SPCA of Northern Nevada

What SPCA of Northern Nevada does

SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA-NN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Operating from two physical locations (an Adoption Center at 4950 Spectrum Blvd and a Thrift Store at 75 E. Moana Lane), it runs a no-kill shelter with a 94% combined live release rate for Washoe County and delivers a portfolio of integrated services: dog and cat adoptions, in-house low-cost spay/neuter ($50-$130), a weekend vaccine and microchip clinic, Todd's Medical Fund (40-60% veterinary cost coverage for qualifying residents), Jackie's Community Cats TNR program, the Ringworm Academy for at-risk cats, a foster care network, and behavior modification programs. In 2025 the organization placed 1,385 pets, completed 3,671 spay/neuter procedures, served 9,254 vaccine/microchip clients, supported 324 Todd's Fund recipients, and logged 24,507 volunteer hours.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model: individual donations and recurring giving, planned legacy gifts, thrift store sales, adoption fees (tiered by pet age from $20 for senior cats to $200 for puppies), and service fees from spay/neuter and vaccine clinics. The organization explicitly states it does not receive government funding or support from other SPCAs, including the ASPCA. Its go-to-market is community-led, supported by partnerships with Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), Res-Que, Walmart, PetSmart, Petco, and local sponsors, plus a corporate sponsorship program and pet food distribution to 40+ rural shelters.

The customer base is split across five primary segments: the general public seeking pet adoption, pet owners needing affordable veterinary care, rural animal welfare organizations receiving food assistance, volunteers and foster caregivers, and donors/sponsors. Pricing is pay-as-you-go across services, with discounts for seniors, military, veterans, and Nevada teachers, and a 3.99% credit card transaction fee. The organization uses ClinicHQ for clinic appointment booking and maintains a website, social media channels, email newsletters, and community events as its marketing channels. Primary customer evidence is testimonial-based (Rebecca B., Sara G., Kameron S., Susan J., Andrew, John E.), reflecting an individual consumer donor/adopter base rather than enterprise relationships.

Name

SPCA of Northern Nevada

Legal name

SPCA of Northern Nevada

Website

https://spcanevada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SPCA of Northern Nevada is a Reno-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization that operates a no-kill shelter delivering pet adoption, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, veterinary financial assistance, and community cat programs to Northern Nevada residents and partner shelters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs (BPAGAIAL), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Low-cost spay neuter
• Veterinary assistance fund
• Community cat TNR

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 Giving: Individual donations, recurring donations, and sponsorship programs. The organization states they do not receive funding from government agencies or other SPCAs.
2. Thrift Store Sales: A thrift store selling donated items, with proceeds directly supporting homeless pets. Located at 75 E. Moana Lane, Reno, NV.
3. Adoption Fees: Fees for dog and cat adoptions ranging from $20-$200 depending on age. Includes spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and medical exam.
4. Affordable Veterinary Services: Low-cost spay/neuter ($50-$130) and vaccine/microchip clinics generate revenue while serving the community.
5. Planned Legacy Giving: Bequests, retirement plan assets, and life insurance policies donated to support long-term funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SPCA of Northern Nevada runs a no-kill animal welfare operation that places adoptable dogs and cats through its Reno Adoption Center and affiliated PetSmart locations. It supplements adoptions with an in-house spay/neuter clinic, weekend vaccine and microchip clinic, veterinary cost assistance (Todd's Medical Fund), a Trap-Neuter-Return program for community cats, a foster care network, and a fundraising thrift store. The organization's work is sustained by individual donations, adoption fees, clinic service fees, thrift store retail, and planned legacy gifts.

Product overview

SPCA of Northern Nevada operates as a comprehensive animal welfare organization offering a unified portfolio of shelter and community services. Core offerings include pet adoption (dogs and cats at varying fee tiers), an in-house spay/neuter clinic and public vaccine/microchip clinic, veterinary financial assistance through Todd's Medical Fund, and community cat programs via TNR. The organization complements its mission-driven services with a Thrift Store for fundraising and foster care, planned giving, and pet food assistance programs. The portfolio functions as an integrated animal welfare ecosystem addressing the full lifecycle from intake and medical care through adoption and post-adoption support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SNYPS Program: Low-cost spay and neuter program for income-qualifying households
• Todd's Medical Fund
• Jackie's Community Cats Program
• Shelter Feeding Program
• Pet Food Karma Boxes Partnership
• Ringworm Academy

