Palm Springs Animal Shelter

What Palm Springs Animal Shelter does

Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies, doing business as Palm Springs Animal Shelter, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1996 that operates the municipal animal shelter for the City of Palm Springs under a no-kill philosophy (a partnership assumed in November 2012). The organization runs three physical facilities across the Coachella Valley: the main Palm Springs shelter, the Desert Wildlife Center in Indio (assumed January 2024, focused on bird rehabilitation with planned expansion to mammals and reptiles), and the Desert Community Animal Center in Desert Hot Springs (low-cost veterinary and TNR services).

The organization's service portfolio spans animal adoption, lost and found pet reunification, low-cost vaccine and spay/neuter clinics, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) community cat programs, microchipping, a pet food bank, animal control enforcement, wildlife rehabilitation, and a bereavement support group. Underlying technology is built on commodity SaaS tools rather than proprietary platforms: Shelterluv for adoption listings, Better Impact for volunteer/foster management, Docupet for dog licensing, 24Pet Watch for microchip registration, PawBoost for lost and found listings, Qgiv for donations and event ticketing, and JotForm for intake forms.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of donation streams: individual giving (one-time and Animal Alliance monthly recurring), corporate and foundation grants (ASPCA, PetSmart Charities, Petco Love, Best Friends Animal Society, Mental Insights Foundation), business memberships via the Animal Impact Network ($300-$800/year tiers), adoption and service fees, legacy/planned giving, vehicle donations via the CARS program, and major annual fundraising events (Faux Fur Ball, Gimme Shelter Luncheon, A Call For The Wild). The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on volunteer engagement, foster networks, local business partnerships, and active social media presence to drive adoptions, donations, and awareness across the Coachella Valley.

Name

Palm Springs Animal Shelter

Legal name

Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter DBA Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies

Website

https://psanimalshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies (DBA Palm Springs Animal Shelter) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating three Coachella Valley facilities — the municipal no-kill shelter in Palm Springs, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Indio, and a low-cost veterinary clinic in Desert Hot Springs — funded primarily by individual donations, corporate grants, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Low-cost veterinary care
• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Community cat management

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. This includes one-time donations, monthly giving programs (Animal Alliance), legacy/planned giving, and third-party fundraising events.
2. Adoption Fees: Revenue generated from pet adoptions, including dogs, cats, and other animals placed in homes.
3. Service Fees: Fees for surrendering pets, dog licensing, vaccine clinics, and other community services. Surrender fees are $40 for dogs and $30 for cats.
4. Business Membership Program: The Animal Impact Network business program generates revenue through annual membership tiers ($300-$800/year) from local businesses supporting the shelter.
5. Fundraising Events: Major annual events including Faux Fur Ball, A Call For The Wild, and Gimme Shelter Luncheon generate significant charitable contributions.
6. Vehicle and Property Donations: The shelter accepts car, truck, RV, motorcycle, and boat donations through the CARS program for additional fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Palm Springs Animal Shelter operates as an open-admissions, no-kill municipal animal shelter providing pet adoption, lost and found pet reunification, low-cost veterinary clinics (vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping), Trap-Neuter-Return community cat services, wildlife rehabilitation, pet food bank, and surrender prevention programs. The organization serves the city of Palm Springs under an exclusive municipal contract and extends services across the broader Coachella Valley through satellite facilities including the Desert Wildlife Center and Desert Community Animal Center.

Product overview

Palm Springs Animal Shelter, operated by Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies (formerly Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter), is a non-profit organization providing animal sheltering, adoption, and community animal services. The organization operates three facilities: Palm Springs Animal Shelter (open-admissions municipal shelter with no-kill philosophy), Desert Wildlife Center (wildlife rehabilitation in Indio), and Desert Community Animal Center (low-cost veterinary clinic in Desert Hot Springs). Core programs include animal adoption, volunteer and foster guardian programs, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) community cat services, Garden Cats working cat placement, low-cost vaccine and spay/neuter clinics, microchipping, pet food bank assistance, and lost/found pet reunification. The organization supports its mission through fundraising events (Faux Fur Ball, Gimme Shelter Luncheon), monthly giving (Animal Alliance), business partnerships (Animal Impact Network), and planned giving programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 pets adopted annually through the shelter
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Best Friends Animal SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational animal welfare organization partnership, part of the shelter's network of partners working toward no-kill goals
• PetSmart CharitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for adoption events and charitable support for animal welfare programs
• ASPCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for animal welfare advocacy
• Shelter Animals CountminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerData tracking and transparency initiative for shelter animal statistics
• Acrisure ArenaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal venue partnership for events and community visibility
• Coachella Valley FirebirdsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAHLL hockey team partnership for community engagement and events
• Animal Action LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile spay/neuter clinic partnership supported by Mental Insights Foundation grant for low-cost services
• SNIP BuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile spay/neuter clinic partnership providing outreach services throughout Coachella Valley
• Mizell CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mizell Center's Meals on Wheels program for pet food bank distribution to seniors
• Native FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• Cardiff LimousineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• Granucci GelatominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• Desert Hand Car WashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• Melina Made InteriorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• RocksparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• Wil StilesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• Altura Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• My Desert DogsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal Impact Network business partner supporting shelter programs
• City of Palm SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership since 2012 operating the public animal shelter under no-kill philosophy. City provided $5M capital improvement bond for new shelter.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Petco Love (Petco Foundation): Animal welfare grantmaking foundation affiliated with Petco. A current PSAS financial partner. Relevant as a peer in the funding ecosystem that supports community animal welfare across the U.S.

Direct peers

• spcaLA: Southern California-based independent humane society operating sheltering, adoption, low-cost veterinary, and community programs. Comparable in regional scope, integrated service model, and California-specific municipal contracting structure.
• Arizona Humane Society: Southwestern U.S. private nonprofit animal shelter operating adoption, low-cost veterinary, cruelty investigation, and community programs. Comparable hot-climate regional shelter with integrated veterinary and community services model.
• Pasadena Humane Society: California municipal-contracted animal shelter providing adoption, veterinary, and community services. Directly comparable in operating model, no-kill positioning, and Southern California municipal shelter contract structure. PSAS Associate ED Jack Hagerman previously worked at Pasadena Humane.
• Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania-based no-kill shelter operating adoption, veterinary, wildlife, and community programs. Directly comparable operating model; PSAS Executive Director Dan Rossi led this organization for 12+ years.
• Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society: New Mexico municipal-contracted animal shelter offering adoption, low-cost veterinary, and community programs. Comparable mid-sized municipal shelter operating model; PSAS Associate ED Jack Hagerman was previously CEO.
• San Diego Humane Society: Large Southern California municipal-contracted shelter offering adoption, veterinary care, wildlife services, and community programs. Operates the same integrated shelter + community services model as PSAS, but at materially larger scale.
• Austin Pets Alive!: Texas-based no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization known for innovative programs and high live-release rates. Comparable in no-kill mission intensity, programmatic innovation (medical, behavioral, neonate), and donor-dependent funding model.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization offering sheltering, advocacy, and grant funding. A current PSAS partner. Comparable in mission and donor-driven funding, but operates at national scale with broader advocacy and anti-cruelty mandate.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization and a current PSAS partner. Operates sanctuaries, adoption programs, and community cat initiatives across the U.S. — comparable operating philosophy and programming breadth, but at a national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@palmspringsanimals
• Facebookfacebook.com/PSAnimalShelter
• Instagraminstagram.com/palmspringsanimalshelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palmspringsanimalshelter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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