & Control is a municipal animal-care and control agency providing sheltering, adoption, lost-and-found, and enforcement services. Its city-run, open-intake mandate closely matches the subject's public shelter role.
• Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an established nonprofit animal-welfare organization offering shelter and adoption, humane education, volunteer, and low-cost veterinary programs. It is comparable through its community programs, adoption operations, and donor-supported funding model.
• Berkeley Animal Care Services: Berkeley Animal Care Services operates a city animal shelter with adoption, lost-pet, and field/animal-control services. Its municipal shelter structure and resident service mix make it a direct operating peer.
• Sacramento County Animal Care Services: Sacramento County Animal Care Services is a county agency that operates shelter, adoption, licensing, and field services for a regional population. It is comparable at the county-government animal-services level.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends Animal Society is a larger national nonprofit animal-welfare operator with adoption, spay/neuter, volunteer, and education programs. It is relevant through the same animal-welfare service mix, but has substantially broader geographic scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAHi6j9hq-vi7fh1Jf36f0A
• Facebookfacebook.com/rpanimalshelter
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/locations/10357814/rohnert-park-animal-shelter?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rohnert-park-animal-shelter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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