The Fulton County Regional SPCA near Cayadutta Street in Gloversville is just 576 square feet in size.

Following approval by the Gloversville Planning Board, the Fulton County Regional SPCA‘s new facility will next undergo a public hearing in early September, according to a press release.

The building, at 356 South Kingsboro Ave., will expand the nonprofit’s capabilities. The renovations include building 20 dog kennels, expanding other services for local animals, and for the first time, including a space designated for cats.

“This building will finally give us the space and resources we need to meet the growing needs of our community,” Renee Earl, President of the FCRSPCA Board of Directors, said in the press release.

The renovation project was approved by all planning board members according to planning board advisor David Fox.

The public hearing is set for 6 p.m. on Sept. 2.

“They’ve approved their plans, but I think just pro forma, they have to go before a public hearing,” Mayor Vince DeSantis said.

The SPCA did not disclose how much money the building was purchased for, but did say that the organization is still taking donations to assist with both the renovation effort, as well as day-to-day operations.

The new 5,000-square-foot building is a step up from the current 576-square-foot building at 117 West Fulton Street that the nonprofit has worked out of for over a decade. The new facility will allow the SPCA to house cats for the first time, and will include a grooming and training facility.

In addition, the new facility will include an education center for youth programs and community outreach, a larger kennel and dedicated storage for the community pet food pantry.

The renovation plans were designed by C.T. Male Associates, and are currently being finalized, according to the press release. The project will go out to bid for construction in the coming weeks, with work being completed in phases to allow the organization to transition from its current building as quickly as possible.

The first phase will focus on one section of resident dog kennels so that animals can be moved out of the current shelter. The second phase will complete the new dog kennels and cat-housing area, with the third phase being the lobby and remaining spaces. Tentatively, the SPCA hopes to complete the first phase by December.

The SPCA said in a March press release that it will continue to rely on its team to care for animals, run programs, and keep the shelter operating. According to the release, with the expansion, the need for volunteers will increase significantly, and volunteer recruitment efforts will expand. It said the SPCA does not currently have paid staff, and that the nonprofit’s leadership “will explore hiring personnel in the future as funding allows.”

“This is more than just a bigger shelter – it’s a purpose-built space that allows us to better serve both animals and the people who care about them,” Earl said in the release. “It reflects everything we’ve been working toward for over a decade.”

To donate or get involved, details and information can be found on the Fulton County Regional SPCA website.

Above: Attendees walk through the sunflower maze toward vendor tents at Perry’s Sunflower Maze during its annual sunflower festival Sunday.

Left: Poonie Healy of Free Flow Farm hands a customer a bouquet of sunflowers and flowers.

Sunflower fest

Poonie Healy of Free Flow Farm hands a customer a bouquet of sunflowers and flowers at Perry's Sunflower Maze during the annual sunflower festival Sunday, Aurg. 17, 2025.

Canajoharie High School in the village of Canajoharie, May 11, 2024.

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