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BARCS Animal Shelter, 2490 Giles Road, Baltimore, MD (2026)

06/19/2026

🐾🛠️ Find the Missing Piece at Ace Hardware! Join us at Ace Hardware Ellicott City tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, from 12–4 PM and meet some adorable adoptable dogs and cats looking for their happily ever after. The BFF Waggin' will be on site with a crew of lovable pups and kitties ready to make new friends and maybe even head home with one!

💡Whether you're stopping by for home improvement supplies, weekend projects, or just to browse, take a moment to meet some wonderful adoptable animals. You never know — your next trip to Ace might come with a new best friend.

Here are some of the friends who might be joining us, in photo order:

🐶 Mambo No. 1
Age: 5 years old
Weight: 34 lbs.
Highlight: Lovely girl who loves her people, has medium energy, walks well on leash, and is nearly housetrained. With her smarts, she’ll have it down in no time.

🐶 Timon
Age: 6 years old
Weight: 78 lbs.
Highlight: He appears housetrained and loves attention, making new friends, outdoor adventures, and car rides.

🐱 Sammie
Age: 12 years old
Weight: 8 lbs.
Highlight: He loves kids, gets along well with other animals, and is a big cuddler.

🐱 Ms. Chesterfield
Age: 12 years old
Weight: 7 lbs.
Highlight: She is a total sweetheart and certified lap cat.

🐶 Turbo Spud (Mama)
Age: 5 years old
Weight: 53 lbs.
Highlight: She is a shy, gentle, and affectionate girl who knows “sit,” appears housetrained, and loves going for walks.

🐶 Junior
Age: 7 years old
Weight: 62 lbs.
Highlight: He is a lovable pup who appears housetrained, walks nicely on leash, and does best with polite, gentle dog friends, though squirrels may distract him.

🐶 Fergalicious
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 37 lbs.
Highlight: Medium-sized girl who walks well on leash, appears housetrained, and loves playing with her doggie friends.

🐶 Jefferick
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 62 lbs.
Highlight: He’s playful, affectionate, and loves snuggles and toys. He knows “sit” and does best with gentle dog friends.

🐶 Hershey
Age: 1 year old
Weight: 33 lbs.
Highlight: She is a shy, gentle, affectionate girl who grows more confident with her people. She knows “sit” and is almost housetrained.

🐶 Strudel
Age: 7 years old
Weight: 55 lbs.
Highlight: She appears housetrained, is deeply affectionate, and loves going out and about with her people, walks great on leash, and prefers gentle pup friends.

🐶 Good Girl
Age: 6 year old
Weight: 25 lbs.
Highlight: She knows “sit,” walks well on leash, and is a social, gentle, playful girl with her pup pals.

***Standard adoption procedures still apply.

06/19/2026

🐶Say hi to Beefaroni — a shiny black-coated sweetheart with happy wiggles, soft eyes, and a serious appreciation for snacks, snuggles, and butt scratches. Easygoing and friendly, he loves being around people and takes life as it comes. With his gentle personality and goofy charm, he has a way of winning people over fast.

He can be a little shy at first, but Beefaroni warms up quickly and turns into a total lovebug. Once he trusts you, he’ll happily lean in for pets, snuggles, and his favorite thing of all—belly and butt scratches. He loves being close to his people and may even offer a hug when he’s feeling extra happy.

Beefaroni appears housetrained and is a smart, attentive pup who already knows "sit," takes treats gently, and is eager to learn, especially when food is involved.

He also has a playful side, hopping onto agility platforms, chasing toys in the yard, and showing off when he has an audience. Whether he’s playing or practicing his manners, Beefaroni is always in if snacks are involved.

On walks, Beefaroni is a relaxed and enjoyable companion. He strolls nicely on leash, takes in the sights and smells around him, and pays little attention to other dogs as they pass by. He enjoys exploring at a comfortable pace and seems happiest when he gets to share the experience with someone by his side.

