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Hundreds of animals are waiting to be taken to their forever home.

Complete your family

Nearly 20,000 animals enter our shelters in hopes of finding a home to call their own. Is your new family member waiting for you? Easy adoption processes. Friendly, compassionate staff members & volunteers. Hundreds of homeless animals waiting for you.

Adopt a dog

Whether a puppy or a senior citizen, small dogs or large, you will find the perfect pet at our adoption centers.

Adopt a cat

Choose among kittens, cats, and senior felines of all types, sizes, and personalities.

Adopt a small animal

Our expertise is dogs and cats. From time to time, we lend help to rescued rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, mice, gerbils, rats, and hamsters.

Featured pets

Guapo

Looking for a best friend? Meet Guapo. Guapo is dog friendly. Stop by and get to know Guapo today!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program, Pets for Veterans: no adoption fee for any …

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Adorbs

Short for adorable, her name says it all! Adorbs girl is super affectionate and has the most amazing markings with her mostly white coat and black spots. We have fallen in love with this very lovin…

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Ibiza

Meet Ibiza. Ibiza is looking for a family to cherish her forever. Could this be with you? Stop by for an introduction!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program, Pets for Veterans: no ad…

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Wanna see some felines in action?

Check out our West Chester Campus live kitty cam fur a good time.

50+ animals per day come through our doors

Seniors, infants, big dogs, small dogs, cats we give them all safety, love, and hope until they leave us with their forever family.

Need more info?

Find out what you need to bring, what the adoption fees are, and how the adoption process works so you can take a pet home with you today.

Interested in fostering?

We’re saving more babies than ever, and one of the best ways for you to help is to become a foster.

Check out upcoming events

Whether we’re hosting one of our fabulous Signature Events or bringing our adorable adoptables out into the community, the BVSPCA is always ready to make your acquaintance.

Adoption events & resources

Adopt Then Shop During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPCA ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO ADOPT A NEW BEST FRIEND DURING PETSMART CHARITIES NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK
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7 myths about shelter dogs debunked

The ASPCA estimates that nearly one million dogs are euthanized in shelters simply because they could not find a home. Shelter dogs make just as good pets as dogs you can find from anywhere else. Her…
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How to prepare for a dog adoption

There are a lot of dogs out in the world that need loving homes. This is because many dogs are allowed to reproduce without restrictions, causing unwanted litters to be born. Additionally, there are …
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