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Greenport, NY

Curtis Rist, 63, of Greenport was arrested on Monday, February 20, 2023 on two counts of animal cruelty. Greenport Police received a complaint from an individual who saw multiple dogs in a yard in “terrible condition.” The report claimed that the dogs’ coats were so...

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Harold Grubin, M.D. Clinic and Health Center for animals

The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA) is excited to announce the opening of the Harold Grubin, M.D. Clinic and Health Center for animals. The new clinic offers blood, urine, and fecal testing for animals as well as examinations and surgery at a reduced...

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New York State Police lend a hand to feed animals 

The New York State Police Troop F in Catskill hosted a food drive at their barracks to support the Food Bank for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA). CGHS/SPCA offers a free pet Food Bank to help pet owners that are experiencing financial woes. On...

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Home For The Holidays!

All pet adoptions will continue to be sponsored for the entire month of December at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. All adoption fees will be waived! CGHS/SPCA would like to empty the shelter for the holidays. The sponsorships cover adoption fees for cats,...

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2022 Shelter Sweeps Winners

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our 2022 Shelter Sweeps. The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA raised over $100,000 to support our programs and services that serve over five thousand animals every year. We would especially like to thank all our...

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Open House & Adoption Day

On Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA will be hosting an Open House and Adoption Day. During the Open House all adoption fees will be waived (free). There will be free hot dogs, veggie dogs, and...

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Columbia-Greene Humane Society June Updates

The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is happy to announce that we will once again be open seven days a week to help accommodate all schedules for people who want to adopt a forever pet or need shelter services. In addition, after a nearly two-year lapse because of...

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