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 […]
Continue Reading »Remote house filled with dogs abandoned and animals left to die
Posted Wednesday at 12:39pm
Aug 21
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office wins Bilinski Award
Posted Tuesday at 2:12pm
Jul 30
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 […]
Continue Reading »Birthday Donations
Posted Tuesday at 12:30pm
Jul 30
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, […]
Continue Reading »Girl Scout Troop Collects Donations
Posted Monday at 4:13pm
Apr 8
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 […]
Continue Reading »Columbia County PROS Drive Benefits CGHS/SPCA
Posted Friday at 10:00am
Mar 15
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.
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