Please find below a compilation of local resources
for pet owners and lovers – also check our FAQs!
FCRSPCA does not have a vet on premises and does not provide veterinary or spay/neuter services.
2024 Fulton County Rabies Clinic
New York State law requires Dogs/Cats/Ferrets to be vaccinated at 4 months of age
Montgomery County Residents – Click Here for Schedule
Pop-up Area Vaccine Clinics
VIP Pet Care
Confirm clinic information by clicking here. These walk in clinics are very popular and may require a wait in the vicinity of other animals.
Amsterdam – Wellness clinic operates Tuesday – Friday (12p – 7p) and Saturdays (9a – 3p) at Tractor Supply: 4854 State Hwy. 30 Amsterdam NY, 12010
Gloversville – Popup Clinic operates every Saturday from 9:30a – 11a at Tractor Supply: 4854 State Hwy. 30 27 Arterial Plaza Gloversville NY, 12078
Johnstown – Popup clinic operates the last Sunday of the month from 10a-11:30a at Benson’s: 213 N. Comrie Ave. Johnstown NY, 12095
ShotVet
Petco
Vaccination clinics are held regularly at our area Petco. Nearest locations are in Clifton Park, Colonie, and Latham.
Animal cruelty encompasses behavior harmful to animals ranging from neglect to malicious killing. Most cruelty investigated by humane officers is unintentional neglect that can be resolved through education.
Animal neglect, cruelty or abuse is depriving an animal of food, water, shelter or veterinary care.
Intentional cruelty or abuse, covered under Buster’s Law in NYS, is knowingly and purposefully depriving an animal of food, water, shelter or veterinary care or maliciously torturing, maiming, mutilating, or killing an animal.
Animal cruelty does not include barking dogs, loud cats or loose animals. If you have a problem with a loud animal, call your local law enforcement agency. If you see a loose or vicious animal, or an injured animal on the side of the road, call your local animal control.
If you see something, SAY SOMETHING!!!
We here at Regional are currently legally unable to investigate animal abuse at this time, but the Police are. If you see suspected abuse, safely document (pictures and in writing) what you see and report it to the authorities. And repeat as much as possible. Justice can only come for the abused if it’s reported.
The number you need to call to report abuse, cruelty, or neglect in Fulton County, New York is 518.736.2100.
You can also make a report online through the Fulton County Animal Cruelty Task Force at https://actf.fcrspca.org
Intentional cruelty to animals is strongly correlated with other crimes, including violence against people.
According to HSUS, in one survey, 71 percent of domestic violence victims reported that their abuser also targeted pets. In one study of families under investigation for suspected child abuse, researchers found that pet abuse had occurred in 88 percent of the families under supervision for physical abuse of their children.
Help is available, you are not alone. The Family Counseling Center D.V. Hotline – Gloversville (24/7): 518.725.5300
You can also call 518.736.2100 to report a found dog in Fulton County, NY
Municipality | Name | Phone |
Bleecker | Patty Ashley | 518.773.9767 |
Broadalbin | Dale Potts | 518.866.9687 |
Caroga Lake | Howard Dutcher | 518.835.8209 |
Dolgeville | Dawn Glode | 315.868.8409 |
Ephratah | Dan Robinson | 518.762.7658 |
Galway | Tom O’Brien | 518.882.6237 or 518.848.2993 |
Gloversville | Vacant | Call 518.736.2100 |
Hope | Carol McQuade | 518.924.2098 or 518.924.5141 |
City of Johnstown | Kim Walker | 518.848.9534 |
Town of Johnstown | Caitlin Hart | 518.921.0992 |
Mayfield | Karen Wilson | 518.775.7633 |
Northampton | Vern Duesler | 518.863.6316 |
Northville | Vern Duesler | 518.863.6316 |
Oppenheim | Karen Jaquay | 315.481.8241 or 315.429.3966 |
Town of Perth | Patricia Ashley | 518.773.9767 |
Stratford | Karen Jaquay | 315.481.8241 or 315.429.3966 |
Sacandaga Veterinary Clinic 206 Paradise Point Rd. Mayfield, NY 12117 | 518.661.6155 |
Northampton Animal Hospital 656 State Highway 30 Northville, NY 12134 | 518.863.8631 |
