The Hudson Valley SPCA Law Enforcement Division                                  Return to List
The present Law Enforcement Division consists of three experienced investigators with over 65 years of experience.  All investigators are New York State Peace Officers.  The Hudson Valley SPCA works primarily in Orange County, New York but can, upon request of another agency, work in other areas of the state.

To report a case of abuse, call (845) 564-6810.  You are required to give your name and phone number as we do not take anonymous phone calls.  We will NOT reveal your identify. 

Upon receiving a complaint or abuse report, the issue is assigned to an investigator who will go to the location and observe typical activities without confronting anyone at that location.  If necessary, they will do surveillance work as required.  Once the investigator confirms that the complaint is legitimate, they will speak to the people within the household.  A search warrant may be needed in the cases of uncooperative household occupants.

If neglected, sick, or abused animals are found, there are several different ways it will be handled.
  * If the animal is not in immediate danger, the investigator issues an Order to Comply giving the defendant a certain amount of days to correct the situation prior to re-inspection.
  * If the animal does appear to be in immediate danger or near death, the animal will be removed and turned over to a local animal control agency to be brought to a vet for immediate care.

Confirmed abusers will either be issued a summons where they are required to appear in court and/or can be charged criminally, arrested, and brought before a judge to be arraigned on charges.

The Hudson Valley SPCA Law Enforcement Division does NOT receive operations funds from any Town, County, or State government.  Our Investigators are NON-PAID VOLUNTEERS who spend countless hours "helping those who cannot speak for themselves".

With donations, we hope to implement a software solution to reduce paperwork and increase efficiency and data availability.  Each investigator needs their own laptop computer and vehicle for field work (currently they have no laptops and only one vehicle to share).  We need money to fuel our vehicle, for tolls when our investigators respond to calls, and for any future repairs the vehicle will require.

Please send your donations to the Hudson Valley SPCA Law Enforcement Division or use the PayPal button below which will automatically mark the donation for the Law Enforcement Division.

The HVSPCA Thrift Store                                                                              Return to List
Our Thrift Store is a necessary part of our yearly income and proceeds directly supports our homeless animals waiting to be adopted.  By shopping in the Thrift Store or by donating household items, you are helping animals in need. 

A Thrift Store is a great place to look for hidden treasures: antiques sold for only pennies that are worth hundreds or simply a beautiful painting that will look great in your living room!  Open Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10am - 4pm.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Hudson Valley SPCA Thrift Store, please email hvspca@yahoo.com or call (845) 564-6810.  All donation are tax deductible.

We use and recommend T.A.R.A for low cost spay/neuter services!  Click here to view their website and learn about their low cost services!

We know how terribly sad it is to lose a beloved pet. We are here for you in our ability to cremate your pet at the time of need.  We are respectful of our work in caring for your pet at that time of loss and sorrow. More information coming soon on our Crematorium Services page.