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What's A Foster?
Animals who are listed as “foster” with the SPCA are also available for adoption. The word “foster” beside the animal’s name designates
an animal that is temporarily staying in a private residence with a foster family. Adoption requirements are the same for foster animals as for animals in residence at the Adoption Center, the only difference being that foster animals require the potential adopter to meet them via the foster family.
What You Need
We want your visit with us to be a pleasant and successful one, which
starts with your understanding that our total focus is on being able to
return lost animals to their owners, and adopting the animals
from our Adoption Center into loving homes.
Many of the animals in the SPCA today are available for adoption, while others are lost and unavailable for adoption for 4 days in the hopes that their owners will reclaim them. The card on the front of the animal’s cage will help you to ascertain the availability date of the animal.
If there is an animal you are interested in adopting, the adoption counselors will be happy to assist you with that process. The adoption screening will take approximately 20 minutes and requires the following information:
Once you adopt, we're sure you'll want to take your new pooch or kitty out on the town. Click here for a Pet Friendly Resources List, including pet-friendly rentals.
Many of the animals in the SPCA today are available for adoption, while others are lost and unavailable for adoption for 4 days in the hopes that their owners will reclaim them. The card on the front of the animal’s cage will help you to ascertain the availability date of the animal.
If there is an animal you are interested in adopting, the adoption counselors will be happy to assist you with that process. The adoption screening will take approximately 20 minutes and requires the following information:
- A driver’s license or a state-issued ID with your current address
- Residency: The owner of the home must consent to the adoption of the animal. If you rent, we need to see a copy of your lease stating that you are allowed to have pets. If you own your home, please bring a copy of your deed, mortgage payment book or tax bill.
- If you are planning to adopt a dog and presently have a dog(s), all dogs must meet.
- Veterinary references, if applicable.
- All members of the household must meet the animal.
- An adoption application must be completed.
- Proof of home ownership or lease with pet allowance
Once you adopt, we're sure you'll want to take your new pooch or kitty out on the town. Click here for a Pet Friendly Resources List, including pet-friendly rentals.
Adoption Donation Fees
All pets adopted from the Delco SPCA are spayed or
neutered.
See our Home page and Facebook for weekly and ongoing specials. Regular adoption fees are as follows:
Animal disposal:
See our Home page and Facebook for weekly and ongoing specials. Regular adoption fees are as follows:
| Dogs (over 6 months) Includes: spaying or neutering fee, appropriate inoculations, microchip including registration, 5-lb bag of Hill's food, collar & leash and complimentary vet visit *Additional $6.95 required for dog license if owner is resident of Delaware County |
$150.00 |
| Puppies (6 months and under) Includes: spaying or neutering fee, appropriate inoculations, microchip including registration, 5-lb bag of Hill's food, collar & leash and complimentary vet visit *Additional $6.95 required for dog license if owner is resident of Delaware County |
Start at $250.00 |
| Cats (over 6 months) Includes: spaying or neutering fee, appropriate inoculations, microchip including registration, 5-lb bag of Hill's food, carrier and complimentary vet visit |
$80.00 |
| Kittens (6 months and under) Includes: spaying or neutering fee, appropriate inoculations, microchip including registration, 5-lb bag of Hill's food, carrier and complimentary vet visit |
$125.00 |
*All adoption donation fees also include free veterinary care from our veterinarians up to 10 days post-adoption.
In our "Save a Paw, Get a Paw" ongoing cat adoption special, adopt one cat 6 months or older, bring a second cat home at no adoption fee! Adopt one kitten, bring another kitten home at 50% off.
Prices are subject to change due to specials or variable pricing.
For more information on specials, check our Home page or Facebook. Variable pricing is a term for when we
price highly desired animals at a higher adoption fee to help cover the
very reduced and sometimes waived adoption fees of other animals that
have been in the shelter for a long time. For more
information on variable pricing, you may call one of our Adoption
Counselors at 610-566-1370 x0.
Other Services of the Delaware County SPCA:
Low-cost spay/neuter:
- Cats: $50
- Dogs under 40 pounds: $60
- Dogs over 40 pounds: $80
Euthanasia at
owner’s request:
We accept pets for euthanasia at owner's
request by appointment only
between the hours of 12-4 PM Mondays through Saturdays, except holidays.
Cats: $50
Dogs: $75
(Additional $50 for aggressive animals.)
To make an appointment, call 610-566-1370 x0.
Animal disposal:
Cats: $30
Dogs: $50
Adoption Donation Fee Payment Options:
Cash and major credit cards are accepted.
Checks are accepted with the following guidelines:
No checks under the number 1,000; no out-of-state or country checks; no 3rd-party or business checks
Cash and major credit cards are accepted.
Checks are accepted with the following guidelines:
No checks under the number 1,000; no out-of-state or country checks; no 3rd-party or business checks
Surrendering Your Pet to the SPCA
| Surrendering your pet to the SPCA is a personal decision that
should not be taken lightly. With thousands of animals arriving
each year, competition is high, and adopters want the healthiest and
friendliest dogs and cats. Prior to
relinquishing your pet, we recommend look into alternative
arrangements, such as putting your pet in the care of a responsible and
trustworthy family member or neighbor or doing further research to find
housing that accepts pets and contacting local rescue groups. Click here for a list of pet-friendly resources,
including pet-friendly housing. If the reason for relinquishing your
pet is a medical reason, call our vet office at 610-566-1370, option 3,
for
low-cost veterinary services. Or call our front desk at 610-566-1370 x0
for rescue information. Owners ask that we love and care for their pet like they do, and we will happily do so, with their help. First, please make an appointment prior to bringing your animal to the Adoption Center. Call 610-566-1370 x0. Appointments are required and those who arrive without an appointment will be turned away. When you do arrive at your scheduled time, you should be prepared to help by bringing all papers relevant to your pet's veterinary history, especially with regard to vaccinations and spay/neuter. Include names and contact information for any veterinarians who have seen your pet. Having your dog or cat spayed or neutered and brought up-to-date with all vaccines will also increase the chance we will be able to accept your pet right away. We will ask for you to make a donation surrender fee toward the care of your pet while they are at the SPCA:
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Adoption Application
Hours of Operation
Monday: 12-7 PM
Tuesday: 12-7 PM
Wednesday: 12-7 PM
Thursday: 12-7 PM
Friday: 12-7 PM
Saturday: 12-7 PM
Sunday: 12-4 PM
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