Capital Region Animal Shelters Host Valentine's Day Fundraisers

From adoption clinics to pet photoshoots, local shelters offer ways to celebrate pets and support animals in need.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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With Valentine's Day approaching, animal shelters and pet businesses across New York's Capital Region are hosting a variety of love-themed events to raise funds and awareness for animals in need. The events range from adoption clinics and flea markets to pet photo sessions and puppy delivery services, all aimed at supporting the mission of local animal welfare organizations.

Why it matters

These Valentine's Day fundraisers provide crucial support for Capital Region animal shelters, which rely on community engagement and donations to care for abandoned, abused, or neglected pets. The events also encourage pet adoption and highlight the important role that companion animals play in people's lives.

The details

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue in Schenectady is hosting an adoption clinic, while Clean As A Whisker Feline Spa in Columbia County is donating nail trim proceeds to Remedios Cat Rescue. The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society in Menands is holding a flea market, and the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley is hosting a card-making event. The Ulster County SPCA in Kingston is offering Valentine's Day pet photo sessions and 'Puppygram' deliveries.

  • The Homeward Bound Dog Rescue adoption clinic is on February 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Clean As A Whisker Feline Spa is donating nail trim proceeds throughout February.
  • The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society flea market is on Valentine's Day, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • The Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley's card-making event is on February 8 starting at 1 p.m.
  • The Ulster County SPCA pet photo sessions are on February 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the 'Puppygram' deliveries are on February 13.

The players

Homeward Bound Dog Rescue

A dog rescue organization based in Schenectady, New York.

Clean As A Whisker Feline Spa & Suites

A cat grooming and boarding facility located in Columbia County, New York.

Remedios Cat Rescue

A cat rescue organization based in Columbia County, New York.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

An animal shelter located in Menands, New York.

Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley

An animal shelter located in Howes, New York.

Ulster County SPCA

An animal shelter and welfare organization based in Kingston, New York.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

These Valentine's Day fundraisers demonstrate the strong community support for animal welfare organizations in the Capital Region, highlighting the important role that companion animals play in people's lives and the need to provide care and adoption opportunities for animals in need.