We bring hope to both pets and their people.
We care for more than 27,000 animals annually with a 94% save rate. That's 75 animals per day coming through our doors seeking safety, love, and hope. But we don't stop there. We're also there for people who love their pets, as well as communities with fewer resources than we're fortunate to have.
We provide safety, love, and hope to lost pets, abandoned dogs and cats, cruelty victims, pets in need of rehoming, and animals at risk in other shelters.
Our low-cost veterinary clinics, pet food pantries, medical grants, and free behavior counseling help families care for their cherished dogs and cats.
Whiskers got his leg caught in a fox trap after getting loose from his home. He lost a lot of skin, suffered nerve damage, and had a quickly spreading infection. His family couldn’t afford the entirety of his care and were considering euthanasia since the infection would soon be life-threatening. Thanks to our Pet Retention Grant from Petco Love, we were able to bridge what his owners couldn’t afford and saved Whiskers by amputating the badly damaged leg. Whiskers now lives a life of three-legged luxury.
In 2025, we cared for 27,392 animals. That equates to 75 animals per day coming through our doors. More than half were lost/stray pets. We placed 24,585 animals, achieving a 94% live release rate while serving as one of the only remaining open-access shelters in our Pennsylvania regions, and only open-access organization for Delaware and Washington, D.C.
We were the first no-kill open admission shelter in Pennsylvania and then Delaware. We led the state of Delaware to be recognized as the first no-kill state in the nation. What we've implemented here now benefits communities across the United States. We're one of the first phone calls when a natural disaster threatens or a large cruelty case breaks. And we're mentoring shelters in struggling areas to help them transform to no-kill levels of lifesaving.
Love animals and want to join us in making an impact? We're the largest and fastest growing animal welfare organization in the region. We offer exciting opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, and the reward you'll feel knowing you've made a difference.
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Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Brandywine Valley SPCA's annual Walk for Paws!
Diamond is in critical condition after being shot. She is receiving emergency lifesaving treatment, and she needs you now more than ever.
Doggie Lure Course at our West Chester Campus April 10–12! Spots are already filling up fast. Don't wait, sign up today!
We're calling all kids aged 7-12 for a PAWtastic summer experience. Be sure to secure your camper's spot today!
Enjoy Puppy Yoga on the Patio at Harvest Seasonal Grill in Glen Mills - led by YogaSix and featuring our adoptable pups. Look under "upcoming events" at the link.
