Kent County SPCA

We walked into the SPCA and were greeted with a smile. We signed in and went to find a cat to adopt. We entered the cat area and found our new sweet cat to love on. The lady that was in the cat area was very helpful and helped us visit with our cat. After we decided to adopt him we went back out front to fill out paperwork. Becca (sorry if I spelled it wrong) was very helpful. She went over all the details about the cat and what medical needs he had. She walked us through the paperwork and made us feel very welcome. Everyone was helpful and I couldn’t have been happier with the entire experience. Kyoto (our new boy) is blending perfectly into his new forever home and we are so lucky to have him. The work they are doing there day in and day out is not as appreciated as it should be. Thank you soooo much for the work you do. We THANK you!!!

I had a HORRIBLE experience. I adopted an adult dog at this shelter. I brought her home and she bit my daughter 4 different times in 24 hours! When I took her back to the shelter the lady said «Oh yea, it says no kids 12 or under.» They totally HID that from me at time of adoption, even though I clearly stated that I had a 12 year old child! I tried to tell the woman at the counter about our experience with the dog and she didn’t listen to a word I said. TOTALLY disinterested. Make sure if you adopt a dog from here they check the paperwork AND the computer!!! I am an experienced dog owner, but the injuries to my daughter should have never happened! I will NEVER go back.

Horrible experience! I adopted a puppy from them on March 13 and this pup has had health issues from the 14^th of March. They did tell me he had surgery for Cherry eye. They did NOT tell me he would need surgery for the other eye. If they get it in 1 eye they WILL get in the other eye soon after. Then as I was filling out the papers they said he was getting his foot bandaged for a minor cut. I saw nothing wrong with his foot in the visitors room nor did my friends that were with me. When they brought him out after 30 or so minutes they said keep it bandaged for 24 to 48 hrs. On March 14^th he had Cherry eye in the non surgery eye and had his bandage off of his foot. This was not a minor cut, the ENTIRE toe is missing. I called them on Monday morning to tell them this and was told «It’s your responsibility now, you adopted him». When I said that had they discussed these issues with me it may have factored in my adopting him I was told to bring him in and surrender him back to them and they would take care of it and rehome him. While I did not expect them to pay for all of the medical expenses I do feel as though they should have assisted or reimbursed my adoption fee. It’s a shame that they are adopting out unhealthy animals and not informing people of the issues that the pet may have. Unfortunately I will not adopt from them in the future. People be warned and ask every possible question. I kept the dog and so far have vet bills over $ 800. I know he’s in a good home and will be properly cared for.

The KCSPCA routinely abuses its power and refuses to answer to any state oversight. The conditions at its facility are horrible, and the organization is currently under investigation by the Delaware Attorney General’s office. They don’t deserve your money, nor business.

I just recently moved back to Delaware from Maryland and tried to purchase a license for my dog. I was first told to go to town hall, then they told me that I needed to go to my vet. I went to my vets office to get my license for my dog and was told that I either have to drive 30 minutes from my home to the facility or go on-​line. I decided, to save myself some time and go on-​line. Once I was on-​line I found that I was not going to save any time whatsoever because, the link to pay for the license was down. I then, ended up driving to the local grocery store to make a copy of my dogs license and then to the post office to mail it. I think someone at the Kent County SPCA needs to fill others in on the procedure so that others don’t end up on a wild goose chase like I did. Hey, I could have just blown the whole thing off which, I am sure is what others that get the same run around that I got do. Get your act together!