Mission

Every year, nearly 30,000 animals find safety, care, and a second chance through Brandywine Valley SPCA. Founded in 1929, BVSPCA was the first open-admission no-kill shelter in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and has grown into one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the country, operating across Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington, DC. BVSPCA's work extends well beyond adoption. Its Humane Law Enforcement officers investigate abuse and neglect across Chester, Delaware, Dauphin, Perry, and Cumberland counties in Pennsylvania. Exclusive state contracts with the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare and DC Health extend those services statewide in Delaware and throughout the District of Columbia. For families struggling to afford care, Animal Health Centers in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and DC provide low-cost and safety-net veterinary services — helping pets stay in their homes. Across all of its programs, BVSPCA maintains a 94% live release rate on open admission — a result that reflects both the organization's capacity and its commitment to every animal in its care. bvspca.org | @brandywinespca