Jenna Rothwein, Olivia Keeler, Emily Abbati, Molly Hamilton, Felicia Chiera and Allie Thorpe of Girl Scout Troop 1828 of Valatie raised money to sponsor MiMi the Dog.   Pictured along with members of Troop 1828 is Ehren Melius, Shelter Manager.

The Hudson branch of ShopRite collected supplies and sold hot-dogs to benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Societ/SPCA. From left to right presenting a $200 check, ShopRite Shopper Advocate, Deborah Stalker, CGHS/SPCA President/Investigator, Ron Perez, Puck (who’s looking for a home) and ShopRite Customer service Manager, Lori Shudt.

Rufus, the Doberman mix puppy rescued by Investigator Andrea Walker on May 29th, went home to his new family on Monday, June 21st. Dr. Kimberly Peregrim and Catherine Mayott picked up their ecstatic puppy, who is going to spend the rest of his life being spoiled rotten.
Rufus was saved from certain death on May 29th [...]

Ashley Duncan of Legacy Banks in Greenville delivered $189.04 for us along with a car full of goodies for the animals. Her friends and family helped to truck over the big load.  Seen in the picture are, from left to right, Kerrie Duncan, Reggie Duncan, Ashley, and Ehren Melius, CGHS/SPCA Shelter Manager with shelter resident Rio.

On May 29, 2010, the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA and the Hudson Police Department arrested Rainer Blue, 26 and Lauren King, 22 on animal cruelty charges.
Blue and King were each charged with one count of animal cruelty, “Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance,” when CGHS/SPCA Investigator Andrea Walker responded to a complaint of a dog starving at [...]