SPCA of Solano County

What SPCA of Solano County does

SPCA of Solano County is an independent, privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter (Tax ID 94-2607843) founded in 1974 and operating on a five-acre campus at 2200 Peabody Road in Vacaville, California. It functions as an Adoption Guarantee shelter, accepting owner-surrendered pets subject to availability and minimum donation requirements ($175 per cat; $200-$400 per dog; $125 for other animals; $400 for animals over 7 years) and committing to placement of every healthy, behaviorally sound animal. The organization is not affiliated with any national SPCA entity and derives revenue across six streams: adoption fees, private donations (processed via Square and direct mail), vehicle donations, retail store sales (pet supplies and gifts, Thursday-Sunday hours), low-cost monthly vaccine clinics ($25-$40 per service), and surrender donations.

Its core product surface spans adoption services with adoption-counselor personality matching, pet surrender intake, monthly walk-in vaccine clinics, free Zoom-based pet loss support group, and an on-site retail store. Adjacent programs include the Fear Free Shelter staff training initiative (all staff certified), the Senior for Senior reduced-fee adoption program, Reading Buddies children's literacy program, Krinkl's Fund for extraordinary medical expenses, and an annual Walk-A-Thon fundraiser. Distribution runs through a single physical shelter location supplemented by Petfinder listings (shelter_id CA162), ShelterManager-hosted online adoption applications, and event-based community fundraising supported by a sponsor portfolio of local service businesses.

The business model is hybrid: transactional one-time fees (adoptions, vaccines, retail) supplemented by recurring donation and sponsorship income. The organization operates with 11-50 employees, closed Mon-Wed, and recently shuttered its Spay and Neuter Clinic indefinitely. Technology dependency is minimal and confined to commodity SaaS integrations — no proprietary platform, mobile app, or AI/ML capability is in evidence.

Name

SPCA of Solano County

Legal name

SPCA of Solano County

Website

https://solanospca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SPCA of Solano County is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit animal shelter founded in 1974 in Vacaville, California, providing pet adoption, surrender, low-cost vaccine clinic, and retail services to Solano County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Services

NAICS

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYAFAEALAB

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations

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

SECONDARYHLAMAAAE

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Clinical Services (Companion Animal)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Pet surrender services
• Low-cost vaccine clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Vacaville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from pet adoptions. Amounts vary based on animal type, age, and other factors.
2. Private Donations: Monetary donations from individuals via online portal (Square), check, or in-person. Donations go directly to animal care, special projects, specific programs, or the Krinkls Fund for medical challenges.
3. Retail Store Sales: Pet supplies and unique gifts sold at the on-site retail store operating Thursday-Sunday.
4. Vehicle Donations: Accepts vehicle donations (cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, RVs, boats) with proceeds supporting operations.
5. Surrender Donations: Minimum required donations for pet surrender acceptance: $175 per cat, $200-$400 per dog, $125 for other animals. Higher fees for animals over 7 years ($400).
6. Vaccine Clinic Fees: Low-cost vaccine clinic fees ranging from $25-$40 per vaccine/service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SPCA of Solano County is an independent non-profit animal shelter that operates as an adoption-guarantee facility, accepting cats, dogs, and other animals into its care and matching them with adoptive families. Beyond adoptions, it offers owner-surrender services for pets whose owners can no longer keep them, runs low-cost monthly vaccine clinics, provides a free pet-loss support group, and operates an on-site retail store selling pet supplies and gifts.

Product overview

SPCA of Solano County operates as a non-profit animal shelter providing a comprehensive suite of animal welfare services. The organization functions as an 'Adoption Guarantee' shelter, offering pet adoptions, surrender services, low-cost monthly vaccine clinics, pet loss support groups, and an on-site retail store. Additional programs include the Fear Free Shelter staff training initiative, Reading Buddies children's literacy program, Senior for Senior adoption incentive, and Krinkl's Fund for medical emergencies. Annual fundraising events include the Dog Walk-A-Thon. The shelter maintains partnerships with platforms like Petfinder and ShelterManager for animal listings and applications, and uses Square for donation processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoptions Core adoption service matching available cats, dogs, and other animals with forever families. Includes adoption counseling, behavior matching, and an adoption guarantee program ensuring all healthy, behaviorally sound animals receive as much time as needed to find adoptive homes.
• Pet Surrender Services Acceptance of owner-surrendered pets into the adoption program following health and behavior evaluation, including surrender counseling and minimum donation requirements ($175 per cat, $200-$400 per dog, $125 for other animals; $400 for animals over 7 years).
• Monthly Vaccine Clinic Walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic offered on specified Saturdays with dog vaccines (DHPP $30, Leptospirosis $30, Bordetella $30, Rabies $30, Canine Influenza $40), cat vaccines (FVRCP $30, FeLV $30), and microchip with lifetime registration ($25). Cats served 12:30-1:30 pm; dogs 2:00-4:00 pm.
• Pet Loss Support Group Free monthly support group meeting via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month (7:00-8:30 pm) for people grieving the loss of a pet, facilitated by Bonnie Mader with veterinary support from Dr. Kelly Palm.
• SPCA of Solano Retail Store On-site retail store offering pet supplies plus unique gifts and treats, located at the shelter and open Thursday-Sunday noon-5 pm.
• Krinkls Fund Specialized medical fund providing critical treatments including life-saving heartworm medications, specialized surgeries, and dental care for shelter animals with extraordinary medical challenges. Funded via dedicated donations.
• Senior for Senior Program Adoption incentive program in which senior citizens adopting senior animals receive either greatly reduced or fully sponsored adoption fees.
• Annual Dog Walk-A-Thon Annual community fundraising walk event (Paws for a Cause) at Lagoon Valley Park bringing together supporters and their dogs; 4th annual event scheduled April 18, 2026, 9 AM-12 PM.
• Reading Buddies Program Children's literacy program pairing young readers with shelter animals for reading sessions, providing reading practice opportunities while providing animal enrichment.
• Fear Free Shelter Program Staff and volunteer training initiative (launched 2020) ensuring all employees and volunteers receive Fear Free Shelter Training to recognize stressors in shelter animals and make them comfortable during their stay, easing their transition into forever homes.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• First National Bank (FNB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing support for SPCA events and fundraising activities.
• Groundworks FairfieldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor supporting SPCA fundraising events.
• Roof MastersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond certified roofer that donated services to secure the building roof. Provides ongoing sponsorship support.
• GillispiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor and Walk-a-Thon supporter.
• Chancellor PrintingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting sponsor providing materials for SPCA events and communications.
• RecologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaste management company sponsor supporting SPCA operations.
• Reyff ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectrical contractor sponsor providing sponsorship support for events and shelter operations.
• Strong Sons Junk RemovalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJunk removal service company that is a sponsor of the SPCA.
• The DogfatherminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDog-related business sponsor.
• Charities 4C USminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate charitable giving program sponsor.
• PetfindercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary online platform for listing all available animals for adoption; third-party marketplace distribution channel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/solanospca
• Facebookfacebook.com/solanospca
• Instagraminstagram.com/solanospca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spca-of-solano-county

Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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