Greenfield Animal Hospital 3100 NY-9N, Greenfield Center, NY 12833 | 518.893.6228 |
Galway Veterinary Hospital 5072 Sacandaga Rd. Galway, NY 12074 | 518.882.1850 |
Glove Cities Veterinary Hospital 35 Harrison St. Gloversville, NY 12078 | 518.725.8117 |
Country Valley Veterinary Clinic 5877 NY-30 Amsterdam, NY 12010 | 518.843.2882 |
Animal Medical Center 101 Progress Rd. Gloversville, NY 12078 | 518.883.6365 |
Johnstown Animal Clinic 2802 State Highway 29 Johnstown, NY 12095 | 518.762.2327 |
Fort Plain Animal Hospital 13 River St. Fort Plain, NY 13339 | 518.993.3332 |
Fultonville Animal Hospital 151 Van Wagenen Dr. Fultonville, NY 12072 | 518.853.3835 |
Noahs Ark Animal Hospital 2623 State Highway 30a Fonda, NY 12068 | 518.853.4838 |
Amsterdam Animal Hospital PC 191 Wallins Corners Rd. Amsterdam, NY 12010 | 518.842.0540 |
Glen Animal Hospital 221 Burley Rd, Fultonville, NY 12072 | 518.922.8561 |
Shelter | Location | Phone | Website |
Animal Protective Foundation | Schenectady, NY | (518) 374-3944 | https://www.animalprotective.org/ |
Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley | Howes Cave, NY | (518) 296-8390 | https://www.schoharieanimalshelter.org/ |
Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter | Sprakers, NY | (518) 673-5670 | https://www.ayresanimalshelter.org/ |
Berkshire Humane Society | Pittsfield, MA | (413) 447-7878 | https://berkshirehumane.org/ |
Columbia Greene Humane Society | Hudson, NY | (518) 828-6044 | https://cghs.org/ |
Estherville Animal Shelter | Greenfield Center, NY | (518) 893-7451 | https://esthervilleshelter.wixsite.com/adopt |
Fulton County Regional SPCA | Gloversville, NY | 518 725-5956 | fcrspca.org |
Herkimer County Humane Society | Mohawk, NY | (518) 866-3255 | https://www.herkimerhumanesociety.org |
Jame Brennan Humane Society | Gloversville, NY | (518) 725-0115 | https://pawsforyou.org/ |
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society | Menands, NY | (518) 434-8128 | https://mohawkhumane.org |
Montgomery County SPCA | Amsterdam, NY | (518) 842-8050 | https://www.mc-spca.com/wp/ |
Saratoga County Animal Shelter | Ballston Spa, NY | (518) 885-4113 | https://saratogacountyanimalshelter.com/ |
The SPCA of Upstate NY | Queensbury, NY | (518) 798-3500 | http://www.spcauny.org/ |
Town of Johnstown Animal Shelter | Johnstown, NY | (518) 921-0992 | https://www.facebook.com/Jtownanimalshelter/ |
Rescue | Location | Phone | Website |
Amsterdam Kitten Adoption | Amsterdam, NY | https://amsterdamkittens.org/ | |
Big Buddy GSD Rescue | New Hartford, NY | (315) 525-0442 | https://www.facebook.com/BBGSDRescue/ |
Capital District Humane Association | Clifton Park, NY | (518) 664-3450 | https://cdha.net/ |
Capital Region Parrot Society | Ballston Spa, NY | (518) 796-2474 | https://www.facebook.com/capitalregionparrotsociety |
Community Animal Action Project Inc | Schulerville, NY | (518) 502-3760 | https://www.facebook.com/people/Community-Animal-Action-Project |
Companion Animal Placement Program | Rensselaer, NY | (518) 292-0555 | http://capp-petplacement.org/ |
Easy Street Hores & Barnyard Rescue | Amsterdam, NY | (518) 421-0125 | https://www.facebook.com/easystreet.horserescue/ |
Eleventh Hour Rescue NY | Wilton, NY | (518) 223-5589 | https://www.11thhourrescueny.org/ |
Equine Advocates | Valatie, NY | (518) 245-1599 | https://www.equineadvocates.org/ |
Forever Home Greyhounds | Middleburgh, NY | (518) 261-7025 | https://foreverhomegreyhounds.com/ |
Forgotten Friends | Sharon Springs, NY | (877) 227-7484 | https://www.facebook.com/forgottenfriendspetrescue1 |
Free To Be Me Rescue | Delmar, NY | (518) 956-1804 | https://freetobemerescue.org/ |
Friends Of The Forgotten Cat Rescue | Johnstown, NY | https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-the-Forgotten-Cat-Rescue-Inc | |
Furballs Rescue Inc | Schenectady, NY | (518) 209-2583 | http://www.facebook.com/furballscatrescue |
German Shepherd Rescue Of Ny | Delmar, NY | https://www.gsrny.org/ | |
Good Shepherd K9 Rescue | Albany, NY | (518) 393-0755 | http://k9adopt.org/ |
