Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research — Newark
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — operates under state and federal wildlife rehabilitation permits
Address:
170 Possum Hollow Road
Newark, DE 19711
Phone:
(302) 737-9543
Email:
Department-specific contact emails are available through the organization
County:
New Castle County
Website:
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research
Emergency Hotline:
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Native wild birds
Songbirds
Raptors
Waterfowl
Shorebirds
Orphaned birds
Injured birds
Oiled and contaminated wildlife
Services Provided:
Wild bird rehabilitation
Medical care
Orphaned bird care
Emergency bird intake
Oil-spill wildlife response
Wildlife release
Public education
Professional wildlife response training
About:
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research is one of Delaware’s major wildlife rehabilitation organizations and specializes in native wild birds. Its Newark facility treats injured, orphaned and contaminated birds throughout the year and also maintains a professional oil-spill response program.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Delaware Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators & Educators — Cheswold
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: Yes — network includes permitted wildlife rehabilitators and apprentices working under permitted rehabilitators
Address:
P.O. Box 55
Cheswold, DE 19936
Phone:
New Castle & Kent Counties: (302) 382-4394
Sussex County: (302) 228-1063
Email:
Delaware Council of Wildlife – Rehabilitators and Educators
County:
Kent County mailing address; statewide service network
Website:
Delaware Council of Wildlife – Rehabilitators and Educators
Emergency Hotline:
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped:
Opossums
Rabbits
Squirrels
Chipmunks
Raccoons
Skunks
Bats
Turtles
Terrapins
Snakes
Beavers
Muskrats
Otters
Groundhogs
Foxes
Coyotes
Deer
Other native Delaware wildlife
Services Provided:
Wildlife rescue guidance
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphaned wildlife care
Injury assessment
Temporary care and rehabilitation
Wildlife release
Public education
Referrals to permitted rehabilitators
About:
The Delaware Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators & Educators is a statewide nonprofit network of wildlife rehabilitators and educators. Because many members operate from home-based rehabilitation facilities, the species accepted and available space can vary by rehabilitator.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Changing Fates Equine Rescue of Delaware — Laurel
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
31283 Old Cabin Road
Laurel, DE 19956
Phone:
(302) 339-5065
Email:
cferdelaware@gmail.com
County:
Sussex County
Website:
Changing Fates Equine Rescue of Delaware Inc.
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Horses
Neglected equines
Abandoned equines
At-risk equines
Horses requiring long-term sanctuary care
Services Provided:
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Retraining
Adoption and rehoming
Permanent sanctuary
Education and outreach
About:
Changing Fates Equine Rescue of Delaware rescues horses in crisis and works to rehabilitate and when appropriate, place them into suitable homes. Horses that cannot be safely rehomed may receive long-term sanctuary care.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
First State Animal Center and SPCA — Camden
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
32 Shelter Circle
Camden, DE 19934
Phone:
(302) 943-6032
Email:
info@FSAC-SPCA.org
County:
Kent County
Website:
First State Animal Center
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Farm animals
Domestic large animals
Homeless and surrendered companion animals
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Large-animal sheltering
Veterinary services
Spay and neuter services
Vaccinations
Animal wellness services
Care for surrendered animals
About:
First State Animal Center and SPCA provides shelter and veterinary services for companion animals and has facilities capable of caring for horses and other large domestic animals. It also works with the Delaware Department of Agriculture on certain stray or at-large large-animal cases.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Southeastern PA–Delaware House Rabbit Society — Newport
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
478 East Ayre Street
Newport, DE 19804
Phone:
(302) 683-9009
Email:
sepadehouserabbitsociety@gmail.com
County:
New Castle County
Website:
Home | Southeastern PA DE House Rabbit Society
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Domestic rabbits
Abandoned rabbits
Surrendered rabbits
Homeless rabbits
Rabbits needing medical care
Services Provided:
Rabbit rescue
Foster care
Veterinary treatment
Spay and neuter care
Adoption
Rabbit-care education
Owner support
About:
