Delaware SPCA

Newark, DE

One of the two founding organizations of Humane Animal Partners, the merged Delaware shelter network formed from the Delaware SPCA and the Delaware Humane Association. The former Delaware SPCA site in Stanton near Newark continues to operate as one of the network's shelter campuses, alongside Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach.

Adoption fee From $80

Hours Call (302) 998-2281 before visiting to confirm current hours.

Areas served New Castle County and northern Delaware

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $80

Kittens up to 1 year: $150 (two for $225); adult cats 1-8 years: $95 (two for $140); senior cats 8+: $80

How it works

See humaneanimalpartners.org/adopt/adoption-process/ for the full adoption process.

Location

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The area

New Castle County at a glance

Population 577,961

Housing units 236,079

Est. households with a cat 71,960

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Delaware SPCA still open?

Yes, under a new name. The Delaware SPCA merged with the Delaware Humane Association to form Humane Animal Partners, and this Stanton campus near Newark continues to operate as one of its shelters.

Where exactly is this shelter?

At 455 Stanton Christiana Road in Newark, Delaware.

Are there other locations?

Yes. Humane Animal Partners also runs shelters in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, both listed separately.

Get involved

Support Delaware SPCA

Surrendering a cat

Surrender information is at humaneanimalpartners.org/services/surrender-a-pet/.

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