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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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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.