Humane Society of Rome New York

6247 Lamphear Road Rome, New York 13440 (315) 336-7070 [email protected]

Does the County or the City of Rome run the Humane Society? No, the Humane Society of Rome, New York, Inc. is a private, 501(c)(3) corporation. We work with the Rome Animal Control Officer as well as several other public and private animal-related organizations throughout the area. How long has the Humane Society of Rome, New York, Inc. operated? We have been serving the communities of the Mohawk Valley region since 1956 and have adopted animals throughout the United States. Where does the Humane Society get its financial support? The Humane Society of Rome, New York, Inc. is a private, 501(c)(3) corporation supported through private donations, fundraising events and grants. We receive small fees from local towns for accepting and caring for stray dogs. Often our costs in caring for these dogs far exceed any payments. We receive no fees for stray cats. How long do you keep animals at the Shelter? Our goal is to get every animal at our Shelter adopted. Therefore, we hold on to them as long as they are healthy and adoptable. Some animals have been with us for close to a year. We would like to see all of our animals leave as quickly as possible but sometimes it is a long, slow process. If I lose my pet, can I call the Humane Society? Yes. We hold all animals when they first come into the Shelter. If you’ve lost your pet, please call us at (315) 336-7070. If you live in Rome you should also call Rome Dog Control at (315) 337-6260. For the listings of other Dog Control Officers please visit our Contact Us page. Does the Humane Society euthanize animals? It is not our policy or philosophy to euthanize animals unless it is absolutely necessary. It is our responsibility to the public not to adopt dangerous or diseased animals. We work very hard to keep all our animals healthy and to get them adopted. However, if an animal is suffering, very ill, refuses to eat/drink over a prolonged period or is completely unsocial around people and/or other animals, it may be considered for euthanasia. We have a review process and each decision is carefully evaluated. Once a decision is made, we have trained and certified technicians on staff to ensure the animal doesn’t suffer and passes on peacefully.