Brandywine Valley SPCA - Washington, DC

Brandywine Valley SPCA - Washington, DC Providing animal care & control in Washington, DC

🌈🐾 Honoring the paw prints that will never leave our hearts.On Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, we honor the beloved pets...
08/28/2026

🌈🐾 Honoring the paw prints that will never leave our hearts.

On Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, we honor the beloved pets who may no longer be by our side, but whose love, companionship, and memories stay with us forever. ❤️

Today, we invite you to celebrate their lives with us. Share a favorite photo or memory of a special pet you’ve loved and lost in the comments below. 🌈

You can also create a lasting tribute by reserving a special day in our calendar in their honor—whether it’s their birthday, gotcha day, or another date that will always hold a special place in your heart, just like the beloved pets featured here in this post: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/bvspca/reserve-a-spot

Because while their time with us is never long enough, the love they leave behind lasts a lifetime. ❤️

🎉🐾 THE RESULTS ARE IN FOR OUR FINAL MINI-CONTEST! 🐾🎉That’s a wrap on our weekly Mini-Contests, and we’re going out with ...
08/28/2026

🎉🐾 THE RESULTS ARE IN FOR OUR FINAL MINI-CONTEST! 🐾🎉

That’s a wrap on our weekly Mini-Contests, and we’re going out with a BIG finish! 🏆💜

Taking the top spots in our FINAL Mini-Contest are:

🏆 Marshall & Benny — claiming 1st place with an incredible 1,130 votes!
🥈 Susie — our very own adoptable superstar!
🥉 Dug

As our final #1 weekly vote-getters, Marshall & Benny have also won a Reserve a Date, guaranteeing their adorable faces a special spot in our 2027 calendar!

But while the Mini-Contests are officially over, the race for the Top 12 is NOT!

There are only a few days left in this year’s Paws & Pose Calendar Contest, and there’s still time to make a final push. Whether your pet is fighting to break into the Top 12 or trying to hold onto their spot, EVERY. VOTE. COUNTS.

Rally your friends. Share your pet’s page. Get those final votes in. The pets who finish in the Top 12 will earn a professional photo shoot and their own monthly feature in our 2027 calendar!

And every vote helps provide care, comfort, and second chances to animals in need. ❤️🐶🐱

🏁 The finish line is almost here. Who will make the Top 12?
👉 Vote now: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/bvspca

It’s Time to CLEAR THE SHELTERS! 🐾 TODAY through Sunday, ALL ADOPTION FEES for ALL PETS at both our DC locations are wai...
08/28/2026

It’s Time to CLEAR THE SHELTERS! 🐾

TODAY through Sunday, ALL ADOPTION FEES for ALL PETS at both our DC locations are waived for this year’s event! 🎉 Thank you to for making these fee-waived adoptions possible.

One weekend. Hundreds of hopeful pets. So many lives waiting to change. 🐶🐱

🐈‍⬛ View all our adoptable cats: bvspca.org/dc/adopt/adopt-a-cat
🐕 View all our adoptable dogs: bvspca.org/dc/adopt/adopt-a-dog

We are pausing our Shelter Skip Day program this Saturday for a very special reason: Clear the Shelters!All of our amazi...
08/27/2026

We are pausing our Shelter Skip Day program this Saturday for a very special reason: Clear the Shelters!

All of our amazing pups will be staying at the shelter this Saturday so they can meet potential adopters and find their furever homes. ❤️🏡

If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, this is the perfect time to visit! ALL ADOPTION FEES for ALL PETS at both our DC locations will be waived. Thank you to for making these fee-waived adoptions possible. 🐾

🐾CLEAR THE SHELTERS IS BACK! 🐾 Join us this weekend, August 28-30, for this year’s Clear the Shelters event! 🎉 ALL ADOPT...
08/27/2026

🐾CLEAR THE SHELTERS IS BACK! 🐾

Join us this weekend, August 28-30, for this year’s Clear the Shelters event! 🎉

ALL ADOPTION FEES for ALL PETS at both our DC locations will be waived in order to help as many deserving animals as possible find the loving homes they’ve been waiting for. ❤️🏡

Clear The Shelters™ is a nationwide pet adoption campaign by that brings communities together to make a lifesaving difference for shelter pets. A huge thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for making these fee-waived adoptions possible.

