Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

What Texas Coalition for Animal Protection does

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Denton, Texas, that provides low-cost veterinary services across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Its service portfolio centers on affordable spay and neuter surgeries ($35-$65), walk-in vaccinations ($5 rabies, with comprehensive packages up to $60), dental cleanings ($165-$205), microchipping, and flea/tick/heartworm prevention. TCAP distributes services through eight fixed clinic locations in Allen, Arlington, Denton, Fort Worth, Garland, Hurst, Joshua, and Weatherford, supplemented by approximately 40 mobile and pop-up vaccine clinic sites throughout North Texas, plus a remote shelter transport program (e.g., Hill County Paw Pals in Hillsboro).

The organization's business model combines unit-priced service fees with donation and grant revenue to subsidize pricing up to 87% below traditional veterinary clinics. Grant-funded programs include the Free Fort Worth Spay/Neuter Special covering 14 high shelter-intake zip codes in partnership with Fort Worth Animal Shelter, and a Dallas Free Special funded through a grant covering select Dallas zip codes. The Denton Animal Support Foundation provides funding for free rabies vaccines and microchips in Denton County. Operational technology is limited to off-the-shelf tools: ClinicHQ for appointment scheduling, PetDesk for mobile vaccination records, and Constant Contact for email marketing.

TCAP targets low-income pet owners in DFW who cannot afford traditional veterinary care, with secondary segments including animal rescues and shelters requiring TNR services and residents of designated high-intake zip codes qualifying for free programs. Since founding, the organization reports sterilizing over 600,000 pets, administering over 1.3 million rabies vaccines, and preventing an estimated 1.9 million+ litters. The organization employs 39 staff and is governed independently, with no parent company or private equity ownership disclosed.

Name

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

Legal name

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

Website

https://texasforthem.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating eight clinics and ~40 mobile sites across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, delivering subsidized spay/neuter, vaccinations, dental, and preventive care to low-income pet owners at up to 87% below traditional veterinary pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Spay/Neuter & High-Volume Sterilization Clinics (HLAMAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Low-cost veterinary services
• Spay and neuter surgery
• Pet vaccination clinics
• Animal welfare services
• Nonprofit veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Allen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Low-Cost Veterinary Service Fees: TCAP provides low-cost veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, dental cleanings, and preventive care. Pricing is subsidized through donations and sponsorships to serve those who cannot afford traditional vet care. Revenue comes from service fees paid by clients, which are set below market rates due to nonprofit subsidies.
2. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, TCAP relies on donor and sponsor generosity to subsidize services. The organization has received grants such as one for the Dallas Free Special program providing free spay/neuter services in high shelter intake zip codes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) provides low-cost veterinary services focused on high-volume spay/neuter surgeries ($35-$65) and walk-in preventive vaccine clinics ($5 rabies vaccines) across eight fixed clinic locations and approximately 40 mobile/pop-up sites in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Complementary services include dental cleanings, microchipping, flea/tick and heartworm prevention, and bundled puppy/kitten wellness packages, all priced significantly below market rates through donor and grant subsidies.

Product overview

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is a nonprofit organization providing low-cost veterinary services across North Texas, offering spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, dental cleanings, microchipping, and preventive medications. The core service offering centers on affordable spay and neuter procedures ($35-$65) and walk-in vaccine clinics ($5 rabies vaccines). Additional services include dental cleanings ($165-$205), puppy/kitten wellness packages ($100-$140), heartworm/flea/tick prevention, and the Feral Fix Program for community cats. The organization operates eight permanent clinic locations with over 40 mobile locations, providing care at reported 87% lower cost than traditional veterinary clinics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Spay and Neuter Low-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs offered by appointment at eight North Texas locations. Prices range from $55 to $65 depending on dog weight (2-49 lbs: $55; 50-79 lbs: $65), with additional fees for pregnant, in heat, or cryptorchid conditions. Includes pre- and post-operative care instructions.
• Cat Spay and Neuter Low-cost spay and neuter services for domestic cats ($35 male neuter, $45 female spay) and feral cats through the Feral Fix Program. All domestic feline surgeries require an appointment.
• Dog Wellness and Vaccinations Walk-in vaccine and wellness services for dogs including rabies ($5), Bordetella ($10), DAPPv ($10), Leptospirosis ($15), Lyme ($25), canine influenza ($25), heartworm testing ($20), microchipping ($30), nail trims ($20), and preventive medications. Basic Full Set $25; Premium Vaccine Package $60.
• Cat Wellness and Vaccinations Walk-in vaccine and wellness services for cats including rabies ($5), FHCPch ($10), FeLV ($10), feline FIV/FeLV testing ($25), flea/tick prevention, and microchipping. Basic Set $25; Premium Package $35.
• Canine and Feline Dental Cleanings Professional dental cleaning under anesthesia for dogs and cats. Pricing ranges from $165 (Stage 1) to $205 (Stage 3), with extraction fees of $10-$60 and an over-50lb dog surcharge of $25. Maximum total cost capped at $450. $50 deposit required when scheduling.
• Feral Fix Program Discounted spay and neuter services for feral and community cats, providing humane sterilization at reduced rates to help control community cat overpopulation.
• Puppy Wellness Package Comprehensive wellness package covering three rounds of puppy vaccines, a microchip, and a pet gift. Must be purchased before puppy is 4 months old and used before 7 months old. Priced at $100.
• Kitten Wellness Package Comprehensive package for kittens including two vaccine visits, spay/neuter, post-surgery pain medication and cone, microchip, and a free gift. Priced at $140. Must be purchased before kitten is 4 months old and used before 7 months old.
• Heartworm and Parasite Prevention Preventive medications for heartworm, fleas, and ticks including Bravecto 3-month ($65), Tri-Heart Plus 6-month ($40), Effitix Plus 3-month ($40), and Senergy 3-month ($50).
• Specials and Discount Programs Promotional specials including free rabies vaccines, free male cat neuters, and free spay/neuter programs for residents of qualifying zip codes in Dallas and Fort Worth high shelter intake areas.
• Microchipping HomeAgain Microchip implantation for $30, offered as an add-on to surgery or vaccination visits.
• Record Request Service Service for obtaining copies of pet vaccination or surgery records, available for $10-$11 depending on options selected.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600,000+ pets sterilized since 2002
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hill County Paw PalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCAP partners with Hill County Paw Pals to provide remote shelter spay/neuter services on the 1st Tuesday of every month at their facility in Hillsboro, TX. Pet owners drop off pets at the shelter location and pick up same afternoon.
• Fort Worth Animal SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCAP partners with Fort Worth Animal Shelter to identify high shelter intake zip codes for the Free Fort Worth Spay/Neuter Special program. This program provides free spay/neuter and rabies vaccines to residents of 14 specific Fort Worth zip codes.
• Various DFW City Animal ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCAP conducts mobile vaccine clinics at various city animal services locations across the DFW area including Dallas Animal Services, Irving Animal Care Campus, and other municipal facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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