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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 Minniest 36238-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Minniest 36238-c

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Ithaca, NY
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Queen 36289-d

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Jacques 36231-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Jacques 36231-c

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Gabby 36299-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabby 36299-c

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Alvin 36250-d's adoption status with email updates.
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Alvin 36250-d

Chihuahua

Male, 10 yrs
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Timothy 36239-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Timothy 36239-c

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Melody 36232-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Melody 36232-c

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Ithaca, NY
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Jasper 36302-c

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 11 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

Pawz and Purrz Animal Rescue

PO Box 466,
Painted Post, NY 14870

Fur Kids CNY Rescue

North Syracuse, NY 13212

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

American Shorthair

Female
New Woodstock, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Morticia's adoption status with email updates.
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Morticia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
East Smithfield, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Phantom's adoption status with email updates.
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Phantom

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Syracuse, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Coraline's adoption status with email updates.
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Coraline

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
East Smithfield, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Orca (NY-Sarah)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Orca (NY-Sarah)

Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Sherburne, NY
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Ocean (NY-Sarah)

Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Sherburne, NY

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