The purpose of the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady is to address pet overpopulation and animal suffering through education and appropriate action, to enhance human/animal relationships, and to provide care to animals in need.
Adopting a Friend
We place healthy and temperamentally sound animals in responsible homes with the expectation that adopters will provide quality and lifelong care. Our adoption process includes an application and contract detailing the kind of care we expect for every animal.
Donations
The APF is an independent, nonprofit organization. This means that we do not receive any funding or tax support from the city, county or state. We are funded only by donations and fees for our services, such as adoption. Please help us to continue to work for the animals by becoming a donor.
Gifts of food and supplies for the animals and the shelter are always appreciated. Your donations free funds budgeted for these items to be used in other important ways.
Wish List
We no longer have a need for donated DRY cat or dog food. Through Hills Science Diets shelter program, we receive all the kibble we need.
If you do have pet food you would like to donate to someone in need, contact the Schenectady Inner City Ministry (SICM), 839 Albany Street, Schenectady. Their phone number is 346-4445.
Our updated wish list can also be found on our website here.
Items we always need:
Dog collars and strong clip-on leashes medium or large sizes
Galileo or Dino bones (Nylabone) in Souper (largest) size
Kong rubber dog toys - largest sizes, Black Extreme or Red Classic
Soft training treats for dogs, such as Bil-Jac brand
Clay (non-scoopable) cat litter
Cat beds: machine washable and small enough to fit in our cages
Small animal food, treats, and toys (for rabbits, guinea pigs, etc)
Aspen or Pine shavings (no Cedar, please)
Timothy Hay
Laundry detergent (liquid)
Paper goods: Tissues, toilet paper and especially paper towels
Dish soap, bathroom cleaners, Windex, bleach
Forever Postage stamps
And of course, cash donations really help the most!
Special needs & Miscellaneous
Metal folding chairs
Poster frames 18x24 size
Animal-themed children's books, stickers, notepads, craft kits, magic markers, etc. for humane education classes
Party supplies: Balloons, paper plates, napkins, cups, table coverings, etc - especially purple
Gift Cards - another great way to help!
Price Chopper / Hannaford
Walmart
Target
Michaels Crafts / JoAnnes Fabrics
PetCo / PetSmart
other pet or feed stores
Office Max / Staples
Gas cards
Restaurants, book stores, mall gift cards, etc to use as prizes and in raffle baskets for events
Some items we are NOT able to use:
pillows
comforters / sleeping bags
sheets
rugs
large blankets or beds
any other item that cant fit into a normal-sized washing machine or that cant be disinfected
dry dog or cat food (see top of Wish List)
If you have non-food items to donate that we are not able to use, please consider contacting your local Salvation Army or City Mission.
Please contact us with any questions!
Kim 374-3944 ext. 119 jess@animalprotective.org
Melissa 374-3944 ext. 121 tata@animalprotective.org
Thank you for thinking of us! We, and the animals, appreciate it more than words can say. Directions
From Schenectady:
Take Erie Blvd. into Glenville, go over Freemans Bridge. At the second traffic light past the bridge, turn right onto Maple Avenue. The Shelter is 1/2 mile on the left.
From Route 50:
Turn onto Glenridge Road. Turn right at the intersection of Maple and Glenridge. The shelter is about 2 miles on the right.
