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Hey pals, I'm Charlie, the coolest 6-year-old feline around, and guess what? I ended up here through no fault of my own. I'm the reigning queen of affection - give me a cuddle, and I'll show you my royal purr-fect vibes. I'm so laid back, I practically invented chillaxing. Napping is my Olympic sport, and treats are my medals. Occasionally, I get the zoomies, and it's like my turbo mode kicks in - zoom, zoom, zoom! Ball toys are my jam, but you know what's even better? Scouting for the coziest warm spots for my royal nap-a-thons. So, if you're ready for a silly adventure with the Queen of Naps and Treats, I'm your gal!
Charlie is currently residing in a foster home and we have learned alot more about her! Charlie is a friendly and playful companion! When she isn't gazing out the window or lounging on the couch, she's cuddling up by her foster mom's side, purring the whole time. Despite her sweetness, Charlie needs an experienced human who knows how to respect her boundaries-she can get overstimulated by touch easily and likes to play fight. However, give her her space and she'll come back with lots of love and energy! She'll be excited to see you when you come home, will love hanging out with you, and is great around new people. She needs a home with no young children.
Charlie is part of our Love Lasts Forever program where her adoption fees are waived! If you are interested in meeting Charlie, submit an online foster adoption application or email catfosters@barcs.org to be put in contact with her foster family!
Hey pals, I'm Charlie, the coolest 6-year-old feline around, and guess what? I ended up here through no fault of my own. I'm the reigning queen of affection - give me a cuddle, and I'll show you my royal purr-fect vibes. I'm so laid back, I practically invented chillaxing. Napping is my Olympic sport, and treats are my medals. Occasionally, I get the zoomies, and it's like my turbo mode kicks in - zoom, zoom, zoom! Ball toys are my jam, but you know what's even better? Scouting for the coziest warm spots for my royal nap-a-thons. So, if you're ready for a silly adventure with the Queen of Naps and Treats, I'm your gal!
Charlie is currently residing in a foster home and we have learned alot more about her! Charlie is a friendly and playful companion! When she isn't gazing out the window or lounging on the couch, she's cuddling up by her foster mom's side, purring the whole time. Despite her sweetness, Charlie needs an experienced human who knows how to respect her boundaries-she can get overstimulated by touch easily and likes to play fight. However, give her her space and she'll come back with lots of love and energy! She'll be excited to see you when you come home, will love hanging out with you, and is great around new people. She needs a home with no young children.
Charlie is part of our Love Lasts Forever program where her adoption fees are waived! If you are interested in meeting Charlie, submit an online foster adoption application or email catfosters@barcs.org to be put in contact with her foster family!
BARCS takes in new animals in need of a loving home every day. The pictures above only represent a portion of the animals that are available for adoption at any given time. Some animals get adopted immediately and their photos never make it onto our website—which is wonderful! If you don’t see what you are looking for, please visit our shelter to meet your perfect match today! Adoption fees are $75; however, we offer several adoption packages listed here. Our adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
BARCS takes in new animals in need of a loving home every day. The pictures above only represent a portion of the animals that are available for adoption at any given time. Some animals get adopted immediately and their photos never make it onto our website—which is wonderful! If you don’t see what you are looking for, please visit our shelter to meet your perfect match today! Adoption fees are $75; however, we offer several adoption packages listed here. Our adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Step 1: Check out the adoptable cats, dogs and small companion animals listed on our website. Animals with a blue “I’m in Foster” banner are not currently in our shelter. Check www.barcs.org for our adoption process for animals in foster homes.
Step 2: Visit our shelter during adoption hours (Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). When you arrive, you will first be asked to fill out our Shelter Adoption Application with your information. You may also pre-fill our Shelter Adoption Application ahead of time online to save time when you are at the shelter. Your application will be processed after you meet the animal.
Step 3: Tour our adoption rooms and write down the names of animals that you would like to meet. A volunteer or staff member will help you meet your chosen animals to make a match!
Step 4: When you have selected the right animal for you, our Adoptions Team will run your Adoption Application for approval. Once your application is approved, you will participate in an adoption class where you will learn all of the details about your new adopted family member, including their known history and medical records.
What else to expect: Animals who are already spayed/neutered and past their stray hold (if applicable) can often go home with you the same day. Pick-up arrangements for unaltered animals and/or animals still on a stray hold will be made during your adoption class.
Step 1: Check out the adoptable cats, dogs and small companion animals listed on our website. Animals with a blue “I’m in Foster” banner are not currently in our shelter. Check www.barcs.org for our adoption process for animals in foster homes.
Step 2: Visit our shelter during adoption hours (Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). When you arrive, you will first be asked to fill out our Shelter Adoption Application with your information. You may also pre-fill our Shelter Adoption Application ahead of time online to save time when you are at the shelter. Your application will be processed after you meet the animal.
Step 3: Tour our adoption rooms and write down the names of animals that you would like to meet. A volunteer or staff member will help you meet your chosen animals to make a match!
Step 4: When you have selected the right animal for you, our Adoptions Team will run your Adoption Application for approval. Once your application is approved, you will participate in an adoption class where you will learn all of the details about your new adopted family member, including their known history and medical records.
What else to expect: Animals who are already spayed/neutered and past their stray hold (if applicable) can often go home with you the same day. Pick-up arrangements for unaltered animals and/or animals still on a stray hold will be made during your adoption class.
More about this shelter
BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest animal shelter and pet adoption center. We are an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door. A staggering 30 or more animals are surrendered to BARCS every day. No matter what the circumstance, we do not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food, medical care and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to more than 12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.
BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest animal shelter and pet adoption center. We are an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door. A staggering 30 or more animals are surrendered to BARCS every day. No matter what the circumstance, we do not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food, medical care and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to more than 12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.
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