Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA

What Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA does

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter founded in 1967 by Elaine Forkan and headquartered at 194 Shepard Road, Waverly, NY. The organization has served Tioga County NY and the Greater Valley area for more than 50 years and has operated as a no-kill shelter since 2011, requiring continuous fundraising to cover medical and hygiene costs for all resident animals awaiting adoption. Its primary activities are animal sheltering and adoption placement for dogs and cats, an on-site wellness clinic offering spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations, community education programs on animal protection, and a donation program supporting animal care.

The shelter generates income through three streams: adoption fees structured on a pay-as-you-go unit basis (dogs $100–$350, cats $50–$150 depending on age and weight), clinic services priced individually (vaccines $15–$40, ancillary services $10–$25), and charitable donations including one-time and monthly contributions processed through the Harness Giving platform. Distribution occurs through the physical shelter (Tue–Fri 10:00–5:00, Sat 10:00–4:00), the Petfinder online adoption marketplace, and a Facebook page used for community engagement. Customer segments are geographically defined, comprising local community members seeking to adopt companion animals and local pet owners accessing affordable veterinary services.

The organization is governed by a board including President Aaron Reeves, Treasurer Nick Bonfardice, Secretary Ron Seymour, and member Shelley James, with operational leadership held by Executive Director Nelson, Clinic Supervisor Braxton, and Grants & Fundraising Coordinator Christine Lee. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on volunteers, individual donors, and local business partnerships through the Stray Haven Heroes program rather than paid acquisition channels. Technology infrastructure is not disclosed: no proprietary platform features, APIs, AI/ML capabilities, or mobile applications are identified in the available data, and donation processing and adoption listings are both outsourced to third-party platforms.

Name

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA

Legal name

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA

Website

https://strayhavenspca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter in Waverly, NY, founded in 1967. It serves Tioga County NY and the Greater Valley area through dog and cat adoptions, an on-site wellness clinic, community education, and a donation program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Veterinary clinic services
• Animal rescue nonprofit
• Spay and neuter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waverly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from animal adoptions; dog adoption ranges $100-$350, cat adoption ranges $50-$150 depending on age category
2. Clinic Services: Revenue from spay/neuter surgeries and wellness clinic services including vaccines, testing, and ancillary pet care services
3. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals supporting animal care operations; monthly giving program available

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA operates as a no-kill animal shelter providing residential care and adoption placement for dogs, cats, kittens, and senior animals. It runs an on-site wellness clinic delivering spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and ancillary pet care, alongside community education programs on animal protection. Operations are funded through adoption fees, clinic service fees, and charitable donations.

Product overview

Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA is a no-kill animal shelter (since 2011) that operates as a single unified organization offering animal shelter and adoption services, an on-site wellness clinic for veterinary procedures and vaccinations, educational programs for animal protection, and a donation program. The shelter also runs a Stray Haven Heroes partner program to recognize local business supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Shelter & Adoption Services Provides residential care and adoption placement for adoptable dogs, cats, kittens, and senior animals. Operates as a no-kill facility since 2011, with adoption fees ranging from $50 (senior cats) to $350 (puppies) depending on animal type, age, and weight.
• Wellness Clinic On-site veterinary clinic delivering spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations (rabies, distemper, feline triple, 4DX), testing, and ancillary services such as nail trims, microchipping, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, and tick removal. Services require pre-registration with vaccination records and appointment scheduling.
• Donation Program Accepts monetary donations to support food, shelter, and medical care for animals. Contributions can be made as one-time or monthly gifts via the Harness Giving platform integrated on the shelter's website.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Business Partners (Stray Haven Heroes)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Stray Haven Heroes program showcases local businesses that support the shelter. These community partners contribute to the organization's ability to help countless animals through donations and support. Interested businesses can become partners by calling (607) 565-2859. A Hero Gallery is maintained on the organization's website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Peers

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals):

Direct peers

• Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA: Animal shelter in Elmira, NY (Horseheads area) operating adoption, clinic, and surrender prevention services. Comparable in scale and operating model within the same Southern Tier region.
• Susquehanna SPCA: Regional no-kill shelter in Conklin, NY serving the Southern Tier, including parts of Tioga and Broome counties. Directly comparable as a same-state, similarly sized animal shelter with adoption, clinic, and donation programs overlapping Stray Haven's catchment.
• SPCA of Tompkins County: No-kill shelter in Ithaca, NY (adjacent to Tioga County) offering adoption, spay/neuter, and community education. Same mission, overlapping regional donor base, and directly comparable service mix.
• Broome County Humane Society: Shelter in Binghamton, NY providing adoption, low-cost spay/neuter, and community programs. Directly comparable as a nearby regional shelter competing for the same donor and adopter pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/strayhavenhumanesociety

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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