DPH Reminds Residents to Protect Pets During Heat Waves
The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) office urges pet parents to keep their pets indoors during this and any future heat wave. The animal welfare law enforcement agency has been inundated with calls about pets left outdoors in the heat, and the current conditions can be extremely hazardous and even deadly to these animals. Any such illnesses or deaths are completely avoidable by following some basic guidelines.
Public Encouraged to Avoid the Urge to ‘Rescue’ Young Wildlife
Wildlife watchers in Delaware this time of year are apt to happen upon young animals, particularly deer fawns, that appear to have been left alone, even abandoned in their natural environment – and “So tiny, so helpless…so cute!”, they look very much like they need rescuing by a kind public hand or two. Almost always, that’s not the case – rather, these young’uns are waiting for a parent’s return from foraging or from a nearby vantage of keeping a close eye on them. Thus, DNREC’s reminder: If you find them alone, leave them alone.
Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]
Laurel Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
LAUREL (October 8, 2020) — Officers from the Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) announced the arrest Wednesday, October 7, 2020, of a Laurel woman for animal cruelty. Leona Long, 75, was arraigned in JP Court 3 in Georgetown on 77 charges, including 35 counts of cruel neglect, 35 counts of failure […]
Wilmington Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Dies in Hot Car
Officers from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) arrested a Wilmington man following an incident involving the death of a dog left in a hot vehicle.
