The Humane Society Of Greenwood

What The Humane Society Of Greenwood does

The Humane Society of Greenwood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating the official Greenwood County Animal Shelter in Greenwood, South Carolina. The organization runs a single physical facility at 2820 Airport Road and delivers a consolidated portfolio of animal welfare services: pet adoption (dogs, cats, and barn cats), a spay and neuter clinic, a community cat trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, animal control and cruelty investigations for Greenwood County, lost and found pet reporting, volunteer and foster programs, and education outreach including shelter tours and Furry Tales Story Time.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and entirely dependent on third-party platforms: Adopt-A-Pet.com for online listings, AdoptAPet's Rehome for pet surrenders, PickTime for appointment scheduling, Constant Contact for email marketing, CharityProud for donation processing, and TikTok for organic social reach. No proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or technology products are developed in-house.

Revenue mechanics blend three streams: tax-deductible donations and charitable contributions (the primary funding source), variable adoption fees (sometimes sponsored or waived for featured Pets of the Week promotions), and professional services revenue from the spay/neuter clinic. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through the walk-in shelter, supplemented by off-site adoption events at PetSmart and online listings on Adopt-A-Pet. The organization serves the local Greenwood County community, with national foundation partnerships (Maddie's Fund, PetSmart Charities, Best Friends Animal Society, Petco Love, ASPCA) providing grant funding and programmatic support.

Name

The Humane Society Of Greenwood

Legal name

The Humane Society of Greenwood

Website

https://gwdhumanesociety.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Humane Society of Greenwood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the official Greenwood County Animal Shelter in South Carolina, providing pet adoption, spay/neuter services, animal control, and education programs to the local community through a single physical facility and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE), Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Spay and neuter clinic
• Animal control services
• Humane education outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a fully tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Humane Society of Greenwood relies heavily on public donations. The organization accepts donations through their charityproud.org portal and likely receives grants from animal welfare foundations.
2. Adoption Fees: The organization charges adoption fees for animals placed through their shelter. These fees are occasionally sponsored or waived for featured 'Pets of the Week' promotions to encourage adoptions.
3. Spay/Neuter Clinic Services: The organization operates a spay and neuter clinic providing services to the community, generating revenue from these veterinary procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Humane Society of Greenwood operates the official Greenwood County Animal Shelter, providing pet adoption services for dogs, cats, and barn cats, an on-site spay and neuter clinic, community cat trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs, animal control and cruelty/neglect response, lost and found pet recovery, volunteer and foster programs, and humane education outreach. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivers these services directly through its Greenwood, SC shelter facility and via partner platforms such as Adopt-A-Pet.com and PetSmart Charities.

Product overview

The Humane Society of Greenwood operates the Greenwood County Animal Shelter as a fully tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization. The organization offers a unified portfolio of animal welfare services centered on its core animal shelter operations, including pet adoption (dogs, cats, and barn cats), a spay and neuter clinic, a community cat program with trap-neuter-return (TNR), animal control and cruelty investigation services, lost and found pet reporting, volunteer and foster programs, educational outreach (tours and Furry Tales Story Time), and charitable donation processing. The shelter runs adoption promotions and features weekly 'Pets of the Week' spotlights to encourage adoptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teddy Bear Terriers: A program name created to showcase the sweet inner nature of Pitbulls and Pit mixes at the shelter.

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Facilitates adoption of dogs, cats, and barn cats from the Greenwood County Animal Shelter for community adopters, including meet-and-greet opportunities, adoption fee information, and featured 'Pets of the Week' showcases.
• Spay & Neuter Clinic Provides spay and neuter surgical services to community pet owners to help control local pet overpopulation.
• Community Cat Program (Trap-Neuter-Return) Manages community cat populations through humane trap-neuter-return methods, providing veterinary care and returning cats to their outdoor habitats.
• Animal Control Services Responds to animal cruelty and neglect reports, stray animal emergencies, and provides contracted animal control services for Greenwood County.
• Lost & Found Pet Services Manages missing and found animal reports, helping reunite lost pets with owners through an online reporting system.
• Volunteer & Foster Programs Recruits and trains volunteers for animal care, dog walking, and socialization; matches fosters with shelter pets needing home care; includes court-ordered community service placement.
• Education Programs Provides educational outreach including shelter tours, off-site visits, and Furry Tales Story Time sessions to promote animal welfare awareness.
• Charitable Donations & Fundraising Accepts charitable donations through an online portal to support shelter operations, animal care, and community programs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Petco LovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetco Love is a national nonprofit organization that supports animal welfare causes. The Humane Society of Greenwood is a proud partner, displaying their logo on their website indicating participation in Petco Love initiatives and campaigns.
• Best Friends Animal SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBest Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization working to end unnecessary euthanasia at shelters. The partnership supports no-kill initiatives and provides resources for the shelter's operations.
• Bissell Pet FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBissell Pet Foundation supports pet adoptions and shelter operations. Their logo appears on the organization's website indicating participation in their programs.
• Adopt-A-Pet.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdopt-A-Pet.com is an online pet adoption platform. The Humane Society of Greenwood lists their adoptable animals on this platform to reach potential adopters nationwide.
• Pets for PatriotsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPets for Patriots is a program that connects adult shelter pets with military veterans. The Humane Society of Greenwood is a proud partner of this initiative.
• No-Kill South CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo-Kill South Carolina is a statewide initiative working toward eliminating unnecessary euthanasia. The Humane Society of Greenwood was recognized as their 2020 Organization of the Year.
• ASPCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) awarded the organization a pallet of food, indicating a partnership supporting their shelter operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart Charities: National funder of shelter adoptions and adoption events at PetSmart locations. Listed core financial and event partner of HSOG; supports the bulk of off-site adoption events the shelter runs.
• Maddie's Fund: Major national animal welfare foundation funding community lifesaving and no-kill initiatives. Listed core financial partner of HSOG and provides grant capital to many similar shelters.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National animal welfare foundation supporting adoption, spay/neuter, and shelter programs. A listed strategic partner of HSOG; operates the funding and adoption-event infrastructure many local shelters rely on.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): One of the largest U.S. animal welfare organizations, providing grants and program support to local shelters including Greenwood. Comparable mission space at a national scale with overlapping adoption, cruelty prevention, and spay/neuter advocacy.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill advocacy organization and a core strategic partner of Greenwood's shelter. Operates at far broader scale, providing grants, resources, and national campaigns that benefit local shelters like HSOG.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Largest U.S. animal welfare advocacy organization with overlapping mission in sheltering, animal cruelty, and spay/neuter. Provides national policy, training, and grant support relevant to local humane societies like Greenwood.

Direct peers

• Charleston Animal Society: South Carolina's largest open-admission animal shelter, providing adoption, low-cost veterinary care, and cruelty investigation. Direct peer in the same state running an integrated shelter + clinic + community programs model.
• Greenville Humane Society: A nearby South Carolina county-based animal shelter offering adoption, spay/neuter, and animal control services. Direct peer — same state, same county-government shelter model, comparable scope of services to Greenwood.

Regional players

• Aiken County Animal Shelter: County-operated animal shelter in neighboring Aiken County, SC. Comparable municipal shelter role serving a single South Carolina county through adoption and animal control.
• Anderson County PAWS: Upstate South Carolina animal welfare organization operating the Anderson County Animal Shelter with adoption and spay/neuter services. Comparable county-shelter operator in the same region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/t/ZTdpwNSbF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humane-society-of-greenwood

Compliance1 record

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