Tulsa Spca

What Tulsa Spca does

Tulsa SPCA (The Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1913 and headquartered at 2910 Mohawk Blvd, Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is entirely donor-funded, receiving no government support and not affiliated with the ASPCA. The organization operates a managed-intake animal shelter for dogs and cats, refusing euthanasia for space and basing intake decisions on kennel capacity, staffing, and animal needs.

Its core service portfolio spans pet adoption (first-come, first-serve adoptions priced $96–$166 with all medical prep included), a low-cost veterinary clinic offering vaccines ($10 rabies, $35 DA2PPV), preventative care ($30 exam), and spay/neuter surgeries ($60 cat neuter to $95 dog spay), plus community programs including a Mobile Adoption Center, a Pets Are Love (PAL) therapy-dog outreach program visiting healthcare and memory-care facilities, a pet food pantry for Tulsa residents facing hardship, foster and volunteer networks, and surrender/managed-intake services. Technology infrastructure relies on third-party SaaS — ShelterLuv for pet listings/adoption applications/foster portal, ClinicHQ for clinic scheduling, and Amazon Wishlist for in-kind donations — with no proprietary platform or AI systems identified.

The business model combines earned revenue streams (adoption fees, clinic service fees) with donor support (Faithful Friends monthly giving, one-time donations, planned giving, Amazon Wishlist in-kind donations, vehicle donations through C.A.R.S., and events such as Bingo Bash 2026). Customer segments are distributed across individual adopters, pet owners seeking affordable veterinary care, Tulsa residents needing pet-food assistance, volunteer fosters, and a broad donor base. Support partners include Petco Love, Bissell Pet Foundation, and Mars Petcare. The organization holds Charity Navigator 100 and GuideStar Seal of Transparency Silver, and is staffed by 11–50 employees under a board-led governance structure.

