Local Animal Shelter will Step In If Human Society Closes
by Beth Jones
SYRACUSE, N.Y.- The Humane Society Animal Shelter, located in the town of Clay, is facing imminent closure due to lack of funding. The facility houses and supports around 150 animals, all of whom will need new homes if the closing actually happens.
CNY SPCA Steps Up
The Central New York SPCA(Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) says they will step in and provide a new home for as many as all 150 animals if necessary. Director of their Public Education Department Stephanie Woyciesjes says they've dealt with cruelty cases that meant as many as 200 new animals at one time. So this would not be a first for them.
Sudden Influxes can Mean Strain
Woyciejus does say that just because they've done it before doesn't mean it isn't a very hard situation to deal with.
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She says that's not the only issue.
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Woyciesjus says it was just last year when the the SPCA found itself in a similar crisis, facing closure due to lack of funds. But the public rallied, raised money and the shelter stayed open, and is right now in good shape. This rebound was due in large part to increased public awareness from media coverage. She says she hopes the public will rally behind the Humane Society in the same way.
Donations
The Humane Association takes donations of cat and dog dry food, cat litter, laundry detergent, blankets and cat toys. Items can be dropped off at 4915 1/2 W Taft Rd Clay, NY 13088. Checks can be made payable to the Humane Association of CNY. If you're interested in volunteering call 315 457 8762.
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