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Faithful Friends Animal Society

Animal shelter in New Castle, DE

Faithful Friends was founded in 2000, as Citizens for the Protection and Care of Animals, by a group of local animal lovers who believe there is a better way to address the problem of pet homelessness than mass euthanasia.

Currently, about 25,000 pets become homeless in Delaware and over 15,000 are destroyed in Delaware's publicly funded shelters. The vast majority of these pets are destroyed because there are no homes for them immediately available. And these numbers do not take into account the thousands of homeless cats that huddle near dumpsters, living in fear.

Pet overpopulation and homelessness is a community problem, not a shelter problem. It takes a unified effort within the community to solve the problem and to do so in a humane, effective manner. We hope you will join this effort!

Our Mission
Ending the routine killing of dogs and cats through rescue and adoption of homeless pets, affordable spay/neuter programs that target the neediest pet owners in our community, and outreach programs that prevent pet owner relinquishments.

Our Vision
That Delaware will become a state that cares for and protects animal companions, eliminating abuse, neglect and the routine killing of homeless pets.

Our Goals
Significantly increase adoptions of homeless pets by building a state-of-the-art Adoption Center that provides medical care and a homelike setting where dogs and cats can live free of stress and fear until new homes are found for them.

Provide care options for homeless pets that need more time and training to become adopted or who need lifetime care by creating a Sanctuary in Delaware. Here, animals who are difficult to place in homes because of age, illness or temperament can live out their natural lives in safety.

Create therapeutic programs that bring animals and their gifts of unconditional love, companionship and healing to children and the elderly in residential facilities who suffer from isolation, depression or the effects of abuse or illness.

Reduce overpopulation by providing spay/neuter programs which target the neediest pet owners and feral/stray cats.

Reduce pet relinquishments to shelters by offering support, training and alternatives to owner give-ups.

Contact
Address
165 Airport Road
New Castle, DE 19720
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Meet their adoptable pets

165 Airport Road

New Castle, DE 19720

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Faithful Friends Animal Society

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Jolie

Domestic Shorthair

Female
New Castle, DE
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Hallie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
New Castle, DE
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Ronny

Domestic Shorthair

Male
New Castle, DE
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Emerald

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
New Castle, DE
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Rogue

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
New Castle, DE
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Bandit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
New Castle, DE

Shelter FAQs

We are dedicated to serving the tri-state area.

Additional adoption info

Faithful Friends is committed to finding the perfect match for you! Whether you are looking for a jogging partner, a cuddle buddy, or a playmate - our adoption process was created to find a companion that complements your lifestyle. When searching for a pet, consider what your lifestyle, activity level, and home environment is like and look for an animal that is suitable for you!

Details about our adoption requirements:

Adoption applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Yes, we do adopt to out-of-state residents.

Adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery, routine vaccines, microchip, de-wormer, and current heartworm prevention and flea/tick control.

Adoption application

https://faithfulfriends.us/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Faithful Friends Animal Society

Women's Animal Center

3839 Richlieu Road,
Bensalem, PA 19020

South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

1244 N. Delsea Drive,
Vineland, NJ 08360

Tri-State Equine Adoption & Rescue, Inc.

869 Hartly Rd,
Hartly, DE 19953

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Carmella

American Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 9 mos
Philadelphia, PA
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Smoke

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Malvern, PA
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Erie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Philadelphia, PA
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Ricky

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
New Castle, DE
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Peanut - sister to Smiley

Border Collie

Female, Puppy
Lancaster, PA
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Penny

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Lancaster, PA

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