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Cleveland, OH animal shelters

There are 185 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Cleveland Ohio metro area, including the cities of Cleveland and Elyria. Combined, these Cleveland metro animal shelters employ 364 people, earn more than $31 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $100 million.
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Job trends for Cleveland, OH animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
21
1-10
 
4
11-25
 
3
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Cleveland

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
51
$250k to $1M
 
14
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Cleveland

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1-20 of 185

The Cleveland Animal Protective League

The Cleveland Animal Protective League fosters compassion, provides shelter and care for homeless animals, and combats animal cruelty through various outreach programs.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$45.7m
Employees
131
EIN
34-0714644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue Village

Rescue Village provides shelter, meals, and care to homeless animals while inspiring people to build a more humane community.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
40
EIN
23-7358431
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friendship Animal Protective League

Friendship apl receives companion animals through cruelty investigations, rescue from high volume shelters and direct owner surrender. The staff and volunteers care for the animals until they are adopted into a new home.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
31
EIN
34-6529498
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Medina Cty Soc for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals

To prevent Cruelty To, and the neglect of Animals, enforce the application of laws, and distribute relative information To the general public.
Revenue
$892.8k
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
23
EIN
34-1507786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Humane Society

Lake Humane Society advocates for and protects companion animals in Lake County, with a focus on shelter medicine and innovative programs.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
34
EIN
34-1246277
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berea's Animal Rescue Fund (ARF)

ARF is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Columbia Station, OH whose mission is: To better the lives of stray and abandoned animals.
Revenue
$830.1k
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
23
EIN
34-1621423
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northeast Ohio SPCA

Northeast Ohio SPCA: Animal shelter focused on adoption, spay/neuter services and humane education to eliminate euthanasia of healthy animals.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
55
EIN
04-3767472
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rescue Village Foundation

The Rescue Village Foundation supports and ensures future stability of Geauga County Humane Society, dba Rescue Village. Located in Chesterland, OH.
Revenue
$478.0k
Assets
$18.4m
Employees
0
EIN
45-3337618
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Midgard Serpents Reptile Rescue

Midgard Serpents Reptile Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Parma, OH that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-4827776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peteys Pitbull Rescue

Peteys Pitbull Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Middlefield, OH that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1581761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bully Breed Safe Place (BBSP)

BBSP is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Willowick, OH that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3520690
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Homeward Bound Pet Sanctuary

Homeward Bound Pet Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lakewood, OH that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3275512
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ruff House Animal Rescue (RHAR)

Ruff House Animal Rescue dedicates itself to finding forever homes for abused and neglected animals, ensuring personalized care and successful family integrations.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-3537669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Poshas Angel Foundation

Poshas Angel Foundation is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Rocky River, OH that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-4587539
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenspan

Greenspan is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Cleveland, OH that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
34-1962682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buckeye Pastures

Buckeye Pastures is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Chagrin Falls, OH that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-1908276
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Angels Haven Horse Rescue

Angels Haven Horse Rescue rehabilitates and finds new homes for abused/neglected horses, offering education and sponsorships for the cause.
Revenue
$165.0k
Assets
$69.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
51-0599548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Finally Home Animal Rescue

Animal rescue shelter that rescues and rehabilitates abused, homeless animals in Brecksville, OH. Provides food, shelter, medicine, and adoption services.
Revenue
$58.1k
Assets
$55.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-3040605
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waterloo Alley Cat Project

Have a number of stray and alley cats which we care for and feed. Expenses are for food and veterinary fees. We also provide shelter for the cats. Care for and feed stray alley cats.
Revenue
$45.8k
Assets
$4,815
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1849310
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A Dogs Heart Sanctuary

A Dogs Heart Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in N Ridgeville, OH that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-3517433
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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