Oxford County Animal Rescue

Name

Oxford County Animal Rescue

Legal name

Oxford County Animal Rescue

Website

https://oxfordcountyanimalrescue.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Adoption Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption programs
• Foster care coordination
• Animal welfare education
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodstock

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: One-time adoption fees charged at time of adoption. Dogs: $500 (includes vaccination, deworming, flea treatment, microchipping, heartworm testing, spay/neuter, and behaviour assessment). Cats: $200 (includes vaccination, deworming, FIV/Felv testing, spay/neuter, and flea prevention). Fees do not fully cover veterinary costs incurred.
2. Monetary Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted via cheque mailed to organization, e-transfer to [email protected], and credit card donations through CanadaHelps platform. Tax receipts issued electronically through CanadaHelps.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated through events including Annual Ride for the Rescue and ongoing Online Auctions. Funds support veterinary bills and operational costs.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts pet supplies including food, litter, toys, crates, and gift cards. Canadian Tire Money also accepted for purchasing supplies. While not direct revenue, these donations reduce operational costs.
5. IGive Shopping Program: Online shoppers can support the rescue through IGive.com, where a portion of purchases is donated to Oxford County Animal Rescue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oxford County Animal Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes neglected, abused, and abandoned domestic animals from Oxford County and surrounding areas in Ontario, Canada. Core services include dog and cat adoption (fees $500 and $200 respectively, including vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, spay/neuter, and health testing) and foster care programs where the rescue supplies food, equipment, and veterinary care while volunteer foster families provide in-home care. The organization also runs community education on ethical animal treatment and the importance of spaying and neutering, supported by fundraising events and tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Oxford County Animal Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-run animal rescue organization operating a foster-based rescue model without a physical shelter. The organization offers dog and cat adoption services (with adoption fees of $500 and $200 respectively), comprehensive foster care programs for both dogs and cats (where the rescue provides all supplies and veterinary care), and volunteer opportunities spanning fundraising, animal care, and community education. The core portfolio consists of adoption services for rescued domestic animals from Oxford County and surrounding areas, complemented by foster placement programs, donation collection, and periodic adoption events at partner retail locations and community venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Services Adoption service for rescued dogs that includes vaccination, deworming, flea treatment, microchipping, heartworm testing, spay/neuter, and behavioral assessment. Adoption fee is $500.00, paid in cash at pickup. Adopters must be 21+ years old, pass reference checks, complete a home visit, and meet fence requirements for dogs.
• Cat Adoption Services Adoption service for rescued cats and kittens that includes vaccination, deworming, FIV/Felv testing, spay/neuter, and flea prevention medication. Adoption fee is $200.00, paid in cash at pickup. Adopters must be 21+ years old and pass the application, reference, and home visit process.
• Dog Foster Program Foster care program for rescued dogs in which the rescue supplies food, crate, leash, collar, veterinary care, and behavioral training while volunteer foster families within 30 minutes of Woodstock provide a safe indoor home, patience, love, and structure. Foster families must transport the dog to veterinary appointments as needed.
• Cat Foster Program Foster care program for rescued cats in which the rescue supplies food, crate, litter, litter box, leash, collar, veterinary care, and behavioral training while volunteer foster families provide a safe environment and daily care. Foster families must live within 30 minutes of Woodstock and be able to transport cats to veterinary appointments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of cats rescued are local found strays who were dumped, helping reduce stray population and prevent breeding cycles
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pet ValucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet Valu Ingersoll location serves as an adoption outlet displaying adult cats and kittens available for adoption. This partnership provides visibility for adoptable animals in a retail setting.
• Oxford County VetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal veterinary clinic providing discounted veterinary services due to volume. The rescue relies heavily on this partnership as veterinary costs are their largest expense and frequently exceed adoption fee revenue.
• PetSmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPetSmart Woodstock location houses an adoption center for adult cats and hosts National Adoption Week events. The partnership enables in-store visibility for adoptable animals and adoption event promotion.
• CanadaHelpscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party platform enabling credit card donations to the organization. CanadaHelps issues tax receipts on behalf of the registered charity, enabling tax-deductible donations for supporters.
• IGiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline shopping portal where a portion of purchases is donated to Oxford County Animal Rescue when users select the rescue as their cause. Provides passive fundraising opportunity.
• Hillside Kennels Animal ControlminorOthersStray dog intake referrals: Found stray dogs should be directed to Hillside Kennels Animal Control at 786007 Township Rd 6, Innerkip, ON N0J 1M0 (519) 469-3247. This is a referral relationship for stray dog handling.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• CanadaHelps: Canadian online donation platform used by Oxford County Animal Rescue to process tax-receipted credit card donations. Functions as enabling infrastructure for the rescue's digital fundraising rather than a competitor.
• PetSmart Charities of Canada: Charitable arm of PetSmart, which partners with Oxford County Animal Rescue to host adoption centers and National Adoption Week. An ecosystem enabler providing grant funding, in-store visibility, and adoption event platforms to local rescues.
• Humane Canada: National federation of humane societies and SPCAs. Not a direct competitor but the ecosystem-level body representing the broader Canadian animal welfare sector in which Oxford County Animal Rescue operates.

Broad incumbents

• Ontario SPCA and Humane Society: Provincial umbrella organization operating animal centres across Ontario including Oxford County. A broader incumbent with shelter facilities, enforcement powers, and government-adjacent funding that local rescues like Oxford County Animal Rescue complement or compete with.

Direct peers

• Animal Love Foundation: Ontario-based animal rescue listed as a referral alternative on Oxford County Animal Rescue's FAQ. Comparable as a community-supported, volunteer-driven rescue and rehoming organization.
• Holly's Hope: Small Ontario-based animal rescue listed on Oxford County Animal Rescue's FAQ as a referral option when the rescue is full. Shares the foster-based, volunteer-driven model and rehoming of dogs and cats.
• Animal Aide: Rescue organization referenced by Oxford County Animal Rescue as an alternative for stray cat intake. Operates in the same southwestern Ontario region with comparable foster-based rescue, adoption, and community education activities.
• Oxford County SPCA: Local branch of the Ontario SPCA serving Oxford County, providing animal adoption, surrender, and humane education services to the same geographic community as Oxford County Animal Rescue. It is a direct peer in mission, customer base, and services offered.
• Purrfect Companions of Norfolk: Norfolk County cat rescue listed as a peer referral partner on Oxford County Animal Rescue's FAQ. Comparable in being a small, volunteer-run feline adoption and rescue organization in southwestern Ontario.
• Woodstock Kitten Nursery: Local kitten-focused rescue referenced as a peer referral by Oxford County Animal Rescue. Comparable in operating in the Woodstock/Oxford County area, relying on volunteers, and rehoming rescued cats.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxford-county-animal-rescue

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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