Tri County Animal Rescue

What Tri County Animal Rescue does

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1996 and headquartered at 21287 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton, Florida. It operates a 100% no-kill shelter serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties in South Florida, with additional international rescue operations extending to Puerto Rico. The organization has saved over 100,000 animals since inception and reports preventing the killing of more than 270,000 unwanted pets annually across its service area through partnerships with animal control agencies and law enforcement on puppy mill shutdowns.

The organization's core service is pet adoption — connecting rescued dogs and cats with forever homes through an application-based process, meet-and-greets, and adoption agreements. Supporting programs include the on-site Lois Pope Pet Clinic providing veterinary care, the Tri-County Animal Rescue Thrift Shop (a wholly-owned subsidiary) generating retail revenue from donated goods, volunteer and foster programs, and a portfolio of fundraising events such as galas, brunches, and themed concerts. Specialized operations include last-minute animal control rescues, puppy mill investigations, and cross-border rescue transport.

The revenue model is multi-stream and donation-driven: adoption fees, individual donations (via PayPal and recurring giving), thrift shop retail sales, event ticket revenue, and corporate sponsorships from major pet-industry and consumer brands (Bissell Pet Foundation, Chewy, Hill's Pet Nutrition, PetSmart Charities, PetCo, PetMeds, PetSupplies Plus, Raising Cane's, Papa John's, Kia). The organization is staffed by 37 employees plus volunteers, and is governed as an independent nonprofit with no parent company. It has no proprietary technology platform; distribution is direct-to-consumer via the on-site shelter, PetFinder listings, social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), and an email newsletter.

Name

Tri County Animal Rescue

Legal name

Tri-County Animal Rescue

Website

https://tricountyanimalrescue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter founded in 1996 in Boca Raton, Florida, serving South Florida's Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties with pet adoption, veterinary care, thrift shop retail, and rescue operations including Puerto Rico transports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Veterinary Services (54194)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption shelter
• No-kill shelter
• Veterinary pet clinic
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton, FL

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from individuals and families who adopt rescued dogs and cats from the shelter.
2. Donations: Individual donations through PayPal and other channels, including one-time and recurring contributions to support the rescue mission.
3. Thrift Shop Proceeds: Revenue from the on-site thrift shop selling donated clothing, furniture, home goods, and other items, with all proceeds supporting animal care.
4. Event Fundraising: Revenue from ticketed events including galas, brunches, and restaurant fundraisers where portions of sales or ticket prices support the organization.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate sponsors including Bissell Pet Foundation, Chewy, Hill's Pet Nutrition, PetSmart Charities, and other pet industry partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 100% no-kill, 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs and cats across South Florida. Core offerings include pet adoption services, on-site veterinary care via the Lois Pope Pet Clinic, a thrift shop that funds operations, and specialized rescue operations including puppy mill shutdowns and international rescue from Puerto Rico.

Product overview

Tri-County Animal Rescue operates as a 100% no-kill, 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter offering a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on animal rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming. The core service is pet adoption, connecting rescued animals with forever homes through an application-based process. Supporting services include the Lois Pope Pet Clinic providing veterinary care, a Thrift Shop generating operational funds through secondhand merchandise sales, volunteer and donation programs, and community fundraising events. Specialized rescue operations include puppy mill rescues in partnership with law enforcement and international rescues extending to Puerto Rico. The organization serves Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties in Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ animals saved since inception
• +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

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Bissell Pet FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet foundation partner providing support for pet rescue and adoption initiatives. Bissell Pet Foundation is known for supporting animal welfare organizations nationwide.
• ChewymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor online pet retailer partner supporting the organization through donations and awareness campaigns.
• Hill's Pet NutritioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPet food and nutrition partner providing food support for rescued animals at the shelter.
• PetSmart CharitiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor pet retailer charity partner supporting adoption events and rescue funding.
• PetCocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPet retail partner supporting rescue operations and adoption awareness.
• PetMedsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet medication retailer partner contributing to organizational support.
• PetSupplies PlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet supplies retailer partner in the sponsorship program.
• Raising Cane'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner participating in fundraising and community events.
• Papa John'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPizza restaurant partner supporting fundraising initiatives.
• City of Boca RatoncoreOthersMunicipal government partner providing community support and recognition.
• TreetzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization in the sponsorship program.
• KiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting rescue operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuary and nationwide adoption programs. Comparable as a large-scale no-kill rescue and adoption organization with similar mission and donor-supported revenue model.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare organization providing rescue, adoption, and advocacy services. Comparable as a broader nonprofit animal welfare organization with adoption, veterinary, and fundraising operations.

Emerging players

• Adopt-a-Pet: Online pet adoption platform connecting adopters with rescue organizations. Comparable as a digital adoption marketplace where Tri-County could list animals, and a competitor for online-first adopter mindshare.

Direct peers

• Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: No-kill animal shelter in Palm Beach County area offering adoption, spay/neuter clinic, and community education. Directly comparable regional peer with similar service mix and shelter operations.
• Humane Society of Broward County: Regional no-kill animal shelter serving Broward County with adoption, veterinary, and volunteer programs. Directly comparable as a South Florida no-kill rescue operating with similar adoption, donation, and event-driven funding model.

Others

• PetSmart Charities: Major pet industry charitable funder supporting adoption and rescue programs nationwide. Directly comparable as a funding partner and ecosystem enabler that supports no-kill shelter operations including Tri-County's own programs.
• Bissell Pet Foundation: Pet industry foundation funding shelter and rescue initiatives, including national adoption events. Comparable as a corporate sponsor and grant funder that materially supports the subject organization's rescue operations.

Regional players

• Miami-Dade Animal Services: Municipal animal services department serving Miami-Dade County with adoption and sheltering services. Comparable as a regional shelter and adoption provider within Tri-County's stated service area, though operated by government rather than a nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TriCountyAnimalRescue
• Instagraminstagram.com/stories/tricountyanimalrescuefl
• TikToktiktok.com/@tricountyanimalrescue1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tricountyanimalrescue

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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