Animal Coalition of Delaware County

Our Mission

Our mission is to reduce stray and shelter animal populations in Delaware County by finding permanent homes for adoptable cats. 

The Animal Coalition of Delaware County (ACDC Rescue) is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue.  ACDC Rescue volunteers are extremely compassionate and dedicated individuals that work together to support our mission. 

ACDC Rescue makes sure that each of our cats receives full veterinarian care before adoption. Every animal that we take into our care undergoes an initial vet exam which includes testing for FeLV/FIV/HW, receives age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter procedure, and is microchipped prior to adoption. 

We rescue both healthy animals as well as urgent or at-risk animals from shelters. Some of the animals we rescue may be in dire situations and would otherwise be euthanized. The animals may have broken limbs, infections, malnutrition, or other conditions that are treatable. Nearly 60% of our rescued animals require additional medical treatment.

Volunteers are the Heartbeat of ACDC Rescue

ACDC Rescue volunteers are proud to know that they inspire and touch the lives of 2 and 4-legged friends alike every day. Our volunteers work tirelessly to support our mission by fostering pets, caring for pets at adoption centers and the Cat Nook Cafe, and promoting adoptions through outreach events.  Our daily operations are managed entirely by our committed volunteer base. Each segment of our operation is managed by a committee of volunteers that ensure our strategic objectives are met.

Visit our adoptable cats at PetSmart Broomall and PetCo Granite Run.

ACDC Rescue also runs the Cat Nook Cafe in Norwood.  Here our adoptable cats live in a communal setting while waiting for their fur-ever homes.  We host events like Monday Night Book Club, Saturday Morning Storytime with Cats, Sunday Yoga, private parties, and have open hours for visiting Tuesday through Sunday.

 Click here to book time at the Cat Nook Cafe.

The Animal Coalition of Delaware County (ACDC Rescue) is a 501 (c) (3) organization registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State. We are not affiliated with any local, state, or federal agency or any other SPCA or humane group. Our work is supported entirely by the generosity of the general public and the group members. Since we are a 501 (c) (3) organization, donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.