Greyhound Rescue of New York | Middleburgh, NY | 1 (877) 278-2194 | https://www.facebook.com/greyhoundrescueofnewyork/ |
HeartsHerd Sanctuary & Rescue | Buskirk, NY | (518) 469-9220 | https://heartsherd.com/ |
Heaven Sent Animal Rescue | Clifton Park, NY | https://heavensentanimalrescue.com | |
Help Orphan Puppies | Delanson, NY | www.helporphanpuppies.org | |
Helping Animals Live Organization Inc (HALO) | Little Falls, NY | 315-985-3738 | http://halorescue.net/ |
Homeward Bound Dog Rescue | Schenectady, NY | (518) 424-1738 | www.homewardbounddogrescue.com |
HOPE (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) | Saratoga, NY | (518) 450-7013 | www.hopeanimalrescue.org |
Kat’S Purrfect Pals Inc. | Clifton Park, NY | https://www.facebook.com/people/KATS-Purrfect-Pals/ | |
Little Brook Farm (Horses) | Old Chatham, NY | (518) 821-5506 | https://www.littlebrookfarmsanctuary.org/ |
Moutain Rottie Rescue | Clifton Park, NY | https://mountainrottierescue.net/ | |
Mr. Mo Project Senior Dog Rescue | Clifton Park, NY | (518) 881-8631 | https://www.mrmoproject.com/ |
NE Avian Rescue | East Greenbush, NY | (518) 708-6091 | https://rescueparrots.org/ |
Noah’s Kingdom Humane Society (Cats only) | Albany, NY | (518) 452-5683 | https://noahskingdom.wixsite.com/catshelter |
Northeast Pyr Rescue | (877) 528-0637 | https://www.nepyresq.org/index.php | |
Orange Street Cats | Albany, NY | (518) 533-5242 | https://www.orangestreetcats.org/ |
Out of the Pits (Bully Rescue, Spay/Neuter) | Albany, NY | https://outofthepits.org/ | |
Pause 4 All Paws Inc | Little Falls, NY | (315) 791-7297 | https://pause4allpaws.com/ |
Peppertree Dog Rescue | Albany, NY | (518) 435-7425 | https://peppertree.org/ |
Rottie Empire Rescue | Saratoga, NY | https://www.rottieempirerescue.com | |
Safe at Last Animal Rescue | Fultonham, NY | https://safeatlast.rescuegroups.org/ | |
Upstate Underdog Rescue | Troy, NY | http://www.upstateunderdogrescue.org/ | |
Voice For The Voiceless (cats only) | Schenectady, NY | (518) 331-6629 | https://vfvcatrescue.wixsite.com/home |
Whiskers Inc (cats only) | Albany, NY | (518) 458-2287 | https://www.ewhiskers.com/ |
Whispering Willow Wildcare (Raptors) | Schenectady, NY | (518) 339-4164 | https://www.whisperingwillowwildcare.org/ |
Animal Welfare Oranizations | Location | Phone | Website |
The Animal Support Project | Capital Region | (518) 727-8591 | http://www.theanimalsupportproject.com/ |
Cat Care Coalition (spay/neuter) | Albany, NY | (518) 466-8484 | https://www.catcarecoalition.org/ |
Feline Guardian Angels (trap/neuter/release) | Montgomery County | (518) 466-3478 | https://www.facebook.com/felineguardianangels/ |
Guilderhaven | Altamont, NY | (518) 861-6861 | http://www.guilderhaven.org/ |
Guilderland Animal Shelter (Law Enforcement) | Altamont, NY | (518) 861-6855 | https://www.townofguilderland.org/animal-control-animal-shelter |
Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | (800) 942-0149 | https://www.guidingeyes.org/ |
SCRUFF (Feral/Untamed cats) | Guilderland, NY | (518) 526-3372 | https://scruffcats.org/ |
North Country Wild Care (Emergency Line) | (518) 964-6740 | https://northcountrywildcare.org/ | |
Rensselaer County Humane Society (Law Enforcement Assist) | Nassau, NY | (518) 794-0406 | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064553118200 |
Schenectady County SPCA (Law Enforcement) | Schenectady, NY | (518) 755-9517 | https://countyspca.com/ |
SOCKS (TNR Fulton County) | Fulton County | (518) 705-9125 | |
Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection | https://www.facebook.com/groups/647020656940274/ | ||
Therapy Dogs International | Schenectady, NY | (518) 842-4922 | https://www.tdi-dog.org/default.aspx |
Wellspring (Domestic Violence Assitance/Safe Pet Placement) | (518) 584-8188 | https://www.wellspringcares.org/ |
Working with veterinarians
- Negotiate a payment plan with your vet. If you’re a client in good standing, they may be happy to work out a weekly or monthly payment plan. However, a vet you’ve never been to may not agree to such a plan.
