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The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown HAS teamed up with the Bissell Pet Foundation this year, in an effort to get adoptable pets into their new homes, Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News how the program works:

(Stacie Haynes 5-1-26)

Haynes said that people can go to their website at sqspca.org, the program runs deadline is coming right up, on May 17th.

The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown is teaming up with the Bissell Pet Foundation this year, in an effort to get adoptable pets into their new homes, Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News hos the program works:

(Stacie Haynes 5-1-26)

Haynes said that people can go to their website to see a profile of their animals, at sqspca.org, the program runs today through May 17th.

The Susquehanna SPCA responded to the another call of farm animals left abandoned in Guilford last weekend, where the animals were surrendered to the SPCA by the owners, the SPCA acquired a farm last year in order to process and take care of these types of rescues, according to Director Stacie Haynes:

(Stacie Haynes 2-11-26)

Haynes said that they are able to take on these types of cases from a larger demographic area now that they have a farm & staff, and they passed an inspection under the new Companion Animal Care Standards Act for Shelters and Rescues, following a recent inspection, more information is available at (607)547-8111.

This week, the Susquehanna SPCA was able to take possession of a small farm to assist when they have to rescue a number of larger farm animals, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO news about the need for this space for their operation:

(Stacie Haynes 10-9-25)

Haynes said that since 2022, they have had to rescue about 300 farm animals for a variety of reasons, which pointed to the need for this farm space on Campbell Hill Road in Cooperstown.

The Susquehanna SPCA received 9 dogs & 2 cats rescued from the southern states following the recent hurricanes and they are looking to get the animals adopted into their new forever homes, according the executive director Stacie Haynes:

(Stacie Haynes 1031-24)

Haynes said that they acquired the animals from Binghamton last Friday night, the website to get more information about the adoptable animals is available at sqspca.org.

The Bissell Pet Foundation worked with the Susquehanna SPCA to get animals affected by the recent southern Hurricanes into their forever homes. Officials went to Binghamton to pick up the animals Friday Night, SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:

(Stacie Haynes 10-28-24)

Those interested in adopting these or other animals at the shelter can call 607-547-8111 or go to sqspca.org for more details.

Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown is currently at capacity for animals, and they have a fundraising challenge with the Mohawk Valley Gives campaign with a chance to earn bonus funds from the Staffworks Fund Save a Life program. SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:

(Stacie Haynes 9-14-23)

Haynes said that the adoption fees are waived starting yesterday through September 30th at their facility in Cooperstown, more information is available at 547-8111

The Susquehanna SPCA hosted an event last week in Oneonta, to meet with others in the field of animal care, to establish a program to deal with large numbers of feral cats in area communities. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News about the meeting and their course of action:

(Stacie Haynes 2-13-23)

Anyone who did not attend last Thursday's meeting, but would like to get involved can call the SPCA at 607-547-8111.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 year old Steven Osei of Binghamton for 3rd degree Grand Larceny & other related charges for allegedly getting cash by depositing fraudulent checks at an ATM. Osei was processed & issued an appearance ticket for Town of Dickinson Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 2-9-23

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Today at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street in Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities:

(Stacie Haynes 2-9-23)

Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public.

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Thursday, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities & how to deal with the issue:

(Stacie Haynes 2-6-23)

Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public.

The Susquehanna SPCA is conducting its year-end fundraiser where they are aiming to raise $100,000, with matching contributions from Beth and Gary Glynn, who will donate an additional $5,000 to the shelter for every $20,000 raised up to $100,000. Susquehanna SPCA Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News how people can donate:

(Stacie Haynes 11-30-22)

Haynes said that currently they have about 25 cats in house at their Cooperstown facility along with 7 dogs, they are expecting another 30 animals to come in this week. The fundraiser runs through December 31st & the money will be used for normal operating expenses, more information is available at sqspca.org, or by calling 547-8111.

