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Provide aid and information about companion animals to current, potential, and new owners as well as to the general public. Rescue and place homeless companion animals in loving homes.

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS), which was established in 1887 and serves the counties of Albany, Rensselaer, and the surrounding areas, is the oldest and biggest animal protection organization in New York's Capital Region. We offer an ever-expanding range of services for animals and those who care for them, in addition to housing and caring for stray, abused, and unwanted animals. The low-cost spay/neuter and wellness services, vaccination and microchip clinics, stray housing for towns, dog training, a pet food bank, and humane education programming for all ages are among the programs that helped lead to a 95.6% live release rate in 2021.

To offer stray, injured, abandoned, or unwanted cats a home, medical attention, and a chance at adoption;

Setting standards for training, record keeping and reporting, physical plant, housing, cleanliness, veterinarian treatment, behavior care, euthanasia, transportation, and inspection are all included but not restricted to.

Operation SNIP was originally known as Troy Trap-Neuter-Return, a program to capture, neuter, and release outdoor, feral cats that were living in the abandoned buildings and alleys of Troy, New York.

We strive to never turn away a pet in need. Through owner surrenders, shelters, and puppy mills, we save local stray animals. Regardless of our age or health, we do this. We collaborate with some fantastic foster homes and volunteers.