SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

What SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY does

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society (SGVHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization (Tax ID 95-1660842) operating two campuses in Southern California — 851 East Grand Ave, San Gabriel (CA 91776) and 500 Humane Way, Pomona (CA 91766) — and serving 11 cities across the San Gabriel and Inland Valley regions. The organization delivers pet adoption, low-cost veterinary care, spay/neuter services ($100 cats / $150 dogs), microchipping ($25–$40), pet licensing via a DocuPet integration, humane animal control under municipal contracts with San Gabriel, Temple City, and Duarte, lost-and-found reunification via Petco Love Lost, animal cruelty investigation, and community education. Its specialty offerings include the Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Medical Center (opened January 2023, performing 20,000+ procedures annually), The Good Mobile mobile spay/neuter clinic, and breed-targeted programs (Chihuahua Challenge, Pit Stop, Shepherd Shuffle, Husky Hustle, The Big Meow, TNR). Technology stack is operational rather than proprietary: ShelterLuv for animal management, DocuPet for licensing, Shopify for merchandise (Paws N' Shop), and Petco Love Lost for lost-pet reunification; no AI/ML capabilities are evidenced.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model: (1) transactional fees from veterinary services, licensing, and adoption; (2) charitable donations across multiple vehicles including one-time gifts, monthly giving, memorial/honor gifts, the tiered President's Kennel Club ($1,000 to $50,000+ annually), the Take Comfort Program ($10,000 per pet planned gift), donor-advised funds, vehicle donations, Kuranda bed contributions, and workplace/matching gifts; (3) annual fundraising events including the Day of Giving campaign (raised $50,000+ in 2025), Paws 4 Pets Walk, Dog Leg Classic, and Howl-O-Wine 'N Brew; and (4) government service contracts for animal care and control. Customer segments span three primary groups: local pet owners (horizontal adoption, licensing, low-cost vet demand), municipalities (vertical animal-control contracts), and major donors/planned givers (Philanthropists supporting animal welfare). The organization holds a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and has facilitated over 100,000 spay/neuter procedures and 40,000 adoptions since 2014.

Name

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY

Legal name

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society

Website

https://sgvhumane.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization operating two Southern California campuses and The Good Mobile clinic to deliver low-cost veterinary care, adoption, licensing, and municipal animal control services across 11 cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Pet adoption services
• Low-cost veterinary care
• Spay and neuter programs
• Humane animal control

Headquarters

HQ city

San Gabriel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization receives charitable donations from individuals, including memorial and honor gifts, monthly giving programs, and one-time donations. They host annual fundraising events including Paws 4 Pets Walk, Dog Leg Classic, and Day of Giving campaigns. Government funding is received through local municipalities for animal care and control service contracts.
2. Veterinary Services Fees: Revenue from low-cost veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchipping, dental services, and other medical care. Dog spay/neuter is $150, cat spay/neuter is $100, and microchipping is $25-40.
3. Pet Licensing: Revenue from mandatory pet licensing services to residents in service areas (San Gabriel and Temple City), with fees varying by city and pet status (altered vs. intact).
4. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: The Take Comfort Program allows pet owners to include the organization in estate plans, with gifts of $10,000 per pet funding the program. The organization also accepts donor-advised fund grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society operates two campuses (San Gabriel and Pomona) providing comprehensive animal welfare services: pet adoption, low-cost veterinary care (spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccinations, dental, x-rays), humane animal control for contracted municipalities, pet licensing, lost and found reunification, animal cruelty investigation, and community education. The organization runs a mobile spay/neuter clinic (The Good Mobile) and the Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Medical Center for emergency care, supplemented by breed-specific programs (Chihuahua Challenge, Pit Stop, Shepherd Shuffle, Husky Hustle), a Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats, and an annual fundraising events portfolio.

Product overview

San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of animal shelter services across two campuses (San Gabriel and Pomona). Core services include pet adoption, low-cost veterinary care, spay/neuter programs, and humane/animal control. The organization operates specialty breed-specific programs (Chihuahua Challenge, Pit Stop, Shepherd Shuffle, Husky Hustle) and The Big Meow for cat population control. A mobile clinic (The Good Mobile) extends services into underserved communities. The Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Medical Center (opened 2023) provides emergency medical care. Additional offerings include pet licensing (via DocuPet partnership), lost and found reunification services, animal cruelty investigation, and local wildlife education. The organization conducts annual fundraising events (Paws 4 Pets Walk, Dog Leg Classic, Howl-O-Wine 'N Brew, Day of Giving) and maintains donor programs including the President's Kennel Club recognition levels, planned giving through the Take Comfort Program, vehicle donations, and Kuranda bed contributions. Services span Chino Hills, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Glendora, La Verne, Pomona, San Dimas, San Gabriel, Temple City, and Duarte.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Good Mobile: A fully equipped mobile spay/neuter clinic designed to bring essential care directly into communities.
• The Big Meow
• Chihuahua Challenge
• Pit Stop
• Shepherd Shuffle
• Husky Hustle
• President's Kennel Club
• Take Comfort Program
• Medical Miracle Fund

