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Baltimore Against Animal Abusers We are Baltimore City residents concerned about the systemic and horrific animal abuse in our city. We need your voice. The abusers are seldom held accountable.

We are urging city officials and leadership to drive change and ensure animal abusers are held accountable—investigated and prosecuted. Our city’s animals continue to endure horrific neglect and abuse—we see the stories every day—and our city turns a blind eye. It’s imperative that we protect vulnerable animals and demand action from our city leadership. Animal abuse is systemic and must be taken seriously. Please contact our mayor and city council members to urge them to take decisive and meaningful action against abusers. Contact Information:
1. Mayor Brandon Scott ([email protected])
2. City Council President Zeke Cohen ([email protected])
3. Your City Councilperson (https://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/)
4. State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Ivan Bates ([email protected])

Ask them to please:
1. Prioritize investigating and prosecuting animal abuse crimes
2. Revive the City’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission. Together, we can create a safer, more compassionate city. Your voice matters and equals VOLUME! Sample letters below for your convenience. Please encourage your friends and family to share this post. Thank you for speaking up for animals.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sample letters below. Dear Mayor Scott,
I am writing to express my concern over the lack of prosecution of animal abuse cases in our City. I urge you, with the City Council, to consider and address the obstacles that are preventing the investigation and prosecution of these cases. The Office of Animal Control, the Baltimore Police Department, and the City State's Attorney’s Office need the funding and support necessary to accomplish this. These crimes must be investigated, and those responsible are prosecuted. Additionally, I want to express my concern that the Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission has been inactive for the past four years. I implore you to act on your Commission and empower it to continue the important work that it was set up to accomplish. As a vocal supporter of BARCS and animal welfare in your City, I know that the safety of its most vulnerable inhabitants is important to you. And it is important to me as your voting constituent. Sincerely,
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Dear [your Council person and or council President],
I am writing to express my concern over the lack of prosecution of animal abuse cases in our City. I urge you, with the Mayor and City Council, to consider and address the obstacles that are preventing the investigation and prosecution of these cases. I implore you to act on the Commission and empower it to continue the important work that it was set up to accomplish. The safety of our City’s most vulnerable inhabitants is important to me as your voting constituent. Sincerely,
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Dear Mr. Bates,
I am writing to express my concern over the lack of prosecution of animal abuse cases in our City. I urge you, with the Mayor and City Council, to consider and address the obstacles that are preventing prosecution of these cases. Animal abuse is a serious, systemic, and grotesque crime that is often connected to human abuse. Our City depends on you to follow through with prosecution on these investigations. Sincerely,

09/21/2026

🚨 URGENT: DOG FOSTERS NEEDED NOW 🚨

Our shelter is beyond full, and we urgently need to move dogs into foster homes today.

Many of our large dogs have been waiting far too long in the shelter. The constant noise, unfamiliar environment, and lack of a consistent routine are causing some of them to become increasingly stressed. They don't need perfect homes—they just need a chance to exhale.

We're urgently looking for foster families who can take home a large dog (45+ lbs) for at least two weeks. That short break from the shelter gives them time to decompress, sleep peacefully, learn a routine, and show us who they truly are outside of a kennel. It also opens a lifesaving space for the next dog who has nowhere else to go.

You don't need a huge house, a fenced yard, or previous experience. We'll help match you with a dog that fits your home and provide the support you need along the way.

If you can foster for two weeks or longer, please come to BARCS today (August 6), tomorrow, or Saturday to meet our foster team and find your perfect temporary companion.

BARCS is Baltimore City's open-admission shelter, which means we never turn animals away—even when every kennel is full. Right now, your spare room, couch, or quiet corner could be exactly what a stressed shelter dog needs to reset.

🐾 Looking to adopt instead? Adoption fees are WAIVED all month as part of Maryland 3000.

📍 Address: 2490 Giles Rd., Baltimore, MD
🕑 Hours: Open 2–6 PM weekdays | 11 AM–4 PM weekends

Learn more about fostering and fill out the application online to get started: https://www.barcs.org/foster

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