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How Can
I Help?

Your donations support our programs and services. The Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving and protecting the animals of Delaware County.

HSDC does not receive any of your tax dollars, we rely heavily on individual donations, grants, corporate partnerships and fundraisers. Your donation is tax deductible.

Donated Items

We are fortunate to have the a supportive community that willingly donates gently used items to us. As our storage space is limited, once we are well-stocked, we must stop taking specific items until our supply is depleted. At this time we are not accepting:

Comforters, sheets, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths;
Used bones for dogs, large and x-large dog beds;
Used cat trees;
Enclosed cat litter pans

We do not have a need or use for the following items:

Any type of pillow
Children’s stuffed animals
sheets or pillow cases
hamster/gerbil cages
bird cages
aquariums
reptile supplies

We can always take donations of dog/cat food as long as it is in the original packaging or a container with the species/brand/food name clearly labeled.

Donation Options

GIVE

If you are able, help us help others in need

Recurring Gift – your steady support prepares us for every challenge and lets us plan for the future.

Individual Gift – your donation funds animal vaccinations and wellness medications, spay/neuters, and other basic medical care.

GIVE Recurring GIVE Individual

Other ways to support HSDC

That’s My Baby!

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Who doesn’t like to brag about how awesome our fur babies are? Here’s your chance to make your pet a local celebrity. Pehaps to share a loving photo of the best pet ever or just because he is your best little boy, this is a limited opportunity for your pet’s image to be shared on one of the eight (8) windows of the HSDC van. Simply select the “That’s My Baby” option from the donate button to start the process.

For a donation of $1,000 for six (6) months, or $1,900 for twelve (12) months, your pet will be on display as the van travels throughout Ohio. See example images.
Once your donation has been received, an HSDC staff member will contact you to coordinate image requirements and caption details.
Select the “That’s My Baby” option from the donate button to begin the process.

*Please note the HSDC controls content and placement of images on the van.

Remember the HSDC in your will
Many people have made bequests to HSDC, making its future more secure. Charitable gifts made by bequest are not taxed as part of your estate.

There are several ways to make a bequest to HSDC:

A fixed amount of money or specific property such as stocks, bonds, or real estate.
A percentage of your estate.
A contingent bequest, naming the HSDC as the recipient should another beneficiary not survive you.
A residual bequest, leaving a portion or the entire remainder of your estate to the HSDC after all else has been settled.
A life income bequest, paying income to a person of your choice for his or her lifetime after your death, with the principal donated to the HSDC at the death of your beneficiaries.

Whichever type of bequest you choose, we suggest the following language to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding:

“I hereby give and bequeath to the Humane Society of Delaware County, a nonprofit Ohio corporation located at 4920 St Rt 37 East, Delaware Ohio, 43015 Tax I.D. #31-0956829, the sum of $XXXXX to be used for its general purposes.”

For a gift other than cash, simply describe the assets.

If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact the HSDC.

Adopt-A-Kennel

Adopt-a-Kennel: Sponsor an adoption floor kennel and become a Pet Ambassador. We provides care for over 100 animals every day! You can help make these pets feel at home during their stay, by sponsoring a kennel. You choose how many weeks you wish to sponsor!

Sponsorships of 6 months or more receive a “BONE” plaque personalized with the sponsor’s name which will be displayed proudly on a kennel in our dog adoption room. Click here to get started!

$25 weekly sponsor
$100 monthly sponsor
$600 monthly sponsor
$1,200 monthly sponsor

Kroger Card Community Rewards

Choose The Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC) as your beneficiary, and HSDC receives a donation every time you shop Kroger!

To register, on the Kroger Community Rewards logo. Scroll down to “I’m a Customer – enroll in Community rewards.” If you have another organization previously designated, select the update button. Type in Humane Society of Delaware County, then choose “enroll.”

Please encourage your friends and family to enroll and swipe too! Last year your Kroger Plus card shopping raised more than $7,000 for HSDC! Thank you.