FAQs
Consider this your Hudson Valley SPCA University section! We hope to fill it with all kinds of valuable information and links to resources on your left that you can use every day. Have a question? Email it to us at info@hudsonvalleyspca.org and we'll do our best to answer it.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ADOPT A DOG OR A CAT?
At the Hudson Valley SPCA, we do not charge a fee for our adoptions but we do ask for a donation of $300 for dogs and $150 for cats. That donation helps us cover vaccinations, spaying/neutering, heart worm treatment, supplemental foods, medications and other medical treatments the animals may need when they come into our care. We receive no funding from private or government agencies to financially support us. We totally depend on donations to pay our vet bills so that no animal is ever denied needed medical care.
HOW CAN I CHOOSE FROM ALL THE ANIMALS AVAILABLE?
Our trained staff will ask you some questions designed to find the best match for your needs. We will introduce you to some wonderful animals and then it’s up to you and the animal to create the sparks. Snuggle a cat, play with a dog, let them show off their personality in a relaxed setting – you will find one who speaks to your heart, we promise.
WILL MY NEW PET GET ALONG WITH MY OTHER ANIMALS / KIDS?
Just ask! We take some sad and scared animals, and our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to make help them trust again so that they can show all the love they have to offer. There are, however, some animals who prefer to be the only apple of your eye. Others may be too old or frightened to be comfortable around small children. We will guide you through the process!
ARE ALL OF YOUR ANIMALS SPAYED/NEUTERED?
Absolutely! They are also vaccinated and checked out by our vets. If an animal is not spayed/neutered when you meet them, it is always arranged to be done as soon as humanly possible.
WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY NEW PET WHEN I GET HOME?
We feed our cats Purina Naturals Dry Cat Food and our dogs Purina Dry Dog Food. We highly recommend feeding your pets a good quality pet food to keep them healthy, happy and strong. If you would like to transition to another brand, we recommend transitioning graduation to prevent upset tummies.
I NEED TO FIND A NEW HOME FOR MY PET. WILL YOU TAKE HIM IN?
We're sorry to hear you are considering surrendering your pet. Are you having trouble affording your pet's vet bill? Is your pet destructive? We have resources that may help you keep your companion pet at home. Call us at (845) 564.6810 and we will try to help you keep your pet.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE ADOPTION DOESN'T WORK OUT?
If you are having problems with your new pet, we will do our best to help you keep him or her. However, if there is no way that issues can be resolved, the pet you adopted at the HVSPCA will always have a home with us. They must return to our care and we promise to continue trying to find them their best fit forever home!
