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.
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.
Up Coming Events
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.
Fall Rabies Clinic
Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic
Saturday, October 27,2018 11:00am
Wayne County Fairgrounds, Honesdale
$10.00 per pet
