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Attention Military Personnel
Are you being deployed overseas and don't have anybody to care for your pet? Don't take them to a shelter - contact Operation Noble Foster instead. They will find a foster home for your pet until you return.

Animal Cruelty is Family Violence How to Raise Awareness of the Animal Cruelty/Family Violence Connection. 

 

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Delaware Animal Shelters & Animal Control Agencies 

Border States:  Maryland  /  New Jersey  /  Pennsylvania  

This is a directory of Delaware pet shelters (dog pounds), animal rescues, animal adoption agencies and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home. 

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.  

Unfortunately there are way too many pets that we cannot help or save, but you can help by adopting, donating, volunteering and spaying/neutering your pets!  A shelter's dream is to stop euthanizing a healthy animal because he/she did not find a forever home.  Help your local shelter reach that dream. 

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout Delaware.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

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URGENT NOTICES:

Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

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Animal Shelter/Rescue Directories 

Here is a listing of Directories that list animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue groups.  

Choosing a pet for you      

How to be a responsible pet owner- choosing the right pet for you  

Pet Finder -  listing in alphabetical order by city.  If you click on this link and your state does not come up right away do a search for your area.   

MuttCats - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  

Net Pets - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  Listed by city in alphabetical order.  

United Animal Rescuers - 

World Animal Net - Find animal shelters, animal rescues, sanctuaries and more in your state.  

Animal Net for Pets - Directory and resources for Delaware Humane Societies, animal shelters, pet adoptions, animal cruelty help and resources, bird rescue and other organizations dealing with animal welfare in Delaware.  

Pet Harbor - Search for lost, stray, and adoptable pets in the United States and Canada. Features listings from shelters and rescue organizations.  

Rescue Clearinghouse - Directory of animal shelters, pet rescues, and humane societies.  Be sure to visit your state's newsletter!  

Cats with No Name - Directory of Delaware Shelters & Rescuers.  

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Camden, DE  Kent County SPCA - Volunteers and Donations needed!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  32 Shelter Circle, Camden, Delaware 19943   Phone: 302-698-3006  

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Georgetown, DE  Delaware SPCA - Sussex Chapter, 22918 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, Delaware 19947   Phone: 302-856-6361  

Georgetown, DE  DE - SPCA - 326 S. DuPont Hwy, Georgetown, Delaware 19947   Phone: 302-856-6361

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Laurel, DE  Delaware Animal Aid, Inc - Volunteers and Donations needed!  Chain-link fence repair is something our shelter desperately needs!
Address:  10952 County Seat Hwy, Laurel, Delaware 19956   Phone: 302-875-5941  

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Newark, DE  Delaware SPCA - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  New Castle County, Route 7, Newark, Delaware 19713    Phone: 302-998-2281  

Newark, DE  National Humane Society - 40 E Main Street #364-I, Newark, Delaware 19711   Phone: 302-369-6532

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Smyrna, DE  Animal Humane Sanctuary - CATS ONLY!  HELP!  We are full and need volunteers and donations.  
Smyrna, Delaware     Phone: (302) 653-2510  

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Wilmington, DE  Delaware Humane Association -  is a private, non-profit "no-kill" animal shelter and humane organization whose mission is to temporarily house homeless animals, reduce pet overpopulation, prevent cruelty, relieve the suffering of animals, and educate the public about animal and humane issues.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  701 A Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801   Phone: 302-571-0111  

Wilmington, DE  Faithful Friends, Inc -  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: 3 Germay Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19804 Phone: 302- 427-8514    Pet "Life" Line: 302- 427-8008  

Wilmington, DE  Save the Animals Adoption Center -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  Windcrest Animal Hospital, 3705 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19805   Phone: 302-998-2995  

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