Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Animal Shelter in Bath, NY
Founded in 1949, the Finger Lakes SPCA has dedicated over seven decades to protecting animals and preventing cruelty in Steuben County and the Finger Lakes region. Our mission centers on ending animal overpopulation, promoting humane treatment, and strengthening the human-animal bond through education and community outreach. As a no-kill shelter, we prioritize medical care and rehabilitation for sick or injured animals, ensuring every adoptable pet receives individualized attention.Our team of experienced professionals and volunteers operates programs like low-cost spay/neuter services, pet food assistance, and humane education to address root causes of animal suffering. We maintain transparent partnerships with law enforcement for cruelty investigations and provide TNVR services for feral cat colonies. With a focus on ethical stewardship, we balance compassionate care with practical solutions to create lasting change for animals and their communities.
Services
Animal Adoption
Spay/Neuter Services
Pet Food Pantry
Humane Education
Dog Training
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer a wide variety of adoptable pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses
- Our experienced staff follows a thorough adoption process ensuring proper pet-family matches
- We operate a no-kill shelter model with medical care for sick/injured animals
- Our TNVR program addresses feline overpopulation humanely and effectively
- We provide community education programs to promote responsible pet ownership
Services
Animal Adoption
Our adoption program matches homeless animals with loving families through a comprehensive screening process. We provide medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral assessments for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. Adopters receive guidance on pet care and integration to ensure successful long-term placements.
Spay/Neuter Services
Our low-cost spay/neuter clinics address pet overpopulation through surgical sterilization and vaccination. The TNVR program specifically targets feral cat colonies with trapping assistance and community education to reduce stray populations humanely and effectively.
Pet Food Pantry
This program provides temporary food assistance to low-income pet owners in Steuben County. We distribute donated pet food on a monthly basis to prevent pet relinquishment due to financial hardship while maintaining strict eligibility guidelines to ensure responsible pet ownership.
Humane Education
Our educational initiatives teach compassion and responsible pet care through school visits, shelter tours, and resource distribution. Programs emphasize animal welfare, bite prevention, and the importance of spay/neuter to create a more humane community for both people and animals.
Dog Training
Obedience training classes improve pet behavior and strengthen human-animal bonds through positive reinforcement techniques. These sessions help prevent pet relinquishment by addressing common behavioral issues and providing socialization opportunities for dogs and their owners.
People
Michael Hopkins
Executive Director
Serving since 2023, Michael brings extensive nonprofit leadership experience and a background in animal welfare advocacy. He previously served on our board and worked in Episcopal ministry, focusing on social justice and community development.
Janean Knowles
Executive Administrative Assistant
Manages administrative operations and coordinates educational programs with over a decade of experience in nonprofit administration and community outreach initiatives.
Dr. Karen Doucette
Staff Veterinarian
Provides medical care for shelter animals and oversees TNVR program protocols with specialized expertise in shelter medicine and surgical sterilization procedures.
Questions
What animals do you adopt out?
We adopt dogs, cats, rabbits, potbellied pigs, and horses. Visit our website to see current adoptable pets and their profiles.
How can I report animal cruelty?
Contact 911 immediately for active cruelty situations. For non-emergency concerns, call our shelter at (607) 776-3039 during business hours.
Do you offer low-cost veterinary services?
Yes, we provide spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and basic medical care through our TNVR and Project Catnip programs for eligible residents.
Can I volunteer with the organization?
We welcome volunteers for animal care, events, and administrative tasks. Visit our website to complete a volunteer application.
What are your adoption hours?
Adoptions are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM at our Bath location.
How can I help if I can't adopt?
Support our mission through donations, fostering animals, shopping our resale shoppe, or participating in our food pantry program for pets in need.
Reviews (7)
Lisa Marie
May 22, 2022
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Fingerlakes SPCA are Amazing the people are friendly. We got out fur baby kitten from them he acts like our pug that passed away with cancer, he has 2 cat siblings and he keeps them on there feet. His brother was also adopted his sister was a stray. The picture is the kitten we adopted.
Dogs Rule
Jan 17, 2022
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A few years ago the SPCA moved to this location. It's far better here. I did not adopt on my visit. I donated dozens of blankets on behalf of my business. The staff is always kind and the volunteers are excellent.
Shelly Jackson
Sep 30, 2021
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Wonderful staff. Was able to get a stray cat trapped and fixed and they were excellent with this feral and able to get him treated for fleas, worms and ear mites while sedated.
Julie Robbins
Aug 10, 2021
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Amazing place! So clean and the people there are so friendly and helpful! The animals look so so happy.
Karen Nelson
Feb 18, 2021
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I have adopted two wonderful kitties from here. The people are wonderful and my kitties are super. This is where you can find the best forever pets. Very helpful at finding you a great fit for you pet.
Marie Green
Jun 30, 2020
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I had called them as a last resort not knowing what to do because I had called three vets hospitals already to try and help my cat who had a blockage and all three told me they couldn't help but I should find someone fast cus it's an emergency, but when I called here even tho they didn't have a vet on hand they did everything they could to help me and get my cat the help he needed and because of they my cat will be ok now and I cant thank them enough! They are life savers!
LordGoomba
Jan 14, 2020
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A great organization that helps out a ton of homeless animals humanely and passionately. My cat I got from there is the best and you can tell he was cared for before I got him with his personality and his appearance. I cant say enough how much good work they do there. If youre looking to donate goods or money this is a place you should look into as they are extremely grateful as well