Southeastern PA–Delaware House Rabbit Society specializes in domestic rabbit rescue and welfare. Rabbits entering the program receive care that may include medical treatment and spay or neuter surgery before adoption into appropriate homes.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice — Wilmington
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
P.O. Box 1441
Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone:
No public phone listed
Email:
info@seniordoghaven.org
County:
New Castle County
Website:
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice | Rescuing and Re-homing Senior Dogs
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Senior dogs
Dogs generally seven years and older
Abandoned senior dogs
Medically needy senior dogs
Hospice dogs
Dogs requiring long-term foster care
Services Provided:
Senior dog rescue
Foster care
Veterinary treatment
Adoption
Hospice care
End-of-life care
Long-term support for senior dogs
About:
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice is a Delaware-based, volunteer-run organization devoted specifically to older dogs. It operates through foster homes rather than a traditional shelter and provides both adoption opportunities and hospice care for dogs whose medical needs make adoption unlikely.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Forgotten Cats — Greenville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
4023 Kennett Pike, Suite 422
Greenville, DE 19807
Phone:
(302) 429-0124
Email:
info@forgottencats.org
County:
New Castle County
Website:
Faithful Friends Animal Society – For A Kinder Community and Homeless Cats in Delaware
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Community cats
Feral cats
Stray cats
Abandoned cats
Kittens
Adoptable domestic cats
Services Provided:
Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return programs
Spay and neuter services
Vaccinations
Medical treatment
Foster care
Cat adoption
Community-cat assistance
Barn-cat placement
About:
Forgotten Cats focuses heavily on reducing homeless cat populations through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return while also providing medical care and adoption opportunities for cats and kittens that can be placed in homes. The organization serves Delaware as well as surrounding portions of the region.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Faithful Friends Animal Society — New Castle
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
165 Airport Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone:
(302) 427-8514
Email:
info@faithfulfriends.us
County:
New Castle County
Website:
Faithful Friends Animal Society
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Kittens
Puppies
Homeless companion animals
Animals requiring long-term sanctuary care
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Dog and cat adoption
Foster care
Veterinary services
Spay and neuter assistance
Behavior support
Pet retention assistance
Long-term and lifetime sanctuary care
About:
Faithful Friends Animal Society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization providing shelter, adoption, foster, veterinary and community-support services. The organization also provides long-term sanctuary for some animals that have difficulty finding adoptive homes.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Humane Animal Partners — Wilmington
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Addresses & Phone #’s
3 Locations
Email:
info@hapde.org
County:
New Castle County
Website:
Home – Humane Animal Partners
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Homeless companion animals
Community cats
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Foster care
Veterinary care
Spay and neuter services
Vaccination clinics
Pet food assistance
Community-cat programs
Pet surrender and owner-support services
About:
Humane Animal Partners operates animal welfare facilities and programs serving Delaware. Its services combine sheltering and adoption with veterinary care, community programs and resources intended to help keep pets with their families when possible.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026
Brandywine Valley SPCA — New Castle
501(c)(3) Nonprofit: Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: No
Address:
290 Churchmans Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone:
(302) 516-1000
Email:
info@bvspca.org
County:
New Castle County; additional Delaware locations serve other counties
Website:
Brandywine Valley SPCA | Home
Emergency Hotline:
No
Animals Helped:
Dogs
Cats
Puppies
Kittens
Stray pets
Lost pets
Abandoned animals
Animals rescued from cruelty or neglect
Services Provided:
Animal sheltering
Pet adoption
Lost-and-found services
Veterinary care
Spay and neuter services
Community-cat programs
Behavioral rehabilitation
Foster care
Cruelty and neglect case support
About:
Brandywine Valley SPCA is a large regional animal welfare organization with multiple Delaware locations. It provides sheltering, adoption, veterinary and community services and cares for a substantial portion of the homeless companion animals entering Delaware shelters.
Last Verified:
September 4, 2026