In 1955 Ella Merle and her daughter Dede Kline rose to an auspicious challenge of helping animals who had fallen through the cracks of society in Columbia County. Through their dedication and exhaustive efforts, one small building with five dog kennels has today become a multi-faceted animal welfare organization holding up to sixty dogs and one hundred cats.
Over the last six decades CGHS/SPCA has expanded its services in the community to include low-cost veterinary services (serving more than two thousand animals each year); a food bank (providing 25,000 pounds of free food annually to families in need); stray dog housing, assisting law enforcement with cruelty cases; community outreach; and humane education.
Location
111 Humane Society Rd
Hudson, NY 12534
Visiting hours
Monday – Saturday
11:30am – 4pm
Sundays by Appt. ONLY
Contact & more info
www.cghs.org
(518) 828-6044
info@cghs.org
Duck is an 8-month-old Hound mix who came to us with her 5 siblings through no fault of her own. Duck didn’t have much socialization early on, so new experiences can be a little overwhelming at first. But with patience and a consistent routine, she’s already showing us what a wonderful companion she can be. Because of her limited socialization, we recommend slow introductions to other animals. She’d likely do best with kids who can understand and respect her need for patience and personal space while she continues to build confidence.