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SPCA of Tompkins County

Animal shelter in Ithaca, NY

The Tompkins County SPCA, founded in 1904, acts both as the humane shelter for the care of the county's stray and abandoned domestic animals, and as the Animal Control Authority. The mission of the Tompkins County SPCA is:
* We are a shelter of hope.
* We care for companion animals in need and aim to find a loving home for every adoptable animal in Tompkins County.
* We foster, through education, community action, and example, an enriching, positive relationship between people and their pets.
* We are leading the way, through innovation and focus, in recognizing the benefits that companion animals bring, and by acting on our shared responsibility to them.

Contact Jim Bouderau
Address
1640 Hanshaw Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
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1640 Hanshaw Road

Ithaca, NY 14850

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Adoptable pets at SPCA of Tompkins County

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Isla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Ithaca, NY
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Encanto

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Ithaca, NY
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Solara Obsidian

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Ithaca, NY
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Ursula 34642-c

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Ithaca, NY
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Annie

Golden Retriever

Female, 5 yrs
Ithaca, NY
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Patches

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Ithaca, NY

Shelter FAQs

The Tompkins County SPCA, founded in 1904, acts both as the humane shelter for the care of the county's stray and abandoned domestic animals, and as the Animal Control Authority. The mission of the Tompkins County SPCA is:
* We are a shelter of hope.
* We care for companion animals in need and aim to find a loving home for every adoptable animal in Tompkins County.
* We foster, through education, community action, and example, an enriching, positive relationship between people and their pets.
* We are leading the way, through innovation and focus, in recognizing the benefits that companion animals bring, and by acting on our shared responsibility to them.

Additional adoption info

ADOPTION AGREEMENT:

As part of the process of selecting an SPCA pet, you will be asked to complete an adoption application. After the application is approved, we ask you to sign an adoption agreement promising to humanely care for your animal. All cats and dogs are altered prior to adoption.

ANIMAL HEALTH AND VACCINATIONS:

All dogs which enter the SPCA receive vaccines for
* canine distemper (Adenovirus Type 2)
* parainfluenza & Parvovirus (DPP)
* leptospira bacterium
* Bordetella brochiseptica (kennel cough) intranasal.
All cats which enter the SPCA receive vaccines for
* Feline Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus - I)
* Calicivirus
* Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia)
If pets are old enough, they also are given a rabies vaccination (Required by NY State law). The SPCA has regular veterinary care available for all animals and makes every effort to ensure that the animals are healthy before being made available for adoption. Cats are screened for Feline Leukemia. Dogs and cats all receive general worming medication.

DOG LICENSING:

All canines over six months of age are required, by New York State law, to be licensed before they can leave the shelter. Licensing is administered by the individual towns but can be completed at the SPCA at the time of adoption. The charges for licensing are not refundable if the dog is returned to the SPCA.

AFTER-ADOPTION SUPPORT:

We hope that your new pet will be an enjoyable addition to your household. If you have any questions about pet care, please feel free to ask the shelter staff or your veterinarian. We also have many free pamphlets on caring for your pet available at the SPCA and can provide the names of local resources for training or behavior concerns.

Pets at shelters & rescues near SPCA of Tompkins County

IMPS - Internet Miniature Pinscher Service, Inc. - NY Region

Http://www.minpinrescue.org,
Syracuse, NY 13206

Animal Advocates of the Finger Lakes

Box 48,
Poplar Ridge, NY 13139

Dog Rescue Society

4454 County Road 121,
Romulus, NY 14541

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Crosby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Syracuse, NY
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Ghoul

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 10 mos
East Smithfield, PA
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Isabelle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Tioga, PA
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Arrow (NY-Shari)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Sherburne, NY
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Dixie

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Binghamton, NY
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Adler (NY-Shari)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Sherburne, NY

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