Resources

Community Cats

Good samaritans help feral and community cats every day, and we are here to support them. Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return is the humane and effective approach for stray and feral cats. Cats are humanely trapped and taken to a veterinarian to be neutered and vaccinated. After recovery, the cats are returned to their home—their outdoor colony. TNR stops the breeding cycle of cats and therefore improves their lives while preventing reproduction. Faithful Friends Community Veterinary Clinic is your TNR partner providing low-cost spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, flea treatment, and ear tipping. We loan humane traps for a $50 refundable deposit and can show you how to use the trap. All community cats must be in humane traps covered by a sheet to reduce stress. All cats must be picked up the same day of surgery and recover in your predetermined recovery space.

Spay/neuter of community (feral) cats is by appointment only  Schedule by calling (302) 792-PETS (7387)

Drop off:  8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

Pick up: Pending recovery – usually scheduled at 4:30 p.m.

If trapping more than 3 cats, please call and coordinate with the clinic: 1-844-SPAYPET (844-772-9738).

Animal Welfare and Lost/Found Pets

ANIMAL CRUELTY
Delaware Animal Services: 302-255-4646
in the city limits of Newark: 302-366-7111
in the city limits of Dover: 302-736-7111

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Delaware Animal Response, dar@delaware.gov

REPORT LOST/FOUND PETS
Delaware Lost/Found Pet Registry

PETCO LOVE LOST
Petco Lost/Found Pet Registry

RABIES EXPOSURE
Delaware Animal Services

DOG LICENSING
Delaware Office of Animal Welfare OTHER Community Resources

Giving up a Pet

We understand that despite the resources we offer to prevent relinquishment, sometimes pet owners still face the hard decision of having to rehome (surrender or give up) a pet. Your pre-planning for this is essential, as our shelter needs time to prepare for every animal we take in and we cannot guarantee a space for every animal. You must send a Request to Surrender your pet to Faithful Friends along with a monetary gift to help defray the cost of mandatory vaccinations, daily care, and spay/neuter surgery (if needed) while your pet is awaiting adoption. If you cannot make a monetary gift, please talk to our staff about other ways you can help.

For a CAT, please fill out this Request to Surrender a Cat.
For a DOG, please fill out this Request to Surrender a Dog.
For OTHER SMALL ANIMALS (rabbit, guinea pig, etc.), please email Nicole@faithfulfriends.us.

Due to the high number of requests received daily for surrendering animals, those filling out the request form will get a quicker response. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work to assist you with your request.

Faithful Friends offers dog training for a reasonable fee to the community to help address one of the reasons people give up their pets: frustration over a pet’s behavioral issues. We believe the best place for a pet is often right where it is: in its home. A shelter environment is stressful and could exacerbate a dog’s anxiety or behavioral issues. Could your dog use a little professional training? Let us help you with that!

Basic dog training and addressing behavioral issues helps dogs to be the best companion animals they can be. It keeps them out of shelters and in their loving homes. Preventing pet relinquishment supports our mission of enriching the lives of pets and people and promoting compassion toward animals.

Meet the trainer

Ben Touchton is a Certified Training Partner of the Karen Pryor Academy. He received his certification in 2019. The Karen Pryor Academy teaches force-free training methods using positive reinforcement. Ben began working as a dog caregiver at Faithful Friends in 2013. Gradually his interest in training dogs grew as he realized his passion for helping shelter dogs find new homes as well as counseling new adopters with the care and training of their new four-legged family member.

How to Get Started

Please fill out the About My Dog form linked here. This will give the trainer an idea of what kind of training you will need prior to you signing up for the obedience training package. Important: If your dog is displaying aggression toward people, needs house training, or has any specific anxieties or phobias, the trainer will discuss training options specific to your needs. Read training success stories HERE

Cancellation Policy

We understand that sometimes things come up and you may have to reschedule your session. If something arises and you need to cancel your session for the week, you must notify the trainer 48 hours prior to your scheduled training day to reschedule. In the event that you must reschedule, we will do our best to accommodate your desired days, however, we will still have to honor other scheduled appointments. It may take a minimum of two weeks to return you to a normal schedule. In the event of any extenuating circumstances where you need to cancel your entire 6-week package, please notify the trainer as soon as possible.