SPCA Serving Erie County – animal welfare organization in Buffalo, NY.

The SPCA Serving Erie County is a Buffalo‑based nonprofit dedicated to creating a more humane community through education, rescue, protection, and enhancing the lives of animals while strengthening the bond between people and pets. Its mission emphasizes humane education, animal rescue, and advocacy for animal welfare across Erie County. Volunteers can get involved in a wide range of roles, from transporting animals for wildlife and investigations to assisting with cat adoptions, cat colonies, and dog behavior programs. Additional opportunities include helping at events, providing foster care, serving as a docent for the Humane Education Department, handling laundry and dishwashing, caring for morning dogs in the Animal Care Department, supporting offsite adoptions, working in the Petique boutique, assisting in the surgical suite, and contributing to wildlife services. These varied positions allow community members to support the SPCA’s efforts to protect animals, promote responsible pet ownership, and foster a compassionate environment for all creatures in the Buffalo area.