SPCA Serving Erie County Offers Free Adoptions to Current and Past Military Members During Vets & Pets
May 9, 2026
By: SPCA Chief Communications Officer Gina Lattuca
To thank the members of the armed services this Memorial Day, the SPCA Serving Erie County once again offers Vets & Pets, waiving adoption fees on most animals for individuals and immediate families of individuals on active duty, reserves, and honorable discharge, along with service-disabled veterans and those retired from military service! This program, a longtime SPCA tradition, is proudly presented by Kristen and Tom Pulvino!
Vets & Pets begins Saturday, May 23 and runs through Saturday, May 30* at the SPCA’s 300 Harlem Rd., West Seneca location (off-site locations are not included in this campaign).
Photos of adoptable animals can be found here >>.
Adoption hours can be found here >>.
Military ID or DD214 will need to be presented. If an individual is currently serving outside of New York State, that individual’s spouse can adopt during Vets & Pets if a military spouse identification card is presented. Adopters can apply the Vets & Pets waived adoption fee promotion toward a total of two animals.
Please contact SPCA Adoptions Supervisor Zak Sprowls with any questions: (716) 875-7360, ext. 203.
The SPCA extends a patriotic thank you to Kristen and Tom Pulvino for allowing veterans and current service members the opportunity to adopt a beloved animal companion at no cost, creating life-changing bonds built on healing, hope, and unconditional love!
*Adoption hours are 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The SPCA will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 24 and 25. Potential adoptions must be started by 5 p.m., at least one hour prior to closing. Some exceptions to the program will apply concerning If The Fur Fits trial adoptions; see an Adoptions counselor or contact Sprowls with questions.
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