What Hamilton County Humane Society does

The Humane Society for Hamilton County (d/b/a HSHC, Hamilton Humane) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 35-1610723) operating an open-admission, truly no-kill animal shelter from its headquarters at 10501 Hague Rd. in Fishers, Indiana. It accepts all animals regardless of age, breed, special medical needs, or disabilities and serves Hamilton County and the broader Indiana community. The organization's product set spans pet adoption (cats, dogs, and barn/community cats), fostering, volunteering, public microchipping ($35), pet cremation referrals via Pet Angel, and behavior/training resources, supported by specialty programs including Pets Healing Vets (free lifetime support-animal pairing for Indiana veterans with PTSD or TBI), the Survivor Program (rescue and medical funding for animals at risk of euthanasia in Indiana kill shelters), Dr. Roth's Frosted Faces Program (senior pet adoptions), Pit Bull Education Month, and Scout Programs for K-12. Operations are managed on Petango, a third-party commercial shelter management platform handling animal records, adoption listings, and foster coordination; no proprietary technology stack is described.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model: transactional adoption fees ($25-$100 for cats, $35-$200 for dogs, $20 for community/barn cats), a $40 non-refundable pet hold fee, public microchipping service fees, individual donations (one-time, recurring Monthly Giving, and estate-planned Second Chance Society legacy gifts), corporate sponsorships, and four signature annual fundraising events (Woofstock Survivor 5K & Dog Walk, Wine Wags & Whiskers gala, Furry Fracas Pickleball Tournament, Tinsel & Tails Holiday Petacular). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with adoption occurring on-site at the Fishers shelter and at off-site visibility partners including PetSmart, Petsuites - Westfield, and Smitten Kitten Cafe. Customer segments include general pet-adopting households, veterans with PTSD/TBI, property owners seeking working cats for rodent control, and a dozen-plus corporate sponsors spanning automotive, distribution, storage, retail, and local services. A New Facility capital project with donor naming opportunities signals pending physical expansion.

Name

Hamilton County Humane Society

Legal name

Humane Society for Hamilton County

Website

https://hamiltonhumane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Humane Society for Hamilton County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating an open-admission, no-kill animal shelter in Fishers, Indiana, offering pet adoption, fostering, microchipping, and specialty programs including veteran support-animal pairing and senior pet rescue across Hamilton County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• No-kill shelter
• Veterinary support services
• Animal welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fishers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees collected from adopters for cats ($25-$100), dogs ($35-$200), and community barn cats ($20). Fees support the care, medical treatment, and well-being of animals in the shelter.
2. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations through the website, monthly giving program, legacy/estate giving through the Second Chance Society, and general donations. Also includes emergency and specific campaign donations.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support and in-kind donations. Multiple corporate partners including automotive, architecture, storage, and retail businesses sponsor events and programs.
4. Service Fees: Microchipping service at $35 during operating hours, pet hold fees of $40 for 24-hour non-refundable holds, and potential pet cremation services.
5. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from signature events like Woofstock, Wine Wags & Whiskers, and other community fundraising activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hamilton County Humane Society operates an open-admission, no-kill animal shelter providing pet adoption services for dogs, cats, and community/barn cats. The organization also offers foster and volunteer programs, public microchipping, pet cremation referrals, dog training support, and specialized initiatives such as Pets Healing Vets (free veteran support animal pairing), the Survivor Program (rescue from kill shelters), and the Frosted Faces Program (senior pet adoptions). Revenue is generated through adoption fees, donations, corporate sponsorships, service fees, and fundraising events.

