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Dog rescues and shelters in Delaware

Places to adopt a dog in Delaware (DE), with phone, website and public reviews

18places to adopt
7shelters
11rescue groups

There are 18 dog rescues and animal shelters in Delaware with a public listing: 7 shelters and 11 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Breed rescues in Delaware

Dog rescues and shelters in Delaware

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Brandywine Valley SPCA, Delaware - Copeland Center for Animal Welfare

New Castle, DE · Animal shelter
4.62,466 reviews
(302) 516-1000 Website Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Delaware take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 40 dog breeders in Delaware.

Dog breeders in Delaware

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Delaware?

We list 18 places to adopt a dog in Delaware: 7 animal shelters and 11 rescue groups, of which 1 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Delaware?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Delaware?

Yes: Greyhound Pet Adoptions of Delaware. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.