Dessin Animal Shelter 138 Miller Dr. Honesdale, PA 18431
Adoptions are by appointment only with an approved application, between 12-3pm every day, except Wednesdays as we're closed.
Be A Part of Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to keep our shelter running for years to come
Adoptable Pets
You can use this link to see our adoptable pets. Or check out our new Available Pet section. Adoption forms are available in both locations.
Items we need
These are things that we use/need regularly however, we appreciate any and all items donated to us!
*Garbage Bags
*Pet friendly ice melt
*Paper towels
*Hefty Contractor garbage bags
*Assorted sizes of Martingale collars
*EZ walk harnesses (medium and large with chest clip)
*Clumping Cat Litter
*Non clumping litter
*Kitty Litter Deodorizer
*Purina Cat Chow
*Kitten Chow
*Friskies canned cat and kitten food
*Cat toys
*Milkbone Soft and Chewy treats
More Ways to Help ♥️
Amazon Wish List
Donate a Kuranda Bed
Donate a Kuranda Bed
We appreciate donations any time of the year. By providing things we use daily to care for animals, you can help us stretch our limited funds and save even more lives. You can send us items online if you purchase from our Amazon wishlist. Supplies will be shipped to Dessin Animal Shelter without ever leaving your home. To shop please click the Amazon picture.
Donate a Kuranda Bed
Donate a Kuranda Bed
Donate a Kuranda Bed
Dessin has created a Kuranda Bed wish list of products that the animals in the shelter could benefit from. You can choose which items from the wish list that you would like to donate, at a discounted rate, with free shipping directly to the shelter. To donate please click on the picture.
Looking for Ways to Help?
Looking for Ways to Help?
Looking for Ways to Help?
• Organize a donation drive
- Make your own cat and dog treats (recipes are found online)
- Make your own dog and cat toys/beds
- Donate items to our thrift shop
- Organize a car wash
- Organize a pet wash
- Have a bake sale or lemonade stand
Amazon Smile
Looking for Ways to Help?
Looking for Ways to Help?
While you are shopping for all the great items Amazon has to offer, support The Dessin Animal Shelter. Click on the above picture, create a smile account. Choose the Dorethea & Olga Dessin Animal Shelter, and begin shopping.
Thank You
2022 Dog Licenses
Reminder!! It's That Time of the Year
You can get an application under Dog Licenses using the drop down tab above, then clicking on the Dog License tab. Get a lifetime license by making an appointment at the shelter to microchip your dog if they are not currently microchipped. Please call 570-253-4037 to make an appointment. Cost of microchipping is $40. Licenses also available at the Court House in Honesdale.
Up Coming Events:
Paint Your Pet
What: With the help of Artist Jill Carletti, she will help you create a masterpiece
When: Saturday February 19th, 2:00-5:00
Where: The Hawley Hub
Cost: $58 per person. 21+ bring your favorite wine. Portion of proceeds benefit Dessin Animal Shelter.
How to register: www.jillcarletti.com