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We provide safety, medical treatment, and a second chance for every animal that comes through our doors. Learn more about our history, our mission, and the compassionate team making it all possible.

DVHS is a NY State Registered Pet Shelter/Rescue, Registration #RR227 and an established 501(c)(3) non profit organization.
17420 Co Hwy 23, Sidney, New York, 13838
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Tue-Sun: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed Monday
(607) 563-7780
(607) 563-7780

Delaware Valley Humane Society

Compassionate Care for Cats & Dogs Since 1964

See Our Adoptable Pets
How You Can Help

Delaware Valley Humane Society

Compassionate Care for Cats & Dogs Since 1964

See Our Adoptable Pets
How You Can Help

Welcome to DVHS

We are a no-kill shelter in Sidney, NY, dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes for animals in need.

We provide safety, medical treatment, and a second chance for every animal that comes through our doors. Learn more about our history, our mission, and the compassionate team making it all possible.

Learn More About DVHS

Introducing Shelter Saviors!

We are proud to announce our new pilot program called Shelter Saviors. A group of local businesses have stepped up to help DVHS. These Shelter Saviors are pooling their funds in order to match donations made to DVHS during the month of December! That means all donations made to DVHS all during the month of December will be matched by our Shelter Saviors. As of this date, our Shelter Saviors include: Alpine Roofing, Island Premium Printing, Forno Enterprises, McDowell & Walker, Lambrecht Auction, Oneonta Fence, Roasted Coffee House, Deerrun Collectibles.

For example, if you made a donation of $20, DVHS would receive your $20 and also a matching amount from the Shelter Saviors group! As of this date there are evenmore companies considering joining the Shelter Saviors!

We cannot thank these companies enough! We encourage our community to support these companies that support us! We, as a community, can and do overcome the challenges that face us. With your help, our shelter will remain a vital service to the community and continue to find happy healthy homes for the pets that find temporary shelter with us.

Learn More About Shelter Saviors

Sponsors

Providing Second Chances at the
Delaware Valley Humane Society

The Delaware Valley Humane Society is a no-kill, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe haven for homeless cats and dogs. We offer compassionate shelter, food, and medical treatment to animals who are lost, abandoned, or can no longer be cared for by their families. Our mission is to focus on their health and care while working to find them loving, permanent homes. We unite approximately 200 animals with their forever families every year, and our number one concern is making the perfect match to last a lifetime.
Learn About Our Adoption Process

Our Adoptable Dogs & Cats: Ready for
Their Forever Home

These wonderful animals are currently in our care and waiting for a second chance. Each pet is up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered, and ready to meet a loving, permanent family just like yours.
Support Our Mission and Save a Life

As a 501c3 nonprofit, no-kill shelter, we rely on the generosity of our community to provide essential food, shelter, and medical care to the ~200 animals we rescue every year. Your contribution directly funds their second chance.

Donate Today!

Happy Tails & Kind Words From Our Community

The staff was wonderful & knowledgeable concerning the cats personalities. The process to adopt could not have been easier. Christmas with my pretty girl, now named Honey... new life, forever home, new name...is just fabulous.

Jeanette Cullen

This place is awesome the staff are also advocates against animal cruelty and are leading the way for NY

Rich Lomnicki

The animals were so happy and cuddly and the workers were super friendly! Totally worth a 2hr drive!!!

Kayla Ochoa

Very, very friendly and accommodating! Easy to get to, minutes off of I-88. Excellent setup with plenty of space to meet and play with your prospective new family member! The staff is exceptional and very personable! Would HIGHLY recommend!

Joshua Long

Great experience! Erin is Amazing, she has much compassion for all the animals and sincerely cares about placing them in the right homes. Wants to ensure you go home with your matched furever friend. Met Kara (trainer) so helpful and knowledgeable. I will not go anywhere else to adopt!

Teresa Sandoval

No one cares more about animals than Erin and her crew at DVHS. Can't thank them enough for all they do

Maryann Champlin

This place is great with animals. Erin is very good at her job, she cares about all the animals. She helps people to adopt the right dog or cat to fit the family's needs. All the staff are very kind and caring.

Jackie Lepsis

Our Adoption Process: Making
the Perfect Match

Our #1 concern is finding the right home for every pet. Our process is designed to ensure a successful, lifelong match for both you and your new companion. It involves an application, reference checks, and an interview to get to know you. In return, we provide you with a new best friend who is vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and behavior-assessed, plus a voucher for a free vet exam to get you started.
To begin, applicants must be 21 or older and provide personal references, a vet reference, and landlord approval if renting. For the safety and well-being of our dogs, we do not allow walk-throughs. Instead, we schedule dedicated meet-and-greet appointments for approved adopters to ensure a calm, positive introduction. We are committed to setting you up for success and even offer a free consultation class with our K9 behaviorist.
Learn How to Adopt
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Shelter Hours

Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location (Mailing):

PO Box 182, Sidney,
NY 13838

Location (GPS):

17420 Co Hwy 23, Sidney, NY 13838

Contact Us:

Phone: (607) 563-7780

Email DVHS

The shelter is closed on Mondays.