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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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
ARF! The Animal Resource Facility
Making Our Best Hometown Even Better
For our community, neighbors and pets
We’re launching a capital campaign to build the future of animal welfare in Delaware County! ARF (Animal Resource Facility) will be a 22,000 sq. ft. hub for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming—uniting the Humane Society of Delaware County with private businesses to support pets and their families.
We have just a few months to raise $1.8 million, and we need your help! Join us in making this vision a reality. Click below to learn more and get involved!
ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Meet Von & Lou – Two Senior Horses Ready for Their Next Chapter.
We’re looking for loving homes for two incredible geldings, Von (21) and Lou (23) — longtime companions with different personalities, but both full of heart.
Von is a gentle off-the-track Thoroughbred who has spent the last five years enjoying life as a pasture pet. He’s healthy, calm, and thrives in a relaxed lifestyle. While Von has been lightly ridden at the walk and trot (bareback and under an English saddle), he’s not a fan of cantering and would need a vet's approval and some retraining before returning to light riding. He has soft hooves that need supportive care, but with the right attention, he continues to do well. Von is happiest in a quiet pasture and would do best with an experienced horse person.
Lou is a 23-year-old Thoroughbred Paint cross with a spirited personality and a background in dressage. While he’s spent the past few years in the pasture with Von, Lou is ready to come out of retirement. He’s smart, full of energy, and eager to have a job again. He’s best suited for an experienced rider who can bring him back into work, with guidance from a vet. Lou thrives when mentally and physically engaged and isn’t content with a pasture-only lifestyle.
While they’d love to find a home together, Von and Lou can be adopted separately. Either way, they’re looking for adopters who can offer them a safe, loving environment where they can continue to thrive.
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🐾 As Delaware County continues to grow, so does the need for expanded animal services—and that’s where ARF comes in. The Animal Resource Facility will allow us to provide more space, more care, and more second chances. 💙
The journey is just beginning, and we know you might have questions. We invite you to learn more, ask us anything, and be part of this transformational moment for animals in need.
🌟 Your support—whether through questions, shares, or donations—moves us closer to a brighter future.
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THANK YOU!
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we met our $25,000 June Matching Challenge goal! Every dollar given towards ARF during June was doubled, helping us raise over $50,000 for our ARF Capital Campaign.
Your support brings us one big step closer to building ARF — the Animal Resource Facility — a place where animals in need will find shelter, veterinary care, and second chances.
We’re so grateful to every single donor who made this possible. Because of you, the future for animals in our community is looking brighter than ever. ... See MoreSee Less
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