We strive to end animal suffering and empower communities to find the heart in humanity.
Addie has been out on several shelter skip days. She has been on walks and taken home for the afternoon. Addie is a reserved dog who will warm up to people and soak up the attention. She is respectfu…
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They don't come any sweeter than Arthur, a very big boy with an adorable round head. An affectionate guy who loves to be petted, Arthur was also a very good boy during his photo shoot! Please co…
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Meet Abe! This handsome dog is looking for his forever home. He likes to take his time to get to know you. He likes our treats however rather have treats in his new home. He is dog social too. Please…
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As the largest animal welfare organization in the region and one of the only remaining open access shelters, we give safety, love, and hope to lost pets, abandoned dogs and cats, cruelty victims, pets in need of rehoming, and homeless pets at risk of euthanasia in other shelters.
Brandywine Valley SPCA is bringing its nationality-recognized programs and expertise to the District of Columbia. Expanding services include taking over animal control and care, field services for injured and stray animals, wildlife services for the District, along with intake diversion, adoptions, and basic animal medical and wellness. Working with DC Health, the BVSPCA will be able to serve the communities of the District by ensuring that stray, lost, and injured animals receive the care and treatment they need.
Supporting our community by providing the resources needed to improve the lives and well-being of animals is what we do.
Losing your furry friend or finding anothers beloved animal can be a harrowing and emotional process.
"See something, say something." Most cases of cruelty or neglect come to light when someone close to that animal makes a report.
No one should have to part with their pet for financial reasons. Our pet food programs help pets stay with the families who love them.
Through our behavior team, we're able to offer free support to our adopters, foster families and pet owners seeking behavior assistance.
Neighbors couldn’t take hearing this sweet pup being beaten in one of the other apartments and contacted our Animal Protective Services (APS) team. Our officers executed a search warrant, seized her, and charged the owner with animal cruelty. She weighed almost half her ideal weight, her skin was in poor condition, but even worse were the wounds inside. She winced, cowered and urinated from a life of being treated as a “bad dog.” Our APS team fought for her freedom for 241 days. During that time, two of our volunteers fostered her. They named her JoJo and worked hard to heal her heart and build her confidence. Along the way, they fell in love and made it official once our officers won her freedom.
That may seem like a big number, but every dog and cat in our care enjoys individual enrichment until adoption, such as our daily dog playgroups.
Get your paws on our original and limited edition merchandise. Your purchases go towards the care of the many animals we take in each year.
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Your donations also make it possible for us to always answer the call when animals like Sweetness need our help.
