Heartwarming tails of compassion and kindness unfold within our shelter walls and beyond every single day. From Rocket, a senior dog whose life was transformed through foster care and adoption, to a chipmunk suffering from a debilitating disease, to our Pets for Life team helping a community member keep his beloved cat by his side, each story embodies the spirit of empathy and care defining our mission.

Give by June 30th, 2024, and DOUBLE your impact for companion and wild animals in need thanks to a generous $10,000 matching gift from Linn Roth and Jean Martinelli.

Every donation furthers our vision of empowering communities to thrive through fostering empathy, care, and mutual respect for both people and animals. With your ongoing support, we will continue to transform the lives of animals and people alike. Thank you for being a vital part of providing compassion and care to our community.

We're delighted to share our Family Tails newsletter with you. Within these pages, you’ll find stories that illustrate the profound impact of your support. Alongside our 2023 Annual Report’s important statistics, these inspiring stories truly highlight the transformative power of your contributions!

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A Soft Landing for Rocket

Rocket’s resilient spirit, Rachel’s passion, Anne’s open heart, DCHS’s dedicated staff and volunteers, and donors like you supporting our work all give animals like Rocket a soft landing.

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May 20, 2024

A Soft Landing for Rocket

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