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 for...
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 Hall...
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 estate’s...
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 event...
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 mile-long...
West Brandywine dog-fighting kingpin sentenced
Judge orders 34-year-old to spend 7 1/2 to 15 years in prison
Updated at 10:40 a.m. to add quote from prosecutor
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane Santiago, 34, of West Brandywine Township, was ordered to spend 7½ to 15 years in prison for his role in a dog-fighting operation.
A West Brandywine Township man, accused by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan of operating ...
Chester County SPCA touting special ‘Pumpkin’
Agency offering promotion to educate public about misunderstood pit bulls
Just in time for Halloween, “Pumpkin,” a favorite of the Chester County SPCA staff, is available for adoption.
Among the spookiest, scariest creatures of the season, here’s one that the Chester County SPCA says unfairly sparks fear and shouldn’t: pit bulls.
To celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Day on Saturday, Oct....
Cat special debuts during summer’s dog days
Chester County SPCA running promotion to help find homes for felines
The Chester County SPCA is running a weeklong promotion to find secure for adoptable cats.
The Chester County SPCA took the bait: Inspired by the Discovery Channel’s popular, annual “Shark Week,” the agency is following it up with “Cat Week.”
Starting Saturday and running through Friday, Aug. 23, all cats and kittens are...
Chester County SPCA seeking to share surplus
Weekend ‘Adopt-a-Thon’ includes reduced fees for potential pets
The animal rescue business is going a little too well at the moment, according to officials at the Chester County SPCA. A surplus of adoption-ready pets has prompted the nonprofit to run a weekend special in an effort to reduce its population.
“The love of an animal is priceless. And now the Chester County SPCA makes it more affordable...
