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

Complete your family

Over 27,000 animals enter our shelters each year in hopes of finding a home to call their own. Is your new family member waiting for you? Easy, open 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

Charming

Meet Charming! This friendly, handsome boy is looking for a second chance after losing his home due to poor living conditions. Despite his past, he's ready to start fresh with a loving family. …

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Ryo 24

Ryo is a beautiful young cat just waiting to meet you! Ryo qualifies for Pets for Veterans - her adoption fee is waived for any adopter who is a veteran or active member of the armed forces. Powered …

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Chevy

Meet Chevy! This handsome, medium-sizzed pup is ready to start his next chapter with a loving family! Chevy is friendly with other dogs and can't wait to make lots of happy memories by your sid…

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Wanna see some felines in action?

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

75 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 One, Help Many. That's The Rescue Effect.

We are joining animal shelters and rescues across the country to participate in the ASPCA's Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption.

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Adopt Then Shop During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

Consider adopting pets in need during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week

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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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