Name

Tulsa Spca

Legal name

The Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Website

https://www.tulsaspca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tulsa SPCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded in 1913. It operates a managed-intake dog and cat shelter, a low-cost veterinary clinic, a Mobile Adoption Center, a pet food pantry, and community therapy programs, funded entirely by donations and earned service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Entirely donor-funded organization receiving no government support or ASPCA affiliation. Donations come from individual donors, grants, and planned giving.
2. Adoption Fees: One-time adoption fees: Dogs $116-$166, Cats $96-$106 depending on age. Some senior/special needs pets $6.
3. Veterinary Clinic Services: Low-cost veterinary services including spay/neuter ($60-$95), vaccines, preventative care. Revenue from service fees.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including Bingo Bash 2026, donation drives, vehicle donations through C.A.R.S.
5. Amazon Wishlist/In-Kind Donations: In-kind donations of supplies via Amazon Wishlist including crates, pet food, cleaning supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tulsa SPCA operates a nonprofit animal shelter and low-cost veterinary clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The organization rescues, shelters, and rehomes dogs and cats through a first-come, first-serve adoption program, and operates a community veterinary clinic offering affordable spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and preventative care. Services are supported by a pet food pantry, foster program, mobile adoption outreach, and animal-assisted therapy visits, with all operations funded by individual donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Tulsa SPCA operates as a first-come, first-serve animal shelter offering a coordinated portfolio of animal welfare services centered on adoption, veterinary care, and community support. The core offerings include Pet Adoption Services for matching available dogs and cats with adoptive families, a Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic providing affordable vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and preventative care, a Foster Care Program for temporary animal housing, and a Pet Food Pantry for community food assistance. These are supported by community programs including the Pets Are Love (PAL) therapy dog program, a Mobile Adoption Center (MAC) bringing adoptable animals to community events, Animal Welfare Assistance for pet owners in need, and Surrender Services for managed intake of owner-relinquished animals. The organization also operates a Volunteer Program and accepts donations through its Save A Life Fund for emergency medical cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services First-come, first-serve adoption matching service that places rescue dogs and cats in permanent homes, including online pet listings, adoption applications via ShelterLuv, and on-site meet-and-greet coordination. Available to the general public during posted adoption hours at the 2910 Mohawk Blvd shelter.
• Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic Affordable veterinary services for dogs and cats including a walk-in low-cost vaccine clinic (Rabies $10, DA2PPV $35, Bordetella), preventative care exams by appointment ($30), and spay/neuter surgeries (cats $60-$65, dogs $90-$95). Available to the general public regardless of financial circumstances.
• Foster Care Program Temporary foster home placement for unweaned puppies and kittens, post-surgical recovery animals, and animals needing socialization or weight gain before adoption. Foster families receive documentation access via the Foster Portal.
• Pet Food Pantry Emergency pet food and essential supply assistance for City of Tulsa residents experiencing financial hardship, with food pickup available multiple days per week and eligibility for assistance once every 30 days.
• Mobile Adoption Center (MAC) Climate-controlled vehicle outreach that brings adoptable dogs and cats to community locations (businesses, schools, apartment complexes, farmers markets, community events) across the Tulsa area to increase accessibility of pet adoption and pet education.
• Surrender Services Managed intake surrender service for pet owners unable to keep their animals, providing surrender request processing and scheduled intake appointments (typically booked 1-2 weeks in advance) at a facility that does not euthanize for space.
• Pets Are Love (PAL) Therapy Program Animal-assisted therapy outreach that brings supervised, trained shelter dogs to healthcare facilities, memory care centers, schools, and high-stress workplaces for emotional support visits.
• Animal Welfare Assistance Support services for pet owners facing challenges, providing guidance, resources, and connections to low-cost veterinary care to help prevent owner surrenders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed intake ensures no euthanasia for space
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShelterLuvcoreTechnology or IntegrationShelterLuv provides the pet adoption listing platform, adoption application system, foster portal, surrender forms, and donation checkout integration used throughout the website.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wishlist allows donors to purchase needed supplies directly. Donated items dropped off at shelter.
• Local Businesses & Pet StoresminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner with local businesses and pet stores to host Mobile Adoption Center events. Businesses provide safe, shaded parking area or green space and promote events.
• Schools & UniversitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner with educational institutions to host Mobile Adoption Center events for community engagement.
• Apartment Complexes & Residential CommunitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner with residential communities to bring adoptable animals to potential adopters where they live.
• C.A.R.S. (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle donation program where donors can contribute vehicles and portion of proceeds goes to Tulsa SPCA.
• Healthcare Facilities & Memory Care CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAL (Pets Are Love) therapy program brings shelter dogs to healthcare facilities, memory care centers, schools, and high-stress workplaces for emotional support visits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oklahoma Humane Society: Oklahoma's largest private nonprofit animal welfare organization, also based in the Tulsa/OKC metro and offering adoption, low-cost veterinary services, and surrender intake. Directly comparable mission, funding model, and service mix to Tulsa SPCA.
• ASPCA: National 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization operating shelter, adoption, and veterinary programs across multiple regions. Closest national mission peer to Tulsa SPCA, though Tulsa SPCA notably operates independently of ASPCA affiliation.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Leading national no-kill animal welfare nonprofit running adoption, spay/neuter, and sanctuary programs. Comparable mission and managed-intake philosophy, but operates at significantly larger national scale.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Operates low-cost preventive veterinary clinics inside PetSmart stores nationwide. Directly competes with Tulsa SPCA's low-cost veterinary clinic on price and convenience for routine vaccines and preventive care.
• Adopt-a-Pet: North America's largest non-profit pet adoption platform connecting adopters with shelters and rescues. Directly comparable to Tulsa SPCA's ShelterLuv-powered adoption listings, but operates as a marketplace rather than a single shelter.

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): The largest national animal welfare advocacy and direct-care organization, offering adoption, rescue, and veterinary services across regions. A broader incumbent in the same animal welfare space with overlapping donor base.
• PetSmart Charities: National pet welfare grantmaking arm of PetSmart that funds thousands of local SPCAs and rescues, including Tulsa SPCA's peers. Comparable funding model and indirect service model, but operates as a grantmaker rather than direct shelter operator.
• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National pet welfare foundation supporting adoption, spay/neuter, and lifesaving programs at shelters nationwide. Listed as an active funder of Tulsa SPCA; directly comparable donor/grantmaking model.
• Bissell Pet Foundation: National pet welfare grantmaker running adoption events, spay/neuter programs, and shelter funding. Active partner of Tulsa SPCA with highly aligned mission and grantmaking function.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest veterinary service networks in North America with primary care, specialty, and emergency hospitals. Competes with Tulsa SPCA on general veterinary services but at a higher price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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