The Brandywine Valley SPCA be will taking over the Georgetown shelter that has been run by Delaware SPCA.
The Brandywine organization is set to upgrade and expand the shelter.
It intends to increase adoption services as well as neuter surgeries.
Meanwhile, in giving up the Georgetown shelter the Delaware SPCA will reopen its Stanton shelter for adopting animals and expanding the veterinary services.
Board President Diane Ferry said this will allow a much needed state-of-the-art facility.