Faithful Friends Animal Society

Faithful Friends Animal Society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization with a no-kill shelter located in Wilmington, Delaware.

To end the neglect, abandonment and killing of pets in Delaware and enrich the lives of people by promoting and providing compassionate animal-related welfare and social services.

Our History

Faithful Friends was founded in 2000, as Citizens for the Protection and Care of Animals, by a group of local animal lovers who believe there is a better way to address the problem of pet homelessness than mass euthanasia. At that time, 80-90% of animals entering shelters did not make it out alive.

Currently, about 16,000 pets become homeless in Delaware and over 5,000 are destroyed in Delaware's publicly funded shelters. The vast majority of these pets are destroyed because of space limitations, behavioral issues and medical challenges.

These numbers do not take into account the thousands of homeless cats that huddle near dumpsters, living in fear. They need our help and the best solution is a coordinated Trap-Neuter-Return effort and a colony care program.

Pet overpopulation and homelessness is a community problem, not a shelter problem. It takes a unified effort within the community to solve the problem and to do so in a humane, effective manner.

Faithful Friends is committed to the national no-kill goal for the entire state. This state goal is in line with the goal set by Best Friends Animal Society to make our nation and no-kill nation! This means that we are committed to working for a day when all Delaware shelters save ALL healthy, treatable and trainable animals, resulting in a 90% or higher save rate.

Faithful Friends is also committed to fight for the welfare of animals in all local shelters, so that all pets in our community receive the treatment and care they deserve. We hope you will join this effort!

Our Goals

1. Create a community that is committed to the lives of animals and humanely reduces the birth of unwanted pets through spay/neuter initiatives.

2. Find suitable homes for adoptable dogs and cats and provide sanctuary for those who - because of age, illness or temperament - require long-term or lifetime care

3. Reduce pet relinquishments and manage feral cat colonies in the community whenever necessary by providing critical support services

4. Enhance the bond between pets and people; utilize the shelter and adoptable animals as a teaching and healing tool to benefit people

5. Build from the success of the most forward-thinking leaders in animal welfare who are spearheading the national no-kill movement; reduce euthanasia rates in Delaware to reflect the national no-kill goal of 90% or better save rate. No kill is defined by saving all adoptable, treatable and trainable dogs and cats (and where community cats that are unadoptable are kept out of shelters unless injured or sick; and where instead their caretakers are supported in the community where they have made their homes)

6. Drive public policy and program development in animal welfare in Delaware to make our state the first no-kill state in America

Adoption Policy

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Adoption Application

12 Germay Drive
Wilmington, DE 19804
United States

(302) 427-8514 (Phone)

Twizzler

Hi I'm Twizzler and like the candy, I'm super sweet! I have a gorgeous, soft chocolate brown coat and soulful...

Skittles

Hello! I am Skittles! I came to the shelter after my owner could no longer care for me. I am...

Pizzazz

Hello, I am Pizzazz! I came to the shelter through a third party rescue. I am sweet and affectionate, just...

Denver

Hello - I'm Denver! I'm a rather handsome little guy - about 19 pounds and fully grown at 9 years...

Smores

Smores are sweet, but I'm better savored! I'm a handsome guy, ready to be loved and cherished by my forever...

Alice

Hello - I'm Alice! I came to the shelter when my human couldn't care for me any longer. I'm a...

Angel & Precious

Angel & Precious are two super deserving gals, who can't wait to get back into a home! They've lived in...

Cadbury

Cadbury is my name, being the cutest bun ever is my game! I came here after I was found hopping...

Fanny

Fanny is a goofy, gorgeous gal! She came to us from a local rescue partner, and is hoping to find...

Elliot

Elliot is a bubbly, handsome boy! He came to us from a local rescue partner, and is hoping to find...

Dover

Dover is a bubbly, handsome boy! He came to us from a local rescue partner, and is hoping to find...

Byron

Byron is a bubbly, handsome boy! He came to us from a local rescue partner, and is hoping to find...

Snickerdoodle

Hello! I am Snickerdoodle! I came to the shelter after my owner could no longer take care of me. I'm...

Asher

Gibson

Hello, I am Gibson! I am very sweet and affectionate! I am Also very curious! Come meet me!

Charlie

Hello, I am Charlie! I came to the shelter after my owner moved away. I love to chat! I have...

Biscotti

Hello! I am Biscotti! I came to the shelter after my owner could no longer take care of me. I...

Mariel

Kix

Wilma

Hello, I am Wilma. I came to the shelter after my owner could no longer care for me. I am...

Reina

Cooper

Val

Hi-ya, I'm Val! I am a handsome little nugget, just about 40 pounds, but a bit on the thin side....

Penelope

Penelope is a goofy, gorgeous gal! She came to us from a local rescue partner, and is hoping to find...

Derek

Derek is a bubbly, handsome boy! He came to us from a local rescue partner, and is hoping to find...

