DCHS's Main Shelter, Thrift Stores, and Wildlife Center will be closing today (Tuesday, 4/14) at 5:00 pm due to severe weather warnings. 

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Apr 10th, 2026

Behind the Numbers: When Baby Animals Arrive

When are babies born and has the timing of annual admissions changed in the last decade? Read about the most common species born during spring months.

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Adoption Pet Care Resources How to Help

Oct 31st, 2025

Meows & Magic Moments

How Missy Chose Her Human Thanks to Pets for Life

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Adoption How to Help

Sep 20th, 2025

They had Each Other, Then They had You!

Your support gave these two kitties the extra time and attention they needed to come out of their shells and find their new family.

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Adoption How to Help

Jul 1st, 2025

Seymour Snuggles and Fewer Struggles

One Cat’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph: Thanks to incredible supporters like you, Seymour triumphed over his traumatic injuries to find his happy new beginning.

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Adoption

Jun 24th, 2025

Making Pet Adoption Easier for Seniors

Increased discount for seniors helps make adopting a new fur-iend easier.

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Adoption How to Help

Dec 5th, 2024

Cosmic Alignment Leads Pup Home

Because of YOU, a stray, scared pup and her new family both got a second chance at love and companionship.

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Adoption Event How to Help Shelter Happenings

Nov 30th, 2024

New Beginnings for Loving Companions

YOUR generous support provides special care to special cats like TJ Eckleburg – now Tunnel Bob!

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