Have a birthday coming up? Celebrate it with us at CGHS/SPCA! We now host birthday parties for a requested donation, complete with decorations, a visit with a certified therapy dog, a tour of the facility with a CGHS/SPCA staff member, and the lucky birthday boy or girl will get a special birthday gift! We decorate our community room for the special occasion, and also provide paper products, decorations and utensils. We ask that parents provide food, although we have discount specials on pizza from LaBella's and cakes from Dairy Queen. The price for hosting a birthday party at CGHS/SPCA is a donation of $150. We can accommodate 14 guests, who will enjoy a tour of the shelter, a visit and Q&A with a certified Therapy Dog International, and a birthday party in our community room! We ask that parents provide 1 chaperon per 5 children, and the parties are suitable for k-6th graders only. Contact us if you're interested in booking!
There are many myths and stereotypes surrounding the Pitbull breed, most of which claim that the breed is vicious, aggressive, and "not to be trusted." We couldn't disagree more! We have many Pitbull Mixes that take shelter at our facility, and all of them are trusting, loyal, lovable dogs that wag their tails and loll their tongues at any opportunity to interact with a person. Each and every Pitbull we have for adoption is sweet and friendly, and the most "aggressive" quality any of them have is their excessive licking, snuggling and full-on slobbery kisses that they are sure to shower you in. Most of the Pitbulls awaiting adoption tend to be overlooked, and many await the possibility of a forever home for months, if not years. We have had many people turn their noses up at our smiling, wagging Pitbulls, and refuse to walk them, unaware that the dog looking back at them between the chain-link fence is not a vicious monster but a loyal canine with a big smile and an even bigger heart. We urge those that have not had the chance to meet a Pitbull to come to our facility and take one for a walk - we promise you won't be disappointed - perhaps you'll even fall in love! Casey was surrendered due to the neglect of his owner, and when he first came in he was skin and bones. Despite the situation, his tail never stopped wagging. He awaited a new home for months, finally found that special someone, only to be returned to us two months later after his owner moved to another state. He is still awaiting adoption 4 months later. We are completely filled with animals here at CGHS/SPCA awaiting their forever homes. Due to the abundance of cats and dogs available for adoption, we are holding an "Adopt-A-Thon" open house on October 25th from 11:30-4:00 PM.
We have so many cats and dogs looking for their new homes that we hope to see everyone there. If you're not interested in adopting, stop by just to say hi or check out our new facility! "Black cat or white cat: If it can catch mice, it's a good cat." ~ Chinese Proverb Here at the shelter, a black cat can almost always be found lounging on a perch in the cat condo room, or sleepily awaiting affection as it lounges in one of our free roam rooms. They eat, sleep and purr the same way as any of our other cats, yet they are the most prominent kind of cat at the shelter, and also the least likely to be adopted. Though we love to see any cat find a new forever family, we love nothing more than to see a black cat find its new forever home. Unfortunately, whether due to unfortunate (and unfounded) superstitions, or the fact that they are not as visually appealing as the tiger cats or tortoiseshells, black cats spend a great deal of time at the shelter. They patiently await that special someone that will notice them not for the color of their fur, but for their personality, and the love they have to offer instead. "A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere." ~ Groucho Marx Superstitions have long surrounded black cats, most of which being that they are bringers of bad luck, or in some cases, considered evil. Due to these unfortunate connotations, black cats are often associated with Halloween, and as October 31st nears each year an abundance of black cat décor can be found among the regular pumpkins, ghouls, and blood-thirsty Dracula’s. Instead of being seen as the affectionate, loving creatures that they are, black cats are often perceived as unattractive, unpleasant, and full of misfortune. However, despite being well known for the negative superstitions that surround them, there are many that believe black cats bring good fortune and luck. "Whenever the cat of the house is black, the lasses of lovers will have no lack." ~ English Proverb Black cats were once believed to bring good luck to English sailors, especially if kept happy and content. A happy black cat was sure to bring fair weather for