Posts Tagged ‘Brandywine Valley SPCA’
Over 1100 Animals Adopted in BVSPCA 2-Day Mega Adoption Event
The two-day mega adoption event by the Brandywine Valley SPCA put over 1141 animals into forever homes. The mega adoption event was held at all Brandywine Valley locations and 9 other area shelter partners across 4 states. 579 dogs, 560 cats and 2 other animals were adopted – and they ranged from puppies and kittens…
Read MoreDogs & Cats Evacuated From Florida Headed to BVSPCA in Georgetown Today
UPDATED: 2 Arrests in Lewes Animal Neglect Case; 14 Additional Dogs Rescued
UPDATED – 08/28/23 – Two people have been arrested in connection with an animal cruelty case in Lewes. Delaware State Police were tipped that 32 year old Dillon Hensey and 32 year old Chelsie Puckett were spotted in a parking lot on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Police found them parked in their SUV. Delaware…
Read MoreFree Vaccination Clinic for Dogs & Cats at Harrington Fairgrounds Saturday
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is offering a FREE vaccine clinic Saturday at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington . This is a drive thru event from 10 to 2pm for dogs and cats – dogs should be on a leash and cats in carriers. Your pet can be vaccinated for rabies, distemper or F-V-R-C-P. Additional…
Read MoreBrandywine Valley SPCA Hurricane Ian – Adopt 1 Save 2
In preparation of the arrival of pets separated from their families in Florida because of Hurricane Ian, the Brandywine SPCA needs to make space to help and is offering through Sunday – Adopt 1 Save 2 lives. Through October 2nd, there will be no adopt fee for large adult dogs and adult cats – and…
Read MoreBrandywine Valley SPCA Hosts Mega-Adoption Event Sat. & Sun.
More than 500 dogs and cats are available for adoption this weekend during the Brandywine Valley SPCA Mega Adoption event. According to BVSPCA, it will be the largest adoption event in the country. Large and small dogs, puppies, kittens, cats and seniors will be waiting to be brought home. All pets have been vaccinated, spayed…
Read MoreBVSPCA, DHA Shelter Endangered Pets From South
Pets who were in endangered shelters in Louisiana before Hurricane Ida and in flood-ravaged portions of Tennessee are out of harm’s way, thanks to two Delaware animal welfare organizations. Over the weekend, the Brandywine Valley SPCA accepted an emergency evacuation airlift of 110 dogs and cats sheltered in the south. People have already been lining…
Read MoreMore Rescue Dogs From Texas Arrive In Del.
Rehoboth Mayor Adopts Shelter Dog From Louisiana
A rescue dog has found a home with the Mayor of Rehoboth Beach. According to Brandywine Valley SPCA, Mayor Stan Mills and his wife Marcia Maldeis have adopted Minnie. Minnie arrived at the Georgetown SPCA location through a partnership with an animal services organization in Louisiana. She is a 30-pound, mixed-breed dog believed to be…
Read MoreLaurel Woman Charged With Multiple Animal Cruelty Counts
A Laurel woman is facing animal cruelty charges after 35 hound dogs were discovered living in deplorable conditions. The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare says its enforcement unit responded to a complaint last week and executed a search warrant at the property. 75-year-old Leona Long was arraigned Wednesday on 77 charges –…
Read MoreShelter Dogs Rescued From Path Of Hurricane Laura
44 dogs have been safely evacuated to southern Delaware from the path of Hurricane Laura in the Gulf. The Brandywine Valley SPCA says a Wings of Rescue mission brought the dogs from shelters in several Louisiana parishes. The flight arrived Tuesday at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown. The dogs will be available for adoption. More…
Read MoreNumber of Feral Cats in Rehoboth Has Plummeted
Assistance needed to locate stray kitten still on the loose With the help of dedicated volunteers, mostly Bob Harrison and Marcia Maldeis, the feral cat problem in Rehoboth Beach today is almost nonexistent. For years, feral or “community” cats have been taken from Rehoboth Beach to be neutered and then returned to the wild as…
Read MorePet Food Pantry Assist Owners Of More Than 800 Pets
Pet owners who have trouble affording food to feed their furry friends get support from three organizations teaming up for a drive-up pet food pantry in Seaford. Faithful Friend Animal Society, Delaware Humane Association and Brandywine Valley SPCA donated enough pet food for more than 800 pets to people who showed up at Western Sussex…
Read MoreBrandywine Valley SPCA Opens Dover Campus
Brandywine Valley SPCA Recovers 44 Dogs from Dover Home
The Brandywine Valley SPCA says it removed 44 mostly small dogs from a home in Dover on Friday with help from the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare. The dogs’ elderly primary caregiver passed away earlier in the week, and relatives contacted the Office of Animal Welfare for assistance with the dogs. The dogs were primarily…
Read MoreLocal Animal Shelter Holds Super Bowl-Themed Adoption Event
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is holding a Super Bowl weekend “super-kitten-and-cat adoption event.” The event runs from now until Sunday, and allows for free adoptions of kittens and cats. Adoption location include the SPCA in Georgetown and the Pet Smart store location in Rehoboth Beach. This isn’t the first time the Brandywine Valley SPCA has…
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