Senior Dog Sanctuary Of Maryland Inc

What Senior Dog Sanctuary Of Maryland Inc does

Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by retired Air Force Colonel Val Lynch and headquartered at 8336 W B & A Road in Severn, Maryland. It operates a single physical sanctuary dedicated exclusively to senior dogs, providing rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, long-term residency, and hospice foster care for elderly dogs that have been surrendered, abandoned, or face euthanasia. The organization runs a portfolio of interconnected programs: core adoption services, a foster network (with food, medications, and veterinary costs covered by the sanctuary), a hospice foster program for end-of-life care, long-term resident care for unadoptable dogs, and the Tommy Raskin Seniors 2 Seniors Program, a pet food and supplies pantry serving senior citizens in Anne Arundel County. It has cumulatively supported 900+ dogs since 2016 and reported a 132% increase in animal intake during 2023.

The business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating. Income streams comprise one-time monetary donations, recurring monthly giving, kennel sponsorships, in-kind gifts, workplace giving, Facebook fundraisers, and proceeds from community events. The organization states that 96 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to mission, with average monthly veterinary care costs of approximately $12,000. Distribution is constrained to Maryland residents for owner surrenders, with adoptable dogs additionally listed on PetFinder. Operations are supported by dedicated staff, a volunteer base, a foster family network, and a 13-member Board of Directors with civic, banking, retail, and government affiliations; the organization holds a Platinum GuideStar transparency rating and 501c3 tax-exempt status (EIN 47-3708109). Founder Val Lynch, recognized by the Daily Record in 2018 as one of Maryland's most admired CEOs, passed away on September 8, 2020, after which governance transitioned to the Board of Directors.

Name

Senior Dog Sanctuary Of Maryland Inc

Legal name

Senior Dog Sanctuary Of Maryland Inc

Website

https://seniordogsanctuary.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland is a 501c3 nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes senior dogs in Maryland, and runs the Tommy Raskin Seniors 2 Seniors pet food pantry for elderly pet owners in Anne Arundel County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEALAB

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Welfare, Boarding & Production Support Services (non-veterinary)

SECONDARYHSANAJAB

Geriatric Pet Boarding (24/7 Supervision & Comfort Care)

Home & Personal Services/Pet Grooming & Boarding Services/Special Needs & Senior Pet Care (Grooming/Boarding)

SECONDARYHSANAJAC

Special Needs Pet Boarding (Mobility/Disability Accommodations)

Home & Personal Services/Pet Grooming & Boarding Services/Special Needs & Senior Pet Care (Grooming/Boarding)

Keywords

• Senior dog rescue
• Animal sanctuary services
• Dog adoption program
• Pet food pantry
• Foster care program

Headquarters

HQ city

Severn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies primarily on donations from individuals including monetary donations, recurring donations, workplace giving, and Facebook fundraisers. They also hold events and accept donations via their Amazon Wish List.
2. Kennel Sponsorship: Individuals can sponsor specific kennels at the sanctuary as a way to support the dogs.
3. In-Kind Giving: Accept in-kind donations of supplies and goods for the sanctuary animals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland operates a physical senior-dog-only rescue and sanctuary in Severn, Maryland, providing rescue, rehabilitation, adoption matching, foster care, hospice end-of-life care, and long-term residency for older dogs. It additionally runs the Tommy Raskin Seniors 2 Seniors pet food pantry, supplying free dog and cat food and supplies to senior citizens in Anne Arundel County. Operations are funded by donations, recurring gifts, kennel sponsorships, in-kind giving, fundraising events, and workplace giving.

