The Office of Animal Welfare was established in 2013 upon the recommendations of the General Assembly Animal Welfare Taskforce in order to consolidate and coordinate companion animal programs in Delaware. The Office of Animal Welfare is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of companion animals, and dedicated to promoting the human-animal bond in the state of Delaware.

WHAT WE DO:

• Overview
• Spay/Neuter Program
• Animal Welfare License Plate
• Animal Shelter Standards and Oversight
• Animal Shelter Inspection Records
• Animal Welfare Officer Certification Regulations
• Delaware Animal Response Program
• Contact Us
• OAW Year in Review 2023

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:

DOGS

• New Changes to Delaware Dog Laws
• Information for Dog Owners
• Dog Control
• Dog Licensing

CATS

• Information for Cat Owners/Pet Cats
• Found/Stray Cats

ANIMAL CRUELTY

• Information
• Animal Abuse Registry List
• Report Animal Cruelty

RESOURCES

• Animal Poison Control Center
• Find a Veterinarian or Clinic
• Lost a Pet
• Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services
• Pet Adoption
• Pet Food Bank
• Pet Therapy Resources

INFORMATION

• Animal Laws and Regulations
• Rabies
• Dog Bite Prevention
• Pet Friendly Rental Search
• Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals