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Brandywine Valley SPCA - Dover

Animal shelter in Dover, DE

Founded in 1929, the Brandywine Valley SPCA is the first open admission shelter in Pennsylvania to achieve No Kill status and serves as the only open admission shelter in both Chester and Delaware Counties. In 2015, the BVSPCA opened its first Animal Health Center in Malvern, Pennsylvania, making veterinary care more accessible to local residents. In 2016, the BVSPCA took on a five-year contract with the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare to provide state-wide animal services, and expanded its reach further into the tri-state area by opening both a second shelter and a second Animal Health Center in New Castle County, Delaware. Shortly after, a PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center was opened in Dover, Delaware. Its mission is to put the “human” back in humane animal treatment and to advocate on their behalf. Each year, the BVSPCA cares for more than 10,000 stray, owner-surrendered, wayward owned, and abused and neglected animals.

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Email info@bvspca.org
Phone (302) 601-7000
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Address
1757 Horsepond Road
Dover, DE 19901
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1757 Horsepond Road

Dover, DE 19901

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Adoptable pets at Brandywine Valley SPCA - Dover

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Isis

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Dover, DE
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Jack

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Dover, DE
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Nola FKA Pig Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Dover, DE
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Cicero

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Dover, DE
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Snaggle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs
Dover, DE
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Trinity

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Dover, DE
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State of Delaware, Chester County, Delaware County

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What to bring: A current driver’s license (you must be over 18 years of age to adopt), adoption fee, handling items (e.g. leash/collar, carrier; also available for purchase at the shelter)

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Smith & Wesson

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Silver

Persian

Male, Kitten
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Jewels (FCID# 08/19/2024 - 25) C

Calico

Female, Young
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Jasper

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Male, 4 yrs
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Hermione

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
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