Capital District Humane Association (CDHA)

Mission Statement

We save pets' lives. We do everything we can to save animals from destruction: We try to find homes for unwanted, needy animals before they reach an animal shelter where they could be destroyed due to the shelter's overcrowding; We take in handicapped animals who would not be adopted without our "special" help; and We ask that if you cannot keep your pet, you please consider us instead. Unlike most animal shelters, we will not destroy an animal unless it is deemed absolutely necessary by one of our veterinarians. The decision to terminate an animal's life is reached only in cases of irreversible physical or behavioral disorders. We do even more. We also provide a range of services to help animals: We have helped people with special needs -- people who needed temporary emergency assistance due to catastrophic occurrences; We provide emergency help for injured, stray or otherwise needy animals; We try to educate the public on such issues as animal population control and other areas of vital importance to the health and well-being of animals. We are committed to helping animals...and their owners.