The Humane Society of Delaware County is not your average animal shelter. Our Mission –
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!
We hope you can join us on Saturday, July 18th for our Wine, Dine, and Whiskers 2026 FurBall!
Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and entertainment while helping raise vital funds to care for animals in need.
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
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight Week is HERE! 🌟
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation week, we’re so excited to introduce you to some of the incredible humans who make everything we do at HSDC possible ❤️🐾
Meet Brenda & Phil—our go-to team for dogs, transports, and events… always ready to jump in wherever needed!💖🐶
Say hello to Gene—spreading love to both our cats and dogs with every visit 🐶🐱
And give a big cheer for Colton—our amazing junior dog volunteer making a difference at such a young age! 🥰🐶
Brenda and Phil…
“Having been lifelong animal lovers, we feel privileged to have found a place in HSDC that allows us to devote our retirement years to helping animals. Being a part of their journeys from intake to adoption has been fulfilling, rewarding and sometimes heartbreaking. One of the best things though is the transformations we’ve seen with some of them being terrified when they come in to feeling safe which is what the amazing staff and volunteers do so well!” — Brenda and Phil
Gene…
“My cat Melissa motivated me to volunteer at the HSDC. We took Melissa in when my mother-in-law passed on and no one wanted her including Nan and I. Melissa had some bad habits mostly due to her being left alone for long periods of time, but other stuff too. We were catless at that time and decided to give her a try because she would have gone to the Cleveland pound which we perceived and death sentence for her. For at least a year she lived in my basement and we never saw her except for glimpses. She had good eating and cat box habits so she was really little trouble. I thought she was going to be a hermit in my basement for her entire existence. Eventually she started showing herself and became more social. I learned so much from that cat. She had so many rules! NO picking her up, no fingers or hands in her face, no touching several parts of her body like her tail, no loud noises, no overhead fans and other things. She like to touch me with her tail, almost like reverse petting. Eventually I learned. She would announce herself when he came into a room with a loud meow. If we didn't respond in kind she turned around and left. We would go on vacation and have neighbors in to feed her. In about 8 years the caretaker never saw her. Unless we told visitors we had a cat, they would never have known. At Melissa's end after about 14 years in March due to cancer we knew we needed to replace her. Enter Andy.
At one point we signed up for the Furball. I had retired and was looking to get out of the house. I asked myself "who among us has the least resources and the most need?". The answer for me was animals....cats and dogs and volunteering at the HSDC seemed like a fit for me. Nan and I have been cat lovers for decades.
What I like most about volunteering at the HSDC is the camaraderie among the volunteers and staff. All the people at HSDC have a real fondness for the animals and a genuine interest in the welfare of animals in need. What is better than helping our furry friends in distress and helping them find people who will love them?” — Gene
Colton…
“I decided to volunteer at HSDC because I wanted to help out animals who need a forever home. HSDC was a perfect option to get to spend time with animals and help them by volunteering. I love taking the dogs on walks (with mom) and doing chores there knowing all of it helps the dogs I love.” — Colton, Age 12
These are just a few of the many dedicated volunteers who give their time, energy, and hearts to our animals. No matter the role, every single volunteer is vital to our mission—and we are beyond grateful 🥰💖
Stay tuned all week as we share more of their stories… you won’t want to miss them!
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🐾 A brighter future is just a ticket away. Your presence at the 2026 Fur Ball helps us continue our life-saving work in Delaware County. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate with us and save on your admission!
Tick-tock! ⏰ May 31st is the final deadline to receive the Early Bird discount, and it will be here before you know it!
🎟️ Don't wait, get your tickets today! https://cbo.io/app/public/…
💻 Code: EARLYBIRD
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Woot-Woot! Look at these sweetie pies that made it home this week 🥳
Hooray Henry, Wheat, Ollie, Magnolia, Langley, Mia, Collin, Scotch, Tucker, Willow, George, Reya, Pixie, Pig, Ferrah Pawcett, Chennel, Harry, and Guinness 🩷 ... See MoreSee Less
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