Warwick Valley Humane Society

What Warwick Valley Humane Society does

Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc. (WVHS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1954 in Warwick, New York, that has operated the Warwick Animal Shelter since 1968. The organization is the second oldest humane society in Orange County and serves the Towns of Warwick (104 square miles, including the villages of Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Pine Island) and Chester (including Sugar Loaf), as well as acting as an impound facility for the Town of Tuxedo. Its core operations consist of sheltering and adopting out lost, stray, and surrendered animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals), operating a 24/7 Animal Control service under municipal contracts, running a no-kill policy, and delivering complementary programs including foster care, a Senior-for-Seniors adoption initiative, and a subsidized Spay/Neuter/Return (SNR) program in partnership with The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.). Additional services include lost-and-found pet reunification, animal cruelty reporting and investigation, wildlife and farm-animal rescue through the Dr. Joseph W. Adams Rescue & Recovery Center (dedicated 2007), and community education.

WVHS's business model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack rather than a traditional commercial revenue model. Revenue streams comprise individual donations and tax-deductible contributions (including named funds such as The Riley Fund, Critical Care Fund, The Princess Fund, For The Ferals Fund, and MaiaFate's Light), an eight-tier annual membership program ranging from $15 (Student) to $2,500 (Lifetime), monthly animal sponsorships starting at $10 per month for cats, adoption fees, municipal animal-control contract fees, in-kind corporate sponsorship (notably Hills Pet Food and The Pets I Love veterinary hospital), and small earned-revenue lines including a $80 Pet CPR Course and event tickets (e.g., $20 per family Wiener Fest). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer at the shelter (by appointment, six days a week) supplemented by Petfinder listings, organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo), community events, and Amazon/Chewy wishlists. WVHS operates with a small staff of 7 employees and depends on volunteer labor, recurring donors, and municipal relationships; it carries no proprietary technology platform.

Name

Warwick Valley Humane Society

Legal name

Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc.

Website

https://wvhumane.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Warwick Valley Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter in Warwick, NY, founded in 1954, that houses and adopts out animals, delivers 24/7 animal control under municipal contracts across Warwick, Chester, and Tuxedo, and funds operations through donations, memberships, sponsorships, and adoption fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Welfare Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB), Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Animal control services
• Humane society operations
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Monetary donations from individuals, memorials, and honor gifts for pets. General donations, specified donations for special funds (Riley Fund for senior pets, Critical Care Fund, Princess Fund for abuse victims, For The Ferals Fund for TNR). All donations are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership program with multiple tiers ranging from Student ($15) to Lifetime ($2,500). Provides recurring revenue and community engagement.
3. Adoption Fees: Fees for adopting shelter animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals. Application process required.
4. Animal Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program where donors sponsor specific animals or animal types (cats $10/month, dogs, rabbits) to help cover medical and daily expenses.
5. Product Sales: Sale of Pet CPR Course ($80) and potentially other educational products. Also accepts supply donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Warwick Valley Humane Society operates a no-kill animal shelter in Warwick, New York, providing pet adoption, foster care, lost and found reunification, animal cruelty investigation, low-cost spay/neuter programs, and senior-for-senior adoption services. The organization also contracts with the Towns of Warwick, Chester, and Tuxedo to deliver 24/7 animal control services across a 104-square-mile jurisdiction. Funding is generated through tax-deductible donations, tiered memberships, monthly animal sponsorships, adoption fees, and event proceeds.

