Round Four of the Companion Animal Capital Fund Continues Support of Construction, Renovation and Expansion of Animal Shelters
2022 Grant Recipients Will Provide Sheltered Animals with Enhanced Living Spaces and Medical Care
Program Receives Major Boost for Round Five Through the FY 2023 Enacted Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $5 million has been awarded to 17 not-for-profit animal shelters and humane societies through the fourth round of the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund. The funding will support construction, renovation and expansion projects that will provide animal care. As the first in the nation to fund capital projects for animal shelters, New York State continues to demonstrate its commitment to securing safe housing and care for sheltered dogs and cats as they await adoption, including through an increased appropriation for the fifth round of the program in the Fiscal Year 2023 Enacted Budget.
"New York's Companion Animal Capital Fund makes a true difference for shelters and humane societies across the state, helping them to make critical upgrades that ultimately mean better care for our dogs and cats as they await their forever homes," Governor Hochul said. "I was proud to include funding for this program in my Executive Budget this year - the first time in history - and my administration will continue supporting the great organizations that work to keep sheltered dogs and cats safe."
Since the launch of the Companion Animal Capital Fund program in 2017, administered by the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the state has dedicated $20 million to 57 projects. This year, Governor Hochul included the Companion Animal Capital Fund in her proposed Executive Budget, a first for the program and a demonstration of her continued commitment to New York's companion animals. In the enacted FY 2023 New York State Budget, the program received a historic $8 million for its next round.
The fourth round of funding awarded builds on previous initiatives to offset the costs associated with capital projects run by New York State animal shelters. Projects funded this year include new living spaces for additional cats, new medical facilities, and shelter renovations to include additional kennels.
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets selects grant recipients based on a need assessment, detailed project description, and reasonableness of cost. Further recognizing the importance of this program, for the first time this year, the state also expanded eligibility to include shelters that were previously granted this fund and have completed their projects, as well as shelters without municipal contracts servicing underserved regions.
The following shelters received an award in this round of the program:
Capital Region
- Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady: $492,563 for medical supplies, tile flooring, new isolation areas, and increased capacity for dog housing.
- Mohawk & Hudson Humane Society: $500,000 for a new veterinary suite that allows for separation of sick dogs from healthy ones.
- Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans: $440,347 for renovation of a recently purchased building to increase both canine and feline housing capacity as well as a cat condo and isolation area.
- Susquehanna SPCA: $143,289 for the purchase of veterinary equipment including a stationary radiograph machine, a dental radiograph machine, laser therapy equipment, and surgical cautery tools to provide enhanced medical care for animals.
Hudson Valley
- Humane Society of Westchester: $125,000 for resurfacing of outdoor dog runs, a retaining wall for the dog park, and new cages and floors for the cat area.
- Paws Crossed Animal Rescue, Inc.: $200,000 for a new adoption area, cat rooms, and meet and greet rooms. The addition of a veterinary clinic area, community room, and staff offices are planned as well.
- Sullivan County SPCA: $100,000 for an HVAC system, new kennel gates, doors, and fencing that will support animal health, safety, and comfort.
- Ulster County SPCA: $250,510 for a total renovation of their dog kennel area as well as new paint and new flooring.
Long Island
- Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons: $200,000 for a new pressure washing system, plumbing, and HVAC system to support animal health, safety, and comfort.
- Bidawee, Inc: $200,000 for a brand new, state of the art HVAC system.
- Town of Brookhaven: $146,500 for a shelter renovation to include additional kennels, a dedicated food preparation area, and a meet and greet area.
- Town of Hempstead: $52,000 for shelter upgrades and enhancements including better drainage and lighting.
Northern New York
- Jefferson County SPCA: $189,767 for expansion of services in a new veterinary wing for sick or injured animals. This will allow space for dental procedures, surgeries, pre-operative care, post-operative care, and a treatment area for injured pets.
Western New York
- Chautauqua County Humane Society: $159,677 for increased security, window replacements, an HVAC system, and generator expansion.
- Hornell Area Humane Society: $ 346,875 for a cattery expansion, and expansion of the space for canine behavior and training sessions. Additional areas will be renovated, including a new food preparation area and a separate area for cleaning supplies.
- Pet Pride of New York: $200,000 for renovations and additions to a new wing of the shelter which will include intake, isolation, veterinary areas as well as a utility room, staff restrooms, and a staff breakroom.
- Ten Lives Club: $200,000 for shelter expansion and improvement for their cats. Four new living spaces will provide space for additional cats, and the addition of an HVAC system will provide clean air.
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