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WHO Brandywine Valley SPCA plus local politicians, donors, volunteers and supporters WHAT Just over two years ago the Brandywine Valley SPCA took over the shelter once known as the “Georgetown SPCA.” Work started immediately to modernize the facility to better care for the animals, to create a more positive experience for visitors, and to expand services to the community. Improvements include a new low-cost veterinary clinic with the most up to date technology, improved dog housing, expanded free-roaming cat rooms, upgraded dog play yards, and a new community room. WHEN Saturday, September 14, 11:00am to 1:00pm (noon ribbon cutting) WHERE Brandywine Valley SPCA 22918 Dupont Boulevard Georgetown, DE 19947 About the Brandywine Valley SPCA Founded in 1929, the Brandywine Valley SPCA is the first open admission no-kill shelter in Pennsylvania and Delaware. In 2018, the BVSPCA cared for more than 14,000 stray, owner-surrendered, wayward owned, and abused and neglected animals while achieving a 95% live release rate. The BVSPCA provides animal protective services for Chester County and much of Delaware County in Pennsylvania, and it holds a five-year contract with the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare to provide state-wide animal services for dogs. Animals are placed through three adoption centers: the West Chester Campus, the New Castle Campus, and the Georgetown Campus. In addition, the BVSPCA provides families with safety net and low-cost veterinary services at its three clinic locations: the Malvern Animal Health Center, the New Castle Animal Health Center, and the Georgetown Animal Health Center. The BVSPCA also operates the Animal Rescue Center (ARC), a facility dedicated to helping animals with additional needs prior to being ready for adoption, such as cruelty cases, disaster victims, and infants. bvspca.org.