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Facilitates dog and cat adoptions through the Adoption Center at 4950 Spectrum Blvd, Reno, NV, with an application, meet-and-greet with matchmakers, and completion of adoption paperwork. Fees vary by age: puppies $200, adult dogs $75, senior dogs $40; kittens $80, adult cats $30, senior cats $20; seniors, active military, veterans, and Nevada teachers receive discounts on adult pets.
• Spay and Neuter Program (SNYPS) Affordable spay and neuter services at the in-house clinic at 4950 Spectrum Blvd, Reno, with appointments available on the first Thursday of each month. Pricing: dogs $130, cats $50. Income-qualifying households can access subsidized surgeries through the SNYPS voucher program.
• Vaccine and Microchip Clinic Affordable vaccination and microchipping services held every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Thrift Store location (75 E. Moana Lane, Reno). By appointment only through ClinicHQ online booking. Each visit includes a 15% off Thrift Store coupon.
• Todd's Medical Fund Financial assistance program that covers 40%–60% of qualifying northern Nevada residents' acute, non-recurring veterinary care costs for surgeries and severe dental procedures through partner veterinarians.
• Jackie's Community Cats Program Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for community cats that offers humane trap rental to caretakers and covers the surgery costs for community cat populations through SPCA-NN's in-house clinic.
• Foster Care Program Temporary home placement program for pets whose needs cannot be met at the Adoption Center. Provides foster caregivers with supplies and support for caring for animals, including ringworm treatment cases that require isolation.
• SPCA-NN Thrift Store Fundraising thrift store at 75 E. Moana Lane, Reno, NV 89502, selling donated items with proceeds directly supporting homeless pets. Accepts pet supplies, adult clothing, accessories, and shoes. Open Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Pet Surrender Services Program that accepts surrendered pets. SPCA-NN makes a lifetime commitment to animals adopted from them and will accept returns; for non-adopted pets, surrender is by appointment only after profile review and handling assessment.
• Pet Food Assistance and Shelter Feeding Program Pet food assistance through the Karma Boxes partnership with Washoe County Regional Animal Services and Res-Que, plus the Shelter Feeding Program that distributes donated pet food to more than 40 rural shelter partners. Partner organizations pick up donated pet food weekly from the Adoption Center.
• Planned Legacy Giving Program Planned giving program offering bequests, retirement plan assets, and life insurance policies as legacy giving options. Donors are recognized through the Legacy Society for their commitments.
• Ringworm Academy Specialized program that treats contagious ringworm infection in cats and kittens at risk of euthanasia, rehabilitating them so they can be made available for adoption.
• Behavior Modification and Enrichment Programs Science-based programs that help homeless pets build confidence, trust, and reduce stress in preparation for adoption. Includes training partnerships, enrichment activities, and post-adoption helpline support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,385 pets adopted in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Western Turf & HardscapesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorthern Nevada's largest turf grower operating a 400-acre farm just outside Reno. Produces drought-tolerant grass and hardscape products. Sponsors SPCA-NN as Hero of the Month, providing community support.
• Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with SPCA-NN on the Pet Karma Boxes program, repackaging bulk pet food into portions for families in need. WCRAS also provides strays and coordinates on animal welfare initiatives.
• Res-QuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization that stocks handmade Karma Boxes with pet food from WCRAS. Pet parents can access free pet food at nearby Karma Box locations.
• WalmartminorOthersDonates pet food pallets (scratched/dented boxes, torn bags, surplus stock) that would otherwise go to waste. Food distributed to 40+ small shelters through Shelter Feeding Program.
• PetSmartminorOthersDonates pet food and provides adoption space for cats at PetSmart locations. Supports the Shelter Feeding Program and adoption efforts.
• PetcominorOthersDonates pet food pallets for distribution to rural shelters through the Shelter Feeding Program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SPCA of Texas: Multi-site regional SPCA operating adoption centers, spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, and community education programs — directly comparable in service portfolio and operating model, though much larger in scale.
• San Diego Humane Society: Large regional shelter and spay/neuter operator with adoption, behavior, and community programs comparable to SPCA-NN, but at significantly greater scale and budget across a single metropolitan market.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National nonprofit operating adoption placement, spay/neuter, and veterinary services across multiple regions. Comparable in mission and program architecture, but operates at vastly greater scale and explicitly not a funder of SPCA-NN.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Leading national no-kill advocacy organization running sanctuary, adoption, and spay/neuter programs. Directly comparable in no-kill philosophy and adoption/spay-neuter service mix but with national reach and a much larger budget.
• Oregon Humane Society: Portland-based shelter offering adoption, spay/neuter, behavior modification, and veterinary assistance. Comparable mission and integrated service model with strong live-release-rate emphasis.
• Charleston Animal Society: Regional no-kill shelter operating adoption, low-cost veterinary services, and community programs. Comparable in its integration of adoption with affordable vet care and behavior services.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National animal welfare advocacy and shelter-support organization. Comparable in mission and advocacy, but operates primarily through grant-making and policy rather than direct shelter operations like SPCA-NN.
• Arizona Humane Society: Regional no-kill shelter in Phoenix offering adoption, low-cost veterinary services, behavior programs, and community outreach. Comparable service portfolio and Western U.S. geographic positioning, though at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• PAWS Atlanta: Mid-sized no-kill shelter offering adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, vaccine clinics, and foster programs — closely matching SPCA-NN's service mix, volunteer-driven model, and scale.
• Nevada Humane Society: Reno-based no-kill shelter operating adoption, spay/neuter, and community cat programs in the same Northern Nevada market. Most directly comparable given overlapping geography, mission, and service mix including the Washoe County live release rate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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