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, …
The Humane Animal Partners is unveiling its $3 million renovated Stanton/Christiana location next Wednesday with changes that will help ensure the health of its dogs and ease the burden of staff. The project, which began last November, helps with the group’s mission to ensure every animal receives the love and care they deserve. “The building could hold as many as …
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 …
Citing reports of possibly deadly infections, Delaware has banned the state’s shelters and rescues from accepting out-of-state dogs and moving shelter and rescue dogs from Delaware to out of state. The order, dated July 12 and signed by state veterinarian Karen M. Lopez, runs for 30 days. The order could be extended, it says. IN THE NEWS: Delawareans have won …
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, …
An animal welfare group will host two free wellness and vaccine clinics for Sussex County pet owners, the first Thursday, June 27, at the Bridgeville Goodwill. Humane Animal Partners, which has adoption centers in Rehoboth Beach, Wilmington and Stanton/Christiana, is sponsoring the clinics because it can be difficult for people in Sussex County to find accessible, affordable veterinary care. The …
Humane Animal Partners, an animal shelter that has been serving Delaware for 150 years, is embracing a newish concept among shelters nationwide: pet retention. Instead of admitting every animal in need to the shelter, the nonprofit works with people to help them keep their animals in their homes. Sometimes, that involves resources, such as a food pantry, veterinarian care and …
