NoCo Humane

What NoCo Humane does

NoCo Humane is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization founded in 1973 (originally as Larimer Humane Society) and rebranded in June 2025 to reflect its expanded service territory across Northern Colorado. The organization operates three physical shelter campuses: the Larimer Campus in Loveland (headquarters), the Weld Campus in Evans, and the Greeley Adoption Campus. Its core services include pet adoption (dogs, cats, and small animals), lost and found pet reunification, pet surrender and rehoming, low-cost vaccine clinics, end-of-life services, pet licensing, and community education programs such as Critter Camp. It also runs a Working Cat Program that places less-social cats suited for outdoor environments with rural families.

The organization derives revenue from five primary streams: pet adoption fees ranging from $25 for senior/shy cats to $650 for puppies; recurring pet licensing services for Northern Colorado residents; charitable donations from individuals and corporate sponsors (including 40+ business partners such as BISSELL Pet Foundation, Otter Cares, and local banks and automotive dealers); event revenue from the Fire Hydrant 5K and Top Cat & Tails Gala; and service revenue from low-cost vaccine clinics and end-of-life care. Animal Protection and Control services are provided under contract to multiple municipalities including Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Timnath, Larimer County, and Wellington.

The technology stack is conventional nonprofit infrastructure: a website with pet listings, a Classy/GoFundMe-powered donation platform, 24PetConnect for pet profile management, and active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. No proprietary technology or AI capabilities are indicated. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer through physical shelter campuses combined with field services to municipal government clients. The organization maintains a volunteer program and offers community room rentals as additional engagement channels.

Name

NoCo Humane

Legal name

NOCO Humane

Website

https://nocohumane.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NoCo Humane is a nonprofit animal welfare organization operating three shelter campuses across Northern Colorado, providing pet adoption, lost and found reunification, animal control services for municipalities, low-cost veterinary clinics, and licensing, supported by donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Animal control services
• Lost pet reunification
• Humane society operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Adoption Fees: Fees charged for pet adoptions ranging from $25 for adult cats to $650 for puppies. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and medical examination.
2. Animal Licensing: Pet licensing services required for residents of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Timnath, Larimer County, Wellington, and other Northern Colorado communities.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and business partners. Includes end-of-year campaigns, matching gifts, and legacy/donor circle programs.
4. Event Revenue: Registration fees and sponsorship revenue from events including Fire Hydrant 5K walk/run and Top Cat & Tails Gala.
5. Services Revenue: Low-cost vaccine clinics, end-of-life services, and additional animal care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NOCO Humane operates as a nonprofit animal shelter providing pet adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals across three Northern Colorado campuses. The organization also delivers contracted municipal animal protection and control services, lost and found pet reunification, pet surrender/rehoming, low-cost vaccine clinics, end-of-life care, and pet licensing for residents of multiple Northern Colorado communities.