One weekend. Hundreds of hopeful pets. So many lives waiting to change. 🐶🐱

🐈‍⬛ View all our adoptable cats: bvspca.org/dc/adopt/adopt-a-cat
🐕 View all our adoptable dogs: bvspca.org/dc/adopt/adopt-a-dog

✨ We’re officially ONE MONTH away from the Forget-Me-Not Gala! ✨Join us Saturday, September 26, at HOTEL DU PONT for a g...
08/26/2026

✨ We’re officially ONE MONTH away from the Forget-Me-Not Gala! ✨

Join us Saturday, September 26, at HOTEL DU PONT for a glamorous Great Gatsby-inspired evening supporting pets in need. 🐾🥂🍾 Enjoy exceptional cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, live entertainment, adoptable pets, and exciting silent and live auctions—all while raising critical funds to save more lives. 🐶🐱

Ready to make the night even more unforgettable? ✨ Upgrade to our exclusive VIP Speakeasy Experience and step into a hidden Prohibition-inspired lounge featuring private premium bars, expertly crafted cocktails, surprise entertainment, and exclusive meet-and-greets. 🥃🎷🕯️

VIP guests will have the chance to mingle with Philadelphia Eagles legends Hugh Douglas, Ike Reese, and Jon Ritchie 🦅🏈, plus enjoy an exclusive meet-and-greet with renowned feline behavior expert Jackson Galaxy. 🐱⭐

🎟️ Only 100 VIP upgrades are available! Get your tickets and add your VIP upgrade before they’re gone.

➡ Purchase tickets here: https://bvspca.org/gala

📣 Adoption Debut! 🐶Adorable adoptable puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats will be looking for homes this Friday-Sunday. Aug...
08/26/2026

📣 Adoption Debut! 🐶

Adorable adoptable puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats will be looking for homes this Friday-Sunday. Aug. 28-30, as we . Thanks to generous support from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, we are waiving adoption fees to help every shelter pet find a loving home.

This group of cuties are among those looking for their furever homes. All adoptions are in-person on a first-come basis. Your new best friend is waiting! 💖

🐈‍⬛View all our adoptable cats: bvspca.org/dc/adopt/adopt-a-cat
🐕View all our adoptable dogs: bvspca.org/dc/adopt/adopt-a-dog

08/26/2026

📅🐾 It’s National Dog Day! What better way to honor you pup than showing them off in our 2027 BVSPCA Calendar!

Enter your pet, pre-order your calendar and cast your votes! And don’t miss your chance to score FREE votes while making an even bigger impact for pets in need!

Now through 11:59 PM Friday, August 28, when you pre-order your 2027 BVSPCA Calendar, you’ll receive 15 FREE VOTES for every calendar you order! 🎟️💜

Cast them for your own Calendar Contest candidate or give a boost to another pet who’s captured your heart. And the best part? Every calendar pre-order and every vote helps provide homeless pets with food, shelter, medical care, and love while they wait for families of their own.
So while you’re helping your favorite contestant climb the leaderboard, you’re also helping another animal get one step closer to a happy new beginning.

✨ Pre-order your calendar. Cast your FREE votes. Help change a life.

⏰ Offer ends Friday at 11:59 PM — don’t miss out!

➡️BVSPCA.org/calendarcontest

Your new best friend is waiting! 💖From August 28-30, we are waiving adoption fees to help every shelter pet find a lovin...
08/25/2026

Your new best friend is waiting! 💖From August 28-30, we are waiving adoption fees to help every shelter pet find a loving home. 🏠

Even better? You'll take home a free sample bag of Hill's Science Diet pet food to make sure your new family member gets a healthy, delicious start!

A huge thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for making these adoptions possible. Stop by and help us !

🐈‍⬛View all our adoptable cats: bvspca.org/dc/adopt/adopt-a-cat
🐕View all our adoptable dogs: bvspca.org/dc/adopt/adopt-a-dog

August is National Make-A-Will Month ❤️Creating a will is one of the most meaningful ways to protect the people—and pets...
08/25/2026

August is National Make-A-Will Month ❤️
Creating a will is one of the most meaningful ways to protect the people—and pets—you love. That's why Brandywine Valley SPCA is proud to partner with FreeWill, a secure online tool that lets you create your will for free in about 20 minutes.

A will can help you:
🐾 Name guardians for your children and pets
📋 Clearly outline your wishes for your property and belongings
👉 Document your healthcare and power of attorney preferences
💼 Coordinate beneficiary designations for accounts like 401(k)s, IRAs, and life insurance

Planning for the future brings peace of mind today. If you'd like to learn more about creating your free will or how you can leave a lasting legacy for animals in need, we're here to help.

Questions? Contact Allison Roberts at (610) 936-9407 or [email protected].

Visit FreeWill to get started: https://app.freewill.com/bvspca

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4 DC Village Lane SW & 1516 Okie Street NE
Washington D.C., DC

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Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
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