Product overview

The Humane Society for Hamilton County operates as an open-admission, no-kill animal shelter offering pet adoption services for dogs, cats, and barn/community cats. The organization provides a portfolio of programs including the core adoption service, foster and volunteer programs, and specialized initiatives such as Pets Healing Vets (pairing veterans with emotional support animals), the Survivor Program (rescuing animals from euthanasia), and Dr. Roth's Frosted Faces Program (supporting senior pet adoptions). Additional services include public microchipping, pet cremation referrals, and behavioral training support. The shelter conducts fundraising through events like Woofstock, Wine Wags & Whiskers, and Tinsel & Tails, as well as monthly giving and legacy giving programs. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Open-admission animal shelter offering adoption of dogs, cats, and barn/community cats to individuals and families in the Hamilton County, Indiana area. Adoption fees range from $25-$100 for cats, $35-$200 for dogs, and $20 for community cats.
• Public Microchipping Microchip implantation service offered to the public for $35 during HSHC operating hours, with the procedure taking approximately five minutes.
• Pet Cremation Services End-of-life pet cremation services provided through partner Pet Angel for pet owners seeking memorial services.
• Dog Training & Behavior Services Behavioral assessment and training resources for dogs to support successful adoptions and post-adoption integration.
• Pets Healing Vets Program Free program pairing Hoosier veterans suffering from PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury with emotional support shelter pets, including all supplies and care for the life of the pet.
• Survivor Program Medical care funding and rescue support program for animals at risk for euthanasia in Indiana kill shelters, transporting them to HSHC for rehoming.
• Dr. Roth's Frosted Faces Program Initiative providing senior cats and dogs with second chances through financial support for adoption, removing barriers for older animals.
• Foster Program Temporary housing program allowing community members to foster animals in their homes while awaiting permanent adoption.
• Community Cat Program Placement program for feral or semi-feral cats with caretakers, providing spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and FIV/FELV testing for a $20 adoption fee.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Corporate partnership opportunities for local businesses to sponsor shelter animals, events, and programs in exchange for brand visibility and community engagement.
• Monthly Giving Program Recurring donation program allowing supporters to contribute monthly to support shelter operations.
• Second Chance Society (Legacy Giving) Estate planning program allowing donors to include HSHC in their wills, featuring recognition on the Legacy wall.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Smitten Kitten CafecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCat cafe partner that hosts adoptable cats at their location. Part of adoption network allowing cats to be viewed and adopted from the cafe environment.
• Canine Cloud NinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDog services partner sponsoring events. Provides training or care services for shelter animals.
• Dark Horse Moon SalonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Woofstock and other shelter events.
• Cage PickleballcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Furry Fracas Pickleball Tournament, a major fundraising event for the shelter.
• Real AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting shelter events and programs.
• RNDC (Republic National Distributing Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for events and shelter operations.
• NWS HoldingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting shelter events and programs.
• Ed Martin Automotive GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealer sponsoring shelter events and programs.
• Curran ArchitectureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArchitecture firm sponsor providing support for shelter facility and events.
• PODS Pet Odor and Disinfectant SolutionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduct sponsor providing cleaning supplies for shelter animal care.
• Recreation UnlimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for events and shelter programs.
• Round RoomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting shelter events and programs.
• PODS Moving and StorageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStorage solutions sponsor for shelter operations and events.
• PetSmartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail partner location where some adoptable cats are hosted for visibility.
• Petsuites - WestfieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location where some adoptable dogs are housed for visibility and adoption.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare nonprofit providing sheltering, advocacy, and grant funding to local shelters. Operates broader portfolio than HSHC but funds and influences the same local shelter ecosystem.
• Maddie's Fund: National family foundation focused on achieving no-kill outcomes through grants to shelters and rescue organizations. Directly aligned with HSHC's no-kill mission and a potential source of programmatic capital for open-admission shelters.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuary and shelter programs, plus national advocacy. Comparable mission emphasis on no-kill outcomes, donor-driven funding, and program-based fundraising (e.g., senior pet, rescue pull).

Peers

• PetSmart Charities: National animal welfare funder that underwrites adoptions, sponsors shelter programs, and partners with local shelters (HSHC already lists PetSmart as a channel partner). Comparable grant-funded adoption model and corporate-event sponsorship mechanics.

Direct peers

• Humane Society of Indianapolis / IndyHumane: Largest regional open-admission shelter serving Indianapolis and central Indiana. Directly comparable geography, mission, and open-adoption model, with similar reliance on donations, corporate sponsorships, and signature events.
• Indianapolis Animal Care Services: Municipal animal control and sheltering agency serving Indianapolis/Marion County. Operates open-admission sheltering in the same regional market with overlapping adopter and surrender populations.

Regional players

• Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Regional foster-based rescue serving the Indianapolis area. Comparable volunteer- and foster-driven model, regional fundraising events, and competing adopter pool in central Indiana.

Emerging players

• Petco Love (Petco Foundation): National nonprofit affiliate of Petco that funds adoption and welfare programs at partner shelters. Comparable adoption-fee subsidization and corporate-shelter partnership model.
• RedRover: National nonprofit providing emergency sheltering grants and Safe Housing program for domestic violence survivors with pets — a mission-adjacent animal welfare grantmaker and partner-type organization.

Others

• Elanco Animal Health / Elanco Foundation: Animal health company and its charitable arm that funds shelter medicine and adoption programs nationally. Comparable as an indirect funder/ecosystem participant in the shelter medicine space HSHC's Survivor Program operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hamiltonhumane
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgXiED1WTst9wRvOYGKOY0A
• Facebookfacebook.com/HamiltonHumane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hamiltonhumane
• Instagraminstagram.com/hamiltonhumane
• TikToktiktok.com/@hamiltonhumane

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