Safe Animal Shelter

What Safe Animal Shelter does

Safe Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill animal shelter established in 1991 and headquartered at 2913 County Rd 220 in Middleburg, Florida. It is the oldest no-kill shelter in Clay County and serves Clay County, Duval County, and surrounding Northeast Florida communities. The organization provides pet rescue, adoption, foster care, and surrender services for cats and dogs, with all adopted animals receiving spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping prior to placement. In 2026 year-to-date, the shelter has brought in 512 animals (348 cats, 164 dogs) and placed 411 in forever homes (236 cats, 175 dogs), and has cumulatively placed over 18,000 animals since founding.

The operating model is community-led and volunteer-driven. The shelter supplements paid staff with a volunteer corps, foster caregivers, and court-ordered community service participants, and runs structured programs including Florida Bright Futures placements and a Cat Tales reading program. Distribution is through a single physical shelter location (walk-in adoption Monday–Sunday, 11am–6pm) and a Wix-hosted website that handles adoption applications, foster sign-ups, volunteer orientation, and donation processing. ShelterLuv is used as the back-office pet management platform.

Funding comes from a diversified mix of revenue streams: one-time and recurring individual donations, a four-tier monthly membership program (Paw Pal $10 through Guardian Angel $100), kennel sponsorships ($600/year with plaque recognition), three-tier corporate business partnerships (Kitten $500 through Big Dawg $2,500 annually), adoption fees covering veterinary services, Bingo Night fundraising events at $30/ticket, vehicle donations via the CARS partnership, planned giving (bequests, trusts, stock), and an Amazon Wish List for in-kind supplies. Adoption fees are not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a four-person board led by a Chair with apparel-industry operations experience, a Secretary who is a practicing attorney, a Treasurer with a forensic-video business and hospice background, and a board member focused on higher education leadership and fundraising program growth.

Name

Safe Animal Shelter

Legal name

Safe Animal Shelter of Orange Park, Inc.

Website

https://safeanimalshelter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safe Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill animal shelter in Middleburg, Florida, serving Clay and Duval counties since 1991 with pet adoption, foster care, surrender, and veterinary preparation services, funded by individual donations, memberships, sponsorships, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Foster care program
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Veterinary care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Middleburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals supporting the shelter's mission, ranging from one-time gifts to monthly contributions
2. Membership Program: Monthly recurring donations at four tiers: Paw Pal ($10), Tail Wagger ($25), Top Dog ($50), Guardian Angel ($100)
3. Kennel Sponsorship: Annual or monthly sponsorship of dog kennels ($600/year, $300/6-month, $50/month) with personalized plaque recognition
4. Business Partnership: Three-tiered corporate sponsorship program (Kitten $500, Lil Pup $1,000, Big Dawg $2,500) offering logo placement, banner recognition, and social media mentions
5. Adoption Fees: One-time adoption fees covering spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping for adopted animals
6. Event Fundraising: Bingo Night events at $30 per ticket including meal and bingo pack, generating funds through ticket sales and raffle participation
7. Vehicle Donation Program: Cars For Critters program accepting vehicle donations through partnership with CARS (auto donation partner)
8. Planned Giving: Charitable giving vehicles including bequests, living trusts, insurance policy beneficiary designations, and stock donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Safe Animal Shelter provides no-kill pet rescue, adoption, foster care, and veterinary medical services for cats and dogs at its Middleburg, Florida facility. The shelter supports Clay County and surrounding Northeast Florida communities through adoption placements, a volunteer and foster caregiver network, surrender intake services, and community education on responsible pet ownership. Funding is generated through individual donations, recurring memberships, corporate and kennel sponsorships, adoption fees, and recurring community fundraising events such as Bingo Nights.

