Name

Edmonton Humane Society

Legal name

Edmonton Humane Society

Website

https://edmontonhumanesociety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare & Shelter Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Veterinary care services
• Spay neuter programs
• Animal welfare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The majority of funding to keep the Edmonton Humane Society operational comes from donations. This includes one-time donations, monthly donations, planned giving, kennel sponsorships, and tribute donations.
2. Adoption Fees: Fees charged for animal adoptions vary by animal type and age. Dogs range from $100-$455, cats $65-$225, small animals $10-$80. Includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and health check.
3. Bingo's Pet Shop Retail: 100% of proceeds from Bingo's Pet Shop go back into providing food, shelter, enrichment and medical treatments for animals in EHS care.
4. Facility Rentals: Rental of facility spaces including education classroom, learning annex, boardroom, and canine enrichment spaces for meetings, parties, and dog-related events.
5. Dog Training Classes: Revenue from dog training classes including basic obedience, puppy basics, agility, and specialized programs.
6. Muddy Paws Dog Wash: Self-serve dog wash tokens at $10 each for 10 minutes of wash time.
7. Central Bark Dog Park Memberships: Daily drop-in at $5 per dog, monthly membership at $12+GST, annual membership at $130+GST.
8. Humane Euthanasia and Cremation Services: Low-income eligible pet guardians can access humane euthanasia services with $40 administrative fee, plus cremation services (general or private).
9. PALS Spay and Neuter Program: Prevent Another Litter Subsidy program charges $40 non-refundable administration fee per animal for low-income residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Edmonton Humane Society operates an animal shelter providing adoption placements for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and small animals. Each adoption includes spay/neuter surgery, EIDAP microchipping, vaccinations, health checks, and behaviour assessments for dogs. Supporting community services include the PALS spay/neuter subsidy program, Trap-Neuter-Return for community cats, Pet Pantry food assistance, emergency boarding, dog training, a members-only dog park, a self-serve dog wash, on-site retail, humane euthanasia and cremation, and youth/adult humane education programs.

Product overview

Edmonton Humane Society operates as an animal shelter and welfare organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services. The core offering centers on animal adoption services, connecting shelter animals with loving homes through Adopets-powered listings. Supporting services include lost and found pet reunification, the HELP Tool for pet guardian support, subsidized spay/neuter programs (PALS and TNR), emergency boarding, and pet food assistance through the Pet Pantry. Additional services include dog training academy, Central Bark dog park membership, retail (Bingo's Pet Shop), self-serve dog wash, and humane cremation services. Education offerings span youth programs (summer camps, school programs), adult training (pet first aid, dog behavior certificate), and educator resources. The organization is currently undergoing a major $2.4 million adoption gallery renovation project (2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Double the Love Program: Adopt two adult cats or two rabbits and save 50% on the second adoption fee.
• Barn Buddies Program
• Farm Friends Program
• Cattitude Cats Program
• Senior-for-Senior Program
• PALS (Prevent Another Litter Subsidy) Spay and Neuter Program
• Trap-Neuter-Return Program
• Pet Pantry
• Emergency Boarding
• Dog Training Classes
• Central Bark Dog Park
• Bingo's Pet Shop
• Muddy Paws Dog Wash
• Humane Euthanasia & Cremation
• HELP (Helping Every Loved Pet) Tool

