Parma Animal Shelter

What Parma Animal Shelter does

Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 6260 State Road in Parma, Ohio, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of stray and abandoned animals within the City of Parma. The shelter operates without paid staff, relying entirely on community volunteers who staff it in two daily shifts (8am–noon and 3:30pm–7pm) and on foster caregivers who house animals off-site. Its core services encompass animal adoptions for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens (with all animals fully vetted — vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, flea-treated, disease-tested, and spayed/neutered before placement), a Foster-to-Adopt trial program for longer-stay cats, pet surrender intake, lost and found pet services, and community education through blog content and a quarterly "Shelter Talk" newsletter.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and lightweight: adoption and intake forms via JotForm, email marketing through Constant Contact, online donations processed through PayPal Fundraiser, volunteer scheduling through Signup Genius, listings on Adopt-a-Pet.com (shelter ID 81018), and a YouTube channel for shelter tours. A partnership with GetYourPet.com redirects surrender requests to a private rehoming platform, and the website itself is designed and hosted by AMPED Creativ. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or data-driven decisioning is in evidence.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across one-time adoption fees (puppies/small dogs $200, adult cats $25 promotional / $10 second cat), tax-deductible monetary donations, in-kind supply donations (with surplus redirected to Geauga Moms and Pups and Companion Pets of Cleveland), cage sponsorships, event fundraising (Play for the PAWS Softball Tournament, Fall Festival, Doggie Swim, Doggie Fashion Show, Classic Car Show, Thanksgiving Open House), and grant funding via the Ohio Pet Fund specialty license plate program. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and supported by recurring corporate and community sponsorships from entities such as Acme Fresh Market, the Haunted Yard of Parma, Custom Color & Collision, Baird Wealth Management, and Thrivent.

Name

Parma Animal Shelter

Legal name

Parma Animal Shelter, Inc.

Website

https://parmashelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Parma Animal Shelter is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Parma, Ohio that rescues, rehabilitates, and adopts out dogs and cats through community-funded programs, foster networks, and seasonal fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption services
• Animal rescue
• Foster care programs
• Nonprofit fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: One-time fees charged when animals are adopted. Fees vary by animal type and age. Dogs: puppies and small dogs $200; Cats: discounted adoption promotions ($25 for adult cats, $10 for second cat).
2. Monetary Donations: Tax-deductible donations received via mail (check or money order) or online through PayPal. The shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All monetary donations are tax deductible.
3. Cage Sponsorship: Community members can sponsor cages in honor of a person or pet.
4. Supply Donations: Donations of food, supplies, and equipment. Unusable donated items are redistributed to partner organizations like Geauga Moms and Pups and Companion Pets of Cleveland.
5. Event Fundraising: Revenue raised through events including softball tournaments, fall festivals, dog swims, fashion shows, car shows, and holiday events. Sponsorships for events like Play for the PAWS Tournament are also solicited.
6. Specialty License Plates: Ohio Pet Fund specialty license plates generate funding for shelters through a grant program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Parma Animal Shelter is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes stray and abandoned dogs and cats from the City of Parma, Ohio. Its primary offering is animal adoption services — placing fully vetted dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens into permanent homes — backed by a foster-to-adopt program, volunteer animal care, donation programs, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

