Face coverings are required to enter the building.
HSDC staff will not require proof of vaccination status.
All other COVID-19 safety measures remain in place at this time, including social distancing, enhanced cleaning protocols, and health self-assessments.
PUBLIC VISITATION/OPEN HOURS:
We appreciate the interest of the public to visit and interact with the animals. The benefits to humans are well documented – from lowering blood pressure, reducing stress, and providing a general sense of well-being. Our goal is to balance the needs of the staff and animals, while still providing casual visitation.
- The shelter will be open for casual visitation of the adult cats or kittens on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. The social interactions with our adult cats and kittens are well documented. They crave attention, enjoy gentle pets, play time, and the sound of a friendly voice. Appropriate human interaction improves their mental and physical health.
- The reading program for adult cats will be available on Tuesdays mornings from 11:30 – 12:00. The shelter has a small selection of books available, but we encourage you to bring a book appropriate for your child’s reading level.
- The dog floor will remain closed to casual foot traffic and visitation. An unanticipated outcome of the limited public walkthroughs during COVID-19 was a decrease in agitation and stress levels for adult dogs housed on the adoption floor. Predictable routines and monitored interactions reduced noise, excitability, and upset stomachs. Caretakers noticed a marked improvement in the mental and physical health of our dogs!
- The shelter is closed on Sunday with limited caretakers for animal needs.
- Pre-scheduled surgeries will continue to be completed as arranged and scheduled.
Due to space constraints, the HSDC may need to limit casual visitation for the safety of staff and the animals.
ADOPTION PROCESS:
- Adoptions will continue to be completed by pre-scheduled appointment once an application has been received and counseling completed. This process has proven to be effective and efficient, targets specific identified animals, and reduces overall exposure to both the staff and the public.
- Adoption appointments will be scheduled between the hours of 12:00 – 5:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 12:00 – 6:00 Wednesday; and 11:00 – 3:00 on Saturday. The last available appointment on any day is one hour prior to closing.
As always, we cherish our supportive community and look forward to a more accessible environment. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
And shout out to our amazing dog adopters as well! Biggie Smalls, Johnny, Little Bit, Eva, Cooper, Comet, Celeste, Krystal, Walrus. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great pics. Great people. Great dogs!
So many smiling faces! ❤️
Lucky pups!
Love!
Bravo to all!
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We had a stellar number of cat and Guinea pig adoptions last week! Pearl, Landon, Ant, Cricket, Troy, Pawley, Felix, Ozzie Jr., Claire, Earl, Jolie, Rudolph, Buddy, Lars, Cody, Klohee, Daisy, Church, Simba, Lilac, Jack, Tom, Ella, Cheese, Yano, Rowen, Bonnie, Mac, Rose, Gary. ... See MoreSee Less
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So happy fur all of the babies who found purrrrrfect homes😻🥰
Oh happy day!
HONORING BETTY WHITE: Fans of the actress Betty White are honoring her 100th birthday by donating to animal welfare charities and shelters in what’s known as the #BettyWhiteChallenge.
Today is the day! Donate to HSDC in honor of this Golden Girl! ... See MoreSee Less
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Donated in honor of Betty and my girl Molly’s 17th birthday!
I donated in her name!!!! Thank you for being a friend to all precious animals!! We thank you!!
May her generosity and love for all animals continue to inspire others. Done❤️
DONE... Happy 100th Birthday Beautiful Betty White❤. Thanks for all your talent & Love for the animals around the world. Your name will always live on. Hope you are being spoiled on them clouds❤. If you see MommaStew tell her Hello she adored you as well❤🙏❤
Happiest of Heavenly Birthdays Betty! Thank you for being a friend to all!
Happy birthday Betty! We donated in honor of Betty’s birthday! from Malo and Fin 🎂🎂
I'm in! Happy birthday to Betty. Thanks for all you do there at HSDC.
Benson (formerly Tyson) is a Delaware County Humane Society grad! Thank you for all you do, and donated for Betty...thank you for being a friend!
Done! Donated through your website though! Good luck! I hope you make a ton!
Done! Happy Birthday, Betty
For Betty! Happy heavenly 100th. #BettyWhiteChallenge
Done, Happy Birthday Betty!
Happy birthday, Betty! ❤️🐶
Done! Happy Birthday Betty!
Happy birthday Betty! Done!
Well done fin and Malo . I am giving a donation too in memory of candy!
Happy Birthday Betty!
Humane Society of Delaware County #BettyWhiteChallenge
Done. Happy heavenly 100th birthday Betty White
Happy birthday Betty White from Leo
Donated Happy Birthday Betty! 🐾🎂
Done! Happy Birthday Betty White!
Done! Happy birthday Betty White!
Done! Happy Birthday Ms. Betty!
Happy Birthday Betty White! #thankyouforbeingafriend #BettyWhiteChallenge
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