Jefferson County SPCA
25056 Water Street
Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-3260
Hours of Operation
Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Our shelter participates in the Kuranda dog & cat bed donation program.
Are you looking for a meaningful and lasting gift for a Pet Lover?
Donate a Kuranda bed to one of our dogs or cats in the name of that friend or family member.
A personalized Gift Card will be mailed to them to inform them of the wonderful gift you have selected for them.
Our Cat List
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
We are currently in need of volunteers to help with the daily care of our animals on weekends, Mondays and holidays. We start every day of the year at 8:00 a.m. We also need volunteers to help with special events, which are usually at night or on the weekends. Please click on "volunteer job descriptions" for a list of areas in which we can use volunteers. Our minimum age requirement for volunteers is 14 years old. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must authorize your ability to volunteer and sign a liability waiver. If you are under 14, you can still volunteer, but a parent or guardian must be with you at the shelter at all times. If you have any questions, please contact the shelter at 782-3260.
Volunteer Job Descriptions Volunteer Application
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The Jefferson County S.P.C.A. is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1891 to help protect and care for domestic animals in Jefferson County. We are the only No-Kill facility in the area, as well as being the only shelter to accept cats in the county. Our shelter is the primary abuse investigation organization, and is the site of the only early-age spay/neuter before adoption program in Jefferson County. As a non-profit organization, we exist on the donations that we receive from the general public, as well as from our varied fundraising events.
The Jefferson Co. S.P.C.A. accepts animals on a space-available basis. The animals need to be assessed by a shelter staff member before a final decision of acceptance can be made. Assessments for animals to be released are by appointment only. A montary donation is greatly needed at the time of relinquishment to help care for your pet until a new home can be found. Our goals include reducing the number of unwanted companion animals in Jefferson County. It is equally important to our organization to reduce the amount of animal abuse and neglect that is committed in this area. In addition, we are actively involved in public awareness and education at all age levels. We are also actively striving to provide a better quality of life for those animals entering a shelter environment, as well as a better quality of pet to those adopting from our shelter.
Adoption Rates:
Dogs, puppies & kittens - $100.00
Adult Cats - $70.00
Ferrets - $80.00
Small animals vary depending upon whether the cage is included or not.
All of our dogs and cats have had at least their 1st vaccination, 1st worming, rabies if over 3 months, have been spayed/neutered, microchipped for identification, checked & treated for fleas and ear mites, and receive a free vet visit!
Our shelter does not accept personal checks. We do accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover, as well as cash.
Adoption Application
Donations Needed
OUR SHELTER IS NOW PART OF THE HILLS SCIENCE DIET SHELTER FEEDING PROGRAM!!
We are also always in need of:
* Unscented, non-clumping, cat litter
* Laundry detergent
* Dryer sheets
* Paper towels
* Latex and rubber gloves
* Dog and cat food bowls
* Small cat litter pans
* Copy paper
* More non-clumping, unscented cat litter
* Even more non-clumping, unscented cat litter
* Monetary donations are always welcome
Our wish list is constantly changing depending on the needs of the shelter and donations received. The one constant is the cat litter. We routinely use 500 pounds of cat litter a week.
There are many other items we use on a regular basis. Please contact us for a full list of items we constantly use. If you have something that you would like to donate, but are unsure if it is something we can use, just call the shelter at 782-3260
Directions from 81: From Rte 81, take the Fort Drum exit to Rte 342. Take Rte 342 towards Black River. Rte 342 will end on Rte 3. Take a Right on Rte 3 towards Watertown. Once on Rte 3 you will see a sign for Town of Pamelia. Take the very next Right turn that is a road. The shelter is the first place on the left.
Directions from State St: Head up State St. towards McDonalds. At the corner of State St. and Eastern Blvd., take a left. Head straight out Eastern Blvd. until you cross over the bridge. Take your Second Left turn after the bridge, and the shelter is the first place on the Left.