Parma Animal Shelter operates as a volunteer-run animal shelter serving the City of Parma, Ohio, providing a coordinated set of services for animal rescue, adoption, and community support. The core offering is its animal adoption program, which encompasses managing adoptable dogs and cats, processing adoption applications, and conducting adoption transactions. Supporting this are foster-to-adopt programs for longer-stay animals, volunteer management for daily animal care, and a pet sponsorship program for donors. The shelter also facilitates pet surrender intake and lost/found pet services, while its Get Your Pet rehoming partnership extends placement options beyond the shelter itself. Community engagement is delivered through in-person events and fundraisers (Play for the PAWS, Fall Festival, Doggie Swim) and a quarterly newsletter. The shelter maintains a blog publishing pet care education content. All services are supported by monetary and in-kind donation programs processed via PayPal and mail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Adoption Services Facilitates adoption of rescued dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens into permanent homes. Includes online adoption applications, meet-and-greet sessions, and processing of adoption fees that cover full veterinary care (vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, flea treatment, disease testing, spay/neuter).
• Foster-to-Adopt Program Supported trial foster placement for longer-stay cats, allowing prospective adopters to bring a cat home for a trial period before finalizing the adoption. Designed to give both the animal and adopter time to assess compatibility.
• Volunteer Program Recruits and manages community volunteers who perform daily animal care tasks including walking dogs, cleaning cages, feeding animals, doing laundry, and socializing animals. Volunteers commit to scheduled shifts and can become members after training and at least four shifts.
• Monetary Donations Tax-deductible monetary contributions accepted via mail (check or money order) or online through PayPal. All donations are tax-deductible under the shelter's 501(c)(3) status.
• Pet Sponsorship (Cage Sponsorship) Community members can sponsor a shelter cage in honor of a special person or pet, providing financial support for animal care while recognizing a beloved individual.
• In-Kind Donations and Wish List Accepts food, supplies, and equipment donations through an on-site glass donation bin and bench drop-off. Unsuitable items are redistributed to partner groups including Geauga Moms and Pups and Companion Pets of Cleveland.
• Lost and Found Pet Services Resources for lost or found pets, including guidance on searching for found animals, tips for finding lost pets, and connections to local animal control and rescue organizations.
• Pet Surrender Intake Accepts cat and dog surrenders from owners who can no longer care for their pets, subject to intake evaluation requirements including temperament assessment and health screening. Currently has 300+ intake requests and maintains a waiting list.
• Get Your Pet Rehoming Partnership Refers clients who need to rehome their pet to GetYourPet.com, an online rehoming platform that connects pet owners directly with potential adopters, keeping pets out of shelters.
• Community Events and Fundraisers Annual community fundraising events including the Play for the PAWS Softball Tournament, Fall Festival, Doggie Swim, Doggie Fashion Show, Classic Car Show, and Thanksgiving Open House and Bake Sale.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 adoptions achieved during a single successful event weekend
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Acme Fresh MarketminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2021Acme Fresh Market on Pleasant Valley Road has supported the shelter through their Wishing Well program, donating $1,001 to the shelter. The store encourages community patronage as a local business supporter of Parma Animal Shelter.
• Geauga Moms and PupsminorOthersPartner organization that receives open pet food donations that the shelter cannot use. Part of the shelter's supply redistribution network to prevent waste.
• Companion Pets of ClevelandminorOthersPartner organization receiving sealed pet food donations the shelter cannot use for their pet food assistance program. Also receives redirected supplies the shelter cannot utilize.
• GetYourPet.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline rehoming service partnership to help pet owners who need to find new homes for their pets. Helps keep pets out of shelters by connecting surrendering owners directly with potential adopters. Shelter benefits from portion of profits and increased rehoming options for clients.
• Ohio Pet FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit organization administering Ohio specialty license plate program. Shelters benefit from grant funding generated through purchase of Ohio Pet Fund license plates. Encourages drivers to get personalized plates supporting animal shelters.
• Hills PetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet product company acknowledged as a sponsor/donor on the shelter's website.
• BHI RoofingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business acknowledged as a sponsor/donor on the shelter's website.
• Young Professionals of ParmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization that supported shelter events including Fall Festival and Bake Sale, helping raise funds and awareness.
• Bartel's Busack Hospital and SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business that donated/support for shelter events.
• Honey Hut Ice CreamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business that donated/support for shelter events.
• Custom Color & CollisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Classic Car Show fundraiser that raised $5,500 for the shelter.
• Axelrod Buick GMCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Classic Car Show fundraiser that raised $5,500 for the shelter.
• West Park Animal HospitalminorOthersVeterinary hospital that treated injured animals like kitten Vivvy, providing emergency care and surgery including limb amputation.
• The Haunted Yard of ParmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeasonal event organization (Andexler and Kurpik families) that donated $2,800 in event proceeds to the shelter, choosing Parma Animal Shelter as recipient of their fundraising efforts.
• AMPED CreativminorOthersWeb design firm that designed and hosts the Parma Animal Shelter website, providing ongoing maintenance and updates to help the shelter communicate with the community.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cleveland Animal Protective League: Regional no-kill animal shelter serving the Greater Cleveland area with paid staff, veterinary services, and significantly larger intake capacity. Directly comparable as a community animal welfare organization in the same service region.
• Geauga Humane Society: Northeast Ohio animal shelter/rescue already partnered with Parma Animal Shelter for supply redistribution. Comparable as a regional nonprofit shelter offering adoptions and surrender services.
• Lake Humane Society: Regional animal shelter in Lake County, Ohio, providing adoption, surrender, and low-cost spay/neuter services. Directly comparable as a community-based rescue with similar service mix and donor-funded model.
• Medina County SPCA: Regional animal welfare organization offering adoptions, surrenders, and cruelty investigations in Northeast Ohio. Comparable as a community-supported, donation-funded shelter operating in a similar geographic band.
• Humane Society of Summit County: Larger regional shelter in Northeast Ohio providing adoptions, veterinary care, and community education. Comparable in mission and donor-funded operating model, with greater scale and clinical infrastructure.
• Companion Pets of Cleveland: Cleveland-area pet assistance organization already partnered with Parma Animal Shelter for supply redistribution. Comparable as a regional nonprofit offering pet food assistance and rehoming support.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization operating across sheltering, advocacy, and veterinary services. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the animal sheltering space, though operating at vastly greater scale and with national scope.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill advocacy organization with sanctuary operations and a network of partner shelters. Comparable as a broader incumbent working to reduce shelter euthanasia through adoption and community programs.

Others

• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National nonprofit supporting adoptions, shelter grants, and animal welfare partners. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player that funds and amplifies local shelters including small community operations.
• Adopt-a-Pet.com: Online adoption listing platform on which Parma Animal Shelter is already listed. Comparable as an enabling marketplace partner that extends the reach of small shelters beyond their local geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ParmaShelter
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Parma-Animal-Shelter/199774358786
• Instagraminstagram.com/parmashelter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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