Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
SPCA Of Tompkins County in Ithaca
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Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Comments (146)
We adopted our cat here 6 months ago. We utilized the daily updated website to see the available cats and knew which one we were interested in on the day of our appointment. When we adopted him, the worker made it very clear that he had specific issues that made him a bad fit for a previous household. It seemed like she really cared that he ended up in the right home and was more concerned about the right family than simply getting him adopted. Volunteers check in with us often to make sure things are still going well with him. They really care at the SPCA!
Everyone was super helpful in guiding us through the adoption of our 2 new cats. Overall a great experience!
Always kind staff, always helpful finding our forever family members
Great with their pets and adoptions. Best in countries around.
We got 2 sweet black cats!
Found the perfect match on my first visit because of an amazing volunteer who took me on a detour in my tour of senior cats to show me a two-year-old he thought Id click with. I emailed my adoption application that night and when they called me back the next day theyd already approved it and spoken to my landlord. Everything was so easy and professional. I was able to take her home two days after meeting her. I couldnt imagine a better pet for me and the reason shes here with me now is all thanks to an SPCA volunteers intuition!
I have the sweetest companion that came from the Tompkins countys SPCA Sophie (aka. Raven) has been my God send after the death of my husband. Thank you SPCA for being there.
We adopted our beloved cat here 7 years ago. Most recently I took my baby here to meet some cats and dogs. He loved meeting all of the mature cats and watching the kittens sleep. It was lovely to see caring volunteers spending time with the cats and dogs, training them and caring for them while we browsed around.I also loved seeing the mobile vet spay and neuter van out front as a constant reminder to folks to have your pets spayed or neutered. There were just so many cats. They were all very well cared for with plenty of food, water and clean litter. Many people were visiting that day, all willing to give some pets to some attention seeking kitties.In a perfect world, I could have more cats. Until that perfect time in my life to have more, we will visit and pet the animals waiting for their perfect forever home.
The Tomkins county SPCA is an amazing place the staff is allways friendly and the animals are taken care of amazingly the staff are very attentive to the anamils needs I highly recommend paying a visit if you can you can also volunteer at the Tomkins county SPCA if youd like to they also provide services for low income families for there anamils witch you can find more information on there site
Not especially helpful as far as getting a cat neutered. Just told that I could get an appointment in September. I could have used a referral to a vet. It would also be good to have the SPCA teamed up with a few area vets to offer neutering and lessen additional pregnancies.
Very helpful staff, adopted two of the most amazing fur balls from them! Adoption went smoothly and quickly, very much recommend if youre looking for a new addition to your family!
Called about some horses that were neglected and an officer responded within the hour!
I recommend that any one that values or cares about their pet to not bring them here these people are unprofessional. I brought my dog here to get spayed and two days later she cant hold anything down she throws up almost immediately after eating or drinking and has had two seizures. So i called the emergency line and the lady that answered said that i was the third person to complain about the well being of my animal that got fixed by these people. DO NOT BRING YOUR ANIMALS HERE!!!!! PAY THE EXTRA MONEY TO TAKE THEM SOMEWHERE THEY QILL ACTUALLY BE TAKEN CARE OF!!!To answer your question asked over a year after my review about my dog no she did not have a recheck she ended up having to be put down because of your awful practices
Great staff! We had gone to another shelter in the area, but were denied getting a pet because we had only been in our apartment for a month or so. I decide to go the the TCSPCA to ask about residency requirements. In less than 30 minutes I was walking out with our new family member.
This place is absolutely wonderful. We have gotten to animals here over the years. We have had nothing but good experiences with the staff and the service is provided by this group! It’s so much fun just to go visit the animals particularly all the cats in the cat apartments!
I rescued my two new best friends from here. My kittens, Wiley and Stella were well taken cared of as where the rest of the animals at the shelter. The staff was great and you could feel the compassion. I will return again.
