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.
Thank You to our Generous Partners!
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Meet Your New Best Friend!
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
🚨 NOW HIRING: 🐾🐾
HUMAN FOR DOGS WHO THINK THEY RUN THE PLACE 🚨
The Humane Society of Delaware County has an opening for a Dog Caretaker… because the dogs refused to do their own paperwork.
Let’s get something straight:
You won’t be “working with dogs.”
You’ll be working for dogs.
Your future bosses include:
🐶 A 3-legged senior who will out-stubborn you
🐶 A puppy with unlimited battery and zero brakes
🐶 That one dog who barks at nothing… and somehow wins
🐶 A secret angel who just wants quiet pets and will steal your heart
Daily responsibilities:
Opening kennel doors like you’re releasing tiny, furry chaos
Negotiating with someone who just ate their leash
Saying “no” and immediately saying “okay fine”
Cleaning messes while being supervised very closely 👀
Providing elite-level belly rubs (performance will be judged)
Requirements:
✔️ Must be okay being chosen as “the favorite human” (no pressure)
✔️ Ability to function while being stared at… constantly
✔️ Strong negotiation skills with individuals who do not speak English
✔️ Willingness to laugh, a lot—sometimes at yourself
Benefits:
✨ Your bad days don’t stand a chance here
✨ You’ll accidentally fall in love at least once a week
✨ Every single shift actually matters
✨ Free judgment from dogs who saw you trip over nothing
Real talk: this job is messy, loud, and occasionally ridiculous… but it’s also one of the most meaningful things you’ll ever do.
📢 Apply now—or don’t, and let your future best friend get adopted by someone else. Your call. 🐾
These are just some of HSDC Alumni’s that have come through our care!
Email Heather.porter@hsdcohio.org to schedule an interview now!
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💖🐾 Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight 🐾💖
We’re back with more of the incredible humans who make everything we do possible!
✨ Lindsey – a HUGE animal lover whose passion shines through in every moment she spends with our animals.
✨ Cindy – loves seeing how happy the animals are, and helps make those happy moments happen every single day.
✨ Hanci – started as a foster and turned that love into becoming a dedicated volunteer (we love when that happens! 💕)
Each of them brings something special, and together they help create brighter days for the animals in our care.
We truly couldn’t do this without our amazing volunteer team—thank you for your heart, your time, and your compassion! 🐶🐱
LINDSEY - “I've always had a passion for animals & they’re pretty much my medicine -mentally, physically, emotionally.
Volunteering has been a learning journey & learning more everyday. I’m mostly happy when I'm around animals, it gives me great joy& peace.
What I love most about volunteering -
I ❤️being around both cats & dogs. Having Cindy there has been awesome😁. I ❤️ playing with pretty much any animal there. I loved when the Human Society got farm animals in, that was cool. I love how being around the animals gives me a break from life for a while & let all the animals heel me.
Everyone is really kind and helpful.”
CINDY - “I decided to volunteer at the Humane Society because my friend Lindsey volunteered there first and I thought it would be fun for us to help the animals have better days together.
What I love most about volunteering at the Humane Society is having the opportunity to give attention to animals one at a time and seeing how happy it makes them and us at the same time. This has been a fantastic experience so far!”
HANCI - “My family fostered dogs for several years in Franklin County, and shortly after we moved to Lewis Center I began volunteering at HSDC by fostering dogs. It was very meaningful to provide love and support to dogs as they waited for a forever home. Now I volunteer in the building, mostly as a kennel assistant and cat room assistant.
What I love most about volunteering at HSDC is being part of a group of people who share a devotion and commitment to the welfare of animals. Even though my work there is simple—washing food bowls, doing laundry, helping to keep the facility clean— it is rewarding to help this organization do their very important work.
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Announcement From Our Board President!
Dear Friends and Partners of HSDC,
As Board Chair of the Humane Society of Delaware County, I am delighted to share an exciting update regarding our leadership team.
As you may know, Jana Cassidy has been a positive and impactful leader at HSDC for nearly a decade. She recently announced her intention to begin transitioning toward retirement. Our search for a new Chief Executive Officer led us to Amanda Wampler, a proven nonprofit executive with deep experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive.
Amanda will assume the role of CEO of HSDC on May 11. Jana will serve as Chief Operating Officer for the near term to ensure a smooth and effective transition. Please join us in welcoming Amanda and expressing our appreciation to Jana for her continued service. HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women.
We are confident that their experience, dedication, and talents will elevate HSDC as we continue striving to achieve our vision of becoming the Animal Rescue Facility (ARF). ARF will be a one-stop shop for people and their pets, a go-to destination offering a wide array of services while continuing to make Delaware County America’s best hometown. With the guidance of these two leaders, we will bring this vision to life.
Sincerely,
Megan Ricci, Board President
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