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Adoption services connecting animals in SGVHS care with loving homes. Includes pets at both San Gabriel and Pomona campuses and supports rehoming for community members who can no longer keep their pets.
• Low-Cost Veterinary Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ positive outcomes in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• VCA Animal HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026VCA is a flagship corporate partner providing veterinary hospital services and support. They are recognized in the 2026 partner packet as a key supporter of the organization's programs and services.
• Royal CanincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Royal Canin is a flagship corporate sponsor providing pet nutrition products and support for the organization's animal care programs.
• Syntech Group, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Syntech Group is listed among Caregiver-level donors and recognized as a significant supporter of the organization through the President's Kennel Club.
• Hub InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Hub International is an insurance services partner providing workplace giving matching gift opportunities for employees and corporate sponsorship.
• RKD GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026RKD Group is a Healer-level donor and corporate partner supporting the organization's mission and life-saving work.
• Merck Animal HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Merck Animal Health (MSD Animal Health) is a Steward-level donor providing pharmaceutical products and support for animal healthcare.
• EnterpriseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Enterprise is a corporate partner supporting the organization through donations and sponsorship.
• Law Offices of Fernando D. VargasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Law firm providing legal services sponsorship support for the organization's animal welfare mission.
• Mission Linen SuppliesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Commercial linen service provider supporting the organization with operational supplies as a Steward-level donor.
• Pomona Feed & FuelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Local feed and fuel supplier listed as a Steward-level donor supporting the organization.
• Pet Wants Chino HillsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local pet supply business that donates 15% of all sales to the Day of Giving campaign, supporting animals in need.
• La Verne BreweryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local brewery partnering for Day of Giving 2025, donating $1 from every pour to support animals in the shelter.
• Zippy PawsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Pet product company donating $1 from every item sold during Day of Giving campaign (July 24 - August 21, 2025) to support animals waiting for homes.
• Wine Guy & Wine GalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Wine retailer donating 20% of wine sales to Day of Giving and offering free shipping for California residents on 2+ bottle purchases.
• Big Queen BingominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Event partner for Day of Giving 2025, donating 100% of event sales on August 7, 2025 to provide medical care for animals in need.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• San Diego Humane Society: Large multi-campus regional shelter in California offering adoption, low-cost veterinary care, spay/neuter, animal control contracts, and cruelty investigation — same model at greater scale, with similar municipal-contract DNA.
• LA County Animal Care and Control: County-run shelter system operating in the same Los Angeles basin with adoption, licensing, and animal control functions. Competes head-to-head for municipal contracts that fund SGVHS services.
• spcaLA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles): Long-standing Southern California animal welfare nonprofit offering adoption, low-cost veterinary services, animal control contracts for multiple municipalities, and cruelty investigation — nearly identical service portfolio and geography.
• Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. Sister organization that shares two-campus operations with San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, providing adoption, low-cost veterinary, and animal control services across the same region. Indistinguishable operating footprint and direct operational overlap.
• Sacramento SPCA: California-based nonprofit shelter providing adoption, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, and community education — directly comparable operating model and regional focus.
• Pasadena Humane Society: Regional nonprofit shelter serving the greater Pasadena/SoCal area with adoption, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, cruelty investigation, and municipal animal services contracts — directly comparable mission and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society of the United States: Largest national animal welfare advocacy and grantmaking organization. Provides funding and programmatic support that overlaps SGVHS's adoption, spay/neuter, and cruelty-prevention activities across the country.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill advocacy and shelter-support organization operating sanctuary and partnering with regional shelters on adoption and spay/neuter — overlapping mission with national fundraising reach.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization funding sheltering, spay/neuter, and cruelty investigation nationwide. Competes for donor dollars and increasingly funds local shelter operations, including in SGVHS's territory.

Regional players

• Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF): Bay Area animal welfare nonprofit offering adoption, low-cost veterinary care, and community education — comparable service model in a different California region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ivhs_spca
• Instagraminstagram.com/sgvhumanesociety
• TikToktiktok.com/@ivhs_spca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-gabriel-valley-humane-society

Compliance2 records

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