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Recent SPCA Animal Cruelty Investigations Lead to Guilty Pleas, an Indictment, and Sentencing

July 24, 2026 — The Erie County District Attorney’s Office has released details regarding developments in three animal cruelty investigations by SPCA Serving Erie County officers. In the documents, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane repeatedly commends the work of SPCA Chief Investigations Officer Lindsey Wood, Officer Meghan Giles, the SPCA Animal Cruelty Investigations Department, and the staff of the SPCA Serving Erie County.

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June 2026: Hamburg Man Arraigned for Shooting HIs Dog

July 2026: Defendant Sentenced for Killing Dog

July2026: Lackawanna Couple Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty

 

 

 

SPCA Serving Erie County Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

October 14, 2024

The SPCA Serving Erie County is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates the SPCA as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons.

“We are delighted to provide the SPCA Serving Erie County with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that the SPCA is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”

For more information or to view the SPCA’s complete rating, click here.

50% OFF ADOPTION FEES FOR GUINEA PIGS & BUNNIES MAY 13-18

Looking for a smaller furry friend to add to your family? Now is the perfect time to adopt a guinea pig or bunny from the SPCA Serving Erie County! From May 13 to May 18, we’re offering a 50% discount on adoption fees for these adorable animals. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to give a loving home to a new pet while supporting a great cause. Visit us today and find your new best friend!

** Other small mammals made available for adoption from May 13 to May 18 will also qualify for the 50% discount on adoption fees. This includes gerbils, mice, rats, hamsters, and ferrets. **

This limited-time offer is only available at the SPCA Serving Erie County at 300 Harlem Road, West Seneca. It is not valid at any offsite adoption locations.

To see what animals we currently have available for adoption, click here.

Free pet supplies will be available while supplies last!

If making a significant difference in the lives of animals is something you’re passionate about, volunteering with the SPCA might be one of the most fulfilling parts of your life!

Depending on what volunteer position you decide is right for you, you’ll have the opportunity to provide compassionate care for animals, bring pets and families together, and perform purpose-driven work!

For more information about how you can get involved, go to YourSPCA.org/Volunteer! Have any questions about volunteering? Please reach out to our Volunteer Department!

Director of Volunteer Services:
Kelly Deschamps | (716) 875-7360 ext. 232 | kellyd@yourspca.org

Assistant Director of Volunteer Services:
Desirea Mojica | (716) 875-7360 ext. 252 | desiream@yourspca.org

View current volunteer positions

 

SPCA WARNING PET OWNERS ABOUT MISSING PET SCAM

December 5, 2023
By: SPCA Social Media Coordinator Jillian LeBlanc

The SPCA Serving Erie County has been made aware of a recent scam involving missing pets in our area.

With this scam, a caller dials the number listed on a missing pet flier and tells the pet owner they’re calling from a local animal shelter. The scammer claims the pet was found and brought to their shelter; however, the pet has been injured and needs immediate, life-saving surgery. The caller then tells the pet owner that a downpayment of several hundred dollars must be made in order for them to get their animal back after the surgery has been performed. The pet owner is then given the option to send the payment via Apple Pay, Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal.

One Buffalo resident who was on the verge of being scammed visited the SPCA yesterday seeking help finding her missing cat. Fortunately, she sought help before sending any money.

If you have fallen victim to this scam, or a similar scam, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends reporting fraud to the BBB Scam Tracker. To learn more about how you can prevent falling victim to a missing pet scam, please read the BBB’s January, 2022 article BBB Scam Alert: Lost pet? Watch out for this scam.

CELEBRATE YOUR GOLDEN YEARS WITH GOLDEN EARS

The SPCA Serving Erie County is waiving adoption fees for cats 7 and older for adults 50 and older with Golden Ears.

Those interested in taking advantage of this promotion can visit the SPCA Serving Erie County at 300 Harlem Road, West Seneca, and meet our adoptable felines in person! Potential adopters must bring their photo ID to take advantage of the Golden Ears waived fee. 

See what cats are currently available for adoption >>

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