Press Releases
May 13, 2013
Rhinebeck Junior Scout Troop Donates 30 Bins of Food and Pet Supplies To the Dutchess County SPCA
April 30, 2013
PetSmart Charities and Dutchess County SPCA Celebrate National Adoption Weekend: In-Store Adoption Drive to be held May 3, 4 and 5
April 25, 2013
Centenarians and Jade
March 28, 2013
Dutchess County SPCA Rescues Two Emaciated Dogs From Abandoned Home: Two Cats Did Not Survive
March 12, 2013
Dutchess County SPCA World Spay Day Event a Success: 126 Feral Cats Spayed or Neutered in the Month of February
February 15, 2013
PetSmart Charities and Dutchess County SPCA Celebrate National Adoption Weekend: In-Store Adoption Drive to be held February 22-24
January 23, 2013
Dutchess County SPCA to Host an Open House on February 16 and Offer Free Spay/Neuter for Feral Cats Throughout the Month of February
January 14, 2013
Marshall & Sterling Supports Homeless Animals at the Dutchess County SPCA
December 13, 2012
The DCSPCA Announces New Satellite Location for Adoptions Inside PetSmart
December 6, 2012
Dutchess County SPCA Executive Director Announces Retirement
December 6, 2012
Holiday Gift for the Animals Gala Raises over $76,000 for the Animals at the Dutchess County SPCA
December 6, 2012
Zumbathon® Charity Event "Shake Your Paws for a Cause" Raises Over $1,000 for the Homeless Animals of the Dutchess County SPCA
December 4, 2012
Three Beagles Abandoned Late at Night: Dutchess County SPCA Working on Getting them Homes for the Holidays
November 12, 2012
The Dutchess County SPCA To Host Topping Out Celebration for the new Adoption and Education Center
October 24, 2012
Grant Supports the DCSPCA's Low Cost Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic: $3,000 donated by an
Anonymous Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
October 18, 2012
Dutchess County SPCA Offers Halloween Tips for Pet Owners
October 1, 2012
Hundreds of Dogs had a Doggone Good Time at Paws in the Park Petwalk; the event raised over $36,600 for the Dutchess County SPCA
September 19, 2012
Mutt Strut Across the Catwalk™ was a Howling Good Time
August 9, 2012
ASPCA Donates $10,000 to Aid in the DCSPCA's Rescue of 218 Cats from Hoarders
July 19, 2012
Dutchess County SPCA Thrift Shoppe Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be Held August 1
July 10, 2012
July Chill Out at Thrifty Beverage to raise funds for the homeless cool cats and hot dogs at the Dutchess County SPCA
July 9, 2012
Axemen for Animals Ride Raises $1,500 for Animals of the Dutchess County SPCA
June 29, 2012
The Dutchess County SPCA Issues Fireworks Tips for Pets
May 21, 2012
Dutchess County SPCA Honors Veterinarian Elizabeth Higgins at Fourth Annual Dr. Peter Poggi Memorial Golf Tournament
May 8, 2012
Burmese Python Rescued in Hyde Park: Dutchess County SPCA officials to give the snake to the Bronx Zoo
April 26, 2012
Dutchess County SPCA Wins Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Headliner Award
March 27, 2012
Petsmart Charities Donates $14,000 to Aid in the DCSPCA’s Rescue of 218 Cats from Hoarders
March 19, 2012
Dutchess County SPCA Issues Poison Prevention Tips for Poison Prevention Week
March 5, 2012
Dutchess County SPCA Seizes 200 Cats and Three Dogs From Hoarder: Largest Hoarding Case in Dutchess County
February 14, 2012
Dutchess County SPCA Seizes 18 Abandoned Cats From Hoarder: 2 Needed Surgery to Remove Damaged Eyes
September 6, 2011
The DCSPCA and De’S Jewelers Announce the New DCSPCA Bead, to Raise Funds for the Animals
August 26, 2011
Dutchess County SPCA Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners
July 20, 2011
The Dutchess County SPCA Announces Construction has Begun on the Adoption and Education Center
March 28, 2011
Dutchess County SPCA and Grace Smith House partner to provide Safe Pet Sheltering for victims of domestic violence
July 9, 2010
The Dutchess County SPCA Issues Hot Weather Safety Tips for Pets
May 3, 2010
Dutchess County SPCA Announces Bequest at Galas
October 29, 2009
DCSPCA receives approvals and high praise for new Adoption and Education Center
June 8, 2009
DCSPCA Seeking Permits for new Adoption Center
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Visit Us !
The shelter is located on Route 9G also known as Violet Avenue. From
Route 9 north or South, turn on to St. Andrews Road (also known as County
Route 40A). Follow the road to end at the intersection of 9G. Turn right
and make an immediate left into the shelter.
From 9G North, we are ½ mile past Eleanor Roosevelt’s Valkill
Estate on the left. From 9G South we are ½ mile from St. Peter’s
Church on the right.
Shelter
Hours of Operation:
Monday
11:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 7:00pm
Wednesday
11:30 - 4:00pm for clinic or grooming appointments and Humane Law Enforcement. We are closed for adoptions.
Thursday
11:30am - 7:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 4:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 4:00pm
Business Office Hours
9:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday
Animal Intake Hours
By Appointment Only
Medical Clinic Hours
By Appointment Only
Satellite Adoption Location
PetSmart
2534 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Shelter Phone:
(845) 452-SPCA (7722)
Emergency Situations
If you witness an animal related crime: Call your local Police or Sheriff’s Department immediately.
If an animal is seriously injured: Contact your veterinarian or the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Hudson Valley 845-471-8242