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Dessin Animal Shelter

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What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Wayne County; Honesdale
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 2, 2026

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Wayne County's animal shelter in Honesdale, offering adoptions, dog licenses, lost and found help, and a list of nearby low-cost spay/neuter options.

Checked on the official website · November 2, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 138 Miller Dr, Honesdale, PA

Hours: Open to view animals daily 12:00-3:00 PM, no appointment needed; office 12:00-4:00 PM; closed major holidays.

Good to know

  • Services: adoption, dog licenses, lost and found
  • Who can use it: Open to the public.
  • How to get started: Call or visit during open hours; adoption applications are on the website.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Dessin Animal Shelter official page, checked November 2, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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