Mission Statement

The SPCA in Cattaraugus County focuses on saving the lives of stray, abandoned, and neglected pets to make their lives better.

History

The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is a non-profit, no-kill, charity animal shelter that was founded in 1905. We are dedicated to saving the lives of animals and providing adoption services for homeless and neglected animals. Donations and fundraisers account for approximately 70% or more of our yearly income. Over the past 15 years, we have helped to find loving homes for over 25,000 animals. We are the largest animal shelter in New York's southern tier. In 1984, we moved into our current building located on 11 acres with significantly more space than our previous location. We have 68 dog kennels (indoor/outdoor) and 4 rooms dedicated to housing cats, including 2 rooms that allow the cats to romp & play without being confined to a cage. Outside, we have 4 large (~400 square feet each) pens that are used as exercise areas for the dogs. We also have a barn to house farm animals removed from cruelty cases. The SPCA in Cattaraugus has large medical/retricted area that serves as temporary housing for animals in need of medical attention, rehabilitation, or recovery time. where they can receive individual treatment from our medical staff in a controlled environment.

Since we rely heavily on donations and volunteers, we would like to thank the following organizations for providing their support.

• Saint Bonaventure University Students, Faculty and Staff
• Olean Center BOCES GED Students
• Both, Branch and Hendrix Insurance
• Dr. Greenlawn/Custom Turf
• Fitzpatrick Security Systems
• TNT Transport Inc.
• Tri County Chrysler Dodge & Jeep