Two histories joined in 2022
Humane Animal Partners was formed when Delaware Humane Association and Delaware SPCA merged in 2022. The new name brought together organisations founded in 1957 and 1873 respectively. Their combined story spans protection of working animals, sheltering and modern community services, explaining why HAP’s mission includes relationships with people as well as care for cats and dogs.
From livestock welfare to companion animals
The Delaware SPCA history begins with concern about livestock being driven to market through Wilmington. An earlier fountain society provided drinking places for animals. Decades later, volunteers formed Delaware Humane Association around the welfare of local dogs and cats. These different beginnings became part of the shared organisation’s record when the groups joined.
Veterinary access developed over time
The history records a surgical van acquired by DHA in 2001 for sterilisation services, later sent with staff and supplies after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Delaware SPCA opened the Jane R. Haggard Spay/Neuter Clinic in 2009 and a community wellness clinic in 2015. These milestones show how access to care grew alongside shelter operations.
Helping families retain their animals
HAP’s current mission describes low-cost veterinary care, sterilisation, vaccination clinics and free community pet food pantries as ways to support pet retention. Reggie’s Fund, established in 2017, added help for people needing critical veterinary services. Together, these programmes address costs and practical needs that can make it difficult for a household to keep an animal.
A network within Delaware
The organisation lists Wilmington, Stanton/Christiana and Rehoboth Beach locations. Its merger account emphasises cooperation with animal-welfare and community-service partners. People considering adoption or seeking support can use the official location and programme information to find the appropriate team, while the published history provides context for the services now delivered under the Humane Animal Partners name. Official programme information · AnimalProtech map.
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