- Get a second opinion. You may pay a consultation fee, but another vet may have other, less expensive ways to treat your pet.
- Use a vet in a less expensive area. Vets in smaller towns may charge lower fees.
- Check out local veterinary schools. Many run low-cost clinics for limited income clients.
Fundraising and temporary credit
- Ask if your veterinarian accepts Care Credit, a credit card specifically for health care expenses, including for pets.
- Scratch Pay may also be an option
- Try a fundraising platform such as GoFundMe, which enables you to create a personal fundraising page.
- Consider Waggle, a pet-dedicated crowdfunding solution that channels funds directly to verified veterinarians for a pet’s care.
General Assistance
Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs: findhelp.org
Need help with pet food? Visit your local food pantry or contact us, we are often able to help.
Regional runs a food pantry monthly. When scheduled, it is put on our events calendar.
Nationwide assistance
Each of these national organizations provide financial assistance to pet owners in need. They are independent and have their own set of rules and guidelines, therefore, you will have to investigate each one separately to determine if you qualify for assistance:- American Animal Hospital Association
- American Veterinary Medical Foundation -veterinary care charitable fund
- Banfield Charitable Trust – assists struggling pet owners with pet care needs
- Bow Wow Buddies
- Brown Dog Foundation – for pets that are ill and likely to respond to treatment
- Canine Cancer Awareness
- Diabetic Cats in Need – monetary aid for insulin
- Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
- Frankie’s Friends
- Friends And Vets Helping Pets
- Handicapped Pets Foundation – donates wheelchairs to disabled, injured, elderly pets
- Help-a-Pet
- IAADP Vet Care Partnership – emergency financial assistance for IAADP Members (guide, hearing, and service dogs)
- IMOM
- Joshua Louis Animal Cancer Foundation -grants can only be provided for pets under the care of a board-certified veterinary oncologist
- Land of Pure Gold Foundation – cancer treatment grants for working dogs (e.g., assistance, search and rescue, animal-assisted therapy, etc.)
- Magic Bullet Fund -canine cancer-specific
- The Mosby Foundation – help w/ procedures & treatments for neglected, sick & abused dogs (not for past bills)
- The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
- Paws 4 A Cure – for cats and dogs
- Pet Food Stamps
- The Pet Fund -non-basic, non-urgent, chronic conditions – cats and dogs
- Pets of the Homeless -pet food and veterinary care assistance for homeless
- The Riedel & Cody Fund – support for pets suffering with cancer
- RedRover Relief – emergency assistance w/ vet bill ($1-200), COVID boarding help, DV escape & housing grants.
- Shakespeare Animal Fund
- The Shamrock Fund
- Waggle Foundation
Adirondack Pets – 518.844.9379 – a woman-owned, Gloversville-based pet transportation service for emergency and routine transportation needs. Please note that Regional is not affiliated with Adirondack Pets, but they are the only local entity that offers this service.
SPCAs, shelters, and humane societies are legally unable to handle wildlife.
