Putnam County SPCA | The Rescue Happens Before the Shelter

Putnam County SPCA - New York

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THE RESCUE HAPPENS BEFORE THE SHELTER

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Did You Know?

We are the only SPCA in Putnam County, New York. We are the only animal charity given police powers to enforce the animal cruelty statutes.
We are not a shelter.
We are an independent organization and not funded by the state.
We provide a 24/7 CRUELTY HOTLINE to report cases of suspected animal cruelty.
When necessary we provide shelter and essential emergency medical care to animals we seize due to our investigations and/or arrests.
We educate the community on how to treat animals humanely.
We are not part of the ASPCA nor the Putnam Humane Society.
We prevent further crimes against people by enforcing all the laws of NYS and recognize the links between animal cruelty and child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, and human suffering of all kinds.
Many times we are the first and only agency called to respond to cases of child abuse where animals are involved.

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In The News

This afternoon, in honor of National Prevention of

This afternoon, in honor of National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, we had a great Coffee with the Putnam County SPCA and Village of Cold Spring Police event at Paulette Cold Spring.

We had the opportunity to meet many local residents, spread awareness about animal cruelty, answer important questions, and raise funds for the Putnam County SPCA.

We'd like to thank Paulette Cold Spring for the generosity and having us for the third year in a row! We and our partners at the Cold Spring PD greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you to Philipstown Dog Control Officer Karen Jackson for attending as well! Thanks to @vetmedics911pets Joe Steinfeld for stopping by also!

@paulettecoldspring

On 04/08/2025, at approximately 8:54PM, the Putnam

On 04/08/2025, at approximately 8:54PM, the Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division was dispatched to the Saint James the Apostle Church Parking Lot (Town of Carmel) by Putnam 911. A severely emaciated male pit bull mix had been found wandering the lot by good Samaritans. Upon arrival, the PC SPCA immediately transported the dog to Guardian Veterinary Specialists for emergency care. The dog, later found to be named "Milo", was examined and found to be only 37 lbs when it should have been approximately 60 lbs. The dog's body condition score was 1.5/9, meaning ribs, spine, and hip bones are easily visible, fat cannot be seen or felt under the skin, obvious loss of muscle mass, and extreme waist and abdominal tuck. At the same time, "Milo" was found by good Samaritans at Saint James the Apostle Church, another dog named "Elly" was found in the Tacoland Carmel parking lot and transported to the Putnam Humane Society by the Town of Carmel Dog Control Officer. Elly, a medium-sized long-haired mix breed dog, was found to be severely matted and neglected as well.

Over the next two days, the Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division initiated a criminal investigation, and through assistance from the City of Danbury Animal Control Division, the Putnam Humane Society, and Guardian Veterinary Specialists, Detectives with the Putnam County SPCA were able to locate the owner of both dogs at her residence in Mahopac.

On 04/10/2025, after an interview with the suspect, Putnam County SPCA Detectives placed the a 55-year-old female resident of Mahopac, under arrest for allegedly committing two counts of animal cruelty and two counts of animal abandonment.

The Putnam County SPCA thanks Danbury Animal Control, @putnamhumane, @carmelpoliceny and @guardianvetspecialists_hq for their assistance.

**Names of criminally accused defendants are not released by the Putnam County SPCA on social media platforms due to the possibility of records being sealed during or after the court proceedings. Names of criminally accused defendants are released in press releases to media outlets as the press does not have the same obligations as previously mentioned.**

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The Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division received a phone call from the Town of Kent Police on 04/04/2025 at approximately 8:14 PM regarding a large black garbage bag floating in Lake Carmel near the Route 52 and Route 311 intersection containing deceased animals. Upon further investigation, one rooster and one pigeon were found inside the bag, as well as two objects wrapped in yarn with multiple pins stuck in them and other items. The bird carcasses were brought to a veterinarian for examination, where it was found that both birds were mutilated and drained of blood.

The Putnam County SPCA asks anyone with information regarding this incident to contact us at the information below. Calls can remain anonymous.

@townofkentpoliceny

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