Beefaroni has been on several Dogs Day Out trips, including Fort McHenry, Bmore Licks, and local parks, charming everyone he met along the way. He loves exploring, enjoys the occasional ice cream treat, and is always happy to stop for cuddles.

Beefaroni has met other dogs at BARCS and is playful and rowdy with his canine friends. He would like to meet any potential doggie roommates to make sure they're a good match.

Beefaroni is a BARCS VIP⭐, which means his adoption fees are always waived! To learn more about his personality and needs, check out his VIP profile by clicking here: https://www.barcs.org/vip-urgent-list

06/19/2026

🐾 Your new best friend might have four legs, floppy ears, or — plot twist — feathers. We've got adoptable dogs, cats, littles, and even a bachelor pad of roosters who have a whole lot of love to give and are on the lookout for their forever home!

🐶🐱 The adoptable animals in this post, in photo order: Dr. Love, Pac Man 3, Monster Jam Rally, Tom, Bear, Thunder Bay, Log Flume, Peach, Cowser, Pole Vault, Albert Eggstein, Kendrick, and Lakota! 🐹🐔

❤️ Come on in! The dogs are wiggly, the cats are charming, and we have a rooster who will absolutely make your day. BARCS is located at 2490 Giles Rd, open Monday through Friday from 2 PM to 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. We'll see you soon!

06/19/2026

After a challenging few weeks, we're happy to share that BARCS has officially returned to normal operations.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every volunteer, foster, adopter, donor, rescue partner, and supporter who stepped up during our canine parvovirus quarantine. It truly took an all hands on deck effort to care for our dogs while keeping the shelter running, and your patience, generosity, and encouragement meant more than you know.

Now we're ready to look ahead... and we need your help!

🐶Visit BARCS to adopt!
Adoption fees are waived through Sunday, June 21st! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers that BARCS is back to normal operations and has so many wonderful dogs, cats, kittens, and other pets looking for loving homes. Every adoption creates space for another animal in need.

🦮Take a dog on a Dogs Day Out!
Our Dogs Day Out program lets you check a shelter dog out for the day to go on an adventure, grab a pup cup, take a hike, or even just enjoy a quiet nap together at home. These outings give dogs a much needed break from the shelter while helping us learn more about their personalities.

🏡Become a foster.
Summer is one of our busiest seasons, and we're especially looking for fosters for large adult dogs and kittens. Even a short-term foster stay helps create space for the next animal in need.

🚌Join us at our adoption event this weekend!
Come meet your new best friend at Ace Hardware in Ellicott City from 12-4PM, 10325 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

🐾Help lost pets get home.
Our dog kennels are very full right now, so if you find a lost pet in your neighborhood, please follow our "steps to reunite" before bringing them to BARCS. Most lost pets are found just a short distance from home, and keeping them in the neighborhood while searching for their family gives them the best chance of a quick reunion while helping preserve shelter space for animals with nowhere else to go.

Thank you, Baltimore, for standing with us through this challenge. Now let's keep the momentum going and save some lives this weekend!

06/18/2026

Last month, Mackintosh arrived at BARCS with nowhere else to go.

Found wandering the streets alone, he was painfully thin, frightened, and in desperate need of help. His ribs, spine, and hips protruded beneath his skin, his eyes were swollen and painful, and even eating was a struggle.

The moment he arrived, our veterinary team got to work. Mackintosh received medications to ease his pain and discomfort, treatment for his skin and eyes, diagnostic testing, and a carefully monitored feeding plan to help him regain strength. As his condition improved, it became clear that he was also suffering from a painful eye condition that required surgery to prevent further damage and improve his quality of life.

Day by day, Mackintosh began to heal.

Today, he is safe in a loving foster home, gaining weight, building confidence, and waiting for the family who will give him the happy future he deserves.

His story is a powerful reminder of what your support makes possible.

The BARCS Medical Care Fund allows us to say "yes" the moment an animal like Mackintosh walks through our doors. It provides treatment for injured strays, sick kittens, senior pets, emergency cases, and thousands of animals who need medical care each year. Every exam, medication, surgery, diagnostic test, and lifesaving intervention is made possible by compassionate supporters like you.