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services Comprehensive animal adoption program placing shelter dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and small animals into homes. All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, EIDAP microchipping, vaccinations, behaviour assessment (dogs), and a veterinarian health check, with pricing tiered by animal type and age.
• PALS Spay and Neuter Program Subsidized spay/neuter program for low-income Edmonton-area residents within 200 km, charging a $40 non-refundable administration fee per animal. Includes in-shelter services and a mobile unit serving communities seasonally from May to September.
• Trap-Neuter-Return Program Humane community cat population management through trapping, spaying/neutering, vaccinating, ear-tipping, and returning outdoor cats to their colonies. Includes colony caregiver support and winter shelter provisions, with 2026 focus on Sturgeon County and Parkland County.
• Pet Pantry Pet food bank providing food and supplies to pet guardians facing financial barriers, with monthly pickup by appointment available for households with up to 5 animals.
• Emergency Boarding Short-term pet care for up to 60 days for pet guardians in crisis situations including hospitalization, domestic violence, rehabilitation, or loss of home. Partner agency referral required.
• Dog Training Classes Comprehensive dog training academy offering 6-week courses and pop-in classes in obedience, agility, puppy basics, behaviour modification, and specialized programs. Uses positive reinforcement methods in a 5,000 sq. ft. indoor facility.
• Central Bark Dog Park Members-exclusive 3-acre gated off-leash dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. Available via daily drop-in ($5/dog), monthly membership ($12+GST), or annual membership ($130+GST). Proceeds support shelter operations.
• Bingo's Pet Shop On-site retail store selling pet supplies, food, toys, and EHS merchandise, with 100% of proceeds directed to supporting shelter animals.
• Muddy Paws Dog Wash Self-serve dog grooming station with elevated tub, shampoo dispensers, dryer, and grooming table. Tokens cost $10 each for 10 minutes of wash time.
• Facility Rentals Rental of shelter spaces including an education classroom (40 people), learning annex (30 people), boardroom (10 people), and indoor (5,000 sq. ft.) and outdoor canine enrichment spaces for meetings, parties, and dog-related events.
• Humane Euthanasia & Cremation Compassionate end-of-life services including humane euthanasia for low-income eligible clients ($40 administrative fee) and cremation (general or private), with urn options and optional paw print impressions.
• Humane Education Programs Educational programs for youth (ages 6–17), educators, and adults including summer camps, school programs, pet-sitters course, pet first aid, and a dog behaviour training methodology certificate, aligned with the Alberta Curriculum.
• Youth Programs and Classes Humane education programs for youth including summer camps, Pawp-Up camps on non-instructional days, the Humane Heroes after-school club (ages 13–17), Spring Break camp, Fall Day Camps, Winter Day Camps, and Birthday Paw-ties.
• Special Adoption Programs Specialized adoption offerings including Double the Love (50% off second adoption), Barn Buddies (outdoor cats), Farm Friends (acreage dogs), Cattitude Cats (independent cats), and Senior-for-Senior (senior cats to senior adopters aged 65+ at fee of choice).
• Lost and Found Pets Service helping reunite lost pets with owners and assisting people who find stray animals, including microchip scanning, lost-pet posting resources, and temporary boarding for strays found outside Edmonton.
• HELP Tool (Helping Every Loved Pet) Online self-service tool providing personalized recommendations and resources for pet guardians facing behaviour, time/lifestyle, financial/housing, or health challenges, aimed at helping keep pets with their families.
• Report Animal Concerns Resource providing guidance on reporting animal welfare concerns under the Alberta Animal Protection Act and Criminal Code, with contact information for appropriate agencies based on location and concern type.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,905 animals adopted in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre partners with EHS on the PALS program, providing funding to help subsidize spay/neuter services for low-income Edmontonians.
• Alberta SPCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlberta SPCA investigates concerns of neglect or distress for animals in Alberta (outside Edmonton or Calgary) under the Animal Protection Act of Alberta, working with EHS on animal welfare enforcement coordination.
• Parkland CountystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerEHS focuses its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts within Sturgeon County and Parkland County in 2026, with county support to make lasting impact on local cat populations.
• Sturgeon CountystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerEHS focuses its Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts within Sturgeon County and Parkland County in 2026, with county support to make lasting impact on local cat populations.
• AdopetscoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online platform used to display adoptable animal profiles and manage adoption applications. Links from EHS website direct visitors to Adopets for animal viewing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BC SPCA: Larger provincial animal welfare organization operating multiple shelter branches across British Columbia with adoption, veterinary, cruelty investigation, and humane education services. Comparable in mission and service breadth, broader geographic footprint.
• ASPCA: Major U.S. animal welfare organization combining sheltering, veterinary care, and cruelty investigation. Comparable in comprehensive service offering and donation-funded model, though operating nationally in the U.S.
• Toronto Humane Society: Large urban Canadian humane society offering adoption, veterinary care, training, and community programs. Operates at greater scale in a much larger metro market but shares the same municipal shelter model.
• Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States): Largest U.S. animal welfare organization with advocacy, shelter support, and program funding. Operates at far greater scale but comparable mission and reliance on donations.
• Ontario SPCA and Humane Society: Provincial umbrella organization providing animal welfare services across Ontario including sheltering, veterinary care, and enforcement. Comparable in mission with broader geographic reach.

Others

• PetSmart Charities of Canada: Major Canadian animal welfare grantmaker funding shelter, spay/neuter, and adoption programs nationwide. Functions as a funder peer — many of the same partners and program models — rather than direct competitor.
• Maddie's Fund: U.S.-based family foundation funding shelter medicine, adoption, and community support programs. Adjacent peer in the animal welfare philanthropic ecosystem with shared focus on no-kill outcomes and community-support programming.

Direct peers

• Alberta SPCA: Provincial animal welfare body partnering with EHS on enforcement coordination under the Animal Protection Act of Alberta. Similar advocacy and shelter-support mandate but operates more as an inspectorate than a direct shelter.
• Calgary Humane Society: Direct regional peer operating an animal shelter, adoption, veterinary, and community education program in Calgary. Most comparable Canadian municipal humane society with similar mission, scale, and service mix.

Regional players

• Calgary Animal Services: Municipal animal care and control agency serving Calgary. Comparable regional counterpart providing sheltering, enforcement, and licensing services, with structural difference of municipal versus charitable governance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edmontonhumane
• Facebookfacebook.com/EdmontonHuman
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edmontonhumane

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Edmonton Humane Society