First State Animal Center and SPCA

Category: Animal shelter

Address: 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934, USA

Phone: +13029436032

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11AM–5PM

Wednesday: 11AM–5PM

Thursday: 11AM–5PM

Friday: 11AM–5PM

Saturday: 11AM–4PM

Reviews

Gina Lewandowski

Aug 13, 2022

Had to bring my grand dog back to the Camden SPCA. They were so caring and let me spend time with her

Sandy Vis

Jul 22, 2022

Amazing employees, took excellent care of our fur kids; they didn't want to leave. Super nice facilities and very affordable.

Gary Byrdman

Jun 21, 2022

Horrible..meet and greet loved the dog then rejected because I don't have an acre. Love and caring people rejected for a great home for Niko... priorities all screwed..never again..try to save to great home

Holly Zimmerman

Jun 11, 2022

People Keep dropping off their adult cats and kittens in my driveway. I am overrun with cats as are 3 of my neighbors. I went to THIS shelter with 8 kitten/cats only to be turned away claiming they "had no cages". With kind of a place is this?? So where do I go?? ANYONE????

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Questions & Answers

Adopt don't shop, right? $300-400 as an adoption fee is like buying. It is ridiculous.

Violet Williams | Oct 7, 2018
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

Our adoption fee is not 300-400 dollars. A puppy is 260.00 an adult is 185.00 and a senior is 88.00. All of our animals are vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed or neutered. Just so you have the right information. Thank you.

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Looking for a declawed cat ?

Carol Mitchell | Oct 7, 2017
mike schott | Oct 7, 2017

Spca

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If any one is interested I have a neutered 5 year old lab I need to find a home for.

T Burrows | Oct 7, 2019
Kelly Virdin | Oct 7, 2019

Lots of people looking for companion pet. You can call the shelter and make an appointment to surrender. Your pet.

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I have a male cat and he recently started spraying....can you guys take care of that? And how much?

Kaitlyn Fryberger | Oct 7, 2018
Susan Tisdell | Oct 7, 2018

You can apply to state of Delaware

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What dogs, small do you have available. Not a senior dog, preferably young

Doris Dohler | Oct 6, 2020
Denise Best | Oct 6, 2020

https://www.fsac-spca.org Here you can see what dogs are available for adoption.

Do you accept donations of empty pill bottles?

Elisabeth Beamesderfer | Oct 6, 2021
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 6, 2021

Yes !

Is this a place I am able to surrender a found beagle?

Jenine Denham | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

Unfortunately, we can only take animals who came from our shelter. So we can scan for a microchip and if the dog did come from us, there is a $20 surrender fee. If not, we cannot take the dog but refer you to someone who may be able to help.

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How old do you have to be to work there or can you volunteer there?

Kayla Abbott | Oct 7, 2019
Bridgett Kent | Oct 7, 2019

18 and yes they accept volunteers

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I have a stray female cat someone dropped off in my neighborhood last year, she just had 4 kittens..Is there a program that will fix her? She hangs around my house because I have a male cat My cat is fixed..I just don't want a yard full of kittens..

Tina Wright | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

You can get a hold of social services and see if you're eligible for the fixed and fab program

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Do you have any dogs 20 lbs or under?

Toni Signorelli | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Mar 10, 2022

we do not currently have any under 20lbs available for adoption. We update our website daily and whenever a new animal becomes adoptable. Please keep an eye on our website.

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Are they taking in any stray cats.

TRACEY LAPINSKI | Oct 7, 2019
Ellen Moser | Oct 7, 2019

I just called to inquire and was told they don't ever take in stray cats. Sorry. I hope this helps.

How much is it ti adopt a cat

Howard Stegemann Jr | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

A kitten is $75, a Cat is $50, and a senior cat is $25

I have been trying to get a hold of the ASPCA about how to make arrangements for them to take my mixed lab with no response from the ASPCA I HAVE 3CATS FM THAT are a very good with other dogs and cats and family but I can't take care of them du

Richard Kleinen | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Apr 9, 2022

Hi Richard, when did you call? Please call during our business hours Tuesday-Friday 11-5 or Saturday 11-4 to speak with one of our staff. Thank you!

