BVSPCA to hold mega adoption event at UD, June 15-16

More than 1,000 pets will be looking for homes as part of Brandywine Valley SPCA’s (BVSPCA) Summer Mega® Adoption Event powered by Petco Love and BOBS® from Skechers®. The June event will be held at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware in Newark on June 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens from BVSPCA and participating partner organizations will be...

BVSPCA assists dogs rescued from Korean dog meat farm

Bella, one of three dogs rescued from a Korean dog meat farm, will be available for adoption this Friday. WEST CHESTER — The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) announced today that it received three dogs on Saturday that had been rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm. These dogs spent their lives confined in cages, with little access to adequate food and water, and no veterinary care, and now the...

Chesco SPCA says changes saving animal lives

Less animals being surrendered, more adoptions WEST CHESTER  — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) has announced that the shelter achieved a 90% live release rate during the month of November.  This is a particularly notable achievement because the CCSPCA is the only open admissions shelter for both Chester and Delaware Counties. This high live release rate is attributable to significant changes implemented...

County agencies offering spring support groups

Wednesday evening sessions available for adoptive or kinship families Operating on the premise that there’s strength in numbers, a consortium of county departments and agencies has announced the spring schedule for post-adoption and grand-family support groups. The sessions, which will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the county’s Government Services Center building (601 Westtown Rd., West Chester)...