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The SPCA Of Upstate NY

Animal shelter in Queensbury, NY

The Washington County SPCA was formed in 1959 by a group of citizens concerned about abuse and neglect of animals in Washington County. The SPCA was incorporated in 1960. It is a 501 (C)3 not-for-profit corporation. In 1969, the shelter on Route 4 was built on land sold to them for a dollar and with donated materials and labor. The building was to house up to 35 animals in the basement and featured an office, meeting room, kitchen, and bathroom on the first floor. Originally the shelter served only the Washington County area. However, over the years, a large percentage of the SPCA's donations and adoptions have come from outside the county. Since 1969, thousands of animals from the tri-county area and beyond have received care and love until they were adopted into new homes. The original 35 animals slowly grew to a daily number of up to 110 animals. All areas of the building were then used for our animals. During the SPCA's 1994 annual meeting, the need for a new building was discussed. Fundraising efforts towards this goal started immediately. It was also realized that the organization needed to grow, and to do that, needed the assistance of full-time staff. In May 1996, the SPCA's first Executive Director was hired. It was necessary to eliminate the confusion many in the area had that this was a government agency. The organization does not receive Federal, State, or local funding but relies on individuals and businesses, shelter adoption fees, dues, gifts, bequests and special events to fund its needs. The membership voted on a new name and the SPCA of Upstate New York was chosen. This name not only removes the image of being tied to a county, but also shows our expanded mission area which includes proudly being a no-kill animal shelter. Several years later, and with a new executive director in charge, a decision was made to leave the building it had occupied since leaving Fort Edward and move into a more modest and less expensive establishment in an effort to redirect shelter funds from costly operational expenses, to helping even more homeless pets, and more members of our community with pets in need.

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588 Queensbury Avenue
Queensbury, NY 12804
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588 Queensbury Avenue

Queensbury, NY 12804

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Harvest

Pointer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Queensbury, NY
Adopted
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Conrad

Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Queensbury, NY
Adopted
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Bella

Pit Bull Terrier/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Adult
Queensbury, NY

Shelter FAQs

Located in County of Washington. We conduct abuse and neglect investigations in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties. We do dog control for the City of Glens Falls and the Town of Queensbury in Warren County . We are a NO kill shelter, and receive no state local or federal funding.

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in one of our pets, the first step is to fill out a Pre-Adoption Form found on our website. If you have another dog at home, we do require a meet and greet to make sure the dog is a good match for not only you but also your dog(s) that you currently have. Our fee for all puppies and dogs is $485, this includes a Fecal Test, Distemper Vaccination(s), Heart worm Test (age permitting), deworming, Spay/Neuter Surgery, microchip with lifetime registration, and Flea Treatment/Preventive. Our Cats and Kittens are $125, this includes a Fecal Test, Distemper Vaccinations(s), a Feline Leukemia Test, Feline Aids Test, deworming, Spay/Neuter Surgery, and Flea Treatment/Preventive. All our pets are Spayed/Neutered prior to leaving the shelter.

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Peanut

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Alina

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

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Jenny

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Goose URGENT HELP!!

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Male, Young
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Ace

Akita/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
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