Our Main Shelter (including the Adoption Center and Front Office) will be closed Saturday, 9/30, for Bark & Wine! The Wildlife Center and Thrift Store will be open their regular hours.

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Sep 7th, 2023

Supporting Our Community Together

Your incredible support provides that extra help needed to keep families together.

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How to Help

Dec 6th, 2022

So Many Ways to Support DCHS

No matter how you give to DCHS, your generosity saves lives! Learn more about the many ways you can make a big difference for animals in need.

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Adoption How to Help

Nov 29th, 2022

From Rough Past to New Beginning Thanks to You

Thanks to your generous support, DCHS can address immediate dental and medical issues for animals like Eddie.

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Wildlife How to Help

Nov 29th, 2022

You Helped This Green Heron Soar

Thanks to the support of incredible community members like you, DCHS’s wildlife rehabilitators nursed this green heron back to health.

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Adoption How to Help

Nov 26th, 2022

Helping Puppies Be Their Goofy Selves

When puppies like Zak become sick, DCHS can quickly diagnose and treat them thanks to generous supporters like you.

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How to Help Shelter Happenings

Nov 21st, 2022

You’re Giving Pretzel His Second Chance

When a puppy needed immediate help for his broken hip, DCHS could jump into action thanks to compassionate supporters like you.

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Adoption How to Help

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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