National Humane Society in Newark, Delaware
About National Humane Society
National Humane Society is a humane society in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1999. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, about 2.5 mi away.
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39.68362, -75.75197
What National Humane Society does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Tri-State Bird Rescue & ResearchPike Creek, DEAnimal rescue2.5 mi
- Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue9 Deasy Dr, Newark, DEAnimal rescue4.5 mi
- Forgotten CATS - Christiana Adoption Center1291 Churchmans Rd, Newark, DEAnimal shelter4.8 mi
- Companimals Pet Rescue1497 Flint Hill Rd, London Britain Twp, PAAnimal rescue4.9 mi
- Delaware SPCA455 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DESPCA5.1 mi
- LNF Dog Rescue70 Ivy Ln, New Castle, DEAnimal rescue6.3 mi
- Faithful Friends Animal Society165 Airport Rd, New Castle, DEAnimal shelter6.4 mi
- Brandywine Valley SPCA - Copeland Center for Animal Welfare290 Churchmans Rd, New Castle, DESPCA7.0 mi
- Treetops Animal Rescue317 Laurel Woods Ln, Landenberg, PAAnimal rescue7.0 mi
- Second-Hand Serpents Reptile Rescue55 Augustine Herman Hwy Suite C2, Elkton, MDAnimal rescue7.2 mi
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Where is National Humane Society located?
National Humane Society is at 40 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711 in New Castle County.
What are the hours of National Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (302) 369-6532 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from National Humane Society?
Start on nationalhumanesociety.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to National Humane Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to National Humane Society tax-deductible?
National Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 58-2399783), with reported annual revenue of about $252,655. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.