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!
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Fur Ball 2025 was a huge success thanks to the incredible support of our generous sponsors!
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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
The PACT (Pets and Children Together) Program helps low-income Delaware County families with children under 18 learn about responsible pet care. Families meeting income qualifications can receive free or low-cost veterinary care for up to two pets, including spay/neuter, vaccines, flea & tick prevention, and wellness exams.
PACT isn’t just about vet care; it’s about fostering empathy, compassion, and lifelong bonds between kids and their pets. 💛
📞 To enroll, fill out the form at: https://new.shelterluv.com/form/community/… or call (740) 369-7387 and ask about joining the Pets and Children Together Program.
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This is Max.
Max does not see the world the way you and I do.
He feels it.
He listens to it.
He memorizes it.
He trusts it.
And somehow… he still believes in it.
Max is a 99-pound gentle giant, around 7 years old, who came to us from a severe neglect case. He is completely blind. His past gave him every reason to shut down. To give up. To stop trusting humans.
He chose the opposite.
He walks forward anyway.
Sometimes he bumps into things. Sometimes he misjudges a step. Sometimes he bonks his nose and keeps going like, “Cool. Noted.” But every step is brave. Every step is him saying, “I’m still here. I’m still trying.”
When Max first arrived, new voices and unfamiliar spaces were scary. He didn’t know who was safe. He didn’t know if kindness would last.
Now? When you speak to him, he leans in. He tilts his head. He listens like your voice is home. Head scratches are his favorite currency. Give him one and you’ve basically signed a lifelong contract.
Max is special needs.
But he is not fragile.
He is not broken.
He is not a “project.”
He is loyal.
He is steady.
He is deeply, quietly extraordinary.
He will need someone patient. Someone gentle. Someone willing to guide him through a world he cannot see. Someone who understands that love is sometimes holding a leash a little closer and speaking a little softer.
In return, Max will give you everything.
Every ounce of trust.
Every beat of his heart.
Every single day.
He is ready for a forever home.
He is ready to belong.
He is ready to be someone’s miracle.
If you think that person might be you, please message us or apply below.
Let’s get Max home.
Apply to meet him here:
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🎉 1,918 animals found their forever homes in 2025! 🎉
Thanks to our amazing community of adopters, animal lovers, and supporters, HSDC helped dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, guinea pigs, and more find loving homes. Every adoption is a second chance, a fresh start, and a life changed for the better.
🐾 Let’s make 2026 even bigger! Share the love, consider adoption, and help more animals find their happily ever after.
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