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Does the spca take kittens? I have five that need a home.

Joan Nickerson | Oct 7, 2018
david sprenkle | Oct 7, 2019

Hi to the person tht has kittens if u go to georgetwn spca on wed only its in the same bldg but the door to ur left wher. Bob is called the bob program frm 7 to 10 on weds only and he will take them and adopted them out in another state it cost nothing..u will see everybody standinv outside and the lady will add u to the list to go Ther is limit tht he can take if its full he will tell u to. O.e bck next wed ..i hav been saving cats for yrs He is a cat lover feeding 20 cats a day tht r ferel cats tht cnt be adopted...kittens hav to be friendly and able to be picked up. Good luck

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Do animal control pick up baby birds

Kimberly Jarmon | Oct 7, 2018
Kelly Virdin | Oct 7, 2018

No you have to call tge department of agriculture

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How much r shots for a new pup

Chang Kim | Oct 7, 2018
Kelly Virdin | Oct 7, 2018

You can call ahead and get a certificate depending on your income for reduced rates and tgey also have specisl clinic dates for tge public at reduced rates depending on the size and breed

Do you sell sweats? I . want a gift that will benefit.

Joan Fry | Oct 7, 2018
Susan Leavell | Oct 7, 2018

Believe they have a smaal selection.

Do you do nail clipping on dogs?

Nancy Stephens | Jul 8, 2022
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Jul 8, 2022

During our once a month low cost vaccination nights we do offer nail trimmings. Please check our facebook page for clinic dates.

My friend found a hurt baby bunny are you guys able to take him

erin neidig | Jul 8, 2022
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Jul 8, 2022

We would not be able to take in a wild bunny. Give us a call at 302 943 6032 and we can give you some other places and numbers to try and find help

Do you provide low cost spay/neuter for homeless cats?

Elizabeth A Cherubin | Jun 8, 2022
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Jun 8, 2022

Not currently. Our vet is semi retired and does not do outside surgeries anymore. We are working on finding a vet for outside surgeries and will resume our spay/neuter program once we do.

Can a spca tell tosee it a puppy has been kicked hard enough to dislocated the animals back legs

Paul Perry | Apr 9, 2022
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Apr 9, 2022

Please take the puppy to a vets office asap! Delmarva animal emergency, vca, brenford, Forrest ave

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Do you have guinea pigs that are young I'm looking for 2 female pigs

Amaya Brockmeyer | Nov 10, 2021
Antoinette Fasano | Nov 10, 2021

They did

Do they have special service for seniors at SPCA and days?

Jerri Wiggins | Oct 6, 2021
Richard Purcell | Oct 6, 2021

Good question I'm not sure I was there delivering oil

Are they a kill shelter?

Tammi Norsworthy | Oct 6, 2021
Victoria Cain | Oct 6, 2021

They may not be until shelter but they are shelter that is very rude and the people that work there make you feel so incredibly bad it's ridiculous because I have stray cats that I feed they would not let me adopt a little dog for my eighty-year-old mother with Parkinson's because I don't have rabies shots for them they're not my cat's they're strays I just feed them

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Do they accept dog's

Kevin Mcneill | Oct 6, 2021
Charles Vaughn | Oct 6, 2021

Yes sir

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how much does it cost to adopt a and what is the seizure to go about getting

Bryan Breeding | Oct 6, 2020
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 6, 2020

It depends what kind of animal you're trying to adopt. You fill out the adoption application online, and once approved we call you to schedule an appointment. www.fsac-spca.org

Do you provide microchips for dogs ?

Kiara Miller | Oct 6, 2020
De Micro | Oct 6, 2020

Yes! Vaccine clinics are currently being held on Wednesday's from 10:30am-2:00pm. Microchipping can be done for $25.00.