Product overview

Warwick Valley Humane Society operates as a nonprofit animal shelter and animal welfare organization founded in 1954. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of animal care services centered around the Warwick Animal Shelter facility, including animal adoption, foster care, animal control services, and a spay/neuter program operated in partnership with The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.). The organization supports its operations through various donation funds (The Riley Fund, Critical Care Fund, The Princess Fund, For The Ferals Fund, MaiaFate's Light), membership programs at multiple tiers, and animal sponsorship opportunities. Additional services include animal cruelty investigation, lost and found pet reunification, and wildlife rescue through the Dr. Joseph W. Adams Rescue & Recovery Center. The organization also hosts fundraising events and offers educational resources including a Pet CPR Course. The shelter maintains a presence on Petfinder for adoptable animals and accepts donations through Amazon and Chewy wishlists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warwick Animal Shelter Operations
• Adoptable Animals Program
• Foster Care Program
• Senior for Seniors Program
• Spay, Neuter and Return (SNR) Program
• Animal Control Services
• Lost and Found Pet Services
• Animal Cruelty Reporting and Investigation
• Membership Program
• Animal Sponsorship Program
• Pet CPR Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Caring for over 200 animals at any given time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc. (T.A.R.A.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT.A.R.A. is a key partner for the Spay, Neuter, and Return (SNR) program subsidized by the Towns of Warwick and Chester. They operate a low-cost spay/neuter program specifically for cats within the respective towns, with certificates available at the WVHS shelter. T.A.R.A. also provides free shuttle service to their stationary clinic in Middletown for dog spay/neuter services.
• Pet FindercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet Finder is a key distribution channel partner listing WVHS adoptable animals on their platform, expanding reach to potential adopters beyond the local community.
• ASPCAminorOthersNational animal welfare organization providing resources, guidelines, and support to local shelters.
• American HumaneminorOthersNational organization supporting animal welfare through advocacy and resources.
• Hudson Valley SPCAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional humane law enforcement partnership for animal cruelty investigation and prosecution support.
• Humane Society of Blooming GroveminorOthersRegional partner shelter organization for animal welfare coordination.
• Fearless! Hudson Valley Inc.minorOthersLocal Hudson Valley organization partner for anti-violence and animal welfare initiatives.
• New York State Humane AssociationminorOthersState-level advocacy organization for animal welfare.
• Humane Society of the United StatesminorOthersNational animal welfare organization providing resources and advocacy.
• Hills Pet FoodsecondaryOthersMajor pet food sponsor providing nutrition (dry dog and cat food, kitten food) for shelter animals. Logo appears on website indicating partnership.
• A & E AdvertisingminorOthersWebsite design and advertising partner providing site design services.
• Shop Rite of WarwickminorOthersLocal retailer sponsor supporting WVHS.
• Fetch Bar & GrillminorOthersLocal restaurant sponsor.
• WTBQ RadiominorOthersLocal radio station sponsor (1110 AM 93.5 FM).
• The Pets I Love veterinary hospitalsecondaryOthersSponsored Pet First Aid & CPR class for WVHS staff with Dr. Deborah Szpicek providing training to shelter employees.
• Woodbury Community AmbulanceminorOthersCo-sponsored Pet First Aid & CPR class with Village of Woodbury.
• Town of Chester Supervisor HoldridgesecondaryOthersHosted International Homeless Animals Day Open House and National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week events.
• Town of Warwick Supervisor DwyersecondaryOthersCo-hosted International Homeless Animals Day Open House event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Orange County SPCA (NY): SPCA organization serving Orange County, NY with shelter, adoption, and animal control services. Direct competitor/peer in the same county as WVHS with overlapping service offerings and donor base.

Broad incumbents

• SPCA of Texas: Large regional SPCA operating multiple shelters, adoption centers, and animal control contracts in Texas. Comparable no-kill shelter and municipal contract business model to WVHS, but at materially greater scale.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare organization providing shelter grants, advocacy, and resources to local humane societies. Comparable mission and partnership role to WVHS, but operating at a national scale.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Largest national no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries and supporting local shelters. Highly comparable to WVHS through shared no-kill philosophy, adoption programs, and membership/donor funding model, but at far greater scale.
• North Shore Animal League America: One of the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organizations in the US, based in New York. Directly comparable no-kill adoption and sheltering model to WVHS, but operates at substantially greater scale.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Largest national animal protection organization. Shares advocacy and educational mission with WVHS; WVHS is already a partner organization receiving HSUS resources and guidelines.

Others

• Petfinder: Online adoption marketplace listing adoptable pets from shelters and rescues nationwide. Comparable not as a shelter peer but as a critical distribution channel partner for WVHS adoptable animal listings.

Direct peers

• Hudson Valley SPCA: Regional SPCA serving the Hudson Valley region of New York with shelter, adoption, and animal control services. Directly comparable as a peer animal welfare organization in the same broader geography, already an established partner of WVHS.
• Humane Society of Blooming Grove: Local humane society serving the Blooming Grove area of Orange County, NY. Direct peer operating a similar shelter and adoption model in the same geographic region, and an existing regional partner of WVHS.

Emerging players

• The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.): New York-based nonprofit operating low-cost spay/neuter programs. Comparable mission and program overlap (TNR/SNR), and an existing strategic partner delivering spay/neuter services for WVHS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/wvhs
• Facebookfacebook.com/warwickhumanesociety
• Instagraminstagram.com/warwick_valley_humane_society
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warwick-valley-humane-society

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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