VISIT US ON FACEBOOK!Welcome to the Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC)! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless pets find their forever home.
As with all local humane societies, we operate independent of national organizations and are funded entirely from people such as yourself - we receive no funding from the county or state.
Our address is 4920 State Route 37E., in Delaware, Ohio, just north of Columbus. Our phone number is 740-369-7387. We are open Tuesday through Friday from 1-6 pm, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from Noon to 4 pm. We are closed on Monday.
THANK YOU FROM ALL THE "89"!
HSDC took in 89 dogs on the evening of July 13 from a hoarding case.
85 ADULTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED!!
From the bottom of our hearts and our 89 new 'Guests', THANKS!
We also have plenty of food and treats too!
Some medical treatment is still needed, so monetary donations, as always, are appreciated!
From all the guests and staff at HSDC, thank you, Central Ohio! Once again, you showed the compassion and caring that makes this such a great place to live!
Please note that we received a tremendous number of phone calls and emails inquiring about the "89"! We ask that if you are interested in donating supplies, helping, fostering, or adopting, please come to HSDC in person. Since our first concern must be the welfare of these pooches, we will not have time to post pictures on the Web, answer phone queries, or respond to emails for many days! Thanks for your patience.
Supplies Needed!
HSDC has some very urgent needs right now! Can you help? Below is what is needed (critical needs are in red):
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Thanks for any help you can provide!
HSDC 120 Club
100 people pledging $20 a month to help end animal cruelty
Help End Animal Cruelty
Please join the Humane Society of Delaware County in stopping animal cruelty by becoming a proud member of the HSDC 120 Club. In an effort to cover the cost of one Humane Officer dedicated to responding to animal cruelty for the entire county of Delaware, HSDC needs to raise $24,000 every year. With your help this is an easy task!
Please let your voice be heard by joining the HSDC 120 Club and help put an end to tragic violence in your community.
Help HSDC Win!
Voting ends July 31
Help HSDC with just a click!
Help HSDC win a donation from Purina and Kroger!
Go to this website and vote each day for HSDC! The top five will then move on to the Finals, where they have a chance to win $50,000.00!
Right now, HSDC is in SECOND place, but could easily be overtaken by the end of the vote counting in July. Just a click or two could make all the difference in the world!
Delaware County Community Market
The Delaware County Community Market (DCCMC) is an innovative approach to purchasing healthy foods and handmade gifts while improving the quality of the Delaware Community.
As a customer of DCCMC, you can specify a percentage of your purchases be sent to the Humane Society! The "Community Market" is located at 222 East William Street, Delaware, Ohio (More details).
Kroger Rewards Program Helps HSDC!
Program restarted April/2010 - You must sign-up again to participate!
Help HSDC When You Go Krogering!
Kroger is again sponsoring a program to help community organizations just like HSDC every time you use your Kroger Plus card!
In this program, HSDC can receive anywhere from $25.00 to $50,000.00 dollars every three months, depending on how often an HSDC Kroger shopper uses their Plus card!
Thanks to everyone who has joined! Your partnership has helped raise more than $5000.00!
Please help continue the success of this program by encouraging friends to join and remembering to swipe your Kroger card every time you shop!
UPDATE! This program has raised $5065.81 through Jan/31/2010!
Alumni Spotlight: Jessie
HSDC Alumni Jessie
Jessie's Story
I adopted Jessie from HSDC about 7 years ago, and she has been a joy in my life ever since!
I've only recently (2 years ago) started working in dog rescue myself and have realized how much it means to have feedback on success stories. So I've decided to send a little note.
I adopted Jessie from you around January of 2003. I was a new dog owner and probably not the best to begin with.
I did not completely understand a dog's needs, but Jessie was, and still is, very patient with me.
We lived for another 3 years, or so, in OH before moving to AZ for my work. I am now a much better dog owner and Jessica is still full of life and love.
She eats a raw food diet and we run 3-4 times a week, and we walk or hike on the other days.
We've also done obedience training and have started in agility courses.
She is a very well adjusted and sociable puppy (yes, I still call her a puppy!).
I'd be surprised if anybody is still there from 2003 or would remember the skinny little red puppy from so long ago. But she's changed my life and I want to send a heartfelt 'thank you' to the folks at your organization who brought her to me!
Keep doing great work! Thank you!
Phil Acosta
Heat From Herschel Fundraiser
Ends July 31! Please Donate today!
Ron, Herschel, and Diana Thomas
In memory of their beloved lab, Herschel Thomas, Diana and Ron Thomas of H.E.A.T. Total Facility Solutions, Inc. is donating all the labor to install a new heating and cooling system at HSDC! Currently there is no ventilation system in the building.
The new system will have outdoor air ventilation to keep the animals warm, cool, and healthy with fresh air coming in and going out of the building. Such ventilation is legally required for people, but not for animals.
- Mobile Adoptions
(Volunteers needed!!!))- Adopt-A-Kennel!
Adopt a kennel and help that animal get adopted!- Porsches2Oxford Car Show
Friday, July 30 & Saturday, July 31
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Heat (and AC!) From Herschel Fund!- Purchase wine & benefit HSDC!
- Heat From Herschel Fundraiser
- HSDC Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 18, 6:30 pm
Public invited!Training- Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, August 7, 10am
Thursday, August 12, 6pm
Volunteer orientations are held the first Saturday of every month at 10 am and the second Thursday of every month at 6pm.
This is your FIRST STEP to becoming involved with HSDC! Many volunteer opportunities await!
Volunteers between the ages of 8-16 need to be accompanied by a parent when volunteering.
*Volunteer application**Volunteer waiver form*
(Bring to orientation) - After You Get Your Puppy
(5Mb PDF)After You Get Your Puppy, by Dr. Ian Dunbar, is a classic 'Must Read' for those who have adopted a puppy OR an adult dog.
It covers many of the stages of your new best friend's life, and provides helpful training tips for things such as potty training and bite inhibition.
We highly recommend this booklet to anyone who's adopted a dog, or is thinking of adopting one!
- Dog Training Classes
Tails A' Waggin' dog training center is offering private training classes for those who have adopted in the last six months.
Best of all, they are donating 80% of all proceeds to the animal organization of your choice, including HSDC!
For more information, go to Tails A' Waggin Fundraising Classes or call trainer Jeff Gregg at 937-594-3647.
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