Dutchess County SPCA
636 Violet Avenue Hyde Park, New York 12538
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About this shelter
Dutchess County SPCA in Hyde Park, NY
The Dutchess County SPCA is a humane society located in Hyde Park, New York, in Dutchess County, about 45 miles east of Waterbury, CT, and one of 11 animal shelters and rescues serving the county. It helps people adopt cats, dogs, and other small animals, and operates a low-cost veterinary clinic offering vaccinations and services to help keep companion animals in their homes. The organization is a designated Best Friends No-Kill Shelter and participates in Shelter Animals Count and the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement. Beyond adoptions, it runs an on-site thrift store and community programs such as shelter tours, pet care and training sessions, and reading-to-the-animals activities.
Before you go
Adopting from Dutchess County SPCA
Adoption process
Applicants must submit and pass a pre-screening application (must be 21+, show ID with current address, and have landlord consent if applicable) before visiting; once approved by email, they can visit to meet pets accompanied by staff, with final approval given after an in-person meeting.
- Service area
- Dutchess County, New York / Hudson Valley
- County
- Dutchess County
- Animals served
- Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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