Product overview

Safe Animal Shelter is a nonprofit no-kill animal shelter offering a unified suite of animal welfare services centered on pet adoption, foster care, volunteering, and donations. The core offerings include adoptable dog and cat listings with full adoption services, a foster care program placing animals in temporary homes, and an extensive volunteer program with multiple participation tracks. Financial support is enabled through monetary donations, a tiered membership subscription program (Paw Pal, Tail Wagger, Top Dog, Guardian Angel), kennel and business sponsorship opportunities, and special event fundraising like Bingo Nights. Additional services include pet surrender processing, community outreach education, medical assistance for animals, vehicle donations via Cars For Critters, and an Amazon Wish List for supply donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Adoption services for cats and dogs, including application processing, meet-and-greet coordination, and adoption fees that cover spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping. Open to walk-in visitors Monday-Sunday 11am-6pm at the Middleburg, FL shelter.
• Adoptable Dogs Listing and adoption services for dogs available at the shelter.
• Adoptable Cats Listing and adoption services for cats available at the shelter.
• Foster Care Program Temporary housing program placing animals in volunteer foster homes to free shelter space and support animals from local kill shelters.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities including animal handling, community outreach, Florida Bright Futures program, court-ordered community service, and Cat Tales reading program.
• Pet Surrender Services Owner surrender application process for dogs and cats, including required documentation and appointment scheduling through the ShelterLuv platform.
• Monetary Donations Monetary donations supporting shelter operations, animal care, and community programs.
• Membership Program Monthly membership tiers (Paw Pal $10, Tail Wagger $25, Top Dog $50, Guardian Angel $100) providing ongoing support for shelter animals.
• Kennel Sponsorship Annual sponsorship program ($600/year or $50/month) providing care for animals with personalized plaque displayed on dog kennels; 6-month option also available at $300.
• Business Partnership Program Corporate sponsorship with three tiers (Kitten $500, Lil Pup $1,000, Big Dawg $2,500 annually) offering website logo placement, play yard and lobby banner displays, auction ads, and social media recognition.
• Bingo Night Events Community fundraising bingo events held at local venues (Mojo's Bingo Night at Mojo Smokehouse, Whitey's Bingo Night at Whitey's Fish Camp) with $30 ticket sales supporting shelter operations.
• Vehicle Donation Program Cars For Critters vehicle donation program operated through partnership with CARS, accepting cars, trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles to benefit the shelter.
• Wish List Donations Non-monetary donations via Amazon Wish List including supplies like towels, newspapers, bleach, paper towels, and laundry detergent.
• Stray Animal Referrals Information and referrals for stray animal handling, directing residents to Clay County Animal Services per local ordinance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000+ cats and dogs provided loving care and adopted since 1991
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clay County Animal Services (CCAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with Clay County Animal Services for stray animal handling. Per CCAS ordinance, all found/stray animals must be turned into CCAS within 48 hours. The shelter works with CCAS to serve the broader Clay County animal welfare ecosystem.
• CARS (Cars For Critters Auto Donation Partner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with CARS for the Cars For Critters vehicle donation program, allowing donors to contribute cars, trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles to benefit the shelter.
• Mojo Smokehouse, BBQ & BluesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal venue hosting monthly Bingo Night fundraising events for the shelter. Event generates donations and community awareness.
• Whitey's Fish CampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal venue hosting monthly Bingo Night fundraising events for the shelter. Event generates donations and community awareness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Petco Love: A national nonprofit (formerly Petco Foundation) that invests in animal welfare organizations and lifesaving programs. Highly comparable adoption-focused mission but operates as a grantmaking and program partner rather than a direct community shelter operator.
• ASPCA: A national animal welfare organization that funds and supports local shelters like Safe Animal Shelter through grants and national advocacy. While offering overlapping programs (adoptions, veterinary care), ASPCA operates as a broad incumbent rather than a community-level shelter.
• Best Friends Animal Society: The leading national no-kill advocacy organization running the Best Friends Network that supports local shelters across the country, including in Florida. Directly comparable no-kill philosophy and adoption-focused mission, but operates at national scale rather than as a single community shelter.
• PetSmart Charities: The charitable arm of PetSmart, which funds adoption programs at local shelters and operates in-store adoption events. Directly comparable mission in rehoming pets, but operates as a national funder rather than a community shelter with its own facility.

Regional players

• Clay County Animal Services: The municipal animal control agency for Clay County, FL, which is Safe Animal Shelter's named strategic partner. CCAS handles strays under local ordinance while Safe Animal Shelter serves as the no-kill alternative, making them operationally complementary in the same geography.

Direct peers

• SPCA Florida: A large no-kill shelter based in Lakeland, FL offering adoptions, veterinary services, and surrender programs with a similar community-funded model. While geographically distinct, SPCA Florida is directly comparable in mission, services, and revenue model structure.
• Jacksonville Humane Society: A no-kill shelter directly serving the same Jacksonville metro / Northeast Florida region as Safe Animal Shelter. Both operate as 501(c)(3) organizations offering adoptions, low-cost veterinary services, and surrender prevention programs in overlapping Clay and Duval county geographies.
• St. Augustine Humane Society: A Northeast Florida community-funded no-kill shelter offering adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter, and surrender services in St. Johns County — directly adjacent to Safe Animal Shelter's Clay County service area. Highly comparable mission, scale, and donor-driven operating model.
• Humane Society of Greater Miami: A no-kill shelter in South Florida offering adoptions, low-cost veterinary care, and surrender services with a similar multi-stream revenue model including memberships, events, and corporate sponsorships. Larger scale but directly comparable in mission and operating approach.
• Halifax Humane Society: A no-kill, community-funded shelter in Daytona Beach, FL offering adoptions, veterinary services, and surrender programs with a comparable donor- and sponsor-supported model. Operates within the broader Florida regional shelter ecosystem alongside Safe Animal Shelter.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SafeAnimalShelter
• Instagraminstagram.com/safeanimalshelterfl
• TikToktiktok.com/@safe.animal.shelt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safe-animal-shelter

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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