The SPCA of Westchester is a no-kill, 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect through education and enforcement of humane laws.
The SPCA of Westchester was founded in 1883 by Ossining resident Mary Dusenberry after she observed horses being mercilessly whipped and beaten as they trudged up nearby hills to deliver heavy loads of coal. Together with caring friends, she obtained land on which to build the Society’s first home and established a fund to be used to prevent cruelty to animals. The SPCA is still located on the same spot, making it one of the oldest landholders in Briarcliff Manor.
SPCA of Westchester Programs
Shelter
Low-Cost Simpson Clinic
Humane Law Enforcement
Behavior & Enrichment
Rescue/Transportation Program
Golden Outreach Pet Therapy
Humane Education/Kids
Camp Critter
Foster Care
Pet Safety/Domestic Violence
Shelter
Low Cost Veterinary Clinic
Humane Law Enforcement
Rescue Transport Program
Foster Care
Golden Outreach Pet Therapy
Humane Education & Kids
Camp Critter
Pet Safety/Domestic Violence
Behavior and Enrichment
Low Cost Veterinary Clinic
The SPCA stands firm in its belief that the spaying and neutering of all dogs and cats is essential to alleviate the tragic consequences of unwanted animals. Since establishing our clinic in 1983, we have spayed/neutered more than 70,000 dogs and cats, successfully reducing the number of homeless animals in our area.
Through our Clinic, the SPCA offers to the public, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, examination, vaccinations and testing for disease in an effort to help people keep their pets healthy. We also we assist local cat rescue organizations and the public by offering spay/neuter surgeries to feral cats through our Trap/Neuter/Return program every Monday, by appointment only.