Product overview

Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland is a 501c3 nonprofit organization operating as a single unified service focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming senior dogs. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including core dog rescue and adoption services, foster and hospice foster programs for temporary and end-of-life care, the Seniors 2 Seniors food pantry program supporting senior pet owners, and various donation and volunteer programs. The sanctuary's programs are designed to work together to provide comprehensive support for senior dogs from intake through adoption or permanent residency, with multiple engagement opportunities for donors and volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Dog Rescue and Adoption Services Core service providing rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of senior dogs that have lost their homes, are abandoned, or face euthanasia, matching them with adoptive families in Maryland and beyond.
• Foster Program Places senior dogs in temporary foster homes with the sanctuary covering food, medications, and medical bills until permanent adoption is arranged.
• Hospice Foster Program Provides end-of-life hospice care for senior dogs in foster homes, offering a safe and happy environment until the dogs pass.
• Tommy Raskin Seniors 2 Seniors Program Pet food pantry providing free dog and cat food and supplies to senior citizens in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, helping elderly owners keep their pets despite hardship.
• Kennel Sponsorship Donor program allowing individuals to sponsor a specific kennel at the sanctuary to support the care of an individual senior dog.
• Long-Term Resident Care Permanent housing and care for senior dogs at the sanctuary that are not currently adoptable, serving as their forever home.
• Volunteer Program Program enabling individuals to contribute time through dog walking, facility maintenance, events, and administrative roles at the sanctuary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ dogs supported since 2016
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pets for PatriotsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pets for Patriots organization shown on website seal, indicating collaboration in animal rescue efforts
• Maryland NonprofitsminorOthersMembership in Maryland Nonprofits organization, indicating organizational membership and compliance with nonprofit standards. Rated with platinum rating on Guidestar as a 501c3 non-profit.
• Tommy Raskin Seniors 2 Seniors Program (Named in honor of Congressman Jamie Raskin's late son)coreOthersNamed program honoring the late son of Congressman Jamie Raskin and his wife Sarah. Provides pet food and supplies to senior citizens in Anne Arundel County to help them keep their dogs.
• Local Medical PersonnelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with local medical personnel to rehabilitate dogs and bring back their joy, providing veterinary care and rehabilitation services

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Old Dog Haven: Washington-state nonprofit exclusively devoted to senior dog rescue, fostering, and hospice care. Highly comparable mission and operational model to Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland's senior-only focus.
• Peace of Mind Dog Rescue: California-based nonprofit focused on rescuing senior dogs and dogs with special needs, including hospice and owner-surrender programs. Closely mirrors Senior Dog Sanctuary's intake and hospice model.
• Pets for Patriots: National nonprofit facilitating pet adoptions for veterans and military families, with whom Senior Dog Sanctuary has an existing partnership seal. Shares the senior-pet/vulnerable-owner adjacency and adoption model.
• The Grey Muzzle Organization: National nonprofit that funds and supports senior dog rescue and hospice programs across the U.S. Operates a near-identical senior-dog rescue mission and serves as a grantmaker and capacity-builder for similar sanctuaries.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: One of the largest U.S. animal welfare nonprofits operating sanctuaries, adoptions, and no-kill advocacy. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the animal rescue and sanctuary space, though not senior-specific.
• Humane Society of the United States: Largest U.S. animal welfare advocacy and rescue organization. Comparable as a broad incumbent covering shelter, rescue, and senior-pet welfare policy, though operates at significantly greater scale and scope.
• Bideawee: Long-established animal welfare organization with adoption, hospice, and senior pet programs across the Northeast. Comparable on senior-pet and hospice care, but operates at much broader scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Homewood Animal Hospital / Maryland SPCA: Maryland-based animal shelter and adoption organization in the same regional footprint. Comparable as a regional rescue/adoption peer serving overlapping Maryland donor and adopter pools.
• Animal Welfare League of Anne Arundel County: Local animal welfare organization serving the same Maryland/Anne Arundel County geography as Senior Dog Sanctuary. Comparable as a regional peer competing for local donors, adopters, and volunteers.

Others

• Petfinder: Adoption listing platform used by Senior Dog Sanctuary to surface adoptable dogs. Functions as an enabling channel rather than a competitor, but is structurally adjacent to any pet adoption/rehoming nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/senior-dog-sanctuary-of-maryland-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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