2018 Dog Licenses
Reminder!! It's That Time of the Year
You can get an application under dog licenses using the more tab above, then clicking on the dog license tab. Get a lifetime license my making an appointment at the shelter to microchip your dog. Pleas call 570-253-4037 to make an appointment. Cost is $35.00 and includes the micro-chipping registration.
2018 Rabies Clinics
Additional Information will be posted when it becomes available
Hawley- May 7, 2018
Pleasant Mount- May 10, 2018
Beach Lake- May 15,2018
Waymart- May 16, 2018
Carbondale- May 24, 2018
Honesdale- May 31, 2018
About Us
Founded in 1968 by mother and daughter Olga and Dorothea Dessin, Dessin Animal Shelter is a private, nonprofit organization that assists in the placement of many animals each year into loving homes. Shelter employees are committed to offering comfort while in their care and ensuring that, before adoption, each pet is tested for disease,spayed or neutered and receives vaccinations. Dessin is able to do so through proceeds from the Cat’s Pajamas, generosity of donors, grant assistance and funds from community awareness and fundraising events.
Dessin Animal Shelter provides many important services to the surrounding area including:
- shelter for lost, abandoned or displaced animals
- community education
- adoption services
- spay and neuter program
- cruelty prevention
- humane education
Get Involved
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
Please contact the shelter for more information.
570-253-4037
Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, attending our events, or volunteering your time, thank you. We couldn't keep our doors open without the help of supporters like you.
Up Coming Events
Complimentary Buffet
Sunday April 22,2018 12:00pm-3:00pm
Goodwill Donations excepted, proceeds benefit Dessin Animal Shelter. Family friendly event
Mother's Day Flower Sale
Friday May 11, & Saturday May 12
9:00am to 5:00pm both days. Fred Miller Pavilion Main St. Honesdale, Pa
Proceeds benefit Dessin Animal Shelter.
Kitten Shower
Saturday May 19,2018 12:00pm-3:00pm at the Dessin Animal Shelter 138 Miller Dr Honesdale, PA 18431
Bring the whole family and join Dessin as we welcome kitten season with our 1st annual Kitten Shower. There will be games and activities for the kids and plenty of treats for everyone. Our kitten registry includes these items:
Kitten Formula & Bottles
Clay Litter
Poop Scoopers
Toys
Paper Towels
Lightly used blankets and towels.
Wag-N-Wash
This is a recurring event, The Car Wash on Hamlin Hwy & Dog Wash Too. Dog Washing Fundraiser, the following dates are all Saturday's
May 5
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 1
October 6
10:00am to 3:00pm each day. All revenue on the above dates will go directly to support Dessin Animal Shelter. Assistance will be available for first time patrons using the self serve dog wash.
Furry Fiesta
Sunday May 6, 2018 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Up a Creek Inn 148 S. Sterling Rd. South Sterling, PA 18460
Join Dessin for a 50th Anniversary Celebration at the 1st annual FURRY FIESTA! Enjoy Yappy Hour, vendors, festivities, and more. This is a dog friendly event.
For more information please contact Up a Creek Inn at 570-676-4007 or on their Facebook page.
Motorcycle Ride
Please come join us for our first Annual Motorcycle Ride Sunday, June 3rd! It begins at Bongo Road House in Lake Ariel and winds along a scenic route to Arlo’s Tavern in Uniondale. The ride will wrap up back at Bongo’s.Food and alcoholic drinks can be purchased. Water and soda are free! This event will be LOTS of FUN and FRESH AIR! Please come support the animals at the Dessin Animal Shelter. All proceeds will benefit the Dessin's
VET CARE ACCOUNT! Thank You
BONGO ROADHOUSE
2136 Lake Ariel Highway
Lake Ariel, Pa
Registration 9:30am – 10:45am KSU 11:00am
Ride to Arlo’s
Route 171
Union dale, Pa
End at Bongo"s
$20.00 per Rider $10.00 Passenger