I have spent a bit of time here recently, and for the most part this place is amazing. The facilities are super clean and of the highest quality of all shelters I have been to. But.....its the humans that seem to be problematic, not all, and only on specific days. At times there are so many volunteers that it makes it difficult to actually spend any time with the animals(dogs specifically), for individuals truly looking to adopt. The humans inject themselves into your meeting so much that you cant even get a glimpse of the animal you are trying to engage with....followed up with an aggressive, what do you think, should we fill out the paper work? I just wish the goal was to find the right human for the right animal companion, instead of adoption pressure, and volunteer animal trainer elitism.
What can you say about a no kill SPCA? It great. We got our dog there and I know many people who have gotten dogs and cats there. Its a great place, and the perfect place to drop off unused pet supplies and even returnable bottles (there is a shed out front, they get to keep the $)
We have gotten two cats from them. The staff are helpful, caring and supportive.
Mainly cats and dogs, but occasionally other small animals, get a second chance to find their forever home. The environment is clean and bright. The animals have comfortable and roomy accommodations during their (hopefully short) stay. Staff and volunteers are helpful and genuinely passionate about taking care of the animals and helping people to match with pet thats is right for them.
Adopted our dog from here, the facilities are beyond excellent, and the employees seem well trained and actually enjoy their jobs. A few annoying hoops to jump through and a little pricey as far as the adoption process, but that is probably why they can take such good care of their animals.
Surprised that each animal had a room to themselves, That was the biggest thing. The dogs are older & I wish Vader gets out to play more, though Im happy he was returned to this no kill shelter. Hoping he gets a great parent & home since hes super smart.
No clear dates for rabies clinics
Best place I have ever been to for pet adoption! A woman of color posted that she felt talked down to I can totally get that some of the staff would do that! I encourage all people of go and break them from doing this!!! Kennels were immaculate with plenty of toys, blankets, etc for the dogs 🐕!!!
This facility takes great care of animals and they are honest and forthcoming about the history of all of their animals for adoption. You can find a match depending on your needs quite easily. The staff are helpful and very kind.
I love it here, its a great place to work. I am doing an internship here and it is great!!!! :) nice people and cute animals!!!!! I would love to adopt one from there again but prolly not till I get into my own house in a year or more.... :)
This place is overall a really nice clean and friendly location. Its also excellent that theyre one of the few locations thats a no kill shelter we actually got our cat pumpkin from here and hes a sweetheart.
It is very clean facility unfortunately you cannot interact with any of the animals? Unless you are willing to adopt and they will put a 48-hour hold on the animal.? Thats a serious adopter so youre not allowed to interact with the animal if it has a Hold sign on the door . As a prior Foster and a adopter of numerous animals from Tompkins County & trainer that seems unreasonably questionable so just let the animals sit in the cage for the volunteers to call the front desk to see if you can go into the room cage Etc.
Very nice place to adopt a pet. The staff is very helpful and keeps you in the k ow about the pet before you take it. Definitely going back for another little one
I have been trying to contact this spca for over two months now and not once have they called me back nor picked up the phone
Truly amazing place.They have spade and nueter programs and even donation drop-off and pick-up for those in need.Check them out. Please Help the SPCA grow anyway you can!
Great organization with a wonderful spay and neuter program - made being a responsible owner affordable. Staff was super nice and helpful.
They promised you a dog and then after you fill out all the paperwork before you get home they call you and tell you that the dogs already been adopted out but yet all the folders that were in there when I was there work clean bill of health to me the next day or supposed to pick the dog up they said oh its its already been adopted nice all the paperwork for the dog that was adopted and nobody was ahead of me
Great place for animals and humans! People genuinely care for animals. Before coming in, please call and confirm the timings and appointments. It will be helpful for you and the staff at the shelter.
We normally get our pets from Cortland SPCA, but this place is good, too. Caring staff, clean, spacious, and loving.
Wonderful place and staff !!
Have gotten all my dogs there. It is well maintained with an excellent, compassionate staff. Best of all it is a No Kill shelter. Wonderful community resource.