Homer

Hi-ya - I'm Homer! I am a handsome, brindle boy, and I have lots of bubbly personality to match my...

Pete

Hello people, I'm Pete and I've been told I'm a soulful distinguished gentleman! I'm patient, super kind, and a quick...

Cremini

Lucy

Hi-ya! I'm Lucy! I'm a pint sized baby, with lots of love and adventure to offer my forever family! I...

Chloe

Hi-ya! I'm Chloe! I'm a pint sized baby, with lots of love and adventure to offer my forever family! I...

Sully

Hello, I am Sully! I came to the shelter after I was found as a stray. I am sweet and...

Grasshopper

Grasshopper came to FFAS from a partner shelter due to his FeLV+ status. He is sweet but shy, as he...

Hallie

Hello, I am Hallie. I came to the shelter after being found as a stray. I am very shy but...

Goldie

Alex & Sammy

Hi! We're Sammy & Alex! We're two very sweet, technically "senior" piggies, waiting for a loving, forever family, together! We...

Riff

Riff here! A pint sized, bundle of fun! I'm already well versed in being a best friend, at around 7...

Jack

Hi-ya! I'm Jack! A little jack russel, with the energy and personality to match the breed, to a t! I...

Vada

Hello, Vada here! All the way from Animal Control in Philly, searching for a forever family of my very own!...

Bugs

Bugs is my name, finding a home is the game - can you help me win?! I came to the...

Piggie

Hello friends, I'm Piggie! I came to the shelter when my family couldn't care for me any longer. I'm a...

Bart

Bart here - I was brought to the shelter when I was wandering around on my own with my friend,...

Brownie

Best boy Brownie, checking in for adoption! I'm a very handsome guy, just ask anyone! I came here when the...

Heidi

Hello potential new humans, I am Heidi! I'm a super shy, sweet gal, looking for a quieter home than the...

Daphne

Hi, my name is Daphne. I came to the shelter after my owner could no longer care for me. I...

Saylor

Shy girl at first but friendly and LOVES pets. Does well with other cats. Would do best with someone willing...

Ebby

Hello, I'm Ebby! An absolutely gorgeous gal, around 9 years young and a plump pupkin at about 62 pounds. I...

Lilo

Hello - I'm Lilo! I was brought here when my family couldn't care for me any longer. I quickly headed...

Everest

Hello, I am Everest. I came to the shelter after being transferred from HAP, but I as originally a stray....

Aspero

Hello, I am Aspero. I came to the shelter after I was found abandoned. I am older and enjoy my...

Dominic

Dominic the donkey has nothing on me - I've got happiness and cheer to share this holiday season and everyday...

Brazil

Hello! I am Brazil! I came to the shelter after I was Left behind. I am very sweet and playful!...

Momo

Phoebe

Hi my name is Phoebe, I haven't been here long but I'd love to go to a new home. I...

Benjamin

Looking for a handsome, floofy pupperoni? Look no further - I'm the perfect candidate! The humans call me Benjamin, but...

Scrappy

*My adoption fee has been sponsored by a FFAS supporter!* Hi-ya! I'm Scrappy! Little, cute, and the best sidekick, just...

Bee

Hello! I am Bee! I came to the shelter after I was found with my very young babies. They are...

Mrs. Lovett

Hello! I am Mrs Lovett! I came to the shelter with my young babies. I am sweet and affectionate, just...

Dino

Hello, I am Dino! I came to the shelter after I was rescued from a very dangerous area. I love...

Venus

Hello, I am Venus. I came to the shelter after my owner could no longer care for me. I am...

Wela

DeeDee

DeeDee is my name, stealing hearts is my game! (& Hopefully, some snacks along the way, and a ride to...

Thomas

Hello, I am Thomas! I came to the shelter after I was found all alone and was too friendly and...

Gunner

Gunner the greatest boy ever! I'm the self proclaimed most handsome boy in the kennels, with my beautiful brindle pattern...

Sage

Sage's adoption fee is sponsored by Service Unlimited, Inc for approved applicants! If Sage was a song she'd be "Easy...

Chester

Hi-ya humans! I'm Chester! I have a heart as big as my head, and I have a pretty good sized...

Camina

Looking for the cutest puppy dog in all of the land? Camina, at your service! If my adorable little smile...

Bauer

SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE: PJ FITZPATRICK While I might be a little scared, please don't let that discourage you. Beneath my...

Nikita

Adoption fee SPONSORED BY General Federation of Women's Clubs Looking for the peppiest pup in town? Never fear, Nikita is...

Lorelai

Hello! I am Lorelai! I came to the shelter after my owner could no longer care for me. I am...

ChooChoo

*My adoption fee is sponsored for approved applicants!* ChooChoo! I'm ready to leave this shelter and move on to the...

Krissy

Hi my name is Krissy! I arrived at the shelter after my owner could no longer care for me. I...

Fiona

Hello, I am Fiona. I came to the shelter from a third party rescue. I am shy but sweet and...