The Susquehanna SPCA will host area legislators and representatives from the New York State Animal Protection Federation and animal shelters from throughout the region, during a press conference later this morning in support of the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, which has already passed both houses of the New York State Legislature, Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:

(Stacie Haynes 8-17-22)

Haynes said that every year, thousands of puppies from out of state puppy mills are sold to unassuming consumers at astronomical prices. The dogs are bred in factory like facilities, and are physically, mentally, and medically compromised puppies sold at retail outlets, the bill has not yet been signed by Governor Hochul.

Stacie Haynes, Executive Director of the Susquehanna SPCA for Otsego County, has become Board President for The New York State Animal Protection Federation. The purpose of the Federation is to safeguard the well-being of all animals through legislative and policy initiatives in New York State. This organization also speaks on behalf of animal-related organizations while acting as a resource of information.

The Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown has 4 male Beagle puppies up for adoption, and they have named the dogs after the 4 men being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next week, Executive Director Stacie Haynes explains:

(Stacie Haynes 9-3-21)

Haynes said that next Thursday, the winning puppy will be announced.  Visitors can stop at the new facility on State Route 28 in Cooperstown; pictures of the pups are also available on their website sqspca.org.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-3-21

The operator of Prestige Limousine, 31 year old Nauman Hussain, has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of negligent homicide in connection with the fatal Limo crash in Schoharie in 2018.   Hussain will be placed on interim probation for 2 years, will serve 1,000 hours of community service, he will not serve jail time & he was ordered to pay an undisclosed amount of money in restitution to the families of the deceased.  The October 6th, 2018, crash killed 18 people in the limo including the driver, plus 2 pedestrian in the parking lot of the Apple Barrel Convenience store at State Routes 30 and 30A in Schoharie.

The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Tomorrow about 1 mile north of the old facility on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that they did a lot of preplanning to get this new facility right:

(Stacie Haynes 7-16-21)

The open house runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, tomorrow, Haynes said that they started moving into the new facility earlier this week, more information is available at 547-8111.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-15-21

The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Saturday Morning at 10:00, on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes explains:

(Stacie Haynes 7-15-21)

The open house on Saturday runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, they will be joined by State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball; State Senator Peter Oberacker; Assemblymen John Salka & Christopher Tague

Chenango County Public Health reported 9 new COVID 19 positive cases today, they have 59 Active Cases, 229 Active Quarantines & 5 hospitalized, they have had 2443 cases since the pandemic hit the state last March, with 2235 recoveries & 63 Deaths.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-3-21

Max the Pit Bull Mix has been staying at the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on State Route 28 in Cooperstown for 444 days as of today, Society Executive Director Stacie Haynes will trade places with Max all day today by staying in a kennel at the shelter to raise awareness to adopt dogs from shelters, as quickly as possible:

(Stacie Haynes 3-1-21)

The event can be viewed on the SSPCA Facebook Page, more information about the shelter, or Max, is available at 547-8111.

Max the Pit Bull Mix has been staying at the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for 444 days as of this coming Wednesday, and so to  raise awareness, and get Max into a forever home, Society Executive Director Stacie Haynes will trade places with Max all day Wednesday, she told WCDO news about this effort:

(Stacie Haynes 3-1-21)

The event can be viewed on the SSPCA Facebook Page, more information is available at 547-8111.

The Susquehanna SPCA continues to receive donations for their construction project, as they seek to replace the old facility with a newer, more efficient building, Executive Director Stacie Haynes comments:

(Stacie Haynes 6-5-20)

The SQSPCA is $1.2 million away from its SHELTER US Campaign target of $5 million; more information is available at 547-8111.

The Otsego County Health Department announced that they have cancelled their June Rabies Clinics, but County residents can still get the Rabies vaccine from the Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes comments:

(Stacie Haynes 6-1-20)

Haynes said that the clinics are being held Wednesday Afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 PM & Thursdays Mornings at 9:00 to 11:00, at their location at 4841 State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, more information is available at 547-8111, extension 108.