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ANIMAL CONTROL IN DELAWARE COUNTY TIMELINE
Pre-2011
The Delaware County SPCA served as the county’s primary animal control shelter,
taking in stray, abused, and surrendered animals from municipalities across
Delco.
2011
The Delaware County SPCA announced it would end its role as the
county’s animal control shelter and transition toward a no-kill,
adoption-focused model.
2012
The SPCA officially ended euthanasia and municipal stray intake,
effectively leaving Delaware County without a centralized animal
control facility.
2011–Present
For more than a decade, Delaware County has relied on:
- Small
rescues
- Overextended
volunteers
- Foster
homes
- Police
departments and animal control officers with limited options
Despite repeated calls from advocates, veterinarians, and
rescuers, no permanent, county-run Animal Welfare Center has been
established.
Today
Delaware County remains one of the largest counties in Pennsylvania
without a dedicated animal control shelter, placing enormous strain on
rescues, municipalities, and—most importantly—animals. This is why we need the help and support of the community.
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