They always make me feel welcome, even when I just come to spend time with the cats. I love coming here because I know the animals are being treated well.
They came out to help rescue a young kitten from a deep small hole in the ground
The staff is always friendly when I go there and the animals are just adorable. The staff is really good at training the dogs and keeping the dog rooms well cleaned.
After I move I will go back to adopt a cat. It was clean and the animals looked well cared for. Staff was very willing to answer questions.
I love this place I love the 2nd chance they give to these innocent fur buddies
Great location, great selection of books. Fantastic cafe upstairs where you can sit and enjoy the views of the harbour.
Really poor attitudes dealing with the public; one cant fault their zeal to save animals, but people looking to adopt should be treated with more courtesy.
The staff are awesome here. Very helpful and very caring. The facility itself is very well kept and clean. There main focus is the animals. The animals are well taken care of
Incredibly friendly. Very informed. The care for the animals is impeccable. One of the nicest shelters Ive been to.
The most caring animal shelter/people I have ever been to. If you are looking for a cat or dog, go here and rescue one. The easiest and most helpful shelter I have been to. You wont be sorry.
Very clean facility. They take excellent care of the animals. Staff are pleasant and very knowledgeable!
I applaud this no kill shelter for everything they do everyday. The place is very clean the animals are well cared for and the volunteers are super friendly and helpful.
I called there several times to donate and left several messages and never received a phone call - this was over the course of several months.
Lovely humans working so hard to help animals find their loving furever homes! 10 stars! 🥰
My grand daughter care for the cats every Sunday. She appreciates the opportunity to help the animals. Thank you S.P.C.A.
Best shelter ever! Attentive staff and loads of happy animals. Particularly impressed with cats / kittens.
Found a cute kitten there on the wednesdays kitten carnival. Only $25 compared to their normal $100. Shes a sweetheart.
Very friendly, clean and organized. Lots of happy animals and humans!
Very caring and pleasant! They do wonderful things for animals!
Friendly, warm and knowledgeable staff! Thank you for everything ♥️
Great place for pet adoption. Good people
They do great work and theyre very knowledgeable they will help you adjust to a new pet and your new pet adjust to you
Very nice place! They really care about thanimals, the clean friendly staff. Staff works well in training the dogs.
Thank God for this place they r such a blessing to less fortunate animals
I adopted my kitty Elliott from here. Love him to pieces. So happy to give him a new home.
Got my puppers there. What an amazing experience
Well ik there busy but I havent heard back to help with quite a few stray cats under my house really need help in getting them out
Very sweet staff and cute pups and cats, i wish i could adopt them all
Wonderful and caring home for abandoned or stray pets, with enough volunteers hoping for these animals to find a good home
Great staff, and very clean . Adoption process was quick and easy!
I have had wonderful experiences with this SPCA. They take very good care of the animals they have.
Its a warm welcoming environment with positive and encouraging staff that are compassionate
Great spay and neuter clinic, very kind
A clean facility, nice place to adopt an animal. And friendly staff.
The people that helped me with my 2 kittens where amazing. Thanks very much for everything that you ladies did for me and my 2 kittens
Use to work here great experience and knowledgeable staff
Amazing caring people, Granddaughter adopted a kitten from there. Awesome,caring and professional people
We adopted a pet and they made the transition for my new pet and myself easy.
Clean, friendly no kill shelter staffed by caring volunteers
The animals are very well taken care of and ready to be adopted.
So many animals needing homes so please adopt. From the very young to (please dont forget the senior animals that need loving homes too) older animals.
The SPCA in Ithaca does a great job connecting people with their fur babies!
They were running g over an hour behind but very friendly and helpful.
One of the best SPCAs running. Very close to Cornell.
Ive got only good things to say about this place. It fills its mission with aplomb.
Nice folks. And they seem to have a passion for what theyre doing. Its important. Thanks
Great no kill shelter. Volunteers and staff are very helpful.
Staff was knowledgeable the kennels were clean nice place.
Very helpful getting my dog spayed.
