About

Who We Are

Open-admission Animal Shelter
Nationally Recognized
Founded in 1907

Located at:

6160 County Road 32
Norwich, New York 13815

Our Hours of Operation

Monday: Noon-4:30pm
Tuesday: Noon-7:00pm
Wednesday: Noon-4:30pm
Thursday: By Appointment Only
Friday: Noon-4:30pm
Saturday: Noon-4:30pm
Sunday: By Appointment Only

Our Services

Provides High Quality, Professional Animal Sheltering for about 1,000 to 1,600 stray, lost, surrendered and abandoned animals every year
Adopts homeless pets to new families
Offers a wish book for families to register to find that “perfect match”
Reunites lost pets with their worried owners
Offers compassionate euthanasia and cremation
Provides education, training and outreach to our community
Offers educational topics such as responsible pet ownership and the needs of companion animals, safety around animals, spaying/neutering, dog obedience, behavior problem solving, cruelty and neglect, emergency preparedness, and more

Helps families find the right pet for their lifestyle so that all animals find their forever home
Offers a Tree of Life memorial wall with engraved leaves to commemorate beloved pets
Has professional, knowledgeable and experienced staff
Offers volunteer opportunities for students and adults
Has a networking relationship with shelters throughout New York State
Is recognized by national animal welfare organizations such as Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) which provides information resources, training and program support.

Dorothy Evans Memorial Trail

This mile long trail winds its way through woods and near water for a sensory experience for all dogs.

The Mary Elizabeth Macksey Humane Center

This education and meeting room was generously donated by the Mary Elizabeth Macksey Foundation to help promote humane education to the community.

Our Founding Board Members

The CCSPCA filed its Certificate of Incorporation on March 9, 1907 by nine directors:

William D. Benton
Daniel W. Dexter
Charles G. Nash

Arthur J. Bramer
John H. Smith
Mrs. L Hodge

Mrs. Henry R. Follett
Mrs. W.L. Sturges
Mrs. Sarah A. Taylor