Tompkins County SPCA
1640 Hanshaw Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 257-1822
info@spcaonline.c
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what to expect with my new pet?
How do I know that the pet I bring home will be healthy?
What if my pet gets sick?
I can no longer care for my pet. Does it cost anything to
bring her to you?
Will you guarantee that you will find her a home?
How do I know what to expect
with my new pet?
When you adopt an animal from the TC SPCA, you receive
an adoption kit that includes lots of information that will help you learn
about being a responsible and sensible pet owner.
You can also check out some of this information online:
How do I know that the pet I
bring home will be healthy?
All our shelter guests receive a general health and
behavior screening, vaccinations, and are spayed/neutered. If the pet is old
enough, he/she will receive a rabies vaccination as well. The SPCA has
regular veterinary care available for all animals and makes every effort to
ensure that the animals are healthy before being made available for adoption
You will receive a certificate for one free checkup at a
veterinarian for your new pet. But if health problems develop in the first
two weeks, you can bring the animal back and the adoption fee would be
refunded (some fees not refunded.)
I can no longer
care for my pet. Does it cost anything to bring her to you?
A fee of between $20-100 is required to help us pay for your
animal's care, depending on our evaluation of how long we think your pet will
be with us. Highly adoptable animals will have a lower fee; animals that may
be difficult to place will have a higher fee. Please note that we only accept
animals from
Will you guarantee that you will find her a home?
We will make every effort, but we cannot guarantee that your pet might not have to be euthanized for health or temperament reasons. Before giving up a pet, please try everything you can to find her a suitable home. Not sure how? click here.
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