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PetSmart National Adoption Weekend Sept 11 - 12 Wellness Clinic at Community Plaza, Sept. 11th from 1 to 3 pm Woofstock, 20th Annual Walk for the Animals on Oct. 3
Come see us at the Brandywine Festival of the Arts, Sept 11 - 12 Playtime at DHA on Wed, Sept 15th 5 to 7 pm  Print and distribute Woofstock posters to support the Walk!

Delaware Humane Association News

Best of Delaware 2010 award winner

Join us for the WSFS Pet Photo Contest Winners Reception
Please join us on September 10th to celebrate the winners of the 2nd Annual WSFS Bank Pet Photo Contest! The reception will be held at the WSFS Bank Glen Mills Branch and will include the presentation of prizes to the winners and a donation check to the Delaware Humane Association, unveiling of the Best in Show Winner's photo from the professional photo shoot, and a chance to meet some of DHA's adoptable animals.

Print your Woofstock poster and help support the Walk!
Please help us get the word out about Woofstock, DHA's 20th Annual Walk for the Animals in Wilmington on October 3rd. Our 8.5 x 11 event poster is now online in PDF format, ready to print and distribute. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals and DHA's mission. With your help, we can have an even bigger, better event than ever before and exceed our fundraising goals!

DHA's Christmas Tail Sale has been extended!
Due to the large number of kittens waiting for loving homes, our "Christmas in July" sale has been extended through the end of September! If you've been thinking about adopting a furry friend or two, this is a great time we are offering a discount of $25 off the adoption fee (regularly $100) for kittens 6 months and under!

Subaru Share the Love Event Benefits DHA
This year the ASPCA helped match Subaru dealers with local animal welfare agencies around the country for Share the Love Events to help spread the message that adoption should be your first option, while helping find loving homes for their adoptable pets. This match-making resulted in more than 350 adoptions and $28,000 raised for local agencies.

DHA wins Best Event for Animal Lovers in Upstate Delaware
We're proud to announce that DHA's Muttini Mixer was chosen by the critics at Delaware Today to be the Best Event for Animal Lovers, Upstate Delaware in the 2010 Best of Delaware awards!

The Spring/Summer 2010 Paws For Thought Newsletter is online
We are pleased to announce that the Spring/Summer 2010 edition of the Paws for Thought newsletter is now online in PDF format. It is an enjoyable, colorful look at the animals and happenings at DHA.

Support DHA and become a Walk Sponsor!
Please join us as a sponsor for our largest fundraiser of the year, the 20th Annual Walk for the Animals in October. This year's theme is Woofstock, a celebration of peace, love, and yappiness! In order to continue carrying out our mission, DHA needs the support of local businesses like yours. The Walk is a great opportunity for your business to show its support for our mission and gain some exposure.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Delaware Human Association is to act as a voice for companion animals and to enhance their welfare by providing temporary shelter, spay/neuter services, humane education programs, and adoption/placement resources.