HSDC has established four special funds,where the money you donate will go to a specific need at HSDC!
Your donation can also be made as a gift to that someone special, all of which serve the needs of
local animals!
To make a donation gift, please click one of the
Donate to... links below or call the Humane Society of Delaware County at 740/369-7387.
A card acknowledging your gift will be sent either to you or the recipient of the gift, per your request.
Thank you for being a part of the Humane Society of Delaware County and recognizing the role you play in ensuring local
animals are cared for properly!
Designating a Gift. When you click a
Donate to...
link below, you will go to PayPal©. On the Payment Confirmation screen, you will see 'SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HSDC.'
Click that link and enter the name of who is receiving this gift, and any other special instructions (e.g., address to send a card).
About the Funds
Below are detailed descriptions of each of the four funds.
Spay/Neuter Fund: Goal $35,000
Donations made to the spay / neuter fund subsidize surgery costs for low income families and feral cats living throughout the
county.
Thanks to the progressive programming of the Humane Society of Delaware County, county residents since the 1980's
have had an affordable opportunity to reduce pet overpopulation, with dog populations within the county nearing a
manageable number.
Unfortunately, cat populations continue to spiral out of control, with
recent foreclosures adding a devastating spike in the abundance of stray cats.
During 2007, the Humane Society of Delaware County performed over 3,000 medical surgeries.
In 2008, the society has performed over 4,500 surgeries; including 250 spay/neuter surgeries during the week of November 17th!
That's real results made possible by real sponsors!
Money raised through this fund will go directly to the Humane Society of Delaware County Spay / Neuter fund to subsidize the cost
of surgery for cats within the county. By donating now you will reduce the number of neglected cats born into homeless situations.
Humane Service Fund: Goal $24,000
Donations made to the humane service fund support the efforts of humane agents responding to the needs of sick, injured,
abused, and neglected animals in Delaware County.
The Humane Society of Delaware County is the sole organization providing services to neglected and abused animals in the county.
Residents have come to depend on the society to respond to animals in need, and the society has graciously offered this much needed
service since 1972.
In 2008 cruelty complaints have increased over 200% compared to one year earlier. This dramatic increase is the result of the
county's ever expanding population, combined with a growing awareness of what constitutes animal abuse.
Money raised during this fund will go directly to support humane services which provide the education, resources,
investigations, and prosecution necessary to stop animal abuse in Delaware County.
By donating now you will ensure injured and abused animals receive the help they deserve. Your donation stops local animal abuse!
Volunteer Program Fund: Goal $24,000
Donations made to the volunteer program fund support the driving force behind the Humane Society of Delaware County.
Since its inception, the Humane Society of Delaware County has depended upon volunteers.
Each year, humane society volunteers provide over 9,000 hours of service.
Following the national value equivalency rate, this computes to $180,000 in service.
That's $180,000 saved each year, thanks to the dedicated volunteers of the Humane Society of Delaware County.
This year, volunteers performed spay / neuter surgeries, trained dogs, enriched the lives of cats, build additions,
performed maintenance, took pets to nursing homes, organized mobile adoptions, served behind the desk, and through it all,
helped animals!
Money raised through this fund will go directly to support volunteer services,
specifically the funding for a part time volunteer coordinator.
The Humane Society of Delaware County has the greatest volunteers in Central Ohio.
Each donation to the volunteer program fund supports this irreplaceable asset and strengthens the leadership necessary to
drive the Humane Society of Delaware County forward. Your donation supports the efforts of people like you!
Facility Improvement Fund: Goal $20,000
Donations made to the facility improvement fund make possible the expansion and upkeep of the Humane Society of
Delaware County.
In 1986, the generosity of Mr. Peter Martin funded the land and building we now know as the Humane Society of Delaware County.
Each year since 1986, the number of animals served by the society has increased.
In 2008 the number of animals walking into the facility homeless, and walking back out with a loving family will top 1,500!
That totals up to a staggering 73,000 meals, 8,700 hours of care, 51,000 dog walks, 36,000 cans of cat food, and lots of happy animals!
Money raised through this fund will go directly to improving the facility so many animals have come to love and respect.
Specific projects slated for 2009 include:
- $3,000 to provide a roof and improvements to the outside cattery room
- $2,000 for front lobby renovations,
- $8,000 to fence in the front yard for use as a dog exercise area
- $6,000 to renovate the medical clinic.
Your donation ensures the facility continues to serve the physical and emotional needs of animals under the society's care.
Your donation provides neglected animals with a little slice of "Home".
