Susquehanna SPCA
Our Mission
The Susquehanna SPCA is dedicated to building a future where every companion animal is guaranteed a loving home. We work tirelessly to alleviate animal suffering and provide compassionate care for stray, surrendered, and homeless animals throughout Otsego County.
Our Story
Since 1917, we have been a steadfast advocate for the welfare of animals in our community. In 2021, we transitioned into our modern, state-of-the-art facility in Cooperstown, designed specifically to enhance animal health and provide a comfortable, low-stress environment for both our residents and our visitors.
How We Care
Our shelter operations are supported by a passionate team and a vital network of foster families who help us expand our capacity to care for animals in need. We provide comprehensive medical services, including spay/neuter and wellness care, while maintaining a clean, secure, and welcoming space for animals awaiting their forever families. From dogs and cats to our newer initiatives for farm animals, we prioritize the physical and emotional well-being of every creature that enters our doors.
Your Partner in Adoption
We believe that successful adoptions are built on personal, conversation-based counseling that helps us understand your unique lifestyle. By getting to know you as an individual, we can help you find a perfect, lifelong match. Our goal is to make the adoption process transparent and joyful, ensuring you leave with a companion who fits seamlessly into your home.
Meet Your New Best Friend
We invite you to visit our facility in Cooperstown to meet our adoptable residents. Whether you are ready to adopt, interested in fostering, or want to learn more about our programs, we are here to support you. Please join us in our commitment to kindness—stop by today or browse our available pets online to begin your journey.
- Clean and organized facility
- Helpful and courteous staff
- Knowledge gaps among some volunteers
9/28 - Urgent Rescue Pulls 20 Animals From New York Home as Man Faces a Dozen Cruelty Charges | GreaterGood
Harpersfield animal cruelty charges led to a Susquehanna SPCA rescue and misdemeanor filings under New York law.
9/14 - SQSPCA Announces Opportunity to Triple Giving Impact on Sept. 15
Haynes explained that with the Staffworks dollar-for-dollar match plus Eaton’s challenge, each $1.00 contribution can become $3.00 on Tuesday, September 15.
9/3 - SUNY Oneonta Kicks Off 2026-27 Athletics Season with Fan Fest Celebration
Events begin Friday, September 4, with field hockey hosting Utica University at 1 p.m. on All College Field. Women’s volleyball follows with back-to-back matches against Utica and Wheaton College in Dewar Arena, while the cross-country teams host the Oneonta Airfield Invitational at Fortin Park late
8/24 - Adoptions Ready Soon for Pups That Survived Parvovirus at Susquehanna SPCA
Nine Great Dane puppies who survived parvovirus are now ready for visitors and will be ready for adoption in the coming week.
8/21 - SQSPCA Welcomes Visitors for the 'Miracle Nine'
“We had an incredible amount of support for these puppies, which we are so grateful for,” said Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “We want to welcome our community that rallied for these puppies in to meet them before they head off on their next journey into homes.”
8/4 - Susquehanna SPCA mostly reopens after accepting puppies with parvovirus
The Susquehanna SPCA had closed its Cooperstown facilities to prevent the spread of the parvovirus after taking in 11 puppies with the illness.
8/3 - Susquehanna SPCA to reopen cat areas and resume regular hours following virus closure
Dog areas will remain closed to limit foot traffic and protect the animals until further notice.
8/3 - Parvovirus closes Cooperstown shelter; is parvo a threat to your dog?
It's difficult to disinfect contaminated surface and the parvovirus can be deadly, but mostly to young puppies.
6/5 - Susquehanna SPCA raises $140,000 at annual fashion show
The Susquehanna SPCA raised $140,000 Thursday at its fourth annual fashion show, the shelter’s largest fundraiser of the year.
6/5 - $115K Dollars Raised for Susquehanna SPCA at Fashion Show Fundraiser
On Thursday night, it was time to work the cat walk at Susquehanna SPCA's fourth annual Helping Paws Fashion Show.
5/5 - Susquehanna SPCA Holds Open House
The Susquehanna SPCA held a five-hour open house at their newest facility. A farm located at 167 Campbell Hill Road in Cooperstown.
4/28 - Time Out Otsego: 04-29-26
MEET & GREET—5-6:30 p.m. “New Kitten Foster Meet & Greet.” Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. (506) 547-8111 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1255291513351938?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D
4/27 - Five cats abandoned in Utica; closest shelter with room in Cooperstown
Assistant NBT Bank Branch Manager Michael Bellino spent two hours making calls to find a place for two cats and three kittens abandoned in Utica.
4/20 - SPCA in Central NY assists in suspected animal cruelty case in Hebron
The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown took in nine dogs that were located during an eviction in the town of Hebron, Washington County.
4/20 - Washington County Sheriff’s Dept., Dog Control Officers, SQSPCA Collaborate To Save Hound Dogs
Haynes reports that the nine dogs taken in are receiving medical intake evaluations at the SQSPCA this afternoon. These veterinary reports will be shared with deputies to support their case. The remaining dogs have been placed with individuals in Washington County.
10/12 - Maeve! 🐶💕 This sweet, bouncy, and lovable girly waltzed into our care as a stray and immediately won our hearts! 😇🥹 Visit the link in our bio or give us a call to learn more about Maeve. 🐾💜 #dog #adoptabledog #adoptable #adopt #SQSPCA #dogsofinstagram
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10/9 - A peek inside Tito’s mind… 🤭🐶🔊 Visit the link in our bio to learn more about him! 🐾💜 #adopt #SQSPCA #dog #adoptabledog #adoptable #dogsofinstagram
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