their sailor masters, although who knows what would happen if the cat was not kept happy! Wives of fisherman also believed that a black cat in the house brought them good luck, and the presence of a black cat ensured a safe voyage home for their fisherman husbands. Those in the south of France have believed that a black cat, if well cared for and fed, will bring plenty of good luck and fortune to their caretakers. All in all, black cats are just like the rest. They crave affection from their owners, love to pick crumbs off of the counter when no one’s looking, will have no problem taking your spot on the couch, and will more than likely hide under the couch when they know a trip to the veterinarian is approaching. So, in honor of National Black Cat day, I’d like to introduce you to some of our beautiful, sweet and cuddly black cats currently looking for their forever homes. OswaldOswald found himself at the shelter in January 2014, after being found as a stray by a concerned stranger who was not afraid of a black cat crossing his path. Oswald is extremely sweet and approachable, leading us to believe that he was left as a stray by his previous owners. We have estimated him to be around four years old, and he is quite the lively, friendly guy. He loves cuddles and attention, and is sure to be a trusting, purrfect companion for anyone. SalemSalem, a breathtakingly handsome long haired cat, was surrendered to the shelter as his previous owner felt a cat was too burdensome. Salem has been awaiting a new home for the last seven months, and although he is sweet, affectionate and handsome, he is constantly dismissed by prospective adopters. He is quite a large cat, making him the perfect size for cuddling, and his fluffy hair will assure you that any white clothing you have will be adorned with black hairs. On the plus side, if you are a fan of black clothing (popularly known to help any body shape look svelte and lean, ladies!) then you are just in luck. ThomasinaBlack cats are just as cuddly as any other cat! Thomasina is so charming and loving, we were surprised when her previous owners gave her up without so much as a second glance seven months ago. Since her arrival at CGHS, she has been stealing the hearts of our staff, who have fallen in love with her affectionate personality and even more affectionate cuddles. Thomasina is still young and full of love and energy, and would make a great family cat for anyone willing to open their hearts for this sweet girl. "Sometimes it happens that a black cat lets you pass in front of it." ~ Author Unknown There are many more black cats awaiting adoption at the shelter, so throw your superstitions to the wind and come fall in love with one of them (or two, or three, or all of them!)
Fluffy, a striking domestic long hair cat, has long hailed as the dominant ruler of the feline hierarchy here at CGHS. He has been here, awaiting a new throne to claim, for well over a year. Fluffy, despite the name which would make one believe he is cute and cuddly, is quite the domineering ruler, and would prefer to be the sole monarch of his future kingdom. After his previous "human slave" (as he likes to refer to us mere mortals) relocated to a nursing home, he was left to await the possibility of a new "furr-ever" home here at the shelter. He is snuggly when he chooses to be, and can be fiesty at times, especially when things don't go his own way: a disruption in the constant supply of gourmet food makes him quite grumpy, and when humans come at him with grooming supplies he is quick to fight back, as grooming time makes him feel effeminate. Fluffy was declawed in his previous home, so an indoor/outdoor home is not an option for him. As long as his future kingdom is well stocked with fluffy pillows, 1000 thread count Egyptian linens, and humans at his beck and call to feed him delicious treats and fan him on those hot summer days, Fluffy will be a happy and (mostly) fair ruler. Contact the shelter if you are interested in adopting him - or rather, if you are interested in having him adopt you. Phew! We have been busy here at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA over the last few months! Besides moving into our long-anticipated, state-of-the-art facility, we have gone full steam ahead into many new exciting opportunities. We have just begun offering different services for the public, such as animal boarding, doggie daycare, low-cost veterinary services, and animal grooming. Interested in seeing the transformation? See the photos below to take a look at what the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA used to look like, and keep scrolling to see our breathtaking new facility. Take a virtual tour of our new home, or stop by and see it for yourself! Drumroll, please....Scroll over the photos below for more information. |