Saving Grace Animals for Adoption

What Saving Grace Animals for Adoption does

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue founded in 2004 by Molly Goldston in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The organization rescues dogs from rural shelters across more than 20 counties in the Carolinas and places them with individual and family adopters through a direct-to-consumer adoption process that includes online request submission (via Shelterluv), on-site farm visits, behavioral matching, and post-adoption support. Its core programs include dog adoption (a $395 fee covering spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccines, and medical care), foster placement for puppies and recovering dogs, a Weekend Sleepover hosting program, a group Hiking Program, and a self-sufficient on-site Spay/Neuter Clinic opened in October 2020.

The organization is 95% volunteer-run with a paid staff of 29, and has cumulatively placed 50,000+ dogs since founding, with 490 adoptions, 728 puppies fostered, and 199 heartworm treatments recorded in 2025 alone. Its underlying technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS — Shelterluv for adoption management, Qgiv and Donate Stock for donations, Benevity and SECC for workplace giving, Better Impact for volunteer coordination, Constant Contact for email, and EZ Texting for SMS — with no proprietary platform disclosed.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: $395 adoption fees, donations (one-time, monthly, stock, and planned giving), the Saving Grace Supply Company retail and online store (Raleigh storefront plus e-commerce), and corporate sponsorships plus $1,000 corporate team-building events. Adjacent operating sub-brands include the on-site Spay/Neuter Clinic, the Saving Grace Cottage lodging property (booked through Airbnb), and Saving Grace Dog Rescue Robeson County, a sister regional location.

Name

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption

Legal name

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption Inc.

Website

https://savinggracenc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption is a 501(c)(3) dog rescue founded in 2004 in Wake Forest, NC that pulls dogs from 20+ rural Carolinas counties and places them with individual and family adopters through a farm-based adoption program with on-site veterinary care, placing 50,000+ dogs since inception.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Pet Adoption Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

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

SECONDARYBPAGAIAF

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs

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

SECONDARYHLAMAAAB

Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

SECONDARYAFAEALAB

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Welfare, Boarding & Production Support Services (non-veterinary)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Dog adoption programs
• Foster care placement
• Spay and neuter clinic
• Nonprofit pet welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Wake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from dog adoption fees of $395 per dog, which covers spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccines, medical treatments, and general care while at the facility.
2. Donations: Financial donations from individuals, including one-time gifts, monthly donations, and stock gifting. The organization relies heavily on private donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with no government funding.
3. Supply Company Sales: Saving Grace Supply Company sells pet food, treats, accessories, and gifts both at a physical retail location and online. All proceeds support the rescue program.
4. Corporate Sponsorships & Workplace Giving: Corporate sponsors at various levels, workplace giving programs through SECC and Benevity, and team-building event contributions ($1,000 per corporate group event).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue that rescues dogs from rural shelters across the Carolinas, provides comprehensive veterinary care at its on-site spay/neuter clinic, and places dogs with adopters through a $395 adoption fee covering spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccines, and medical treatment. Complementary revenue programs include the Saving Grace Supply Company retail/online store and the Saving Grace Cottage Airbnb rental, with proceeds funding rescue operations.

Product overview

Saving Grace Animals for Adoption is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue organization operating primarily as a platform of interconnected programs. The core offering is dog adoption services, supported by foster placement, weekend sleepovers, and hiking programs that help showcase animals and facilitate matches. An on-site Spay/Neuter Clinic (opened October 2020) provides self-sufficient veterinary care for rescued animals. The Saving Grace Supply Company is a retail sub-brand operating both a physical store and online shop, with proceeds funding rescue operations. The Saving Grace Cottage provides overnight accommodations via Airbnb for adopters and visitors. Volunteer programs and corporate team building opportunities engage the community, while multiple donation channels (direct giving, supply registries, workplace giving, planned giving) support operational funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Services
• Foster Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ dogs placed in loving homes since 2004
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boehringer IngelheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical partner providing free heartworm preventatives program. Adopters' contact information is shared with BI for future communications about their services.
• Merriment RealtyminorOthersCorporate sponsor listed on the organization's sponsors page.
• Michael & SonminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Saving Grace.
• Sierra StructuresminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Saving Grace.
• Leith CarsminorOthersPartner supporting Saving Grace through sponsorships.
• CBS17 My CarolinacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news station featuring weekly segments about Saving Grace dogs and organizational updates on Thursday mornings.
• NCSU Vet SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine providing veterinary expertise, emergency care referrals, and collaborative medical support for complex cases.
• Urban Tails Veterinary HospitalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal veterinary hospital partner providing medical services to Saving Grace animals.
• Happy Dog FunminorOthersDog training and activity business partner.
• Enterprise HoldingsminorOthersCorporate partner providing support.
• SECC (State Employees Combined Campaign)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved SECC charity for North Carolina state employees. Code 4182 allows state employees to designate donations through workplace giving.
• BenevityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace giving platform enabling employee matching gifts, payroll giving, and volunteer grants through corporate partners.
• Dr. Liz Sankey-Reilly (West Cary Animal Hospital)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeterinarian volunteering every Tuesday at Saving Grace, providing wellness checks, treatment plans, and supporting dog recovery and adoption readiness.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: Largest national no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries, regional programs, and shelter partnerships across the U.S. Highly comparable mission and operating model, with materially larger scale and resources.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National animal welfare funder supporting adoption, spay/neuter, and lifesaving programs across thousands of partner shelters. Highly comparable funding/grantmaking mission and shelter partner network overlap.
• ASPCA: One of the oldest and largest U.S. animal welfare nonprofits, operating adoption programs, mobile spay/neuter clinics, and national grantmaking. Comparable mission and clinic operations.
• Greater Good Charities: National nonprofit operating animal welfare, hunger, and humanitarian programs with significant shelter/rescue grantmaking and supply distribution. Comparable donor-funded, partner-driven rescue model.

Direct peers

• SPCA of Wake County: Direct regional peer operating an adoption center and low-cost spay/neuter clinic in the same Wake County, NC market. Same core service (dog/cat adoption, vet services) and same donor base as Saving Grace.
• Second Chance Pet Adoptions: North Carolina-based dog and cat rescue operating foster-based adoption programs. Direct comparable in mission (rescue-to-adoption), geography, and reliance on volunteers and donations.

Regional players

• Coastal Pet Rescue: Regional North Carolina dog rescue operating adoption, foster, and volunteer programs. Similar volunteer-driven, donation-funded model and overlapping Carolinas donor and adopter pool.
• Independent Animal Rescue: Volunteer-run rescue organization operating in the Carolinas with foster-based dog adoption. Comparable in scale, volunteer dependency, and mission focus on rural shelter pull.
• Pet Helpers (Charleston, SC): Regional rescue operating a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, adoption center, and thrift store in the Carolinas. Comparable integrated model combining adoption, clinic, and retail revenue.

Others

• Animal Welfare Institute: National nonprofit focused on animal welfare advocacy and reducing euthanasia rates through programs and grants. Adjacent/comparable mission of reducing shelter euthanasia, though more advocacy- than operations-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/savinggracenc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/SavingGraceNC
• Facebookfacebook.com/Saving-Grace-NC-119991274808008
• Instagraminstagram.com/savinggracenc
• TikToktiktok.com/@savinggrace.nc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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