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 and urine. Adults and puppies were found covered with fleas and excrement. “This place was […]

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 Harrison. The award is presented annually in recognition of Jerry Bilinski, DVM […]

  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 xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx x  Andrew Barkley of Valatie, […]

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, Rachael, Maddy, Meagan, Lexi, Emmy, and Mary Kate, with CGHS/SPCA Adoption […]

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, and Thomas with some of the donations they collected.