Brandywine Valley SPCA

We had a wonderful experience adopting our cat from this shelter. The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff was kind, professional, and very supportive. They helped us with all the paperwork, explained the insurance options, and provided complete medical records. We got our little kitty in one day. We felt guided and cared for throughout the entire process. Thank you for helping us find our new family member!

I'm truly sad to be writing this review, mostly because my heart breaks for my foster dog. My dog passed away three years ago, and I wanted to pour my time and energy into helping a dog who needed a break from the shelter. I had never fostered before, but I genuinely wanted to make a difference. I filled out the "Be a Foster" form online and was told someone would contact me--but I never received a call or any follow-up. I had participated in several shelter skip days with them, so one day I went in person and asked if I could do a skip day and overnight, with the hope of eventually fostering. I took home a dog named Wreck It Ralph overnight, which then turned into a foster situation. Unfortunately, I was given almost no direction or support. I wasn't provided bowls, a crate, paperwork,

We rescued Dakota on 12/19/25 and she fast became a part of our family and has brought us so much love! Dakota is the sweetest! We can’t thank Brandywine enough! The staff was so helpful walking us through the process and extremely supportive. Want to thank everyone so much for their kindness and a special call out to Bre for her patience and Rory for being so thorough. Happiest of holidays everyone!

The shelter was nice with the setup and it made it easier to see the dogs. The staff were very helpful and there were lots of help around to answer questions and assist with playing with different dogs. We went in thinking we were going to leave with a older small dog but ended up leaving with the sweetest 6 month old pup who will most likely end up around 70lbs but we couldn’t be happier with our pick! The staff guided us to this dog since we have two young kids, another dog, cats, and chickens. They felt the breed was the best pick

Adoption date 1/3/2026 As a combat veteran, I value honesty, structure, and clear communication — and this shelter delivered all of that from the very beginning. My path to adoption wasn’t simple; I visited multiple shelters and spent time figuring out what kind of dog would truly fit my lifestyle and the calm, stable home I wanted to build. This team stood out immediately for their transparency, patience, and genuine commitment to matching the right dog with the right person. When I met Monte, everything clicked. The staff walked me through his personality, sensitivities, and decompression needs with a level of detail I really appreciated. They explained his feeding routine, behavior notes, and what to expect during the transition home, giving me exactly the information I needed to set