Check out our new hours. Most DCHS and Wildlife Center services are by appointment only, including reuniting lost animals, surrendering a pet, wildlife rehabilitation, and more. Adoption visits are first-come, first-served. We recommend checking our current waitlist prior to your visit.
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Dec 2nd, 2022
You Made Our Hearts Soar This #GivingTuesday
We are blown away by your gratitude this #GivingTuesday. Together, we raised over $108,000 for pets, barnyard animals, and wildlife in our community!
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Oct 20th, 2022
Planned Raptor Pen to Get Solar Boost
DCHS's Wildlife Center recently received several grants to add solar panels to the project onto our 100-foot raptor flight enclosure
Oct 4th, 2022
More Than Phones: How DCHS Counselors Help Pets in Our Community
A DCHS Shelter Resource Counselor shares the complex and varied responsibilities of our front office staff.
Sep 7th, 2022
Helping Her True Personality Shine Through
Shy Piper spent most of her time at DCHS hiding, but thanks to extra attention from staff, she became more comfortable at the shelter and found a new home where her personality could shine through.
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Sep 7th, 2022
Keeping Pets With the Families Who Love Them
Animals thrive with the families who love them. Pets for Life supports people in our community, like Fernando and his family, by providing essential supplies and services – all at no cost.
Sep 7th, 2022
Despite Challenges, Animals Near and Far Find New Homes
In response to increasing animal populations, DCHS partnered with NBC15 to host a month-long Clear The Shelters adoption event.
Sep 7th, 2022
Camp Pawprint Makes PAW-some Return
A huge round of a-paws to our presenters for helping make Camp Pawprint’s return educational and fun for all!