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Who We Are |
Founded in 1907, Chenango SPCA (CSPCA) is a nationally recognized, open-admission animal shelter that provides care for lost and homeless pets, adopts pets to new homes, and educates families and the community about the needs of companion animals. CSPCA serves primarily the residents and animals of Chenango County and the surrounding communities.
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Our Services Offered |
 Provides High Quality, Professional Animal Sheltering for about 1,000 to 1,600 stray, lost, surrendered and abandoned animals every year
Adopts homeless pets to new families
Helps families find the right pet for their lifestyle so that all animals find their forever home
Offers a wish book for families to register to find that “perfect match”
Reunites lost pets with their worried owners
Offers compassionate euthanasia and cremation
Provides education, training and outreach to our community
Offers educational topics such as responsible pet ownership and the needs of companion animals, safety around animals, spaying/neutering, dog obedience, behavior problem solving, cruelty and neglect, emergency preparedness, and more
Collaborates with organizations and local officials on community services such as cruelty investigations and emergency response and rescue
Offers Animal Rescue Assistance for injured and lost animals during disasters locally, and nationally
Offers a Tree of Life memorial wall with engraved leaves to commemorate beloved pets
Has professional, knowledgeable and experienced staff
Offers volunteer opportunities for students and adults
Has a networking relationship with shelters throughout New York State
Is recognized by national animal welfare organizations such as Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) which provides information resources, training and program support.
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Our Directors, Staff, and Board Members |
The CCSPCA filed its Certificate of Incorporation on March 9, 1907 by nine directors:
William D. Benton
Daniel W. Dexter
Charles G. Nash
Arthur J. Bramer
John H. Smith
Mrs. L Hodge
Mrs. Henry R. Follett
Mrs. W.L. Sturges
Mrs. Sarah A. Taylor
Our Staff and Board Members
Staff Lisa Teller, Director of Operations Ext 5
Staff Sue Reymers, Director of Development Ext 6
Staff Alice Newman, Finance Manager Ext 7
2011 Board of Directors
Board Member Courtney Sullivan, President
Board Member Heather Ferrarese, Vice President
Board Member Peggy Finnegan Secretary
Board Member Jackie Brunschmid Treasurer
Board Member Kim Begeal
Board Member Leslie Bernardi
Board Member Ann Coe
Board Member Pete DeRensis
Board Member Lauren Howell
Board Member Al Kochersperger
Board Member Kim McCarthy
Board Member Tracy McCumber
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Our Rich History |
1907 - Chenango County Humane Society receives incorporation papers on March 11 for the prevention of cruelty to both children and animals.
1957- Purchased land on River Road to house shelter (former site at 5557 County Road 32, Norwich)
1960 - CCSPCA receives a new 1961 animal ambulance through anonymous donor from California.
1980's - Roz Scheurman begins her 18 year tenure at the CCSPCA. Her accomplishments during her time are considered numerous including physical plant improvements such as two additions to house cats and dogs, humane education in the schools, policy development and securing community support.
1985 - Anna S. Judd Cat Addition (12x26 foot extension)
1986 - Dedication of The Gene Ireland Educational Center
1991 - Junior Volunteer Program started
1991 - New Kennel Addition to old shelter located at 5557 County Road 32 at Polkville Hill Rd
2000 - Eviction Notice by New York State
2001 - Moved to new location at 6160 County Road 32, Norwich
2004 - Dorothy L. Evans Nature Trail & Pet Memorial Wall created
2005 - First year of fundraising event: Valentine Fur Ball
2005 - CSPCA hires new Executive Director, Carol J. Hedlund
2006 - CSPCA holds strategic planning session in April
2006 - Hedlund assists ASPCA in rescuing animals from local flood
2007 - New education center, The Mary Elizabeth Macksey Humane Center
2008 -CSPCA had two major Animal Cruelty Cases involving over 40 Jack Russell Terriers & 76 Pomeranians
2009 - 100% Grant Funded Expansion of Animal Housing including New Kitty Condos in Cat Adoption Room
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