![]() ![]() Include a photo, description and details where the pet was last seen. If the pet is unclaimed, it becomes property of the Brandywine Valley SPCA and will be evaluated for placement or adoption.Tips for Finding Your Lost PetCheck the State’s Lost & Found Pet Registry – This site contains pictures and descriptions of all stray animal picked up by DAS officers, as well as, animals found by members of the public.Fill out a DAS Lost Report – If you don’t see your pet on the State Lost and Found Pet Registry, post a lost pet report. ![]() ![]() Stray animals are held for a minimum of three days. Our officers post information about these animals on the State Lost & Found Pet Registry.During the stray hold period (a minimum of three days), animals are held in kennels within the county in which they are found so that pet owners can more easily find lost pets. All others are taken to the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s shelter facilities in Delaware. If identification is found and the owner can be contacted, pets are returned immediately. To re-home a pet, you may also contact other local shelters and rescues for assistance, or learn more about re-homing your dog or catĪll animals picked up by Delaware Animal Services are checked for a microchip, pet license or other ID tag. For stray cat services, contact our shelter partner, the Brandywine Valley SPCA to learn about their community cat program. Often, we provide referrals to local animal welfare programs or resources to people who want to provide for their pets but lack the information or resources to do so.We do not respond to calls regarding:Nuisance wild animal issuesInjured wildlifeBarking dogsStray and outdoor catsSick or injured owned animalsDead animals on the roadStray livestockAnimals which an owner wishes to rehome or relinquish*DAS is not a shelter or rescue, and therefore cannot accept pets that an owner wishes to surrender or stray or homeless cats. The role of the Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is to enforce state codes, rules, and regulations related to companion animals, and to investigate animal neglect and cruelty cases for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of Delaware’s human and animal residents.DAS officers will respond to calls concerning:Animal cruelty and neglectStray dogs and dogs at largeInadequate dog housing and careAggressive or dangerous dogsAnimal bites to peopleAnimal-related emergenciesAssistance to police and law enforcement agenciesNew Changes to Delaware Dog LawsIn addition to enforcing laws, our officers serve as educators in the field to teach pet owners how to treat and properly care for their companions. ![]()
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