The Humane Society of Schuyler County recently received a $75,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) The grant will further the organization’s compliance with New York state’s new animal protection laws, sometimes referred to as the “Companion Animal Standards Act“ which became effective on December 15, 2025. The new laws create uniform care standards for animal shelters and rescues with mandatory licensing, inspections, and enforceable daily care requirements.
This funding will be used by the Humane Society to upgrade its heating and ventilation system, specifically to address the specifications in the new law that temperatures in animal care facilities range between 60 and 80 degrees. ASPCA® award amounts ranged from $20,000-$75,000.
“We are thrilled to be a recipient of this generous grant funding”, says Board President Kimberly Manning. “This funding will help us to be in full compliance with the capital requirements of the new standards and to continue to provide a high standard of care for the animals who come to us in need”.