HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER

What HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER does

Humane Society of Westchester (legal name: Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter founded in 1911 and headquartered at 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle, New York. The organization operates as a no-kill shelter providing pet adoption, foster placement, animal rescue, microchipping, wildlife assistance, lost-and-found services, and Trap-Neuter-Return programs for feral cats. It shelters nearly 2,000 animals annually and typically cares for more than 100 animals on-site per day, while providing municipal animal control services under contract to 19 communities in Westchester County.

The shelter's revenue model is donation-monetized rather than fee-based. It receives no government funding and relies on individual donations (one-time, monthly, planned giving, and designated funds such as the Capital Campaign, Help Heal Fund, Bubba's Fund for TNR, and Sponsor-A-Pet at $240/year), adoption fees (with discounted or waived tiers during events like Clear the Shelters), an annual calendar ($25), Buy-A-Brick commemoratives ($150–$300), and a calendar of fundraising events including Casino Night ($125–$175/ticket), Paint & Sip ($50/person), Puppy Red Carpet ($40–$50), Holiday Pet Portraits ($25), and annual Dog Wash fundraisers. Animal-control contracts with 19 Westchester municipalities provide recurring service-based revenue.

Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and community-driven: appointments at the New Rochelle shelter for adoptions, walk-ins for donations and tours, deployment to Larchmont and Pelham farmers markets and local festivals (Italian Festivals in Rye and West Harrison), corporate partnerships (ACME, Joella Jewelry), venue partnerships (The Picture House film festivals), and annual broadcast exposure through an NBC 4 New York Clear the Shelters partnership. Operations are supported by a network of volunteers, foster families, and corporate/event sponsors. The organization underwent a major renovation completed in 2022 and refreshed its Board leadership in February 2026.

Name

HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER

Legal name

Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle

Website

https://humanesocietyofwestchester.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Humane Society of Westchester is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter founded in 1911 in New Rochelle, NY, serving Westchester County. It shelters nearly 2,000 animals annually, offers adoption, fostering, TNR, and rescue services, and provides animal control for 19 local municipalities, funded entirely through donations, fundraising events, and municipal contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lost & Found, Reunification & Microchipping Programs (BPAGAIAL), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE), Animal Cruelty Prevention, Investigation & Humane Law Enforcement (BPAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Pet adoption programs
• Animal rescue operations
• Feral cat management
• No-kill animal welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

New Rochelle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization relies heavily on charitable donations from individuals, including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, and designated funds such as the Capital Campaign, Feral Cat Fund, Help Heal Fund, and Sponsor-A-Pet program. No government funding is received.
2. Animal Adoptions: Revenue generated from pet adoption fees, with discounted or waived fees during special adoption events like Clear the Shelters.
3. Sponsor-A-Pet Program: Annual commitment of $240 (payable monthly or one-time) to support shelter animals, with sponsors receiving photos and descriptions of their sponsored pet.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual and special event revenue including Casino Night, Dog Wash fundraisers, Paint & Sip parties, film festivals, and community events.
5. Product Sales: Sales of commemorative items including personalized bricks, calendars, and merchandise benefiting shelter operations.
6. Animal Control Services: Provides animal control services for 19 communities in Westchester County, operating as a municipal contract service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Humane Society of Westchester is a no-kill animal shelter that provides pet adoption services for dogs, cats, and unique animals, plus foster placement, animal rescue, microchipping, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for feral cats, wildlife assistance, and lost-and-found animal services. It also contracts as the animal control provider for 19 municipalities in Westchester County. The organization funds itself through charitable donations (one-time gifts, monthly recurring, designated funds), municipal service fees, and fundraising events.

