NEW CASTLE — Faithful Friends Animal Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, marking a major milestone in its mission to care for homeless pets across Delaware. The nonprofit, which moved into its new state-of-the-art shelter just last year, says the expanded space has dramatically improved conditions for both animals and staff. But this summer, the organization is facing …
Pet owners in northern Delaware will have an opportunity to access affordable veterinary care next week when Faithful Friends Animal Society hosts a low-cost Dog & Cat Vaccine Clinic at the Claymont Community Center. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at 3301 Green Street in Claymont. “Affordable and …
Some Delawareans will be able to save money and give their furry friends a snip-snip this month. In honor of Spay and Neuter Awareness Month this February, the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is offering a special opportunity for income-eligible Delaware residents to have their pets spayed or neutered at no cost. The initiative, known …
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After a canine respiratory illness spread through the state over the summer causing a statewide closure of many shelters for about a month, shelters found different ways to remedy the situation and reopen successfully. The Humane Animal Partners cut the number of dogs it houses by about 50% to 30 dogs at a time. RELATED: Del. restricts movements of shelter, …
In light of a canine respiratory disease outbreak in Delaware that forced a couple of the largest animal shelters to close their doors to new dogs, one organization is offering free vaccines. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced it will provide dogs with free canine influenza and distemper shots at their health centers in New Castle, Dover and Georgetown. “While this …
Faithful Friends Animal Society and Humane Animal Partners have temporarily stopped dog intakes and dog adoptions at their New Castle and Wilmington shelters while they treat a canine respiratory illness. “We’re taking these measures to limit the spread of the infection and help our dogs recover,” Faithful Friends announced on Facebook. “Symptoms are a cough, like a kennel cough, …
