SQSPCA Facility Closed After Emergency Rescue; Dozens of Animals in Quarantine

COOPERSTOWN—The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has closed its facility to the public following an emergency rescue over the weekend in the Town of Carlisle, Schoharie County that brought in more than 30 animals, including 13 Great Dane puppies suffering from parvovirus.

Eleven of the puppies remain alive and are receiving intensive medical care, while 12 additional dogs, four horses, and five chickens exposed during the case are now quarantined at the SQSPCA. The Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley is caring for 31 birds and nine cats seized at the same time.

The rescue occurred on Saturday, July 25 as the SQSPCA assisted the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office with an ongoing investigation.

Due to the risk of disease spread, the organization has temporarily closed its campus, though adoptions for animals not exposed to parvovirus will continue by appointment.

Community members can view available animals on the SQSPCA website and call (607) 547‑8111 to arrange safe, individual meetings.

According to shelter officials, staff are working to reschedule this week’s low‑cost service appointments and encourage anyone with questions to call the shelter directly.

The organization is also asking the public to keep the affected animals—especially the critically ill puppies—in their thoughts as the medical team continues round‑the‑clock care.

SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes expressed gratitude to the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office, the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley and the Carlisle dog control officer for their roles in ensuring the animals’ safety.

Needed supplies include dry puppy food, canned dog food, towels, blankets, sheets, paper towels, and garbage bags, and donations can be made through the SQSPCA website, sqspca.org.