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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

We'll also keep you updated on Peanut's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut

Chihuahua

Male, 8 yrs
Ithaca, NY
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Finch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Ithaca, NY
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Sabine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sandler's adoption status with email updates.
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Sandler

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Adam's adoption status with email updates.
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Adam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Ithaca, NY
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Sage

Champagne D'Argent

Male, 2 yrs
Ithaca, NY
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Sox

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
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

Hobo's Home

Millerton, PA 16936

Gorges Greyhounds, Inc.

P.O. Box 4004,
Ithaca, NY 14852

CNY Cat Coalition

PO Box 6182,
Syracuse, NY 13217

We'll also keep you updated on Amazing Angel Lyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Amazing Angel Lyn

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 yrs
Syracuse, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Reeses's adoption status with email updates.
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Reeses

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 mos
Syracuse, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sue Ellen's adoption status with email updates.
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Sue Ellen

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Binghamton, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bridget 's adoption status with email updates.
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Bridget

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
East Smithfield, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

Anatolian Shepherd/Golden Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Syracuse, NY
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Angelo SA Exotic LH

Turkish Angora

Male, Young
Syracuse area, NY

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