Busy Halloween weekend planned at DHA Rehoboth with yard sale, clinic
The Delaware Humane Association, a statewide animal welfare organization with adoption centers in Rehoboth Beach and Wilmington, is holding two ghoulishly fun events this weekend in Rehoboth Beach: a yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 31, and a vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Nov. 1. Both events are open to the public, and will be held at the Rehoboth Adoption Center in Midway Plaza. Masks and responsible social distancing will be required for anyone who attends.
The yard sale will feature a wide range of pet items available for low prices, including: pet beds, sweaters, toys, collars, leashes, bowls, crates, as well as home furniture. DHA is holding the yard sale in preparation for a major renovation of its Rehoboth Beach adoption facility. The renovation will allow DHA to meet increasing demand for adoptable pets in Sussex County in a safe and comfortable environment, and enhance the overall adoption experience for both pets and families. The renovation is slated to begin in November, and adoption services will continue throughout the work.
The Sunday Vaccination Clinic is a first-come, first-served event beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Services include feline and canine distemper and rabies vaccinations for $20 each and Bordetella, the preventative for kennel cough, for $15 each. Vaccinations are for cats and dogs only. Animals as young as 6 weeks of age may receive a distemper vaccine, but animals must be 12 weeks or older to receive a rabies vaccine. Cats must be in hard plastic or cardboard carriers; dogs must be wearing a collar and leash (retractable leashes not permitted).
Physical exams are not available due to the large number of animals. Owners should bring their animal’s own properly fitting muzzle to clinic (owners must be able to put muzzle on animal) if their dog requires a muzzle to be vaccinated. Accepted forms of payment are cash and debit/credit card. A full list of available services and requirements provided can be found at https://delawarehumane.org/services/vaccination-clinics/.
The Delaware Humane Association’s Rehoboth Adoption Center is at 18675 Coastal Highway in the Midway Plaza Shopping Center. DHA Rehoboth is open by appointment with limited weekday hours and minimal staffing. Anyone interested in adopting a dog or cat, or interested in fostering can view available animals and learn more at www.delawarehumane.org.
Delaware Humane Association is a nonprofit, no-kill animal care and adoption center. DHA’s mission is to make friends for life by connecting people with animals, and by building strong relationships to better serve the community. DHA is committed to providing for the needs of homeless and owned dogs and cats by providing temporary shelter, affordable spay and neuter services, low cost vaccination clinics, a pet food pantry, adoption and placement resources, and more. For more information or to donate, visit delawarehumane.org and connect on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @delawarehumane.