Product overview

The Humane Society of Westchester is a no-kill animal shelter and rescue organization established in 1911, providing comprehensive animal welfare services to 19 communities in Westchester County, NY. The organization operates from 70 Portman Road in New Rochelle and offers core services including pet adoption (for dogs, cats, and unique pets), foster care programs, animal rescue, microchipping, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for feral cats, wildlife assistance, and lost & found animal services. Supporting these direct animal care services are various donation programs including Sponsor-A-Pet, the Dana Rocco Help Heal Fund for medical care, Bubba's Fund for TNR, Buy-A-Brick dog park memorial program, and monthly giving options. The shelter conducts regular fundraising events including annual Casino Night fundraisers and Dog Wash fundraisers. The organization receives no government funding and depends entirely on donations and fundraising to care for nearly 2000 homeless animals annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Adoption Services Adoption services for dogs, cats, and unique/exotic pets (furry, feathered, and other) with adoption applications, meet-and-greet appointments, and forever-home placements. Adoption hours are by appointment only, 10am-4pm. Discounted and waived adoption fees are offered during special events such as Clear the Shelters.
• Foster Care Program Temporary in-home foster placement program for cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. The shelter provides all necessary supplies while volunteers provide care in their homes until animals are adoption-ready.
• Animal Control and Rescue Services Stray animal intake, rescue, and owner-surrender services. Operates as the contracted animal control provider for 19 communities in Westchester County, NY.
• Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) Program Humane Trap-Neuter-Return program that captures feral cats, sterilizes them through veterinary partners, and returns them to managed colonies to reduce feral cat populations.
• Wildlife Services Wildlife assistance including educational workshops on what to do when finding injured, abandoned, or orphaned wildlife, plus coordination with rehabilitation partners to rescue and treat wild animals.
• Microchipping Pet microchipping service that implants identification chips to help reunite lost animals with their owners.
• Lost and Found Animals Service Service that maintains listings of lost and found animals within Westchester County to help reunite lost pets with their owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2000 homeless animals sheltered annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NBC 4 New York / NBCUniversal Owned Television StationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partnership for Clear the Shelters pet adoption drive. NBC 4 broadcasts from the shelter location, providing media coverage and promoting adoption events to the viewing public.
• The Picture HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNY Cat Film Festival and NY Dog Film Festival venue partner. The Picture House in Bronxville hosts annual film festivals benefiting the Humane Society of Westchester.
• Animal NationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildlife rehabilitation organization that provides educational workshops at the shelter. Animal Nation receives over 8,000 calls annually and rehabilitates over 500 wild animals.
• 19 Westchester MunicipalitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal animal control contracts serving 19 communities in Westchester County, providing stray animal intake, rescue, and shelter services.
• ACME SupermarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected as beneficiary of ACME's Give Back Where It Counts reusable bag program. $1 donation per $3 bag purchased at Bronxville location during designated periods.
• Prana YogaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrana Yoga Center in Tuckahoe conducted supply drives and hosted yoga fundraising events benefiting the shelter. Second annual POSES for PAWS event held.
• Waterview Hills Rehabilitation & HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaterview Hills conducted donation drives collecting supplies for HSW and sold handmade items including organic dog treats, braided blankets, and bandanas to benefit shelter animals.
• The Gabriella Boyd Memorial FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented Gabby's Wag N' Walk 5K Virtual Fundraiser in November-December 2020, a community fundraising event for the shelter.
• Stolzenberg Cortelli LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored the 20th Annual Dog Wash & Tag Sale Fundraiser as a corporate sponsor.
• Dynamic Paint PartiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConducted Paint & Sip fundraising events at the shelter location, with artist Larry Minetti hosting adult-only painting sessions.
• A Savvy AffairminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Puppy Red Carpet Summer Event benefiting the shelter. Hosted at Gigante's Restaurant in Eastchester with vendor tables, entertainment, and puppy meet-and-greets.
• Christ Episcopal Church/PelhamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Blessing of the Animals event honoring St. Francis of Assisi, combining animal meet-and-greets with shelter adoption promotion.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SPCA Westchester: SPCA Westchester is a direct peer operating as the county's other animal welfare organization, providing sheltering, adoption, and animal control services in the same Westchester County geography. Closest competitor for municipal contracts, adopters, and donors.
• Bideawee: NYC-area no-kill animal welfare organization offering adoptions, pet care, and community education. Comparable legacy nonprofit shelter model serving the same regional market.
• North Shore Animal League America: Long Island-based no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization with a comparable operating model of adoptions, fosters, and community-based fundraising. Targets the same NYC metro adopter and donor pool as HSW.
• Animal Haven: NYC-based no-kill animal shelter with adoption, foster, and community programs. Comparable mission and small-team nonprofit operating model to HSW.

Regional players

• Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF): Long Island-based animal rescue and adoption organization with similar adoption, foster, and fundraising programs. Comparable model but primarily serves the East End rather than Westchester.
• Last Hope Animal Rescue: Long Island-based rescue focused on cat and dog adoptions plus community programs like HSW. Similar nonprofit rescue model but different geography within the NYC metro.

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National umbrella animal welfare organization focused on advocacy, policy, and large-scale rescue. Comparable mission and brand architecture but operates at national scale rather than local sheltering.
• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare leader running the largest sanctuary in the US and a national adoption network. Sets the no-kill standard and partners with regional shelters like HSW.
• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization with broad rescue, advocacy, and grantmaking operations. Sets standards and funding norms that small shelters like HSW operate within, though it is not a direct local competitor.

Others

• Petco Love (formerly Petco Foundation): National pet welfare foundation that grants funding and runs national adoption events. HSW participates in events like Clear the Shelters alongside Petco Love's programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humane-society-of-westchester-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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