A Message from Executive Director, Kathy Contino-Turner

The Stevens-Swan Humane Society (SSHS) of Oneida County is a private nonprofit organization that provides a safe haven to all domestic pets that must be surrendered, are stray, abandoned, homeless, abused, or injured.

The Stevens-Swan Humane Society serves as a safe haven for nearly 5,000 animals each year that need to be sheltered, regardless of circumstance. Taking care of these animals 365 days a year is a tremendous responsibility.

At SSHS our mission is to protect the health and safety of both the animals and local communities of Oneida County, New York.

Our staff is here to make sure that the animals are as comfortable as possible, and that they receive the medical attention they need. We also serve as a source for information for all kinds of animal related problems, questions and help. We are here to help you with a most important decision -- adopting a shelter pet.