Product overview

NOCO Humane is a non-profit animal shelter organization operating across Northern Colorado with three physical campuses (Larimer Campus in Loveland, Weld Campus in Evans, and Greeley Adoption Campus in Greeley). The organization offers a unified suite of shelter services including pet adoption (dogs, cats, and small animals), lost and found pet reunification, pet surrender/rehoming, low-cost vaccine clinics, end-of-life services, animal protection and control for multiple municipalities, pet licensing, education programs, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising events (Fire Hydrant 5K, Top Cat & Tails Gala, Critter Camp). The shelter also operates a Working Cat Program for cats better suited to outdoor environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Facilitates adoptions of dogs, cats, and small animals (critters) across three shelter campuses in Northern Colorado, including working cat placement for less social cats suited to outdoor barn or shop environments.
• Animal Protection and Control Contracted animal control and protection services for municipalities including Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Timnath, Larimer County, Wellington, and other Northern Colorado communities, covering stray animal management and licensing enforcement.
• Lost and Found Pet Services Connects lost pets with their owners through reporting and search services, including dedicated intake for stray dogs, cats, and critters across Northern Colorado.
• Pet Surrender / Rehome Your Pet Allows pet owners to surrender or rehome their animals through the shelter, including veterinary evaluation, behavior assessment, and spay/neuter services.
• Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics Provides affordable vaccination services for pets in the Northern Colorado community, expanding access to preventive veterinary care.
• End of Life Services Hospice and end-of-life care services for companion animals, supporting owners during the final stage of their pets' lives.
• Pet Licensing Pet licensing services including requirements, purchase, and update of license information for residents of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Timnath, Larimer County, Wellington, and other Northern Colorado communities.
• Fire Hydrant 5K Annual fundraising walk/run event with registration fees that supports NOCO Humane's animal welfare mission.
• Top Cat & Tails Gala Annual fundraising gala event with ticket and sponsorship revenue supporting NOCO Humane's animal welfare mission.
• Critter Camp Summer program for children to learn about animal care and shelter operations, offered as a paid educational experience.
• Working Cat Program Program placing cats who are less social with humans or better suited to outdoor life with families outside city limits in barns or shops.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• BISSELL Pet FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor supporting adoption events and life-saving initiatives. Known for Empty the Shelters promotional events.
• West Ridge Animal HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal veterinary hospital partner providing animal care services.
• Midtown VetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary clinic partnership for animal health services.
• Poudre Pet & Feed SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet supply retailer offering discounts to adopters. Provides first purchase discounts for new pet owners.
• GeoStabilization International (GSI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting shelter operations.
• Pet First Pet Insurance (MetLife Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance provider partnership offering coverage options for adopted pets.
• VCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialty veterinary services partner for complex animal care cases.
• Four Seasons Veterinary SpecialistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary specialty partner for advanced animal care.
• Camp Bow WowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDog boarding and daycare facility providing adopter support services.
• Pedersen ToyotaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting animal welfare programs.
• Yoder ChevroletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealer corporate sponsor.
• Houska AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive services corporate sponsor.
• Dellenbach SubaruminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSubaru dealer corporate sponsor supporting animal welfare.
• Hills Science NutritionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet food manufacturer providing food support for shelter animals.
• Hanks Pet Food MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal pet food retailer supporting shelter operations.
• Wagz Pet Market GroomingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet grooming services partner offering adopter discounts.
• Neenan ArchistructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArchitecture firm corporate sponsor.
• Stewart PropertiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate partner corporate sponsor.
• Otter CaresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate social responsibility program sponsor.
• Advanced Animal Care of ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary care provider partner.
• Animal Dental Care Oral SurgeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialty veterinary dental and oral surgery services.
• Cash FreemanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business corporate sponsor.
• Peppys Pet ShoppeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet supply retailer sponsor.
• BarkN BigminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet product company sponsor.
• Huxley ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConsulting firm corporate sponsor.
• Pitcher TruckingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation company sponsor.
• Cat TopiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCat-focused products and services partner.
• For The Love Of CatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCat welfare organization collaboration partner.
• K9 ShrinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDog behavior/training services partner.
• Outpost SunsportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor recreation retailer sponsor.
• Runners RoostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRunning specialty retailer sponsor, particularly for Fire Hydrant 5K event.
• Burts Logo ApparelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApparel partner for event merchandise.
• Suzies CBD TreatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet CBD product sponsor.
• NOCO StyleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal lifestyle media/brand sponsor.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Diego Humane Society: Large regional animal welfare organization running multiple campuses with municipal animal services contracts, adoptions, and veterinary care. Highly comparable operating model, though at larger scale than NOCO Humane.
• Arizona Humane Society: Mid-sized regional shelter and animal welfare nonprofit operating multiple campuses with adoptions, animal protection, and low-cost clinics. Comparable to NOCO Humane in multi-campus operating model and revenue diversification.
• Humane Society of Boulder Valley: Regional Colorado animal shelter offering adoptions, animal control contracts, behavior programs, and low-cost veterinary services. Closely comparable to NOCO Humane in scope, scale, and Northern Colorado adjacency.
• Seattle Humane: Regional animal welfare organization with adoptions, pet licensing, behavior services, and community programs. Comparable in nonprofit shelter mission, multi-revenue-stream model, and municipal partnerships.
• Denver Dumb Friends League: Large Colorado-based animal shelter and welfare organization operating multiple campuses in the Denver metro area. Direct comparable to NOCO Humane in mission, service mix (adoptions, animal control, low-cost clinics), and regional nonprofit shelter model.
• Animal Humane Society (Minneapolis): Multi-campus regional animal welfare nonprofit offering adoptions, animal control, low-cost veterinary services, and behavior programs. Directly comparable service mix and geographic scope model to NOCO Humane.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart Charities: National funder of adoptions and animal welfare programs, frequently partnering with regional shelters on adoption events. Functions as a complementary national incumbent that influences the same funding and adoption-promotion landscape NOCO Humane operates in.
• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization with sheltering, adoption, and animal control/law enforcement functions that mirror NOCO Humane's service mix. Operates at a vastly larger scale and nationally, making it a broad incumbent rather than direct regional competitor.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National leader in animal welfare operating sanctuaries and running national adoption initiatives (similar to BISSELL's Empty the Shelters). Comparable mission and programming, but operates at a national scale and is far larger than NOCO Humane.

Others

• BISSELL Pet Foundation: National nonprofit and NOCO Humane's major partner, running Empty the Shelters and other adoption-promotion campaigns. Included as a strategic peer/funder that directly shapes the operational and fundraising environment for regional shelters like NOCO Humane.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/larimerhumane
• Facebookfacebook.com/NOCOHumane
• Instagraminstagram.com/nocohumane
• Xx.com/NOCOHumane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nocohumane

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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