This Week’s Top Stories Include Meet Lauren Tyree, Saint Mark’s teen volunteer extraordinaire Q&A with National Book Award finalist from Delaware Dart service changes will go into effect Nov. 17 School Climate group putting final touches on recommendations Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja Frey
Here’s how animal shelters fixed the canine illness problem
After a canine respiratory illness spread through the state over the summer causing a statewide closure of many shelters for about a month, shelters found different ways to remedy the situation and reopen successfully. The Humane Animal Partners cut the number of dogs it houses by about 50% to 30 dogs at a time. RELATED: Del. restricts movements of shelter, …
TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – October 3, 2024
This Week’s Top Stories Include Humane Animal Partners opens $3 million upgraded shelter with fewer pups Droneversity wins $10,000 Swim with Sharks grand prize Wilmington’s $10M Bracebridge investment raises questions Goldey-Beacom named 2025 college Hidden Gem Freshman quarterback leads Howard to first victory Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja Frey
HAP to open $3 million upgraded shelter with fewer pups
The Humane Animal Partners is unveiling its $3 million renovated Stanton/Christiana location next Wednesday with changes that will help ensure the health of its dogs and ease the burden of staff. The project, which began last November, helps with the group’s mission to ensure every animal receives the love and care they deserve. “The building could hold as many as …
BVSPCA offering free vaccines to combat respiratory disease outbreak
In light of a canine respiratory disease outbreak in Delaware that forced a couple of the largest animal shelters to close their doors to new dogs, one organization is offering free vaccines. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced it will provide dogs with free canine influenza and distemper shots at their health centers in New Castle, Dover and Georgetown. “While this …
Del. restricts movements of shelter, rescue dogs
Citing reports of possibly deadly infections, Delaware has banned the state’s shelters and rescues from accepting out-of-state dogs and moving shelter and rescue dogs from Delaware to out of state. The order, dated July 12 and signed by state veterinarian Karen M. Lopez, runs for 30 days. The order could be extended, it says. IN THE NEWS: Delawareans have won …
TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – July 11, 2024
This Week’s Top Stories Include First trail plan proposed for First State National Park Respiratory illness temporarily shuts 2 shelters’ doors to dogs Rise, Shine & Dine: 13 beach restaurants for breakfast Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame 2024 class to add 4 Christina school board puts Superintendent Shelton on leave Canal and Naamans advance to winners bracket Click on the …
Respiratory illness temporarily shuts 2 shelters’ doors to dogs
Faithful Friends Animal Society and Humane Animal Partners have temporarily stopped dog intakes and dog adoptions at their New Castle and Wilmington shelters while they treat a canine respiratory illness. “We’re taking these measures to limit the spread of the infection and help our dogs recover,” Faithful Friends announced on Facebook. “Symptoms are a cough, like a kennel cough, …
Animal Partners to host free vaccine clinic for Sussex pets
An animal welfare group will host two free wellness and vaccine clinics for Sussex County pet owners, the first Thursday, June 27, at the Bridgeville Goodwill. Humane Animal Partners, which has adoption centers in Rehoboth Beach, Wilmington and Stanton/Christiana, is sponsoring the clinics because it can be difficult for people in Sussex County to find accessible, affordable veterinary care. The …
Animal shelters focus on helping people keep pets
Humane Animal Partners, an animal shelter that has been serving Delaware for 150 years, is embracing a newish concept among shelters nationwide: pet retention. Instead of admitting every animal in need to the shelter, the nonprofit works with people to help them keep their animals in their homes. Sometimes, that involves resources, such as a food pantry, veterinarian care and …