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When January Keaton, anchorperson and reporter for WTEN Channel 10 arrived at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA last Wednesday to report on 47 dogs that were removed from a hoarder’s home in Ghent, little did she know that she’d become part of the story. When...

Mary Cary, licensed instructor for Zumba dance, will be hosting Zumba fitness class on Wednesday August 28, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the West Gent Firehouse. All proceeds will benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. The admission is either $8 cash or...

Ghent, NY – Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA investigators have removed forty-seven dogs, four birds, and one cat from an alleged animal hoarder. The home, owned by Anderson DeSouza (49), was found in deplorable conditions. The floor was covered with animal feces...

xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx During the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA's groundbreaking ceremony on July 16, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was presented with the shelter’s Bilinski Award. The award was received on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office by Sheriff David...

  Melissa Morrarty of Craryville, turned 11 years old and asked birthday party guests to bring donations rather than gifts. She collected dog and cat food, as well as $30 in donations!  Melissa is pictured with Naomi, one of MANY kittens awaiting a new homes. xx xxx...

Girl Scout Troop 1819 from Athens, NY visited the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA with a car full of cat and dog food, treats, and other supplies, as well as cash donations. In total, they donated $170 worth of collected donations. The girls pictured are Sarah,...

The Columbia County PROS program of the Mental Health Association held a supply and money drive as well as a raffle for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. They collected $110.85, as well as several bags of toys, treats, and food. Pictured are Ramona, Jennifer,...

The Taconic Hills High School chooses an organization to donate to each year using the money that's leftover from their Extracurricular Account. For the year 2012, they had $800 left over, and decided to donate it to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA! Attached...

On March 2, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. the D’Vine Reflexions Salon at 209 Jefferson Heights in Catskill, NY will be hosting a Cut-A-Thon to benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA and the more than one thousand animals that they serve each year. The donation is...

On Saturday, January 12, 2013, the staff of the Blue Plate Restaurant, located at 1 Kinderhook Street in Chatham, NY, will be hosting their 10th Annual Post-Holiday Party to benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. Since this event began, it has raised more...