Companion Pet Rescue

Name

Companion Pet Rescue

Legal name

Companion Pet Rescue & Transport of W. TN, Inc.

Website

https://cprdogs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Pet Adoption 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

• Dog rescue services
• Pet adoption services
• Foster care programs
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Pet rehoming

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: CPR charges adoption fees that cover all vet work including spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm testing and treatment, transport, and vet checks. The fee is described as not 'all inclusive' for the year — adopters are expected to cover ongoing expenses. Adoption fee payment is processed via Square.
2. Donations: CPR accepts monetary donations via Mightycause (preferred), PayPal, and check. Donations are critical as the organization handles dogs with extraordinary medical needs (heartworms, orthopedic surgery, dental work). No government funding is received.
3. Heroes Circle Monthly Giving: The Heroes Circle is a recurring monthly donation program with tiers: Friends and Partners (up to $50/month), Sustainers ($100/month), and Champions ($250/month). Monthly giving provides financial stability for operations. The Sustainers and Champions levels were added in response to the animal welfare crisis (increased costs, fewer adopters).
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events such as the Shelter Slumber Pawty raise funds. In 2025, the event raised just over $20,000; the 2026 goal is $30,000. Funds ensure CPR can take in dogs regardless of medical condition.
5. Partner Retail Donations: Through partnerships with retailers (BarkBox, Bissell, Dog Tag Art, Max & Neo, Two Bitch Spirits, Whistle), CPR receives donations or portions of sales when supporters shop using CPR-specific codes or links. iGive generates donations from 1,400+ partner stores when supporters click CPR links before shopping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Companion Pet Rescue rescues dogs (approximately 75% from high-kill shelters in West Tennessee and Mississippi, 25% from public surrenders), provides medical care including spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment, orthopedic surgery, and dental work, then transports dogs to Connecticut foster homes for rehoming through weekly adoption events and foster-based placements. The adoption fee covers all pre-adoption veterinary care and is processed via Square; adopters also receive 30 days of complimentary Trupanion pet insurance.

Product overview

Companion Pet Rescue (CPR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue organization founded in 2004, not a traditional software company. The organization's core 'products' are its rescue and rehoming services for dogs, encompassing dog adoption, foster care, transport from Tennessee/Mississippi to Connecticut, medical care (heartworm treatment, orthopedic surgery, dental work), and spay/neuter outreach. CPR operates a fundraising infrastructure including the Heroes Circle monthly giving program, Shelter Slumber Pawty annual event, Amazon/Chewy wishlists for supplies, Shop Partner Program generating donations from partner retailers (BarkBox, Bissell, Dog Tag Art, Max & Neo, Whistle), and iGive shopping program. The adoption process integrates with Adoptapet for listings, Square and PayPal for fee processing, and Trupanion for complimentary 30-day pet insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Services
• Foster Program
• Dog Transport Services
• Medical Care Services
• Spay/Neuter Outreach Program
• Shelter Slumber Pawty
• Heroes Circle Monthly Giving

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000–2,500 dogs rescued per year since 2004
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Petco LovecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPetco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets. CPR is a Petco Love adoption partner and received a lifesaving investment grant in 2024. Petco Love has invested $375 million in adoption and lifesaving efforts since 1999, works with over 4,000 organizations, and has facilitated 6.75 million pet adoptions.
• BarkBoxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBarkBox delivers dog treats, toys, and products monthly. CPR supporters can use code COMPBBX1 to get 10% off, and CPR receives a $15 donation per signup. A portion of sales also supports CPR.
• Best Friends Animal Society (Best Friends Network)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCPR is a proud Best Friends Network Partner. The Best Friends Network connects animal welfare organizations to share resources, best practices, and support adoption efforts nationwide.
• Bissell (Bissell Partners for Pets)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCPR participates in the Bissell Partners for Pets program. When supporters purchase pet products on Bissell.com, a portion of the purchase is automatically donated to the BISSELL Pet Foundation, which supports CPR.
• Dog Tag ArtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDog Tag Art offers hundreds of ID tags for dogs and cats. For every tag purchased using coupon COMPANIONPC203 (10% off), a tag is donated to CPR.
• iGiveminorGTM or Marketing PartneriGive is a free service that generates donations to CPR every time supporters shop at any of 1,400+ partner stores. No extra steps are required — supporters click an iGive link before shopping as normal.
• Max & Neo Dog GearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMax & Neo is dedicated to serving dog rescues by donating a product for every product purchased. When supporters buy Max & Neo products, a matching product is donated to CPR at no additional cost to the buyer.
• Two Bitch SpiritsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTwo Bitch Spirits Ltd. is a family-owned liquor company headquartered in Eureka, Nevada. They support dog rescue organizations nationwide, donating 10% of online purchases to CPR when supporters use the referral link.
• Walk for a Dog by WoofTraxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalk for a Dog is a mobile app that raises money for CPR every time a supporter walks their dog. The free app tracks walks and donates a portion of walking activity to CPR.
• WhistleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhistle 3 is a GPS and cellular dog collar device. When supporters purchase Whistle products through the CPR referral link, 50% of the sale is donated back to CPR.
• Athletes for AnimalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletes for Animals has connected athletes with animal welfare organizations since 2013, educating the public about responsible pet ownership, promoting pet adoption, and distributing grants to support best practices in animal welfare. CPR is listed as a partner.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Volunteer-driven dog rescue that transports dogs from high-kill Southern shelters to Northeast adopters via foster networks and weekly adoption events. Highly comparable to CPR's TN/MS-to-CT transport model and volunteer-led operations.
• Hearts & Bones Rescue: Small, foster-based dog rescue that pulls from high-kill Southern shelters and rehomes in the Northeast. Comparable to CPR in scale, foster-network operating model, and medical-care-inclusive adoption process.
• Second Chance Animal Rescue: Foster-based dog rescue operating through volunteer networks, transport, and adoption events. Comparable operating model to CPR, particularly in regional placement of transported Southern dogs.
• Austin Pets Alive!: Regional nonprofit dog and cat rescue that pioneered programs for medical-needs and high-risk shelter dogs. Comparable in its focus on dogs that would otherwise be euthanized, though it operates at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill animal welfare organization that runs the Best Friends Network, of which CPR is a partner. Comparable in mission and adoptable-dog placement but operates at vastly greater scale and budget.
• Petco Love: National nonprofit pet adoption funder and CPR's core grant partner. Comparable in animal welfare mission and adoption focus, but functions as a grant-making umbrella rather than a direct rescue operator.
• ASPCA: Large national animal welfare organization providing rescue, adoption, and advocacy services. Comparable mission to CPR but vastly larger budget and geographic reach.
• Humane Society of the United States: National animal welfare advocacy and rescue-support organization. Comparable mission to CPR's rescue and rehoming work but operates at national scale across multiple species and policy areas.

Others

• Adopt-a-Pet: Largest North American non-profit pet adoption platform that hosts CPR's adoptable dog listings. Not a rescue operator itself but the primary listing/distribution channel CPR uses to reach adopters.

Regional players

• Animal Rescue League of Boston: Regional Northeast animal rescue and adoption organization. Comparable mission and regional placement of rescued dogs, but serves a different metro (Greater Boston) than CPR's CT focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CompanionPetRescue
• Instagraminstagram.com/cprdogs

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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