Fulton County DEC Licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators
County | Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator | City | Business Phone |
Fulton | Philip R Brown | Gloversville, NY | 518.774.1093 |
Fulton | James E Del Savio | Gloversville, NY | 518.725.0489 |
Fulton | Russell W Dickson | Gloversville, NY | 838.249.6604 |
Fulton | Stephen P George | Gloversville, NY | 518.725.1007 |
Fulton | David M Parkhurst | Johnstown, NY | 518.310.7600 |
Fulton | Samuel R Serafin | Johnstown, NY | 518.736.1901 |
Fulton | Eric J Thomas | Northville, NY | 845.372.2129 |
Hamilton | Michael M Federspiel | Long Lake, NY | 716.622.5772 |
Hamilton | Gary L Foutch | Wells, NY | 518.924.4492 |
Montgomery | Kevin A Adair | Amsterdam, NY | 518.393.3897 |
Montgomery | David A Neuman | Amsterdam, NY | 518.248.2968 |
Montgomery | Miguel A Sanchez | Amsterdam, NY | 347.277.3500 |
Montgomery | Edward T Walega | Amsterdam, NY | 518.810.8271 |
Montgomery | Rory Smart | Bethesda, NY | 571.719.8498 |
Montgomery | Jeffrey W Bernhoft | Fultonville, NY | 518.727.9405 |
DEC Website: Find a wildlife rehabber by specialty
Wildlife rehabilitators are licensed by DEC to care for injured or orphaned wildlife for release back into the wild. Rehabilitators volunteer their time and do not receive funding for expenses associated with their services (veterinary care, food, medicine, etc.).
Important note on handling sick or injured wildlife: If you discover sick or injured wildlife, please contact a rehabilitator immediately for advice on safe handling, both for your sake and for the animal. Some animals require special handling, while others may have diseases that can be transferred to people. Extra precautions should be taken around bats, raccoons or skunks as these species have a higher risk of carrying rabies, which can be transmitted to humans and pets.
You can also contact ENCON in your area to assist with injured wildlife.
Fulton County is in DEC Region 5. As of September 2023, the ECO officers for Fulton County are:
ECO Shane Manns (518.708.1168) and ECO Paul Pasciak (518.448.3103)
If you need to find ECOs for a different region or county, please go here (DEC Website)
These facilities listed below are provided as a listed resource only and are not endorsed or affiliated with Regional SPCA in any form.
Harvey’s Pet 250 N. Comrie Ave. Johnstown, NY 12095 | 518.762.7613 |
Muddy Paws Kennel 849 Turkey Farm Rd. Gloversville, NY 12078 | 518.725.3151 |
Hagen’s Hilltop Kennels 779 Touareuna Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010 | 518.887.2773 |
Altamont Country Kennels 220 Brandle Rd, Altamont, NY 12009 | 518.861.8391 |
Milton Manor Pet Resort and Spa 612 NY-29, Middle Grove, NY 12850 | 518.587.6673 |
Pinebush Kennels 274 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205 | 518.456.0700 |
rover.com |
These facilities listed below are provided as a listed resource only and are not endorsed or affiliated with Regional SPCA in any form.
Harvey’s Pet 250 N. Comrie Ave. Johnstown, NY 12095 | 518.762.7613 |
Rising Canine Dog Training 868 Midline Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010 | 518.348.9966 |
The Scholarly Dog Classes held at Milton Manor Resort in Middle Groveand Harvey’s Pet in Johnstown | 518.348.9966 |
Paws Up Certified Dog Training 422 Smith Rd. Amsterdam NY 12010 | 518.883.1137 |
Paw It Forward Dog Training 917 River Rd. Rotterdam NY 12306 | 518.522.5668 |
Natural Dog Training Next Gen 912 Charlton Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302 | 518.928.6240 |
Adirondack Dog Training 133 Hilltop Rd Sprakers NY 12166 | 518.316.0999 |
Regional recognizes how difficult it can be to decide that a beloved pet is in need of humane euthanasia. The following veterinarians and organizations provide in-home euthanasia services.
Dr. Jill Greisman and Dr. Jessie Bolster – River Valley Vet Services
Dr. Roger Blankfein – In The Comfort Of Home
Dr. Anne Fay – Mobile Vet
Please find a list of resources to here to help with the grief that comes from losing a beloved pet.