The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has a Center for the Human-Animal Bond which studies, conducts research and fosters collaboration so we can all learn more about this special rapport.…
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has a Center for the Human-Animal Bond which studies, conducts research and fosters collaboration so we can all learn more about this special rapport.…
On Saturday, September 30, the shelter will hold its “Barktoberfest and Dog Show,” starting with the “Steps for Pets” Community Dog Walk. Folks can bring their canine friends along for this 1.5-mile walk beginning at the Cooperstown Elementary School at 10 a.m. and arriving just in time for the Barktoberfest kick-off.…
The SQSPCA is participating in this region-wide online fundraising platform from September 13 through September 30. This initiative takes the place of the traditional end-of-year Save a Life Campaign supported by donors through the Staffworks Fund in years past.…
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received a $3,500.00 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love, officials announced on Wednesday, August 2. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested $350 million in adoption and other animal welfare efforts, with over 6.7 million animals adopted.…
On Thursday, July 27, the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services made a presentation to the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals that marks a significant milestone in animal welfare efforts in this county. Emergency Services Coordinator Victor Jones and two of his staff members were on hand at the SQSPCA to officially introduce shelter officials to a brand new livestock trailer for use in farm animal rescues, as well as an animal response trailer fully stocked…
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking golfers and community supporters for its Robert B. Schlather SQSPCA Golf Tournament held at the Otsego Golf Club the weekend of August 11-13. This annual fundraiser commemorates longtime SQSPCA friend and avid golfer, Bob Schlather.…
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is in need of towels, small breed dog food, and cat food after assisting the New York State Police earlier today in the rescue of 10 dogs, 10 cats, and two rabbits.…
According to Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Executive Director Stacie Haynes, SQSPCA staff has returned to the shelter with more than 20 animals after assisting New York State Troopers with an animal cruelty seizure earlier this morning. Haynes described the animals' living conditions as "horrible." The animals are currently being assessed by the SQSPCA's medical team.…
This is the week we all celebrate, and are grateful for, our independence. Happy Independence Day! There is no more appropriate time to talk about how we ensure independence for the animals under the care of the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and beyond.…
News from the Noteworthy by Susquehanna SPCA SQSPCA Working Beyond the Confines of the Shelter At the Susquehanna SPCA, one of our primary focuses currently is extending our impact beyond our walls. The shelter is consistently full, but we know that, day in and day out, the needs of our community are great. We have been working hard to find ways to not only continue providing our high level of care to animals relying on the shelter as a safety…