New name, same mission: Brandywine Valley SPCA
The Chester County SPCA announced Tuesday that from now on it will be known as the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
The Board of Directors determined unanimously that the organization’s name needed to change to reflect its expanding geographic reach. The CCSPCA has been providing animal welfare services for Chester and Delaware Counties, but since the first of January, is now handling animal services...
Chester County residents to be first charged under new dog fighting law
A Chester County SPCA Humane Police Officer holds three of the puppies rescued in Parkesburg, Thursday night.
WEST CHESTER – Two Parkesburg Borough residents will be the first to be charged under a new state law that specifically makes it illegal to possess animal fighting paraphernalia.
Thursday night at 10:45 pm, Chester County SPCA Humane Police Officers, assisted by local police and State...
Free pet vaccination in Coatesville, Aug. 30
A volunteer shares a little puppy love during a recent vaccination event.
The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) will provide free vaccinations to 300 owned pets during a community outreach event in Coatesville this weekend.
In partnership with the City of Coatesville Police Department, the CCSPCA will host a free vaccination clinic on Sunday, August 30 from 10am to 2pm at Coatesville City Hall, 1 City...
CCSPCA brings back Forget-Me-Not, June 14
After a one-year hiatus, the Chester County SPCA is bringing back it’s annual Forget-Me-Not gala fundraiser, June 14.
WILLISTOWN — An estate in Newtown Square will provide a historic backdrop for the 27th Annual Forget-Me-Not celebration, an elegant and sophisticated fundraiser for the Chester County SPCA. Delchester Farm is situated on twenty-four acres in Willistown Township, and the...
What To Do: Sheep and Wool at Springton
Also: Star Party, Yellow Springs Art Show and much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of annual events that celebrate the arrival of the new season has grown into a spring tradition in Chester County — “Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks).
This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family...
SPCA hosts annual Walk For Paws, April 26
A lovable and highly adoptable dog from the Chester County SPCA enjoying a day out of the shelter at a prior Walk for Paws event.
The Chester County SPCA is inviting the community to join them and celebrate the 28th Annual Walk for Paws event on Sunday, April 26 at Hibernia Park in Coatesville.
A 5k Run has been added to this year’s Walk for Paws event, which will also include the traditional...
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Chesco SPCA seeks info on dog shooting
Authorities are seeking information about how this pit bull/terrier mix may have been shot and wounded on or about Dec. 30, 2014. The animal survived the injury and is recovering in a foster home.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) is currently seeking information with regard to a dog brought to Glenmoore Veterinary Hospital with a suspected gunshot wound on December 30, 2014.
A...
Chesco SPCA adds new police officer
Frank Galbraith, who oversees Chester County SPCA’s Animal Protective Services Department, left with the SPCA’s newest police officer, Kelsey Beam, shortly after she was sworn in, Wednesday.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) announced Wednesday the addition of Kelsey Beam to its staff as full-time Humane Society Police Officer. Beam is one of many new additions to 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...
