The SPCA's mission is to attend to the needs of the abandoned, neglected, and abused companion animals of Allegany County. Change is constant at the SPCA shelter. Animals in great need of care and compassion continually arrive as others are adopted out into their forever homes. The furry faces may change, but the need never goes away.
1. Once you have chosen an animal you will need to fill out an adoption application. You can download an application from our website and bring it with you or email it to spcaallegany@gmail.com. If you rent your home, you MUST provide a written statement with a phone number from the landlord or property owner allowing you to adopt the pet. We will also need to call your landlord or property owner. Your application cannot be processed or approved before receiving permission from a landlord. 2. Due to the large number of applications we receive on a daily basis, we cannot process applications the same day, it may take several days to review your application. If your application is approved a staff member will contact you either via email or by telephone to make further arrangements to schedule a meet and greet with the animal you are interested in adopting. PLEASE NOTE: We receive MULTIPLE applications on each animal daily, and many applications are approved for the same animal, but the SPCA must select the best fit for the dog or cat. If you have an approved application and the animal you are interested in is already adopted, your application can be used for another dog or cat. 3. When adopting a dog please schedule an appointment for any dogs living in the household to come to the shelter and meet your prospective new pet. A successful meet and greet must be conducted before an adoption can be finalized. Also, it is recommended to bring all other members of the household to meet the dog as well. 4. Please remember that submitting an application does not guarantee adoption and that the animal will continue to be available for adoption by others until your application has been approved. 5. We do NOT hold animals without an approved application, once approved we can hold the animal for 24 hours. 6. Animals under 6 months of age that have not been spayed or neutered are available for foster through our Foster-To-Adopt Program. After the animal has been spayed or neutered they will then be available for adoption. 7. If you are adopting a cat, a carrier will be required. If you do not have a carrier, you can purchase a cardboard one from the shelter. 8. All adoption fee's may be paid with cash, check or credit card.