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DC Health says Brandywine Valley SPCA partnership has launched; new DC Village shelter near completion
Summary
DC Health reported the Brandywine Valley SPCA began operations January 1 and that animal-holding capacity has already shifted to a new DC Village site; the agency expects remaining staff and medical-suite build-out to finish in the coming months.
Director Ayanna Bennett told the committee that DC Health changed the city's animal-control operations earlier this year and contracted with Brandywine Valley SPCA, which began operations January 1.
What the agency said: "Since initiating operations, they have supported the development of the district's new animal shelter, held several adoption and vaccination events, provided critical veterinary services for district animals, and engaged in robust community outreach," Bennett said. She added the agency intends to base services in a new modern…
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