Mission Statement
The primary objectives of the Olga and Dorothea Dessin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are to provide a clean, healthy, compassionate environment for animals surrendered to the society shelter; to make available healthy, compatible, spayed/neutered pets for adoption into the community; to provide a progressive working environment for the staff and to promote community awareness of animal welfare issues and responsible pet ownership.
Dessins Animal Shelter is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals throughout Northeast PA. Based in Honesdale, the shelter provides a safe and caring environment for cats and dogs in need. Their mission focuses on animal welfare through rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and community outreach. Dessins Animal Shelter works to reduce overpopulation by promoting spaying and neutering and by educating the public about responsible pet ownership.
The shelter offers a variety of services including pet adoptions, fostering opportunities, and volunteer programs. Animals receive proper veterinary care, vaccinations, and plenty of socialization while they await their forever homes. Dessins Animal Shelter also hosts fundraisers, adoption events, and community engagement activities to support their efforts. With a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, the shelter plays an essential role in giving abandoned and homeless pets a second chance at life.