And right now, your compassion can go twice as far.

Through 11:59 p.m. tonight, every gift to the Medical Care Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $12,500 thanks to the generosity of The Wilner Foundation and The Trexler Foundation; Jeff Abarbanel and David Goldner.

That means your donation will have double the impact for animals who are scared, sick, injured, or simply out of options.

Mackintosh got the care he needed because people like you chose to help.

Before this matching opportunity ends tonight, will you make a gift to ensure the next animal who arrives at BARCS receives the same chance to heal, recover, and find a loving home?

Double Your Donation: www.barcs.org/medical-care-fund

06/18/2026

💖🐈 Isabelle, formerly known as Coco Bean at BARCS, has spent the past seven years since her 2019 adoption exactly as a whiskered queen should — spoiled, beloved, and soaking up every bit of affection her mom has to give. This sweet tortie has settled beautifully into a life of companionship and comfort, enjoying her days surrounded by the kind of love that makes a house feel like home.

"I wanted to post an update on a cat I adopted back in 2019, Coco Bean! Being a foster now, I realize how much comfort it can bring to get an update. So here's a super late update in case anyone knew, fostered, or remembers this sweet tortie queen (now known as Isabelle). 🩷 She is deeply loved by me and everyone who meets her. I can't imagine life without her!"

From shelter girl to beloved family member, Isabelle’s story continues surrounded by the love she deserves. Her adopter now fosters too, knowing firsthand how much these updates mean to the people who loved and cared for her along the way. Happy Tail, Isabelle, and thank you to your mom for opening her heart and home, giving Isabelle her Happy Tail while helping others find theirs.

06/17/2026

🐶 Introducing Monroe, a sweet and affectionate girl who loves with her whole heart, plays with her whole body, and has already learned that chicken flavored treats make everything better.

Monroe appears housetrained and has been working on “sit,” “down,” “wait,” and “up” in her foster home, learning quickly with food motivation and positive reinforcement. She is highly food motivated, especially for chicken, which is in a league of its own.

Outside, Monroe brings enthusiasm to everything she does, including walks. She is still working on leash manners and will do best with a family ready to continue her training with patience, consistency, and encouragement.

She really comes alive outdoors. On a Dogs Day Out at Patapsco State Park, she logged 2 miles, rolled in the grass, waded through chest-deep water, and still had enough charm to win over a coffee shop crowd on the way home. She is a calm, polite car rider who enjoys the window down and taking in all the smells.

In foster care, Monroe was a total cuddlebug—leaning in for snuggles, resting her head in laps, or snoozing nearby with her nose tucked into a blanket. She settled well into home life, can be left alone for short periods, and sleeps quietly in her crate when needed.

Monroe was reported to have previously lived with children of all ages and did well, though she can forget her size when excited. She has done well with small dogs but would prefer a home without cats. She can be a bit pushy with dog friends and will need to meet any potential canine roommates to ensure a good match.

Monroe is a BARCS VIP⭐, which means her adoption fees are always waived! To learn more about her personality and needs, check out her VIP profile by clicking here: https://www.barcs.org/vip-urgent-list

06/17/2026

🐾 Today just got a whole lot sweeter! Every Wednesday, adoption fees are waived for all animals available for adoption, at the shelter, in foster homes, at events, and offsite locations. Some days just feel like the right one, and this might be it.

❤️ Meet adoptable Louetta, the gentle, shy pup in this post, a sweet 10-month-old, 42 lb girl looking for a patient adopter to help her build confidence. Louetta can be a little reserved at first, but kindness and patience go a long way with her. On walks, she likes to take things at her own pace and checks in often with her person along the way. She is food motivated, knows "sit," and takes treats with the sweetest manners. As she gets comfortable, she starts to show off her playful side, along with a beautiful smile and even the occasional little kiss. Louetta has met other dogs at the shelter and does best with gentle friends. She may need a little time to warm up before showing her playful side, so she would like to meet potential doggie roommates to ensure a good match.

