Mathew Tully and his dog "Oslo", at his workplace on Wednesday afternoon. Tully is an attorney during the week, and Peace Officer on weekends. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has recently approved the creation of a branch society in Schenectady. The Schenectady County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SCSPCA) is the only non-profit law enforcement organization in the county with the mission to prevent, detect, and arrest persons engaging in animal cruelty.