I have a 4 month old Cane Corso female puppy that I cannot keep due to my living arrangements. I don’t have anywhere else to take her. Am I able to surrender her? Or will I have to find some other place to take her ?

Kiara Miller | Oct 6, 2020
De Micro | Oct 6, 2020

Unfortunately we are not an open admissions shelter. I can refer you to Petfinder.com, search the breed and some rescues will come up and I'd reach out to them.

Do they neuter cats?

Miriam Martinez | Oct 6, 2020
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 6, 2020

We do! We offer spay and neuters every single Wednesday by appointment only. Just call to schedule with us! Neutering for cats is $50, which also includes Rabies.

I'm 17 years old, and I was wondering if I'm old enough to be able to go and see the adoptable dogs by myself, and if I am interested in any of them, I'll bring an adult with me next time

Alexis Frechette | Oct 6, 2020
Tyler Crain | Oct 6, 2020

You can go and see them you just cant adopt until you're 18

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How much for spaying a kitten 5 months low cost 20.00 please contact me for a friend who needs help

Margaret Munin | Oct 7, 2019
Theresa Groves | Oct 7, 2019

I don't know,but I Signed up for low income price

Is 20 cats alowed in one home and they got stuff coming out yhere eyes and worms

Barbara Foraker | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

At that point, they're probably all sick and should get medical attention at once.

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How many cats are suppose yo be in one home

Barbara Foraker | Oct 7, 2019
David Stillman | Oct 7, 2019

You will have to contact your county Code Enforcement Officer. They have knowledge of the current laws

Do they put cats to sleep? How much?

Tina Wright | Oct 7, 2019
David Stillman | Oct 7, 2019

No kill rescue. Check with local vet about euthanization

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I came home to a dog roami g around my yard with no collar on . Can I bring him in ?

Joseph Graden | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

Good morning Joseph, unfortunately we are not animal control you will have to reach out to them 302-255-4646 x1 . thank you!

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How much is it to neuter a cat

sue fagan | Oct 7, 2019
Nancy McGee | Oct 7, 2019

I know their rates are cheaper than most vet's, but can't say specifically. Check their website? Or call them when they open on Tuesday.

Do you guys cutdown small matted severely. The lady lost her dogs paper during the moving process.

Ada Star | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

No I am sorry we do not do that here. A groomer would need to do something like that.

What does a rabies vaccination cost for dogs? 1 yr and the 3 year

Angel (shorty) | Oct 7, 2019
Lorraine Jose | Oct 7, 2019

They only do them at the shelter once a month. You can take them to Petco on Saturday between 10 - 1. I took my 2 cats (they do dogs too) and I paid $22 a piece plus they gave them a free exam. The shots are good for one year but if you get them done again before the year is almost over then they will be good for 3 years. I hope this helps.

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do you offer vaccination?

Lydia Arguelles | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

yes we offer vaccinations once a month at our vaccine clinics. our next clinic is on November 1st at 5:30pm and we end at 7:00pm

Do they take cats, if you cant take care of them anymore?

Random Games (EmortalKingben) | Oct 7, 2019
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2019

Good morning, Unfortunately at the moment we are at capacity for cats and kittens, we do have a waiting list if you would like to be placed on our waiting list please give us a call

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Do you offer spay/nudering services

Joshua Curatolo | Oct 7, 2018
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2018

Yes we do once a week on Wednesdays. please call us anytime to schedule an appointment.

Don't have money for a vet bill but want to get this dog test before we take it in. Can this place help with the expenses?

Cassidy Semrau | Oct 7, 2018
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2018

we offer vaccine clinics once a month, if you are referring to a heartworm test that is $25.00 and our next clinic is 9/13/2018. Thank you!

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How can you find out if your dog is up to date with shotsand license?

Brian Ayers | Oct 7, 2018
Michelle Dobies | Oct 7, 2018

I always have the spca clinic do my dogs shots bcuz its cheaper but they do write down the animals name and info and i get a copy and they keep one.

