How You Can Help

Take Action

As with any good cause, help from the community is what makes a difference in the lives of everyone – humans, animals and all living things.

There are so many ways – large and small – that contribute to an overall effort to improve the lives affected. Are you an animal lover and want to help? Here’s how you can be part of the solution:

Make a Donation

Our organization’s sole source of income is donations. Whether or not a cause is the benefactor of grants or public funds, it is rarely enough to do all of the work that needs to be done.

Donations to the Schenectady County SPCA help cost costs of:

Volunteer Your Time

The Schenectady County SPCA is an all-volunteer organization. Our efforts are dependent on the good will and talents of our volunteers. 

There are many ways that you can contribute to our endeavors, whether by participating at local events, offering assistance with special projects… whatever your time allows and your talents permit!

We are always looking for:

Accredited internship, work study and high school community service opportunities are also available. Please visit our Volunteer page for more information:

Spay or Neuter Your Pet

As with any good cause, help from the community is what makes a difference in the lives of everyone – humans, animals and all living things.

There are so many ways – large and small – that contribute to an overall effort to improve the lives affected. Are you an animal lover and want to help? Here’s how you can be part of the solution:

Contact Us

Animal Abuse

To report animal abuse, please call our confidential emergency hotline at 518-755-9517 or click the button below.

Medical Emergencies

For medical emergencies, please contact your local veterinarian or animal control immediately.

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Have a Question or Comment?

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