The Humane Society of Delaware County is not your average animal shelter.
We strive to provide the best care, treatment and placement of animals in need.
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Every animal available for adoption at The Humane Society of Delaware County is special and deserves love, but these pets need special people, and we hope it’s you!
Helping People Help Pets!
It’s pets and their humans that make difference! Our stats demonstrate how our community supports our mission. When you consider that the HSDC is not supported at the county, state or federal government level, it takes a lot of love and dedication from donors to support daily operations. As a 501(c)(3), your donations are tax deductible.
- 11,100+ lives saved since 2019
- 1,906 adoptions in 2024
- 2,180 foster placements in 2024
ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
💕 Meet Dolly! 💕
If you're looking for a petite little princess to bring some sweetness into your life, 5-year-old Dolly might be your girl. At just 7.4 pounds, she's small enough to fit almost anywhere—but she has plenty of personality to fill a room. 🥰
Dolly is a sweet, gentle girl who enjoys the company of other dogs and absolutely LOVES a soft, round dog bed to curl up in. She's partly housetrained and a fast learner, too!
And yes, she's named after the one and only Dolly Parton. 🎶
We think our Dolly has the same kind of sweetness and charm as her namesake—although she's probably more interested in a cozy bed than working 9 to 5.
Dolly isn't a fan of loud noises or getting too hot, so she's looking for a calm, comfortable home where she can settle in and be the princess she was meant to be.
Could Dolly be the little lady you've been looking for? Give this sweet girl a chance to find her forever home. ❤️ ...
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🐾 Why Don’t We Allow the Public in Our Dog Kennels?
You may have noticed that we don’t allow the public to walk through our dog kennels—and there’s an important reason why. ❤️
Our top priority is the well-being of our shelter animals, and having unfamiliar people walking past their kennels can be stressful for dogs. Even friendly, outgoing dogs can become overwhelmed by the constant activity, noise, and attention.
Instead, we introduce adopters to our available dogs one-on-one in our Treat & Greet Room. During your visit, our staff will bring a dog out to meet you, and introduce them to you in a calmer environment.
This approach helps keep our dogs more comfortable and relaxed, while also giving their personalities a better chance to shine. A dog who may seem nervous or withdrawn in their kennel can be completely different when they have the opportunity to meet someone in a quiet, individual setting.
We know it can be tempting to walk through the kennels and see all of our dogs, but this policy is one of the ways we put their needs first. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep our shelter dogs as happy and stress-free as possible!
If you’re interested in meeting one of our adoptable dogs, we’d love to introduce you! 🐾
Check out our dogs currently available for adoption here!:
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🐾 Volunteer Spotlight: Sadie Jones! 💙
Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Sadie Jones! 💙
Sadie recently spent the day helping our team organize and get things in order—and she was willing to jump in and help with whatever was needed. That kind of flexibility and willingness to lend a hand makes a huge difference behind the scenes at HSDC!
Thank you, Sadie, for showing up, pitching in, and helping wherever you’re needed. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our volunteer family! 🐾💙 ...
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