Founded in 1957, the Delaware Humane Association (DHA) is Delaware’s first no kill animal shelter and adoption center, and is a non-federally funded, private nonprofit organization serving a four state area. Our mission is to act as a voice for companion animals and to enhance their welfare by providing temporary shelter, spay/neuter services, humane education programs, and adoption/placement resources. We rely on generous donations from the community to provide quality services and complete this mission. We are committed to providing for the needs of homeless dogs and cats in our community. Serving over 5,000 companion animals annually through direct intervention and many more through advocacy, we continue to promote the humane values of protection, care, and compassion for all living things. We envision a future where all people and their pets live healthy, happy and long lives together. Each year, hundreds of animals come to DHA in search of a warm bed, good meal, and most importantly, a new home. We do not euthanize animals to make space to house others and aim to preserve life whenever possible. Our dedicated staff and volunteers work hard to ensure that each animal receives the best care possible during his/her stay at our adoption shelter. We make every effort to ensure that the physical, medical, social, and emotional needs of our animals are met every day. Please visit http://www.dehumane.org to learn more about DHA's adoptable pets, programs, and services.