The Humane Society of Delaware County is not your average animal shelter.
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!
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
Whisker Wednesday: Double the whiskers, double the fun! 🐹🐹
This Whisker Wednesday, we’re introducing you to TWO pairs of bonded guinea pigs who are looking for forever homes!
🐹 Caramel & Butterscotch are a sweet 2-year-old duo who are still showing us their personalities—but we already know that treats are the way to their hearts. Apples are a particular favorite (in moderation, of course)!
🐹 Sonic & Opie are a handsome 4-year-old pair who are just as sweet and will happily take treats right from your hand.
Four guinea pigs. Two bonded pairs. Twice the whiskers and twice the cuteness!
Come meet these sweet boys and see if one of these pairs is the perfect fit for your family. ❤️
Our small animals available for adoption can be found here!:
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🚨 HIGH-PRIORITY SHELTER NEED: BOX LIDS! 🚨
We are dangerously low on cardboard box lids, and we need your help!
We use these cardboard lids as disposable litter trays in our kitten rooms, and we go through them quickly. Right now, box lids are a high-priority needed item at the shelter.
📦 PLEASE NOTE: We need BOX LIDS — NOT box tops!
The graphic shows exactly what we’re looking for. We need the shallow cardboard trays that hold products like canned food, not the cardboard tops or cutouts that many people collect.
If you have these box lids available, please consider donating them to HSDC! Even a small stack can make a big difference for our cats and kittens. 🐱❤️
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Meet Liz! 💕
Liz is a 2.5-year-old Australian Shepherd mix who is one smart cookie looking for someone to give her a chance!
Liz has the brains and instincts of a herding dog, and we think she would thrive in a home where she has a job to do or plenty of opportunities for mental enrichment. Training, puzzle toys, or even learning new tricks if she's up for it! She's a fairly independent girl who seems to enjoy having something to work on in her own time. Liz needs someone who will enjoy working her mind and giving her something productive to focus on.
But there's something important to know about Liz: she's going to need some time before she's ready to be your best friend.
Liz is a more reserved girl. She's still learning the ropes of being a dog and can be easily spooked, so she needs a patient family who will give her the time and space she needs to build trust and feel comfortable.
Liz is looking for a patient and understanding home with children 8+ due to her shyness. She would prefer to be the only dog in the home and she will need slow, intentional introductions to any potential doggy friends. She hasn't quite figured out how to play with other dogs yet!
Liz has been waiting a long time for someone to give her a chance. She may not immediately show you what a special girl she is, but with time, you'll see the fun Liz we know and love.
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