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Brandywine Valley SPCA DC - Pet Resource Center (Rehoming and Pet Retention Help)

What it is
Support and guidance
Where
Washington, DC
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Free Pet Resource Center that helps DC families keep their pets: free pet food at BVSPCA shelters, help exploring options for a pet's medical needs, pet-friendly housing links, behavior resources and free lifetime behavior guidance for adopters. When rehoming is the only option, it offers rehoming resources and a surrender questionnaire.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: Washington, DC

Good to know

  • How to get started: Call the Pet Resource Center at 202-888-PETS (7387) or contact it through the BVSPCA DC website. To surrender a pet, fill out the questionnaire on the rehoming page.

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Sources

Brandywine Valley SPCA DC - Pet Resource Center (Rehoming and Pet Retention Help) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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