North Country SPCA
We are the only SPCA animal shelter in rural Essex County, N.Y, in the Adirondack Park. We are a no-kill shelter that provides refuge to over 400 dogs and cats each year.
Animals arrive at the shelter in a variety of ways. Some are brought in by owners who can longer care for them. Others are strays found by animal control officers. Many are rescued by attentive neighbors who notice a homeless dog or cat in their neighborhood and turn to us for help. Numerous animals, especially cats and kittens, are left on our doorstep in the middle of the night. And law enforcement officers bring us many animals that are victims of unspeakable abuse.
We treat all of our cats and dogs with loving care. We thoroughly assess, socialize and train every animal to give them the best opportunity for a new life. Our dedicated staff and cadre of volunteers work tirelessly to make the shelter the best possible alternative until a permanent home can be found. We provide top quality food and medical care, including inoculations, diagnostic tests, and spaying or neutering.
We euthanize animals only when our veterinarians cannot relieve suffering or when aggressive behavior makes an animal dangerous and thus unadoptable.
Animals arrive at the shelter in a variety of ways. Some are brought in by owners who can longer care for them. Others are strays found by animal control officers. Many are rescued by attentive neighbors who notice a homeless dog or cat in their neighborhood and turn to us for help. Numerous animals, especially cats and kittens, are left on our doorstep in the middle of the night. And law enforcement officers bring us many animals that are victims of unspeakable abuse.
We treat all of our cats and dogs with loving care. We thoroughly assess, socialize and train every animal to give them the best opportunity for a new life. Our dedicated staff and cadre of volunteers work tirelessly to make the shelter the best possible alternative until a permanent home can be found. We provide top quality food and medical care, including inoculations, diagnostic tests, and spaying or neutering.
We euthanize animals only when our veterinarians cannot relieve suffering or when aggressive behavior makes an animal dangerous and thus unadoptable.
