Kent County SPCA 2.1 ★ 11 reviews Start an adoption application

Formerly known as Kent County SPCA, now operating as First State Animal Center and SPCA; serves as the open-admission shelter for Kent County, Delaware.

Adoption fee From $40
Hours Adoption hours Tue-Wed 11am-5pm; general facility hours Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-4:30pm, closed Sunday
Areas served Wyoming and the surrounding area, Delaware
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $40

Kittens (up to 7 months): $135; cats (8 months-7 years): $100; senior cats (8+ years): $40. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Kent County SPCA at (302) 943-6032 or info@fsac-spca.org first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Kent County at a glance

Population 187,604
Housing units 76,325
Est. households with a cat 22,927

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.

Reviews

What adopters say

Rated 2.1 out of 5 from 11 Yelp reviews . See the full rating above.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kent County SPCA the same as First State Animal Center?

Yes. The organization is now known as First State Animal Center and SPCA, operating from the same Camden-Wyoming, Delaware location.

What are your adoption hours?

Adoption visits are Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 5pm. The general facility is open Monday through Friday 7am-6pm and Saturday 8am-4:30pm, closed Sunday.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens up to 7 months are $135, cats 8 months to 7 years are $100, and senior cats 8 years and up are $40. Fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a microchip.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Kent County SPCA at (302) 943-6032 or info@fsac-spca.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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