North Country Animal Shelter

In Massena, New York, a private animal sanctuary called the Massena Humane Society takes in up to 1000 stray cats and dogs annually.

The Potsdam Humane Society (PHS)*, which was established in 1957, has spent more than 60 years giving unwanted, abandoned, and ailing animals in Potsdam and the surrounding areas love and humane treatment.

Our goal is to save small lives, speak for those who cannot, and provide sanctuary to all stray and unwanted companion and domestic animals. We also strive to find them loving homes as quickly as we can.

*Stray dogs brought in by dog control officials from communities that have a contract with Elmore SPCA are assured shelter space (on a 24/7 basis).

Cats and dogs who have been surrendered, abandoned, or the victims of abuse can find safety at the North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NCSPCA) in Essex County, New York.

In the Black Lake area of Northern New York, GFAS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization committed to animal rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, and for some, a loving forever home. Since 2002, Gracious Friends has taken care of a large number of confiscated, abandoned, or surrendered domesticated animals that have been mistreated and neglected. Donations, grants, and fundraising activities are how we get our money.