SPCA in Cattaraugus County
Saving Lives, One Pet at a Time
The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is a dedicated, non-profit organization focused on saving the lives of stray, abandoned, and neglected pets. We are passionate about providing compassionate care and finding loving, permanent homes for the animals in our community.
Our History and Community Commitment
Founded in 1905, our organization has long served as a safe haven for animals in need. As the largest animal shelter in New York’s southern tier, we moved to our current 11-acre location in 1984, allowing us the space to provide better care and more resources for the pets that come through our doors.
Our Care Model
Our facility is designed with the well-being of our animals in mind, featuring 58 dog kennels and specialized rooms for our feline residents, including open cat rooms for play and socialization. We provide a medical and restricted area for individual treatment and recovery, ensuring every animal receives the care they need in a controlled environment. Beyond our shelter, we operate a foster care program that offers nurturing home environments for puppies, kittens, and animals requiring extra TLC.
Building Lifelong Friendships
We believe that adopting a pet is a joyful, life-changing decision that should be made with care. Our team is here to help you research which companion will best fit your family, and we encourage you to spend time at the shelter to let our animals get to know you. By working together, we ensure that every adoption is the start of a wonderful, lasting relationship.
Start Your Journey Today
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Visit our website to view our adoptable pets or fill out an online application to begin the process. We invite you to come see us in Olean to learn more about how you can support our mission and change a life.
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8/13 - SPCA in Cattaraugus County welcomes new board members, seeks community leaders to get involved - Olean Times Herald
OLEAN — The SPCA in Cattaraugus County has welcomed Pamela Baker and Brooke McCarthy to its Board of Directors, adding new expertise and community leadership as the organization continues to strengthen its board and volunteer committee structure. Baker and McCarthy will also take on leadership roles within the SPCA’s committees. Baker will serve as chair of the Development and Community Engagement Committee, while McCarthy will serve as chair of the...
5/2 - Allegany Girl Scouts build donation box for SPCA - Olean Times Herald
OLEAN — Local Girl Scouts helped fill an important need at the local animal shelter this week. Led by Dawn Turner, Tanaka Losey and Lindsay Horn, five Brownies from Troop 11909 in Allegany built a doghouse-shaped donations collection box for the SPCA in Cattaraugus County shelter on Route 16. The box will protect donations left outside the shelter’s regular hours from weather and vermin so they can be used to...
4/17 - SPCA in Cattaraugus County: A legacy of kindness to animals - Olean Times Herald
OLEAN — Scorch the cat follows the saying, “Good Things come to those who wait,” says Joy Sullivan, one of the SPCA in Cattaraugus County’s special caretakers. “He can seem a bit shy to strangers, but once you take the time to visit with him he warms up pretty quickly, especially if treats are involved," she said. "Scorch knows what he wants, whether it’s treats, attention, distance, playtime, nap time...
