SPCA in Tompkins County is seeking the public’s help

SPCA of Tompkins County is seeking the public's assistancePictured are several of the rats and guinea pigs that were recovered. Provided photo.

The Tompkins County SPCA is asking anyone with knowledge of two separate (but likely related) incidents in which a large number of rodents were dumped roadside at two different locations in Tompkins County over the weekend are asked to contact the SPCA’s Humane officers at (607) 592-6773 or by email to investigator@spcaonline.com.

In total, more than 300 guinea pigs, rats, mice and gerbils were recovered at the two locations – Michigan Hollow Road in the Town of Danby and Caswell Road in the Town of Dryden.

Many of the animals were deceased by the time officers and volunteers arrive.

The Dorothy and Roy Park Adoption Center at the SCPA of Tompkins County is open Friday through Monday from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m., and Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

You can also call the shelter at (607) 257-1822, x221 or visit www.spcaonline.com.

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