Great organization and great group of people. Keep up the awesome work!!!
Found a couple of lost dogs and brought them here, and the next day their owners got them back. What more could you ask for :-)
No kill SPCA with phenomenal staff
The SPCA is a wonderful, loving& caring adoption place for animals
Very helpful and took good care of the animals
They are asking used car prices for giving a poor pet a home.
Great staff, well kept, clean,organized & thorough
A wonderful organization that helps our four legged friends!
They care.. I cant give them higher praise than that..
Even with this pandemic they took care of our pets
Very helpful and well run facility.
Lots of wonderful animals waiting to be adopted!
The best SPCA of all time!
Always love to visit with the animals.
Very nice facility, great staff
They have a wonderful facility.
Very clean, animals taken care of
They are so caring and affordable!
Very nice clean facility
Very helpful and clean place.
NO KILL! NEED I SAY MORE
Always friendly!!
I love SPCA!
Great place doing great work
Caring and honest, straight forward,
Great heard working staff
It was real good
Very compassionate and helpful
Friendly and easy to talk to.
Animals are treated wonderfully..
Nice people, great service!!!!
Adopt dont shop.
I lobe aminabals
Very helpful staff.
They were rude
No kill, nuf said
Clean, caring volunteers
Super Duper!
Very nice staff
Amazing!
Friendly and helpful
Good experience!
Life saving animal shelter
Completely satisfied
Animals all over the place
Good place
Nice animals
Poor service
Great place
Nice place
Total reviews rating 4.6
146 Reviews for SPCA Of Tompkins County 2023:
Review №1
2021-09-04Best place to adopt a fur baby. The staff is very polite, amazing and super helpful. All the animals were well kept and happy.
Review №2
2022-06-19My 9 month old cat was neutered and given his shots and was micro chipped on a Tuesday; by Thursday he was not eating and sleeping a lot, unable to bear weight on his front leg; Friday he is admitted to the vet with a serious infection and high fever (very close to death). I had called the SOS line to be blown off NOT once, NOT twice but 3 times telling me it was not a surgical problem it sounded like he had a virus yet they wouldn’t even see him to check the hot red wound on his belly, as well as a foul odor from his surgical sight. I paid for the surgery as well as left a donation to get my little guy back and have his health decline so fast. Luckily I was able to find him and emergency vet who was willing to help me help my little guy. It’s been 3 days and nights at the vet and he is finally improving, but you can guarantee the SPCA will NOT help with a bill for a problem that they caused. If you have a vet or even a longer wait time at your own vet I highly recommend that you have your spay and neuter a done with them and not here!!!
Review №3
2022-01-27Very Friendly and clean facility. Animals were well kept!
Review №4
2021-05-11We adopted this sweet smart dog in January 2012. He has brought us so much enjoyment and has become our faithful loving friend.
Review №5
2021-11-04A friend of ours fosters motherless kittens for the SPCA of Tompkins County... Which is how we met Zeddy, our fourth rescue cat. We adopted him as soon as he was big enough to come home. Zedward P. Scetti is a polydactyl tuxedo cat and being a bottle baby, he is the most people cat weve ever had. Love him to pieces, just like the other three! 💗
Review №6
2022-06-08We stopped to donate two bags of towels and the person seemed rude. Guess I can take them to salvation army next time.
Review №7
2022-01-13We had great interactions all the way through the adoption process. Now we have a loved member of our family that meows a ton :)
Review №8
2022-03-07This mcdonalds has the freshest food. Not sure why, but I prefer the food here over riverside.
Review №9
2021-12-28The staff is usually friendly. When we went for a cat we werent charged a set fee. Just asked to make a donation. Seems other SPCAs are getting ridiculous with adoption fees. Its very clean here and theres a lot of volunteers playing with the pets and taking them outside for exercise. Its a great place to adopt and for the pets waiting for their forever homes.
Review №10
2021-12-03It is a great place to get a pet. People are nice and professional. The place is well managed. We had great experience going there.