About the APF
About the APF
Contact Us
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For all animal-related questions including adoption, animal surrender, and lost or found pets, please call (518) 374-3944, extension 101, during business hours. After hours, general information is available through our automated telephone system. You may also e-mail us at JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING .
History
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The shelter was founded by a group of volunteers led by Mrs. Jesse Carpenter and was incorporated as the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, Inc. on August 12, 1931. It was established to provide care and protection to domestic animals and was first operated out of a garage on Balltown Road. Word spread quickly and soon there was too little space for all of the animals in need of help.
Pet Gazette
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Our shelter newsletter, the PetGazette, is mailed to donors three times a year. Recent issues are available below.
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Employment
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We're hiring! Explore a rewarding position helping animals.
posted 1/9/12
Shelter Manager
Due to the untimely death of our shelter manager, we have an immediate opening for a dedicated new leader for this position. We seek the qualities of integrity, commitment to excellence, compassion, and the ability to inspire and strengthen a team of caring staff.
Working in cooperation with veterinary staff, the shelter manager will provide direct oversight of day-to-day animal care and facility operations. He or she, by example, will set the standards and expectations in the workplace. The shelter manager will ensure compliance with procedures to maintain animal health and sanitation and provide leadership for a team that delivers direct care to animals and services to clients. The priorities for work assignments are driven by excellence in daily care, treatment, health and welfare of all shelter animals and overall shelter facilities. The shelter manager reports to the Executive Director.
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posted 2/18/12
Animal Caretakers
From time to time we have openings for part-time animal caretakers. Responsibilities include animal care and sanitation. It never hurts to have an application on file with us. Download an employment application or pick one up at the shelter. Mail with your resume to: Shelter Manager, APF, 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302. Check here to see if we have any open positions, or call the shelter at 374-3944, ext. 101.
