About Us
CATS - Spay/Neuter Clinic: 2386 County Route 10 - Alpine, NY 14805DOGS - Animal Shelter: Van Zandt Hollow Rd - Watkins Glen, NY 14891
HSSC Phone: (607) 594-2255 Shelter Phone: (607) 535-9960
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Founded in 1987, The Humane Society of Schuyler County is a 501c3 not for profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of animals in Schuyler County. Our mission is to eliminate pet overpopulation, prevent cruelty to animals, provide quality care for homeless animals, promote responsible pet ownership, and help the community to develop humane principles toward all animals.To address this mission we offer a low-cost spay/neuter service for the dogs and cats of eligible area residents and provide spay/neuter certificates for use at participating veterinarians. County residents meeting income requirements and residents with feral cat populations are provided the opportunity to bring dogs and cats to the low cost spay/neuter clinics offered twice monthly. We firmly believe that spay/neuter is the most effective means of reducing the problem of pet over population. Prior to August 1st, 2009 our efforts were focused on caring for and placing cats since there is no other organization in Schuyler County addressing this need. We also provide spay/neuter services and emergency medical funds for dogs.Effective Saturday August 1st,2009 The Humane Society of Schuyler County assumed the management and operation of the Schuyler County Animal Shelter. The Schuyler County Legislature authorized a contract between the two entities in an effort to further promote collaboration between public, private, and not for profit organizations to provide a higher level of constituent services at a lower cost. All inquiries regarding the adoption of dogs or cats should be directed to The Humane Society at 594-2255. Cats available for adoption and Dogs available for adoption can also be seen on this website or by visiting Petfinder.com.
Great Video on the need to spay and neuter
We also provide pet food and shelter for animals in need, maintain a small medical emergency loan fund and provide annual free rabies clinics.
The Humane Society operates a foster network to care for homeless cats and kittens as space allows. Adoptable cats and kittens can be seen at PetSmart in Ithaca and Horseheads, by calling us at 594-2255 to schedule an appointment or looking through our listing of adoptable cats and kittens. Dogs can be viewed online and you can also see our available dogs on Saturday mornings, between 9 and noon, at the dog shelter. If that time isn't convenient, please call us to schedule an appointment.
We are funded primarily through donations, gifts, grants and fundraising efforts. We receive no county, state or government funding for our on- going operation. Nor do we receive funds from national animal welfare organizations. If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation please call us at 594-2255. We’ll put your skills or your donations to good use! We hope you enjoy your visit with us. And, do check back often to see what we’re up to and how you can become a part of it!
Thank you.
Become a Member
Would you like to become a member of the Humane Society of Schuyler County and help us reach our goal of improving the welfare of animals in Schuyler County and building a new shelter?
If so, please either click on the PayPal links below to join, or send us a check, payable to the Humane Society of Schuyler County, along with all of your contact information. All donations are tax deductible.
Membership Levels are as follows:
$20 Single Membership ($5 for each additional Family Member
$50 Friend - $100 Sponsor
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Officers
Georgie Taylor - President
Georgie has been actively involved in the Humane Society since 2002 as a Board member, Vice President and as President since 2004.
Georgie holds an MBA from the State University of New York with a concentration in marketing and graduated cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a BA in education. She has held numerous managerial positions in sales, marketing and communications for Corning Incorporated, Digital Equipment Corporation and NCR Corporation. A resident of the Town of Montour for over 30 years, Georgie is also Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and has served as a Literacy Volunteer. In 2010 Georgie was recognized by the Watkins Montour Rotary as a Paul Harris Fellow
Dan Lee - Treasurer
Dan holds a Masters degree in plant physiology and a BS in agriculture from the University of Missouri. He currently manages the Agway store in Ithaca. Dan was formerly the manager of the Village Greenhouse in Trumansburg and has been a sales representative for Page Seed. Dan is a 25-year resident of Schuyler County and lives with his wife Diane, in Alpine. He has been overseeing the finances of the Humane Society for over ten years. Dan’s family includes a multitude of cats, three miniature mules, and an assemblage of happy goats, chickens and geese.
Diane Thurm-Lee - Secretary
Diane graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia with a BS in agriculture and a BA in biology. She is currently Payroll Operations Manager for Cornell University. Diane also has prior experience in retail management, sales and operations. A 25-year resident of Schuyler County, she makes her home in the Alpine area with her husband, Dan. She has been active with the Humane Society for over ten years.
Board of Directors
Georgie Taylor
Georgie has been actively involved in the Humane Society since 2002 as a Board member, Vice President and as President for the last four years.
Diane Thurm-LeeDiane has been active with the Humane Society for over ten years and has tirelessly volunteered her talents at spay/neuter clinics, rabies clinics, feral cat roundups, writing newsletters, working at rummage sales and art auctions, and fostering cats and kittens….to name a few.
