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North Country SPCA

North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Essex County, New York

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PEAKS FOR PETS
Take a Hike!
And raise money for the NCSPCA.  Make every step count! Read more about this new fundraising effort.

PETS & POISONS: Protecting your pets from common toxins

Did you know that dogs love the sweet taste of antifreeze? Or that just one nibble of a lily plant can cause acute kidney failure in your cat? Here is a list of dangerous household items as well as information about what to do.  This knowledge may save your pet's life. 
print the pdf for Pets & Poisons

THE COMPASSIONATE THIRD LIFE OF LIRIO
Lirio the cat tells her story as she traces her lineage from "hey cat" to "Lily" to her new found home and name, Lirio.  read more

DOG HIKES IN THE ADIRONDACKS, 
20 Trails to Enjoy with Your Best Friend, a new guide for everyone who enjoys hiking with their dog, has received a "sleeper of the year" literary award from the Adirondack Center for Writing. Judge Bibi Wein explained, "If you love dogs, get this book, and if you don't love dogs, get this book." Proceeds benefit the animal shelters in the Adirondack Park.  read more

HIKERS FIND ABANDONED KITTENS Seven kittens are now in the hands of the North Country SPCA but things might have turned out much differently......Channel 5 News WPTZ & the Press Republican read more

 

Featured Pet
Featured Pet - Tessa

Tessa

Tessa is a sweet-heart of a dog who would love to live in your home.   Tessa is calm and polite with humans and other dogs, enjoys going for long walks, and is very affectionate and outgoing.

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Welcome to the North Country SPCA, located in Westport, NY. We are a no-kill shelter that cares for cats and dogs who have been surrendered, abandoned, or abused. We serve all of Essex County including the Adirondack High Peaks and Champlain Valley regions. Our goal is to ensure that each animal gets a second chance — and sometimes a first chance — at a loving home.

We need your help! Adopt, donate and get involved. We depend on the generosity of people like you to keep our doors open.

23 Lakeshore Road
Westport, NY 12993
T: (518) 962-8604
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Tuesday - Friday 12-4
Saturday 10-5
Sunday by appointment
Monday closed