The Tompkins County SPCA recently seized 100 animals from a trailer in Brooktondale, N.Y. Fifty-nine of the animals have been signed over to the SPCA. The rest have been adopted, are in foster care or are being treated by the SPCA veterinarian. Some are being held pending the outcome of the trial of the owner.

With this influx of animals, the SPCA needs community support. Ithaca College and local residents should team up to donate time and funds to the SPCA as it works to protect these rescued animals.

The SPCA has a “No Kill/Open Admission” policy, which means that it will neither get rid of an unwanted pet nor deny admission to an animal for any reason. The impact of taking in so many animals in addition to those they already host has proven costly to the SPCA, increasing the organization’s financial need.

The SPCA is an important part of the Ithaca community and represents the city’s giving culture. In facilitating the SPCA’s efforts to provide a home for these rescued animals, community members will help maintain the SPCA’s long-standing tradition of serving  the town.

For more information on ways to support the SPCA, please visit www.spcaonline.com or call 257-1822.