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Commendation to Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and Office
We would like to commend Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and his office for handling the shooting death of POPPY, a Great Pyrenees owned by the Earner Family of Claverack, with the seriousness that a crime of this magnitude warrants. The now-convicted...
Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA Presents Bilinski Award
On August 1, 2015, the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA presented their annual Bilinski Award, which is the highest honor that CGHS/SPCA bestows on a person, company, or organization. The award is presented each year in recognition of Jerry Bilinski, DVM, for his...
Shelter Closed – Saturday, August 1st
The Shelter will be closed Saturday, August 1, because we will be hosting the 11th Annual Summer Paw Picnic. The shelter will re-open on Sunday August 2. Thank you!
CGHS/SPCA Hosts 11th Annual Paw Picnic
On Saturday, August 1, 2015, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA will hold its 11th Annual Summer Paw Picnic to benefit the animals in its care. The event will be held at the site of the new CGHS/SPCA shelter facility, located at 111 Humane...
Ghent Dairy Queen to hold shelter benefit
On Saturday, May 9, partial proceeds from every purchase at Dairy Queen will benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA and the more than one thousand animals that they serve each year. CGHS/SPCA, located in Claverack, NY, never euthanizes for space constraints...
Dog and Cat Food Drive to Benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA.
Oldies 93.5 FM, The Cat 98.5 FM, and WRWD will be hosting a pet food drive on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ShopRite in Greenport to benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society’s Food Bank. The Food Bank is a free service to cat and dog owners who are...
3rd Grader Raises Funds for CGHS/SPCA
Julia Thomas, a 3rd grader at Taconic Hills Elementary School, was asked to raise funds for a local non-profit organization in her area. Julia, a lover of animals herself, chose the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA as her non-profit of choice and raised $160 for...
Chatham Indoor Craft and Vendor Fair
Got the Winter Blues and need to get out of the house? Â Then join us at the Chatham Fire House on February 7th from 9am to 3pm for an event sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Chatham Fire Department and the Northern Columbia County Rotary Club. There will be 22...
Blue Plate to Host 12th Annual Post-Holiday Party to Benefit CGHS/SPCA
On Saturday, January 10, 2015, the staff of the Blue Plate Restaurant, located at 1 Kinderhook Street in Chatham, NY, will be hosting their 12th Annual Post-Holiday Party to benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. Since this event began supporting CGHS/SPCA,...
A Home for Angel for the Holidays
Even at nine years old, Angel can still offer a family love and friendship for years. Angel was found wandering on Schoolhouse Road in Claverack by Andy Taggard, a long-time member and supporter of Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. When Angel was found, she was...