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I am feeding and watering 5 to 7 cats and need help to have them spayed / netutered . Do you offer any type of help with catch -fix-release back here? Low cost assistance?

Cindy Vansant | Oct 7, 2018
First State Animal Center and SPCA | Oct 7, 2018

Are they feral cats? If they are feral you would have to trap them. We have traps here for a 50 cash deposit. You get the money back when you bring the trap back. Our surgery price for feral cats is 35.00 which includes the Rabies vaccine. If they are not feral our surgery price is 60 for female and 40 for males. You can call 302-943-6032 to set up the appointments. We do them every Wed. Let me know if you have any more questions about the process. Thank you.

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Can I get dog license here

Arlis Beebe | Oct 7, 2018
Arlis Beebe | Oct 7, 2018

Finally found a place, Petsmart in Dover.

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My dog needs a license and another shot does SPCA still do the shots and rabies and dog license

Denise Finney | Oct 7, 2018
Mike Adams | Oct 7, 2018

Go to a vet or the clinic they have at tractor supply on most sundays.

Shot clinic in Dover area and prices

Robert Burkhamer | Oct 7, 2018
Mike Adams | Oct 7, 2018

Tractor supply in Camden has a clinic on Sundays. Prices depend but are better than most.

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Do you have miniature beagles

Diane White | Oct 7, 2018
Jacquelyn Wilkerson | Oct 7, 2018

They have an assortment of animals and the animals needing a home vary as new come in. The best thing to do is to give them a call every so often or track what animals they have for adoption on their website. If you do a search for First State Animal Center and SPCA it'll come up.

Do you have any puppies for adoption? Would like to have a medium size dog.

Lila Wright | Oct 7, 2018
Mike Adams | Oct 7, 2018

Best bet is to check their website. They get puppies quite often but they seem to go fast compared to the full grown dogs. You should consider a young dog. Many are already house broken and wonderful pets. We got a 2 yr old and couldn't be happier. Neither could he.

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I have a cat i would like bring it to up for adoption, we can’t give cat attention it needs. We found cat outside wondering. How do i go about this?

Amelia Wilson | Oct 7, 2018
Susan Leavell | Oct 7, 2018

Just bring the cat in. They will take it from there.

Can you volunteer?

Sharon Sweetman | Oct 7, 2018
Susan Leavell | Oct 7, 2018

Yes

I’m trying to get a job here I love dogs 😭

Pineapple Tv | Oct 7, 2018
Susan Leavell | Oct 7, 2018

They do have a few paid jobs. Advertising heavily when they have positions open.

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Do you have hypoallergenic cats there?

Jake The Snake | Oct 7, 2018
Jean Faison | Oct 7, 2018

Have you looked at cat rescues or cat sanctuaries?

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Do you guys any puppies

Teri YouTube | Oct 7, 2018
Susan Leavell | Oct 7, 2018

Just give them a call.

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Do you have JOCK THERE

Breynna Trader | Oct 7, 2018
Susan Leavell | Oct 7, 2018

Not a clue what you are asking. Sorry!

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Looking for a German Shepherd puppy

Alaneason143 Savannah143 | Oct 7, 2018
Susan Leavell | Oct 7, 2018

Call them, i know they have 2 last week! Ck website!!

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I have 2 kittens that are strays, and I am trying to find homes for them. Will the SPCA give me a discount on shots?

ann roach | Oct 7, 2017
Diane Redmond | Oct 7, 2017

I believe they do. I found a place call Spay and Neuter Clinic that has very discounted prices and a caring staff to boot. I would recommend using them.

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My dog ia a 4 year old shitzsu unfortunately i have to give him up to the spca he has bitten my daughter my son andbtry to bite me as well. He has become vicious and i can no longer have him bitting the kids. Will the spca take him ?

davongiffin davongriffin | Oct 7, 2017
Larry Couch | Oct 7, 2017

That isn't normal with that breed has something changed in your household to upset? Yes they will take but be upfront and tell them of the problem

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