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Putting the human back in humane

We strive to end animal suffering and empower communities to find the heart in humanity.

Putting the human back in humane

We strive to end animal suffering and empower communities to find the heart in humanity.

2025 BVSPCA Organization-Wide Lifesaving Goals

Placements Goal: 20,000
19,749
Spay/Neuter Goal: 35,000
31,404
Live Release Rate Goal: 93%
94%

You can make a difference by getting involved today

Adopt

More than 50 animals per day enter our shelters looking for a place to call home. Is your new family member waiting for you?

Volunteer

Every single life touched by a volunteer is a life made better that day. Join us in this important work.

Foster

You can be a lifesaving bridge to get a pet to adoption, whether that's an infant kitten or puppy, an adult recovering from a medical need, or a shelter pet needing a break.

Get kids involved

Volunteering at a young age is a life-changing experience. Kids 8-12 can volunteer with a chaperone, and starting at 13 they can volunteer independently.

Featured pets

Baby

Meet Baby, a spirited and loyal friend, always ready to make your day brighter. Baby's playful nature is infectious; she loves to frolic in the grass, chase after toys, and engage in a good old g…

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Grey FKA Cat 4

Meet Grey - a beautiful grey tabby ready for her forever home. Grey is one of nearly 100 animals rescued from heartbreaking conditions. After her rescue, she spent time with us adjusting to a safe en…

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Minnie

Meet Minnie! This lovely lady is a young adult dog who has a lifetime of love to give to you! Looking for a partner in your adventures, Minnie is your gal. Looking for a snuggle buddy, Minnie has got…

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We help more than 20,000 animals a year

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.

For your pets

Wellness Clinic

Low-cost, high quality veterinary care for your pets

Spay & neuter

Low-cost spay and neutering services

Daycare & boarding

Luxury boarding & daycare for pampered pets

Expanding animal services to the nation’s capital

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.

Need help?

Supporting our community by providing the resources needed to improve the lives and well-being of animals is what we do.

Lost & found pets

Losing your furry friend or finding anothers beloved animal can be a harrowing and emotional process.

Reporting animal cruelty

"See something, say something." Most cases of cruelty or neglect come to light when someone close to that animal makes a report.

Pet food assistance

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.

Behavior resources

Through our behavior team, we're able to offer free support to our adopters, foster families and pet owners seeking behavior assistance.

The power of our work

After more than two years in our care, our longest resident and staff favorite, who spent time at multiple campuses, found his furever home in April 2024. From Florida to a loving home, Snoops adoption story is a heartwarming reminder of what love, time, and care can do. In February 2022, this sweet boy was brought to us from an overcrowded shelter in Florida. He spent time at multiple campuses and in foster care, where he learned to trust and relax with other animals. Finally, in April 2024, Snoops family found him and gave him a new home. He has been making lifelong memories with his family, including enjoying life outdoors and snuggling with his cat sibling. Happy tails to Snoop and his perfect match of a family!

Great or small, all donations are appreciated

Save a Life

Every dollar you donate will go to the programs and services that help save the lives of thousands of homeless animals each year.

Circle of Life

Your generous monthly donation helps provide shelter, food, and medical care to thousands of animals who enter our shelters each year.

Wish List

Our Amazon Wish Lists make it easy to find and donate items we need most critically. All donations, big and small, mean a great deal to us and to our animals!

We care for more than 20,000 animals a year

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.

Support our lifesaving work and look good doing it

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.

What’s happening at BVSPCA

Thanks a BARK!

What a pawfectly beautiful weekend at the boardwalk! Thanks to all who came out to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand to enjoy and support our annual Bark on the Boards Block Party this past weekend.
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Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats

We’ll be providing free rabies and distemper/FVRCP shots for dogs and cats, with thanks to Petco Love for the distemper/FVRCP vaccines.
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Adopt AND Shop at PetSmart National Adoption Week Events

Adopting a pet can bring special joy and companionship to their people.  The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable pets to PetSmart stores ac…
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Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

BVSPCA is now elevating animal services for the nation's capital

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