UPDATED: Bridgeville Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty

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A Bridgeville area couple have been charged with animal cruelty after officials from Delaware Animal Services rescued 20 dogs from a home west of Bridgeville. Officials have charged 42 year old Ray Anderson and 40 year old Melissa Layton with five misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty neglect, six dog housing violations and 13 dog license…

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Over 1100 Animals Adopted in BVSPCA 2-Day Mega Adoption Event

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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…

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Dogs & Cats Evacuated From Florida Headed to BVSPCA in Georgetown Today

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On Thursday, the Brandywine Valley SPCA welcomed over 70 pre-storm shelter pets from areas of Florida devastated by Hurricane Idalia. This afternoon another flight with over 60 shelter animals will arrive from Jacksonville, Florida to Georgetown around 3:30pm. These were dogs and cats that were already available for adoption prior to the storm. These animals…

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Brandywine Valley SPCA Hurricane Ian – Adopt 1 Save 2

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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…

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BVSPCA, DHA Shelter Endangered Pets From South

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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…

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More Rescue Dogs From Texas Arrive In Del.

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More rescue animals from a damaged shelter in Texas have arrived in Delaware According to Brandywine Valley SPCA, another Wings of Rescue flight landed at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown Monday with 89 dogs. The BVSPCA has accepted 266 dogs and cats from Texas in the past ten days. Two adoption centers in the Rio…

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Rehoboth Mayor Adopts Shelter Dog From Louisiana

Rehoboth Beach Mayor Stan Mills and his wife Marcia Maldeis pose with Minnie, their shelter dog. Photo courtesy of Brandywine Valley SPCA
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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…

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Laurel Woman Charged With Multiple Animal Cruelty Counts

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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 –…

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Shelter Dogs Rescued From Path Of Hurricane Laura

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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…

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Number of Feral Cats in Rehoboth Has Plummeted

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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…

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Pet Food Pantry Assist Owners Of More Than 800 Pets

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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…

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Brandywine Valley SPCA Opens Dover Campus

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The Brandywine Valley SPCA has opened a campus in Kent County.  A grand opening celebration was held at their new location in Dover on Saturday.  The new campus includes an adoption center, stray dog holding, low cost vet clinic and more.  This completes Brandywine’s plans to open a full-service facility in each county – and…

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Brandywine Valley SPCA Recovers 44 Dogs from Dover Home

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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…

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Local Animal Shelter Holds Super Bowl-Themed Adoption Event

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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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