She is an avid gardener and an awesome cook.
Joyce Amisano
Joyce originally hails from Montrose, PA and is a 30 year resident of Schuyler Co. She attended Elmira College, Regents College and the State University of NY. She is the 5th generation of teachers in her family, and taught upper level college courses at a joint Satellite Program through Cazenovia College and Corning Community College before retiring.
Joyce has been an active member of HSSC since 2003 and has volunteered for events such as Earth Day, Bells of Christmas, Be Kind To Animals, Cans For Cats, rabies clinics, the annual rummage sale and the Art For Animals auction. She volunteers at our SOS spay/neuter clinics and has presented Spay/Neuter Education at local high schools. She implemented an HSSC business membership drive and organizes donation jar placement and collection.
Joyce lives in Montour Falls with multiple cats, dogs and fish. As if that weren’t enough, she also provides foster care for dogs, cats and kittens when needed. Her favorite things include having her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around, reading, music, embroidery and knitting.
Connie Fern Miller
Connie Fern Miller is an attorney practicing law in Schuyler County. She has had a private practice of law in Schuyler County for over 30 years. She has also been both District Attorney and the Public Defender for Schuyler County. She has been active with many service organizations, including Cooperative Extension, 4-H, Youth Fair, Burdett Presbyterian Church, Chamber of Commerce, Lake Country Players, and Lions Club.
Connie has two daughters, Kate and Lane (Van Emrik), She has a dog named "Mazzie," adopted from the Tompkins County S.P.C.A. In the past she has adopted dogs of many (and often, mixed) breeds, all from shelters. She has also, in the past, been adopted by various stray cats. At one time, when her children were active with 4-H and Youth Fair, she owned four equines (an Arab mare, her filly, a donkey, and a pony), and she has cared for numerous other animals such as gerbils, a guinea pig, and birds.
Jane Daum
Jane Daum received a Bachelor of Science Education and Human Services degree from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and has been an animal lover since she was a little girl.
As a 4-H project she raised and showed guinea pigs. Over the years her animal friends have included a snake, hermit crabs, rats, mice, rabbits, gerbils, chinchilla, cats and dogs.
She has lived in New York for the past 11 years and is orginally from Wisconsin. About three years ago Jane got involved with the Humane Society of Schyuler County when she needed assistance with four kittens. She became a foster mom and started helping at clinics.
Jane is presently employed by the Tompkins County Health Department as a Public Health Sanitarian in the Division of Environmental Health. Jane's interest include reading, cross stitch, fishing, gardening, acting and directing. Many may know Jane as her other self - Jangle the Clown.
Gita Devi
Originally from Massachusetts, Gita moved to the area 6 years ago to work at Farm Sanctuary. An animal lover all of her life and a vegetarian/vegan for more than 30 years, she was a volunteer at the Pat Brody Shelter for Cats for over 12 years, designed their web site and was Director of Adoptions and Internet Development for The Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare (SCFAW). She also managed SCFAW's small cat shelter.
After moving here, she quickly got involved with the Humane Society, helping at spay/neuter clinics, fostering kittens, helping with events and eventually redesigned the web site.
Gita runs two businesses: the Ginger Cat Bed & Breakfast and Devi Designs, a web design company. She also works part-time at Farm Sanctuary. She's an avid gardener, accomplished cook, wood worker and crafter. She shares her home with 8 cats.
Gita received her B.A., cum laude, from the University of Massachusetss, Amherst with a major in French and minor in Spanish. She worked for Digital Equipment Corporation for 20+ years as a Business Systems Analyst and Web Designer. She has worked as a carpenter and is also a certified Yoga and Meditation teacher.
Susan Hunter Herbert
Susan Herbert and her husband, John, have been members of the Humane Society for many years. She attended Eckard College in Florida and Lynchburg College in Virginia. She worked at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Philadelphia for four years before moving to New York State. She worked for Cornell University for 30+ years and retired fully in 2011. She and John live in the village of Valois in the Town of Hector with their three cats and one dog.
Diane Cooper
Diane, a life-long resident of Watkins Glen, is the Broker/Owner of Reality Realty on Seneca. She graduated from Elmira College with a B.A. in Psychology and volunteered at our Wags to Riches store for a year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wish List
We use a lot of the items on our wish list –– every jar of peanut butter, bottle of bleach or roll of paper towels helps to make a difference in our operating expenses.
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Additional Funds are needed to build a much needed Shelter We have launched a capital campaign to raise funds to renovate our new buildings. Please contact one of our volunteers or call us at the number listed above to find out how you can help to make this a reality. |
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Wags to Riches Thrift Boutique opened in May, 2009 in Watkins Glen!
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