chico cat coalition

What chico cat coalition does

Chico Cat Coalition (CCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill cat shelter founded in 1998 and headquartered at 629 Entler Avenue #13, Chico, California. The organization operates as a 100% volunteer-run rescue, care, and adoption facility that has rehomed over 925 abandoned and surrendered domesticated cats from Bidwell Park and the greater Chico area over its 27-year history. Its services include cat adoptions (with all cats spayed/neutered, microchipped, FIV/Leukemia tested, and vaccinated prior to placement), cat surrender intake for a $250 fee, a structured volunteer program, and donation processing. The organization explicitly limits intake to cats aged 6 months or older from within Chico city limits and immediate Butte County areas, and refers out-of-scope cases (kittens, feral cats, low-cost spay/neuter) to referral partners including Neighborhood Cat Advocates, FUR, Butte Humane Society, P-SNAP, and Chico Animal Shelter Pet Pals.

CCC operates on a donation-driven nonprofit revenue model with no proprietary technology stack beyond standard website, email, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram). The organization is funded through recurring monetary donations (PayPal, Facebook, checks), Amazon and Chewy wish list purchases, one-time adoption fees of $100 per cat or $135 for two cats, $250 surrender fees, and its largest annual fundraiser, the Moonlight Meows Online Auction, which has scaled from a $10,000 goal in 2023 to a $20,000 goal in 2026. The shelter conducts outreach through Facebook, its website and blog (Recent Mews), an email newsletter, Instagram, and community events, with Facebook Messenger identified as the fastest customer communication channel. Recent operational milestones include the installation of a mini-split heating/cooling system in May 2024 (ending 25+ years without air conditioning) and 2026 event expansion (a May 16, 2026 pet safety event with the City of Chico Fire Department, and a July 25, 2026 community event with ChicoLUG). The current leadership team comprises President Alison Main, Vice President Francesca DiLorenzo, Treasurer & Secretary Katie Davis, Volunteer Coordinator & Shelter Manager Robbin Heckert-Bryant, Fundraising Coordinator Madison McGillicuddy, Adoption Coordinator Shalane Crews, Social & Website Coordinator Laurie Kaplan, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Carter LaRosa, and Assistant Shelter Manager Heather Boyd.

Name

chico cat coalition

Legal name

Chico Cat Coalition

Website

https://chicocatcoalition.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chico Cat Coalition is a 100% volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) no-kill cat shelter in Chico, California, founded in 1998 to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned domesticated cats from the greater Chico area. The organization serves local individual adopters and surrendering cat owners through its shelter operations, donations, and annual Moonlight Meows auction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Shelter & Cat Rescue Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF), Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Cat rescue services
• Animal shelter services
• Cat adoption services
• Pet welfare programs
• Feline rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization is 100% donation-funded, accepting monetary donations via PayPal, Facebook, and checks. Donations cover vet bills, supplies, food, shelter upkeep, facility rent, and utilities.
2. Adoption Fees: One-time adoption fees of $100 per cat or $135 for two cats, significantly subsidized from actual veterinary costs (spay/neuter $40-80, vaccinations $40 average).
3. Annual Online Auction Fundraiser: Moonlight Meows Online Auction is the largest annual fundraiser, generating funds for shelter upgrades, rent, and operational costs. 2026 goal is $20,000; 2025 goal was $17,000.
4. Surrender Fees: $250 surrender fee to help cover cost of intaking a cat, including spay/neuter, microchipping, and preliminary shots.
5. Wish List Purchases: Amazon and Chewy wish lists allow donors to purchase specific items for shelter cats, with fulfilled items automatically removed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chico Cat Coalition is a no-kill, 100% volunteer-run cat shelter that rescues abandoned domesticated cats from Bidwell Park and the greater Chico area, provides veterinary care including spay/neuter, microchipping, FIV/Leukemia testing, and vaccinations, and rehomes them through a structured adoption process. The shelter also accepts owner surrenders within Chico city limits and Butte County, and runs the annual Moonlight Meows Online Auction as its primary fundraiser. Adoption fees are $100 for a single cat and $135 for two cats, with a $250 surrender fee.

