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The SPCA of Westchester was founded in 1883 by Ossining resident Mary Dusenberry after she observed horses being mercilessly whipped and beaten as they trudged up nearby hills to deliver heavy loads of coal. Together with caring friends, she obtained land on which to build the Society's first home and established a fund to be used to prevent cruelty to animals. The SPCA is still located on the same spot, making it one of the oldest landholders in Briarcliff Manor.
Originally, the SPCA of Westchester was affiliated with the ASPCA of New York City, but became an independent organization in the 1920s. Today, it is the only humane society in Westchester County empowered to enforce laws relating to animal cruelty. Despite this, the SPCA gets no federal, state, or county funds. So we rely solely on the financial support of people who care about the welfare of animals. If you care about animals, we need your help and welcome donations!
SPCA Staff:
Shannon Laukhuf -- Executive Director
Megan Caulfield, DVM -- Staff Veterinarian
Ernest Lungaro -- Director of Humane Law Enforcement
Lisa Bonanno -- Development Manager; Special Events & Public Relations
Kris Cialini -- Office Manager
Michael Fillebrown -- Kennel Manager
Robin Meng -- Development Manager; Grants & Major Gifts
Alice Shanahan -- Volunteer & Humane Education Coordinator
Liz Tavares -- Cat Building Manager
Rosyln Zevlola --Simpson Clinic Manager
The SPCA Board of Directors:
Deborah Mehne, Chairman
Ellen Kera, Treasurer
Barbara Kobren, Secretary
Jim Basquil
Mary Farley
Kim Goldsmith
Lisa P. Rockefeller
Denise Santomero
Sherley Weld
Chairman's Advisory Board:
Jason Berg, D.V.M.
Hon. John DiBlasi
Steve Diller
Richard Joseph, D.V.M.
Joan Kalman
Elizabeth Kilgallon, D.V.M.
Andrew V. Tung, ESQ.
Executive Director:
Shannon Laukhuf
 Services
Our campus
 The SPCA of Westchester is located on several acres, with four separate kennel areas for dogs, a cattery and feline pavilion for cats, and the Simpson Spay/Neuter Clinic. At the present time, the Shelter is equipped to house over 100 dogs and many, many cats. Unfortunately, we usually have a full house.
We are especially proud of the SPCA's Simpson Spay/Neuter Clinic. Since establishing the clinic in 1983, we have spayed/neutered almost 38,000 dogs and cats thereby greatly reducing the number of unwanted animals in Westchester County.
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