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Resources
Explore resources that will assist you in caring for your beloved animal companion.
Local Animal Control Officers
Potsdam Humane Society strives to be a no-kill shelter where every healthy, adoptable animal taken in will be able to find a home.
Wildlife – For Wildlife please contact the DEC 1-877-457-5680 or click here to find a local wildlife rehabilitator at the DEC website.
- Antwerp – Todd Cummings (315) 782-9179
- Brasher Falls – Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530
- Canton – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Clifton – Rhonda Williams (315) 261-0513
- Colton – Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530 or Christina Gilbo (315) 603-0172
- Dekalb – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Depeyester – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Dickinson – Darrin Hebert (518) 353-8528
- Edwards – Maria Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Fine – Rhonda Williams (315) 261-0513
- Fowler – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Gouverneur – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Hammond – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Hermon – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Hopkinton – Bob Phillips (315) 265-2922
- Lawrence – Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530
- Lisbon – Contact the Lisbon Town Office (315) 276-5370 or Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Louisville – Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530
- Macomb – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Madrid – Town Office (315) 322-5760 or Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530
- Massena – Maurice Larock (315) 705-1762, Massena PD (315) 769-3577, Massena Humane Society (315) 514-5150
- Morristown – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Nicholville – Potsdam side – Bob Phillips (315) 265-2922/ Lawrence Side – Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530
- Norfolk – Maurice Larock (315) 705-1762 or Norfolk PD (315) 384-4200
- Norwood – Mike Gilbo 315-244-6530 or Christina Gilbo (315) 603-0172
- Ogdensburg – Matt Erwin/Michael Durham (315) 393-1555
- Oswegatchie – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Parishville – Bob Phillips (315) 265-2922
- Pierrepont – Donna Gilbert (315) 262-2356 or Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530
- Pitcairn – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Potsdam – Mike Gilbo 315-244-6530 or Christina Gilbo (315) 603-0172
- Rensselaer Falls – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Rossie – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Russell – Dan Moyer (315) 771-8103
- Stockholm – Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530 or Chrissy Moody (315) 705-8882
- Waddington – Maurice LaRock (315) 705-1762
- Waverly – Jim McHugh (518) 729-7292 or Lisa McHugh (518) 651-9510
- Winthrop – Mike Gilbo (315) 244-6530
Local Animal Shelters
Potsdam Humane Society (PHS) strives to be a no-kill shelter where every healthy, adoptable animal taken in will be able to find a home.
- Bangor Animal Shelter: 518-651-1376
- Friends 4 Pound Paws: 315-842-7297
- Friendly Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary: 516-647-1236
- Gracious Friends Animal Sanctuary: 315-578-2997
- Jefferson County SPCA: 315-782-3260
- Kitten Pause: 315-250-1202
- Malone Animal Shelter: 518-483-8079
- Massena Humane Society: 315-764-1330
- Potsdam Humane Society: 315-265-3199
- St. Lawrence County SPCA: 315-393-5191
- St. Regis Falls Cat Palace: 518-483-8189
- Tri-Lakes Humane Society: 518-891-0017
“Portia” brought to PHS via cruelty investigation, found her forever home. Local Veterinary Services
- Adirondack Park Pet Hospital (Saranac Lake) (518) 891-3260
- Animal Clinics of Malone (Malone) (518) 483-9080
- Bridgeport Veterinary Clinic (Ogdensburg) (315) 393-4900
- Canton Animal Clinic (Canton) (315) 386-2754
- Happy Tails Vet Clinic (North Bangor) (518) 521-3929
- High Peaks Animal Hospital (Raybrook) (518) 891-4410
- Java Veterinary Center (315) 764-8387 or (315) 764-0121
- Lakeside Veterinary Clinic (Tupper Lake) (518) 359-7924
- Northland Veterinary Hospital (Gouverneur) (315) 287-0690
- North Franklin Veterinary Clinic (Chateauguay) (518) 497-6922
- Roput Veterinary Clinic (Gouverneur) (315) 287-2192
- Silver Birch Veterinary Urgent Care (Norfolk) (315) 234-7795
- Thousand Island Animal Clinic (Alexandria Bay) (315) 686-5080
- Town & Country Veterinary Clinic
- Potsdam (315) 265-9113
- Ogdensburg (315) 393-733
- Massena (315) 705-6653
- Kingsley Veterinary Services * For compassionate end of life care and home euthanasia for companion animals * Non-emergency, by appointment (315) 350-4837
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 (an incident fee may apply).
Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 (a $65 incident fee applies)
Boarding Kennels
- Bows & Bandanas Pet Salon & Resort (Potsdam) – (315) 265-3647
- Cornerstone Canine (Brockville, Ontario) – (613) 348-3906
- Furbabies Pet Care (Massena) – (315) 296-4213 or (315) 705-4570
- Grammy Sue’s Place (Potsdam/Canton) – (315) 244-0440
- No Ruff Days Private Pet Care – (315) 296-5403
- Russell’s Groom & Board (Brasher) – (315) 389-4864
*These services are not recommendations, they are listed for your convenience.
Grooming Shops
- PHS Pet Grooming (Potsdam) – (315) 276-8631
*These services are listed for your convenience.
Pet Sitters
- Best Buddies Animal Care (315) 244-2644
- Grammy Sue’s Place (315) 244-0440
- The Critter Sitter (315) 386-8845 or (315) 262-5702
- Furbabies Pet Care (315) 296-4213 or (315) 705-4570
- Search Rover.com
*These services are listed for your convenience, these are not recommendations.
Dog Trainers
- 4 Paws Training (Canton) (315) 854-7007
- Eudora Watson (Potsdam) (315) 854-6165
- Mountainside K9 (Madrid) (315) 771-8429
- Wags & Wiggles Positive Reinforcement Dog Training (Massena) (315) 600-7119
- Jillian Rohde (Ogdensburg) (716) 867-0927
- St. Lawrence Valley Dog Club (Canton) *Please email : moc.rr.yncwt@dssirrom
*These services are listed for your convenience, these are not recommendations.
Project S.N.I.P (Spay Neuter Intervention Program)
The Potsdam Humane Society offers a low-cost spay/neuter program called Project SNIP. This program is an affordable option for individuals and families of lower income levels.
AT THIS TIME, POTSDAM HUMANE IS ONLY ABLE TO SPAY & NEUTER CATS
To apply for a low-cost spay/neuter through Project SNIP, please print the application below, fill it out completely, attach proof of income and email to gro.yteicosenamuhmadstop@retlehs or mail it to:
Potsdam Humane Society
17 Madrid Ave
Potsdam, NY 13676TNR (Trap Neuter Release)
If you are interested in TNR for feral or barn cat colonies, please contact the shelter for more information.
For additional information about Spaying & Neutering your pet, check out the article by the American Veterinary Medical Association which includes the benefits of altering your pets!
Other spay/neuter resources are also available from Spay Neuter Now. This organization can be reached at:
Phone: (315) 486-0094
Email: moc.liamtoh@wonretuenyaps
Website: www.spayneuternow.org
Potsdam Humane Society (PHS) strives to be a no-kill shelter where every healthy, adoptable animal taken in will be able to find a home.