***All regular adoption procedures still apply. Baltimore City residents are responsible for a $10 pet licensing fee.

✨ P.S. Want an easy way to boost your brand while supporting BARCS and helping more animals find homes? We’re looking for sponsors for our weekly Waived Fee Wednesday. Interested? Email us at [email protected]

06/17/2026

**Double Your Donation Through June 18!**

Critical medical care is the single largest part of our budget. It's also what allows us to say "yes" to animals who arrive injured, sick, neglected, or in need of a safe place to heal.

This year, the number of animals needing our help has grown significantly. Since January, BARCS has been officially out of space multiple times, including twice within just two weeks. As summer continues—our busiest season of the year—we know more animals will continue arriving at our doors every day.

Providing care for so many animals comes at a cost. The average cost of care for an animal at BARCS is approximately $350, but when you add additional needs and additional animals, this number can quickly grow to $500, $1,000, or more. From vaccines and medications to diagnostics and emergency treatment, these expenses add up quickly.

At BARCS, our goal is to give every animal a second chance. But we can't do it alone.

Animals like Milwaukee, Silo, Ms. Chesterfield, Stephen, Fiji, Reese, Jovi, Kano, and Pinion (pictured here) are relying on the BARCS Medical Care Fund to receive the care they need. This fund helps provide lifesaving treatment for injured strays, sick puppies and kittens, senior pets, and the thousands of animals who come through our doors each year.

Right now, you can make twice the impact.

Through June 18, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $12,500 thanks to the generosity of The Wilner Foundation and The Trexler Foundation; Jeff Abarbanel and David Goldner.

That means every $10 becomes $20. Every $50 becomes $100. Every gift helps provide medical care, shelter, and a second chance for animals in need.

Please make your matched gift today and help ensure BARCS can continue saying "yes" to every animal who needs us: www.barcs.org/medical-care-fund

06/16/2026

🐾☀️ Under Armour is suiting up for the underdogs again, and this time it’s tomorrow! Head to Under Armour Brand House Campus Store, 101 Performance Dr, on Wednesday, June 17 from 4–7:30 PM, where Baltimore shelter animals find loving homes and Baltimore people find their perfect match.

The BFF Waggin’ will be there with some adorable, adoptable cats and dogs ready to find their Happy Tails, along with local pet goodies, giveaways, and cold beers from local brewers. Every adoption makes a real difference, and this is a great chance to be part of it. Attend and get 20% off in-store, or adopt and get 50% off (some exclusions apply). Life at Under Armour

Check out some of the adoptables joining us tomorrow, in photo order:

🐱 Spelling Bee 1 & 4
Age: 2 months old
Weight: 1 lbs.
Highlight: Spelling Bee 1, and 4 are girls.

🐶 Spot
Age: 3 years old
Weight: 74 lbs.
Highlight: Reported housetrained, knows "sit," "stay," and "down," and is working on "spin." Strong, active pup on leash.

🐱 Fruit Loop (Mom) and 2 & 3
Age: 4 years old, and 1 month old
Weight: 7 lbs, and 2 lbs.
Highlight: Fruit Loop 2, and 3 are boys.

🐶 Kenny G
Age: 2 years old
Weight: 51 lbs
Highlight: Kenny G appears housetrained, knows “sit,” is working on “paw” and “stay,” and has been polite and respectful with dogs of all sizes.

🐶 Max
Age: 7 years old
Weight: 71 lbs
Highlight: He appears housetrained and is described as deeply affectionate. He knows “sit” and is working on “wait” and “place.”

🐱 Gemstone 3, 4 & 5
Age: 2 months old
Weight: 1 lbs.
Highlight: Gemstone 3, 4, and 5 are boys.

🐱 Camel 1 & 2
Age: 2 months old
Weight: 1 lbs.
Highlight: Camel 1, and 2 are boys.

🔶 To help keep the adoptable animals comfortable, we ask that owned pets stay home for this event. Our adoption counselors can help with tips for introducing a new pet to your resident animals. Standard adoption procedures apply.

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