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SPCA of Jefferson County
25056 Water Street
Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-3260
Hours of Operation
Monday closed --- Wednesday & Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm ---Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS 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.
INTERESTED IN HELPING THE SHELTER?
The most direct way to help is by donating your time or by donating financially. Below you will find applications for becoming a member or a volunteer.
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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 shelter to accept cats in the county. Our shelter 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 adoptability 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.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ADOPTION DONATION? * First vaccination Our shelter does not accept personal checks. We do accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover, as well as cash. 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
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.
Our Pet List
Our Dog List 
Our Cat List
Membership to the SPCA gives you a discount on many of the events we hold each year. It's easy to become a member. Simply print off the application & then send it with a check to the address listed on the application. Or if you prefer, you can always stop into the shelter with your application or call us with a credit card.
We now have a Volunteer Coordinator and are looking for new volunteers to help with day to day upkeep of the shelter. We will be offering orientations periodically. Please download & fill out a volunteer application & then bring it to the shelter when you are able to. The next orientation will be posted.
Our minimum age requirement for volunteers is 18 years old. If you are under 18, you may participate in our youth group programs. .
We also need volunteers to help with special events & fundraising. If you would like to help with duties not directly related to the feeding and cleaning of our animals, please fill out our volunteer application and either drop it off at the shelter or email it to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer_jcspca@hotmail.com. Please just note on the application that you are interested in helping with special events! WE ARE IN DIRE NEED OF FOSTER PARENTS. Please contact us if this is something you are interested in.
Adopting a Friend
DOGS
* Adults (1 year or older) $130
* Juniors (5 mos-1 year) $130
* Puppies (under 5 mos) $200
* Small Dogs (all ages) $200 (typically weigh 25 pounds or less as adults)
CATS
* Adults (1 year or older) $80
* Juniors (5 mos - 1 year) $130
* Kittens (under 5 mos) $130
Your adoption donation helps to cover the ever-rising costs of the medical care our animals receive, as well as the day-to-day care that we provide while they are in our shelter.
All of our dogs & cats receive at least:
* Rabies vaccination if 3 months or older
* Spay or neuter surgery
* Microchip for permanent identification
* Deworming
* Flea/ear mite exam & treatment (if needed)
* Free exam with a participating veterinarian
* Free starter bag of Science Diet food
We also offer Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia testing for dogs & Heartworm testing for dogs for $30.
SMALL ANIMALS
* Ferrets $85
* Rabbits $35
* Guinea Pigs $10
* Rats $10
* Hamsters $5
* Gerbils $5
* Mice $5
BIRDS
* Cockatiels $50
* Canaries $50
* Love Birds $50
* Parakeets $20
* Finches $15
* Doves Varies by breed
* Parrots Varies by breed
The above adoption fees do not include a cage. Quite often we have cages available for an additional fee.
All of our ferrets are spayed or neutered, descented & vaccinated for distemper & rabies. All of our rabbits are spayed or neutered.
For any animal not listed above, please speak to an associate.
Hills donates Science Diet food to shelters like ours and all we have to pay for is the cost of shipping. This allows us to feed a consistent, good quality food to our shelter animals, which is better for their overall health. While we will still gladly accept donations of dry dog & cat food, please know that we will be offering it to people in need rather than feeding it to our shelter animals. We are still in need of canned food for both dogs & cats, as well as money to help pay for the cost of shipping the food to our shelter.
* 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
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