About Us

Our Mission
The UCSPCA is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent cruelty to animals by providing temporary shelter and finding adoptive homes for homeless, abused and neglected animals; conducting cruelty investigations; eliminating the crisis of homeless animals by providing low-cost spay/neuter services for cats and by spaying or neutering all animals offered for adoption; providing humane education; and by working to improve laws to end animal cruelty.

UCSPCA Values Statement
The Board, volunteers and staff of the Ulster County SPCA champion the following core values:

• Dedication: Serving the animals so they may enjoy the highest quality of life that they can achieve.
  
• Respect: Holding the value of life in high esteem, honoring diverse backgrounds of people and animals, and exhibiting a high level of courtesy.
  
• Learning: Committing ourselves to continuous education and training to foster improvement and implement best practices.
  
• Integrity: Doing the right thing for the right reason, representing our field working honestly, and providing a positive example of ethical and principle-based behavior.
• Excellence: Striving for excellence through planning, evaluation, and accountability.
• Innovation: Questioning the status quo, building on current success, and offering new ways to improve the system of services as well as one’s performance.

501 (c) (3) Statement
We are a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization. Donations may be tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please check with your tax preparer for details.

A copy of our latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from the UCSPCA or from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.