CNY SPCA

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Trusted Animal Shelter & Rescue Services in Syracuse

Since our founding in 1891, the CNY SPCA has been a trusted partner in this community, providing a safe haven for animals, offering resources to pet owners, and ensuring every animal receives the care and compassion they deserve. Our team of dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters operates with responsibility and care, driven by a deep commitment to our mission. Strong financial stewardship allows us to sustain and grow programs, invest in facility improvements, and meet the growing needs of animals in our region.

We recognize that trust is at the heart of everything we do, and we take this responsibility seriously, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our operations. Recently, we launched a Capital Campaign to build a modern shelter that will provide a safe, comfortable environment for animals awaiting forever homes, reflecting our ongoing dedication to animal welfare and community service.

Services

Animal adoption Spay/neuter clinic Pet food pantry Cruelty investigations Dog control services

Highlights and features

We have over 130 years of experience in animal welfare and community service.
Our team includes dedicated staff and volunteers with deep expertise in animal care.
We operate with strong financial stewardship and transparency in all programs.
Our Capital Campaign ensures modern facilities for improved animal care.
We provide critical community resources like pet food assistance and cruelty investigations.

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Animal adoption

We offer adoption services for cats, dogs, and small critters. Our process includes screening, counseling, and post-adoption support to ensure successful placements. All adopted animals receive medical care and behavioral assessments.

Spay/neuter clinic

Our clinic provides spay/neuter services to control pet overpopulation. The program includes pre-surgical evaluations, surgery, and post-operative care. We prioritize affordable access for low-income pet owners.

Pet food pantry

This program helps community members facing financial hardship keep their pets. We distribute donated pet food and supplies during regular business hours. Assistance is available on a needs-based schedule.

Cruelty investigations

Our trained officers investigate animal cruelty complaints in designated counties. Services include evidence collection, legal support, and animal rescue operations. We collaborate with law enforcement to prosecute offenders.

Dog control services

We handle stray animal complaints, dangerous dog reports, and bite case quarantines. Emergency services operate through police coordination. Lost pet reunification assistance is also provided.

Questions

What areas does CNY SPCA serve for cruelty investigations?

We serve Onondaga County and the Town of Hastings in Oswego County. For other areas, contact local authorities.

Can I surrender my pet to CNY SPCA?

We accept owner surrenders from Onondaga County only, based on available space and appointment scheduling.

Does CNY SPCA offer spay/neuter services?

Yes, our clinic provides spay/neuter services for cats and dogs, currently operating with temporary medication availability.

How can I get pet food assistance?

Visit our shelter during business hours to receive donated pet food. Assistance availability may vary based on donations.

What is the adoption process?

Visit our shelter during operating hours to meet available animals. Staff will guide you through application, screening, and adoption paperwork.

Reviews (6)

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Phillip Marsh

Jun 21, 2022 Report

Wonderful service and knowledge. Very pleasant and satisfied with the service that I received. We had adopted a wonderful senior dog. The miniature pinscher is wonderful he fits in very good only took 2 days. He's doing wonderful with the senior dogs around my complex and the children on my complex again thank you very much.

Mercy Adams

May 31, 2022 Report

Adopted a 1 year old Black and white cat and named him Finn! We love him so much and wouldn't be the same without him. Sadly though the person who handed him over to the SPCA didn't care to mention he has epilepsy and made up some other random excuse for needing to hand him over. The SPCA never caught it either during the month and a half he was there. We love him and don't regret adopting him. Just wish people could be honest. Maybe he could have been seen by a vet sooner.

Keven Smith

May 07, 2022 Report

We wint there to adopt a dog but unfortunately we didn't find one we liked but it is a great place they all care about the animals there.

Sabrina Smith

Apr 28, 2022 Report

We adopted Esther the cat back in 2015 who now proudly goes by Booboo (before and after pic included) and she has the most mean resting face but has come such a long way since we got her she was scared of doors and wouldn't drink out of a water dish but now she has our malamute (which we adopted in 2019 who goes by Mishka) and our pitmix wrapped around her little fluffy fingers. They were super helpful and let us meat countless cats and dogs until we found our perfect match. Im so glad we could help these 2 amazing animals get their furever homes! They made the most perfect additions to our family

Joseph Mistrot

Mar 24, 2022 Report

I adopted my cat, Dizzy, here almost one year ago. He came into the shelter in early 2021 as Atticus. He's been doing amazing! My impression was that the staff at Syracuse SPCA are incredibly passionate about the animals at the shelter. They make sure the animals are healthy and attended to under their care, and they also perform due diligence when it comes to matching the animal with a future home.

Katrina Nugent

Feb 27, 2022 Report

While the SPCA was more than helpful with the adoption process and communicative and responsive with their process their parameters are very limited with what they consider the "best household" for matching up pets. I have a good job, am an experienced dog owner and have been approved for adoption twice I've been turned away because the dog I wanted to meet wasn't a "good fit" and the second time I was told (mind you they've never even met me) point blank that he dog I wanted to meet was going to be held until they could find a "younger family" to adopt him.

So if you're older and a single person looking for companionship don't go to the SPCA-I thought I was doing a good thing going there instead of all the private rescues. Guess Not. SHAME ON YOU SPCA!.