Product overview

Chico Cat Coalition is a no-kill, 100% volunteer-run cat shelter operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Founded in 1998, the organization offers a portfolio of cat rescue and rehoming services including Cat Adoption Services, Cat Surrender Services, a Volunteer Program, Donation Program, Open Shelter Hours for public visits, and the annual Moonlight Meows Online Auction fundraiser. The shelter provides comprehensive veterinary care including spay/neuter, microchipping, viral testing, and vaccinations for all cats in their program. The organization has rescued over 925 cats from Bidwell Park and surrounding areas since inception.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cat Adoption Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 925 cats rescued since 1998
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ChicoLUG (Chico LEGO User Group)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 July 2026ChicoLUG partnered with Chico Cat Coalition for a community event on July 25, 2026, featuring cat-themed LEGO displays and step-by-step building instructions for kids and families. This was a free community event designed to raise awareness and attract potential adopters.
• City of Chico Fire Department and Butte County Office of Emergency ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2026Partnered with Chico Cat Coalition for a Pet Evacuation and Disaster Safety community event on May 16, 2026. Fire department and emergency management officials provided education on safely evacuating with pets and distributed emergency resources.
• Climate Wise (Juan Carrillo)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 May 2024Climate Wise, owned by Juan Carrillo in Chico, installed a mini-split heating and cooling system at the shelter in May 2024. Installation required temporarily removing a small catio to reach the roof and was completed successfully.
• Neighborhood Cat AdvocatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for TNR (trap, spay/neuter, re-release) services for feral cats. CCC refers callers seeking TNR services to Neighborhood Cat Advocates who operate a spay/neuter clinic.
• FUR (Friends United in Rescue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for kitten intake. CCC refers callers seeking help with kittens under 6 months to FUR, as CCC shelter is not equipped for baby kitten care.
• Butte Humane Society Cat Adoption CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for kitten intake. CCC refers callers seeking help with kittens to Butte Humane Society Cat Adoption Center.
• P-SNAP (PawPrints Spay/Neuter Assistance Program)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner for spay/neuter services for owned cats. CCC recommends P-SNAP for pet owners seeking low-cost spay/neuter services (530) 895-1791.
• Chico Animal Shelter Pet PalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for microchip scanning of found cats. Chico Animal Shelter's Pet Pals volunteers can scan lost animals for chips to help reunite with owners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries and adoption programs. Provides an overlapping mission (no-kill by 2025) and comparable adoption services at national scale; not a direct competitor in Chico.
• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization with shelter, adoption, and spay/neuter programs. Mission-adjacent incumbent operating at vastly greater scale across many states; relevant as the largest U.S. comparator for animal welfare scope.
• San Francisco SPCA: California-based animal shelter and adoption organization with veterinary and adoption services. Comparable adoption-focused nonprofit model within California, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope (dogs + cats).

Direct peers

• Tree House Humane Society: Chicago-based cat-focused adoption and low-cost spay/neuter organization with a strong volunteer and donor base. Highly comparable as a cat-only, no-kill, community-supported shelter.
• Purrfect Pals: Washington-state cat rescue and adoption organization operating a shelter and adoption center. Comparable volunteer-driven, donation-funded cat rescue with adoption-focused outcomes.
• FUR (Friends United in Rescue): Cat and small-animal rescue in the Chico region; CCC explicitly refers kitten intake to FUR. Highly comparable operating model (volunteer-led, foster/rescue-based) in an immediately adjacent geography.
• Tabby's Place: A cat-only sanctuary in New Jersey that rescues, socializes, and rehomes cats, including special-needs cases. Closest product/mission analog: no-kill, cat-only, comprehensive veterinary care including for hard-to-place cats.
• Neighborhood Cat Advocates: Community cat welfare organization operating a spay/neuter clinic in the Chico area; CCC refers TNR (trap-neuter-return) requests to it. Comparable nonprofit, volunteer-driven cat welfare model focused on population control.
• Cat House on the Kings: California-based no-kill cat sanctuary and adoption organization. Closely comparable as a cat-only no-kill rescue operating at a similar scale with comparable community-funding model.

Regional players

• Butte Humane Society: Animal shelter and adoption organization operating in Chico, CA — directly overlapping with CCC's service geography and customer base. Listed referral partner for kitten intake, indicating functional complementarity rather than head-to-head substitution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChicoCatCoalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/chicocatcoalition

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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