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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 Ermine 35892-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Ermine 35892-c

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Fisher 35893-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Fisher 35893-c

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on De Gallo 35671-d's adoption status with email updates.
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De Gallo 35671-d

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Shakes 35878-d's adoption status with email updates.
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Shakes 35878-d

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Penelope 35885-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Penelope 35885-c

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Scar 35766-d's adoption status with email updates.
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Scar 35766-d

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bill Hader 35067-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Bill Hader 35067-c

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Ithaca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Mink 35894-c's adoption status with email updates.
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Mink 35894-c

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
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

You Too Animal Rescue

Adoption Center (cats), 13489 Rte 220,
Towanda, PA 18848

Animal Aid of Cortland Inc.

C/o 85 Homer Avenue,
Cortland, NY 13045

Pawz and Purrz Animal Rescue

PO Box 466,
Painted Post, NY 14870

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Liverpool, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Waverly, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Itchy's adoption status with email updates.
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Itchy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
East Smithfield, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Medo *Courtesy Post* (Utica NY)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Medo *Courtesy Post* (Utica NY)

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Sherburne, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Waverly, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Plott Hound

Female, Puppy
Greene, NY

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